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WCU held its first scrimmage of 2021 preseason camp

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
Western Carolina held its first scrimmage of the 2021 preseason fall camp on Saturday morning on the turf at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. Early morning fog gave way to summertime temperatures as the team worked out for two and a half hours.
(File photo by Maya Regan, Carolina Journal)

(File photo by Maya Regan, Carolina Journal)

Sports betting legislation passes second Senate committee

News Staff
Thursday, August 12, 2021
A bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. After waiting its turn during this legislative session, Senate Bill 688 is quickly making progress. It initially passed the Senate Finance Committee on Aug. 4.

Catamount Volleyball Opens 2021 Preseason Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
 After reporting back to campus on Sunday, the Western Carolina volleyball team held its first official practice for the 2021 season on Monday in the Ramsey Center as the team began its quest for a Southern Conference title.
Image by Herbert Aust from Pixabay

Image by Herbert Aust from Pixabay

Catamount Football 2021 Fall Update No. 2

News Staff
Monday, August 9, 2021
 Business started to pick up on Sunday morning as the Western Carolina football team put on shoulder pads for the first time this preseason for practice No. 3 on the turf at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field.
Rocky Baker needs help holding up his new state record blue catfish.

Rocky Baker needs help holding up his new state record blue catfish.

Two Catfish State Records Broken

News Staff
Monday, August 9, 2021
Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission just certified two catfish state records that were broken within one week of each other in July. Rocky Baker of Four Oaks broke the blue catfish record on July 10 and Taner Rudolph of Hubert broke the channel catfish record on July 17.
Teams and sponsors make up a winning combination at the 2020 Bethel-Guidry Golf Tournament, from left, Mike Cook, Dick Welton, Ed Moore and Jim Ackerly.

Teams and sponsors make up a winning combination at the 2020 Bethel-Guidry Golf Tournament, from left, Mike Cook, Dick Welton, Ed Moore and Jim Ackerly.

Sponsors, players sought for scholarship tournament

News Staff
Friday, August 6, 2021
This year’s Bethel-Guidry College Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at Mountain Harbour Golf Club in Hayesville. This event raises funds for deserving high school graduates from Clay County, N.C. and Towns County, Ga.
Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay

Image by Keith Johnston from Pixabay

NCHSAA announces 2020-2021 Wells Fargo Conference Cup champions

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
 In a year like none before, high school athletics managed to complete regular seasons and award conference championships, providing student-athletes across the state valuable opportunities to compete, grow and learn in an education-based setting.

Hatton to lead Mountain Lion women's lacrosse program

News Staff
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Young Harris College Director of Athletics Jennifer Rushton has announced the hiring of Christine Hatton as the head coach of the Mountain Lion women's lacrosse program. "I'm truly excited to welcome Christine Hatton to the Enchanted Valley," said Rushton.