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School of Nursing receives UNC System grant
To help address the critical workforce shortage in health care, nursing in particular, the University of North Carolina System initiated a call for grant proposals to distribute $40 million over a span of two years to UNC System schools. Western Carolina University submitted a detailed proposal outlining the needs and...
Western Carolina Men’s Track & Field Bolsters Roster with 18 New Additions for 2024-25
The Western Carolina men's track and field team adds 18 signees, including transfers and freshmen, from various states and countries for the 2024-25 seasons, strengthening different event groups. 18 signees added to the Western Carolina men's track and field team. 8 states and 2 countries represented among the signees. Yes,...
Jackson County aquatics center faces setbacks; unlikely to open by Labor Day
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (WLOS) — New pools at the Cullowhee Recreation Center were hoped to be open this summer, but county leaders say the project is running into delays. Jackson County voters approved a $20 million general obligation bond in the fall of 2020 to build an aquatics center, with a 2.5-cent property tax increase needed to cover the debt.
Single-Game Tickets for ‘White Out Whitmire’ On Sale Now
Cullowhee, N.C. – Single-game tickets and game day parking for Western Carolina football's home-opening "White Out Whitmire" matchup against instate foe Campbell on Saturday, Sept. 7, are on sale now through the Catamount Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket and game day parking sales are available in person at the first-floor...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
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