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An odd connection between WCU and Gannett
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Archive for November, 2008
History | The geological formation of the Smokies
Sunday, November 30th, 2008The Knoxville News Sentinel’s series on the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently included this interesting piece on the early history of the oldest mountains.
Heritage | Tsali’s legacy
Sunday, November 30th, 2008KNOXVILLE–In it’s continuing series celebrating the anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Knoxville News Sentinel offers this short feature on the legacy of the Cherokee Tsali.
With video.
Sports | Cats take two of three in Great Alaska Shootout
Sunday, November 30th, 2008ANCHORAGE–Western Carolina’s men’s basketball team showed evident promise for the season by taking two of three games over the weekend at the Great Alaska Shootout tournament in Anchorage.
Western opened the tournament Thanksgiving night against tournament favorite and eventual champion San Diego State, and led almost the entire way before losing by one, 59-58. The Aztecs [...]
Culinary creatures at Southwestern Community College
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Southwestern Community College adds two office administration programs
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Southwestern Community College has added two programs of study: office administration with a legal concentration and medical office administration.
Both programs address a growing need in the region for professionals trained in these areas, according to Elizabeth Haynes, SCC office systems technology instructor.
The core courses for office administration are designed to help students acquire business and [...]
Southwestern Community College announces four day class schedule option
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Change comes to Southwestern Community College this January when the college implements a four-day class option that officials predict will greatly benefit students.
Starting with spring semester on Jan. 7, many classes will run on a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule, rather than the traditional Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Monday through Friday schedule.
Many students will be able [...]
Cyclists treated to massages by SCC therapeutic massage class
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Southwestern Community College Health Fair this Thursday
Saturday, November 29th, 2008District Attorney teams with community colleges for safe-driving program
Saturday, November 29th, 2008“Our goal is to make our roads and highways safe for everyone,” said District Attorney Mike Bonfoey.
That’s why he partnered with the community colleges of Western North Carolina to launch a Safe Driving Education Program. The program is available in the 30th judicial district, which includes Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Clay, Cherokee, Macon and Graham counties.
Have [...]