Those of us born between 1977 and 1997 represent the generation known as the Net Generation. We've grown "side by side" with our over-achieving sibling called technology. We use laptops, smart phones, Hi-Def television, ipods, tablets, ebook readers, and...

Two residents of Cherokee were among Western Carolina University students who received academic awards or were recognized for participating in research exhibitions during the 2012-13 school year.

With the end of the "dog days of summer" clearly here, all thoughts are moving in the direction of the start of another school year. It's time to move away from summer opportunities and turn our focus to seniors who are getting in high gear for college planning. One...

Thirteen EBCI college students and Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program Fellows, along with five Mentors and three Advisory Committee members recently spent the weekend at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain.  This annual retreat brings this group together...

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