05/09/13-This weekend thousands of visitors will flock to catamount country for commencement. Western Carolina University has announced the schedule and tips to help visitors and locals with the influx of traffic this weekend. Ernie Hudson, Chief of Police for WCU recommends avoiding the main entrance to WCU’s campus if at all possible. Arriving early if attending the commencement ceromonies and using the Old Cullowhee Road to bypass the majority of the traffic.

On Friday the 2013 Spring Graduate Commencement will be held at the Ramsey Center at 7pm and doors will open at 5pm. Saturday their will be two ceromonies at the Ramsey Center to accomodate the largest graduating class in WCU history. Commencement for Arts and Sciences will begin at 10am and at 3:30pm commencement will be held for the College of Business, etc.

For more driving and parking information check out http://wcu.edu/24593.asp.

05/08/13-The teary-eyed goodbyes early Wednesday morning were of mixed emotions. The families and friends of the 210th Military Police Battalion were up early to send off the group from the Franklin National Gaurd Amory. Hugs, kisses and handshakes for a safe return as parents, husbands, and wives said farewell to their service members. The 210th Military Police Battalion will be stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas for several weeks for training before being deployed to Afghanistan . The 210th will be in Afghanistan  for one year to help with Operation Enduring Freedom.

Tasha Black described how proud she is of her husband who is being deployed, “Very proud…this is why he joined not for the glory but to serve.” Tasha and the rest of the families who were their for the sendoff are praying for a safe return of the brave men and women they Rolled out early wednesday morning from the Franklin National Guard Armory for a one year deployment. From the 540 WRGC team we would like to thank all service men and women and their families for their sacrifices for freedom.

Jackson County Schools (Smoky Mtn.)-2 Hour Delay

Jackson County Schools (Blue Ridge)-Schedule B opening at 10:30

Haywood County Schools-3 Hour Delay

Haywood Christian Academy-2 Hour Delay

Graham County Schools-2 Hour Delay

Highlands School-2 Hour Delay

Tri-County Community College (Graham)-Opening at 10am

Tri-County Christian School-Opening at 10am

Antioch Baptist Church – Waynesville: NO EVENING SERVICES
Blue Ridge Christian Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
Calvary Chapel – Waynesville: NO EVENING SERVICES
Calvary Road Baptist Church: Waynesville: NO EVENING SERVICES
Canton Freewill Baptist Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
Central UMC – Canton: ALL PM ACTIVITIES CANCELLED
Clyde Central UMC: NO EVENING SERVICES
Dellwood Baptist Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
East Sylva Baptist Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
First Baptist Church of Sylva: NO EVENING SERVICES
Grassy Branch Baptist Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
Haywood Comm. College (Day): DAY CLASSES CANCELED/CAMPUS CLOSED
Jackson Co. Transit: CLOSED
Jackson County Adult Day Care: CLOSED
Jackson County Health Department-Open except WIC and Dental clinics: CLOSED
Jackson County Meals on Wheels & Senior Cafe: CLOSED
Light House Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
Life Fellowship of Bryson City: NO EVENING SERVICES
Long’s Chapel UMC: ALL PM ACTIVITIES CANCELLED
Locust Field Baptist Church Wednesday Night Services: CANCELLED
Mountaincare Urology: CLOSED
New Hope Baptist Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
Ratcliffe Cove Baptist Church: NO SERVICES
Scotts Creek Baptist Church: NO EVENING SERVICES
Swain County Transit: CLOSED
Southwestern Community College (Night): CLOSED
Victory Baptist Church: Bryson City: NO EVENING SERVICES
Western Carolina University (Day): DAY CLASSES CANCELLED CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
Western Carolina University (Biltmore Park)-CLOSED
UNC-Asheville (Day): DAY CLASSES CANCELLED

More weather trouble predicted for Tuesday Morning

It only takes a few drops of rain on a cold morning to create nightmares in the mountains.  Weather forecasters are predicting a weak system to move through the area overnight which could produce just enough little raindrops to crease massive headaches from schools and drivers.  The rain is expected to start about three a-m and last three of four hours before the temperature climbs back above freezing.  Stay tunes,  the Ray and Roy Radio Morning Show will have the latest on Tuesday Morning.

Winter weather puts a damper on dreams of an early Spring.

Winter weather in Western North Carolina has put a halt to the predictions of an early Spring.  Pucksatony Phil emerged from his home at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to predict an early Spring yesterday. Following the recent stretch of winter weather in the mountains that has caused many accidents, power outages and  freezing temperatures it’s hard to imagine Spring is right around the corner. Haywood, Swain and Jackson County are under a Winter Weather Warning until 1p.m.  on Sunday afternoon and a Wind Advisory until Noon today.  With more snow accumulation expected through tout the day, citizens are encouraged to stay home and if travel is a must allow yourself extra time and take it slow.  Many area churches and business are closed today due to the inclement weather.