WHEELife

 Election Day for the 2025 municipal elections was Nov. 4. Jackson County Election Director Amanda Allen shares more about all that happened this year. Listen to hear more about election results, what municipal elections are and early information about the primary election happening in March. 

WCU Football team season so far and hear from players and coaches at WCU on their successes and what drives them.  

Hear about 2025 Mountain Heritage Days in the Whee! The 51 celebration of the Appalachian people, traditions, culture brought over 10.000 people at WCU during a week long of activities and festivities. 

We start Season 2 of WHEE Life with an episode dedicate to one year after Hurricane Helene. We speak with people reflecting on the impact and response and recovery after the devastation of the storm one year later.   

Hear what our graduates say about the good, the bad and the ugly of the college life but also how you can grow and what to expect. The graduation Spring ceremony is Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. 

Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region.This is the first show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU.

You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the end of the semester.

Tune in to hear news from your local area each week and if you miss us on the air you can listen to the episode below. Hear about wildfire season starting, the new DEI policy changes at WCU, Rep. Chuck Edwards and his recent town halls and construction on campus.