Western Carolina University has grown leaps and bounds in the last 10 years . However, that hasn’t been the case for the Cullowhee area. Here’s more on the growth of college town . Jackson County ’s Planning Board wants to know how residents want to see the Cullowhee Valley grow. Charles Hill is 76 years-old, and moved to Cullowhee from South Georgia 22 years ago. He lives in the Cullowhee River Club and is hoping for more river access and restaurants. “I’m most interested in the River Park and