Writer dreamed of a mythical Russia
In the early 1900s, in Tsarist Russia, young intellectuals with means would study philosophy and history. Some would feel a…
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‘Yonder Mountain Record Show’
Presented by Astro Record Store, the “Yonder Mountain Record Show” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb.…
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City Lights presents ‘The Accident Report’
Ralph Ellis will discuss his new novel, "The Accident Report," in conversation with Susan Puckett at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb.…
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HCAC’s ‘Inspired by a Song’
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) latest exhibit “Inspired by a Song” is being showcased at Haywood Handmade Gallery in…
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Ready for the ‘Outhouse Races’?
A beloved winter spectacle in Western North Carolina, the 19th annual “Outhouse Race” will return to the slopes at 3…
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Harrah’s welcomes Grand Funk Railroad
Classic rock megagroup Grand Funk Railroad will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event…
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Books about Christmas, and as a gift
The Christmas season, dreaded by some, beloved by others, especially children. Already you’ll find houses festooned with lights and yards…
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Crowe releases ‘New Natives’
Acclaimed Western North Carolina author Thomas Rain Crowe will present his new book, “New Natives: Becoming Indigenous in a Time…
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Spooky reading for the spooky season
One of the best things about the East Coast is the fall. Last November, I made a trip to California…
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Gimme one good reason: The Brothers Gillespie to play Canton Labor Day
Since their formation in 2018, The Brothers Gillespie have become one of the must-see rock acts emerging from Western North…
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Bryson City hosts weekly farmers market
“Farmers & Artisans Market” will be every Friday morning (May-October) at 117 Island St. in Bryson City. Stop by the…
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Trail Running Film Festival comes to WNC
Tara Pruett’s running journey emerged from a rough childhood. The art of running, the sport itself — with its life lessons…
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Unexpected family connection inspires artist to remake historic Smokies photos
When Claire Stovall applied to the Artist-in-Residence program at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she hoped to use the time to…
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Raleigh’s success makes former little league coach proud
Watching Cal Raleigh win the final round of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on TV last week was a special…
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Sylva to Host CycleNC Mountain Ride August 1-3
The Town of Sylva was selected to be the host of the 2025 CycleNC Mountain Ride August 1-3, 2025, hosted…
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Highlands welcomes nature writer for lecture
The Highlands Biological Foundation is welcoming celebrated author and nature writer Georgann Eubanks as the featured speaker for the next…
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NCDEQ Dam Safety Program unveils tool to improve storm preparedness
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Dam Safety Program, with help from Applied Weather Associates, is releasing the state’s first Probable Maximum…
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Kayak Wolf Lake with Jackson County Rec
Adults and youth ages 10 and up are welcome to kayak Wolf Lake with Jackson County Recreation. The day will…
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Join Franklin Bird club for Macon County walks
The Franklin Bird Club leads walks along the Greenway on Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. through September. Walks start at…
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Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines receives grant
The Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Western Carolina University has just received a grant from the North…
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MountainTrue launches river cleanup program
MountainTrue, a nonprofit conservation organization serving Western North Carolina, is partnering with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to…
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Stein announces $11 million for WNC trails
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded more than $11 million authorized by the General Assembly in grants…
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Cooperative Extension to host gardening classes
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Haywood County is hosting a Learn to Grow series and Lifelong Gardening classes, which provide information…
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Master gardeners available to answer questions
Master Gardeners are available to answer questions about lawns, vegetables, flowers, trees and or-namental plants; disease, insect, weed or wildlife…
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Combat mosquitos in Haywood County
Haywood County Development Services is offering free insect repellent with deet and insect repellent bracelets to anyone who needs them.
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From Creek to Classroom: NC Collaboratory funds local research in wake of Helene
This past spring, a group of teenagers waded through Waynesville’s Richland Creek under the watchful eye of Suzanne Orbock Miller,…
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‘Lichen heaven’: Smokies emerges as research hub for understudied organisms
When visitors come to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, they have access to a wealth of knowledge highlighting the…
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National Park seeks ‘Elk Rover’ volunteers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking individuals to join the Elk Rover volunteer team for the upcoming 2025 season.…
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Lake Junaluska announces summer programming
Each Thursday evening at 8 p.m. through Aug. 7, Lake Junaluska will feature a family-friendly storyteller and music at the…
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Parks Service to improve 7 miles of Newfound Gap Road
Starting July 14, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will kick off a rehabilitation of a 7-mile stretch of Newfound Gap…
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Highlands hosts lecture on ‘Helene as a Geologic Event’
The Highlands Biological Foundation invites the public to continue exploring the forces that shape our region with the next installment…
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Audubon welcomes Dana Sargent as community building director
Audubon North Carolina has named Dana Sargent as the organization’s new Community Building Director. Sargent comes to Audubon after serving…
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Learn about beekeeping at the Marianna Black Library
The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City will be hosting The Wonderful World of Bees from 11 a.m. to noon…
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Sylva accepts state grant for trail expansion at Pinnacle Park
A popular hiking destination in Jackson County will soon see expanded access and new trail construction, thanks state funding awarded to…
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Word from the Smokies: The eastern box turtle’s path to state symbol status
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most biodiverse places in the world, so it’s no surprise that…
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Waynesville celebrates purchase of electric lawnmower
The electric lawnmower the Town of Waynesville bought in 2024 is paying off, according to Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor Michael Noland.…
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Volunteers beautify Franklin’s Women’s History Park
On June 26, the Folk Heritage Association/Women’s History Trail completed the final stages to beautify the town’s Women’s History Park.…
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NC Forest Service tree seedlings on sale
The N.C. Forest Service began accepting orders July 1 for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production…
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NCDEQ Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water
Amid summer’s high temperatures, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources reminds the public to avoid contact with discolored…
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Adult kickball league begins in Jackson County
Registration has started for an adult kickball league in Jackson County. Participants must be at least 14 years old to…
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Meadowlark gets the blues
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Woolybooger will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley.
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Ready for the ‘Great American Bash’?
The second annual “Great American Bash” will feature Americana/rock sensation The Brothers Gillespie and The Borrowed Band (country/western) on Saturday,…
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Waynesville art walk, live music
A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will launch its 2025 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday,…
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‘Thunder in the Smokies’
The annual “Thunder in the Smokies” summer motorcycle rally will be held June 27-29 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds. The…
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‘Islands in the Sky’ launch to highlight Helene survivors, amplify Appalachian voices
Next week, award-winning graphic novelist Andrew Aydin will return to Haywood County to help kick off an ambitious new creative…
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Upcoming readings at City Lights Bookstore
The following events will be held at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. • Elizabeth and Quintin Ellison will present “Land…
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Lonesome wind: Upstream Rebellion to play Folkmoot Center
At the recent MerleFest, the nation’s premier Americana/bluegrass festival in Wilkesboro, an emerging act from our region, Upstream Rebellion, not…
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Blow the tannery whistle: Bradbury still burns, 72 years later
I first read “Fahrenheit 451” around 1953 when we were dealing with the McCarthy era. This country was in the grips…
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A comic read that defies pigeon-holing
In the course of human events, there does come a time when comedy is in order. Such was a time…
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‘Stronger Than The Storm’
A reading for “Stronger Than The Storm: Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina” will take place from 5–7 p.m. Saturday,…
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