by admin | Jun 17, 2020 | General Announcements
CULLOWHEE – Mountain Heritage Day, the annual community and campus celebration of Southern Appalachian culture presented by Western Carolina University since 1974, will not happen this year. Organizers said the decision to not hold the 2020 festival was a...
by admin | Jun 6, 2020 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that some campgrounds, visitor centers, and additional roads will be accessible to visitors as part of the current phase in the Park’s plan to restore public access across the Park. Beginning on Monday,...
by admin | Jun 4, 2020 | General Announcements
CULLOWHEE – While summer camp programs have been suspended at the Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University’s museum of Appalachian culture will provide “Step Back in Time” activity and crafts packets to elementary school students on a...
by admin | Jun 4, 2020 | General Announcements
The Board of Directors of the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund reminds graduate and post-graduate students that July 1 is the deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Fund for fall semester. Applications and eligibility guidelines are...
by admin | Jun 4, 2020 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the implementation of vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road each Wednesday, from June 17 through Sept. 30, as part of a pilot study to improve the visitor experience. The Park proposed...
by admin | May 30, 2020 | General Announcements
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University has announced plans for fall 2020 that include holding the first day of classes as scheduled on Monday, Aug. 17, eliminating the traditional fall break, moving final exams online and sending students home for the...
