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Cullowhee, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Cullowhee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Interested in shaping future psychologists right here on Cullowhee’s campus?
- Which former Catamount once heard his name on Warriors draft night?
Also on today's calendar: Quarterly District 80 Business Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
- Monday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (Clinical) - #192788 (wcu.edu) — A new tenure-track clinical psychology professor position is opening on Western Carolina University’s main Cullowhee campus, with an anticipated start in August 2027. The role includes teaching, supervising graduate students in the McKee Clinic, and maintaining an active research program, all while serving the mental health needs of Cullowhee and surrounding rural communities. 
• Every Western Carolina University player drafted by the Golden State Warriors (usatoday.com) — Western Carolina University gets a nod in this look back at Golden State Warriors draft history, highlighting former Catamount guard Thomas Eugene Wilson. While the piece is national in scope, it underlines how WCU’s Cullowhee-based program has occasionally fed talent into the NBA spotlight.
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★ Featured events ★
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Mercer Bears at Western Carolina Soccer Women →
Catamount Athletic Complex, State Rd 1325, Cullowhee
7:00 pm
Friday October 23
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Other local events
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Quarterly District 80 Business Meeting →
Western Carolina University, A K Hinds University Center, 245 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee -
Lunch & NC Regional Arts Group →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
12:30 pm -
Parent/Life Coaching →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
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District 80 - Quarterly Business Meeting (In-Person & Zoom) →
Western Carolina University, 245 Memorial Dr, Cullowhee
1:30 pm -
Quarterly District 80 Business Meeting →
Western Carolina University, A K Hinds University Center, 245 Memorial Drive, Cullowhee
1:30 pm -
Lunch & NC Regional Arts Group →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
12:30 pm -
Parent/Life Coaching →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
8:00 am -
Lunch & NC Regional Arts Group →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
12:30 pm -
Parent/Life Coaching →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
8:00 am -
Lunch & NC Regional Arts Group →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
12:30 pm -
Parent/Life Coaching →
Full Spectrum Farms, 1185 Wayehutta Rd., Cullowhee
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💬 Chatter
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- Outdoor photographers, this is your moment!
The Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition is now open for entries, so be sure to submit your best shots by Feb 1, 2027. Learn more: https:/… (Nextdoor ) - Phishing emails and tricky messages often try to blend in.
Today we’re focusing on uncovering clues that signal a scam and stopping these messages before they slip past defenses. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth… (Nextdoor )
- Western Carolina University posted a job opening for Assistant Director, Retention - #270020 in Cullowhee. Apply here.
- Aramark posted a job opening for Executive Sous Chef - Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cullowhee here.
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