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Snafu at Cherokee wastewater plant causes cloudy discharge in the Luftee
One month after low oxygen levels killed the bacteria needed to process sewage at the Cherokee Wastewater Treatment Plant, discharge…
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Jackson sheriff contenders gear up for second primary
The general election ballot for Jackson County Sheriff will finally be final next week when polls close on a second…
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Fracking opposition organizes in WNC
Candice Caldwell Day and her husband Shayne recently went to Andrews Airport in Cherokee County. “To hold up a really…
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Macon schools get $100,000 more from county
Macon County Schools got a little extra to fix up their buildings when some bids for the Parker Meadows recreational…
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Haywood hospital continues with fire recovery
The Emergency Department at MedWest Haywood is fully online, having treated 180 patients during the Fourth of July weekend. The…
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Two Haywood graders cited for wetland violations
In two separate incidents, graders in Haywood County bulldozed over wetlands, violating state and federal regulations that protect the environmentally-sensitive…
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Lead contamination found in soil near SCC shooting range
Results are back from the first round of testing for lead at Southwestern Community College’s shooting range, and the conclusion…
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Ghost Town opens for season, draws a crowd
After passing state inspections, Ghost Town in the Sky opened for the season on the Fourth of the July. The…
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Evergreen union negotiations ‘haven’t got there yet’
Negotiations between Evergreen Packaging and its union employees at the company’s Canton and Waynesville facilities are still ongoing. The talks…
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Corridor K: Beyond the road
Though the Corridor K debate was the impetus for the Opportunity Initiative Study, Opt-In wasn’t all about transportation. The results…
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Corridor K: Dueling studies
A stalemate in the debate over Corridor K boils down to a central issue: can upgrades to the existing two-lane…
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The road ahead: Opt-In study concludes, Corridor K debate continues
After a year-long study capping off years of debate, the verdict is in on what’s next for the controversial Corridor…
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Forest Hills shies away from garbage collection
Officials in the town of Forest Hills in Jackson County recently explored the possibility of providing trash and recycling collection…
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No movement, ‘no surprises’ on Canton’s proposed firing range
After a firestorm of public outcry over the prospect of a firing range being built in an African-American neighborhood in…
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Jackson plays hardball with Verizon over Cashiers cell tower
Public concerns over the visual blight of a proposed cell tower in the Cashiers area have prompted Verizon Wireless to…
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More dialogue – anyone listening?
The next USDA Forest Service public meeting regarding the National Forest Plan Revision will be held from 9 a.m. to…
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Outdoors events for kids
Kids program offers chance to touch bones, or delve into digestion Haywood Public Library will get more than skin deep…
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Nantahala Lake gives up record-breaking fish
Nantahala Lake spawned two state fishing records within a week during the month of June. Until now, the state record…
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Trout tournament coming up in Cherokee
The annual Cherokee Dog Days Fishing Tournament will be held in Cherokee again July 18-19, with $10,000 in cash prizes…
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New map and website highlight Swain fishing
A new website and brochure highlight all the fishing opportunities available in Swain County.
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Mountain Wildlife Days returns to Sapphire Valley
The 11th annual Mountain Wildlife Days will take over Sapphire Valley Resort near Cashiers, N.C. June 18-19, activities ranging from…
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Forging a forecast: NASA, Duke project aims toward better weather forecasts in the Smokies
It’s no secret that an accurate weather forecast is hard to come by in the Smokies. But after two months…
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Give thanks to Burroughs for telling us ‘how’
This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More, For Young and…
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Strawberry wine and its place in the Smokies
To the Editor: I have never met George Ellison, but I am appalled as a result of his referring to…
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Time to accept reality of climate change
To the Editor: Alduous Huxley once said, “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” Recently, in a…
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Is there a ray of hope in the stampede to frack?
To the Editor: The cage is open and the monster is on the loose. Despite promises of comprehensive safeguards for…
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Changing mind now won’t undo the damage
“Absolutely ridiculous.” Those are the words of Rep. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, to describe the actions of Rep. Michelle Presnell,…
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Folk festival in Franklin
The 11th annual Folk Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in downtown Franklin.…
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Sweet Corn Festival in Franklin
The 17th annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at St. Cyprian’s…
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Contestants sought for youth talent contest
The Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest will be held at 3 p.m. July 19 during the Franklin Folk Festival.
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‘Hello Dolly’ to hit HART stage
The 50th anniversary production of the Broadway blockbuster “Hello Dolly” will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 11-12, 17-19, 24-26,…
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ArtFest to feature Folkmoot performers
The Haywood County Arts Council will once again host ArtFest (formerly called International Festival Day) from 10 a.m. to 5…
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Emporium to bring the dance, funk to Sylva
Funk/soul group Emporium will perform as part of Concerts on the Creek from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 11,…
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This must be the place
It’s the soundtrack of my life. Growing up in the Champlain Valley (Upstate New York/Vermont), the music of my native…
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Future for Macon gallery uncertain, help sought
All is not well at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin. “It’s pretty bad,” said Sue Weathers. “We’re losing money, and…
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Secret filming site in Waynesville to star in a major movie production
A major motion picture starring Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig and others will be partly filmed at a Waynesville…
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Sourwood honey is a favorite among connoisseurs
Now is sourwood time. From late June into mid-August sourwood trees will be flowering throughout Western North Carolina, from the…
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Local water supplies get state recognition
Maggie Valley Sanitary District and the town of Waynesville got props from the N.C. Division of Water Resources for an…
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WNC groups demand state fracking hearing closer to home
A coalition of 17 organizations based in Western North Carolina is calling for a public hearing somewhere in the western…
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Forest service seeks input on habitat and ecosystem management
The next public meeting in the forest plan revision process for Pisgah and Nantahala national forests is planned for 8…
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WNC trails hit the app store
A new app for iPhone and Android will give hikers a guide to more than 300 hikes in the mountains…
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Grant to underwrite skirmishes in battle against hemlock adelgid
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is seeking proposals to turn $50,000 worth of grant funding into a win in the battle…
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Ready, set, count: it’s the fungus Bio-Blitz in the Smokies
Part contest, part festival, part education and part science, the 2014 Discover Life in America BioBlitz will bring citizens and…
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Following the arrow: Bowed Up Outdoors expands offerings, serves growing archery community
Walk into Bowed Up Outdoors, and the first thing you’ll notice is the friendly banter moving back and forth between…
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A story of Jackson County’s Hooper-Watson feud
Since I happen to love folklore and storytelling, I have always felt blessed to be a resident of Jackson County.…
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Litter in Sunburst was just heartbreaking
To the Editor: I am writing today with a heavy heart. I am saddened, frustrated and embarrassed. We live in…
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Let’s stop yellow journalism politics
To the Editor: I am a politician — a local one — and while I make jokes about politics, I…
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State lawmakers are shifting tax burden
To the Editor: Actions speak louder than words. North Carolina residents need to pay attention. The loud, false, words of…
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Now that he’s president, I’m first in line for tickets
A few weeks ago, my brother called me to ask if I thought he should apply for the job as…
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The Tillis-Berger-McCrory axis hoping that N.C. ain’t like Kansas
By Martin A. Dyckman • Guest Columnist Although Kansas is among the reddest of red states, its Republican governor, Sam Brownback,…
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