LETTER: Some voters wield a greater power

The filing period has closed, the battle lines have been drawn, and each party has begun selecting its champion for November. While November is many months away, much will be decided in the next few weeks in the primary election. Rather than a selection of the best...

Lye dumpling class

April 26 at 10am at the Big Y Community Building.  The class, sponsored by the Big Y Community Club, will be limited to the first 10 people who enroll.  Participants must bring a large bowl.  All other ingredients and supplies will be provided.  If this class fills up...

WCU to host lunar eclipse viewing event April 15

CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host a lunar eclipse viewing event outside at the Jackson County Airport from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15. Astronomy faculty from WCU will set up telescopes for viewing the eclipse, which will end at 4:30 a.m.,...

Peter’s Pancakes is Autism-friendly

Ever since we have been eating at Peter’s Pancakes, they have treated my son like a so-called normal kid.  They joke with him and call him “honey” and “darling”.  They are all-around nice, and they check on him to see if he needs anything else.  I don’t think they...