Archived (29788)
Children categories
Monument to papermakers coming to Canton
The shuttered paper mill at the heart of Canton is still there — for now. One day it won’t be,…
Read More
Iconic photo of George Masa ID’d
The true location of one of the most iconic photographs of George Masa has been accurately identified. The photograph, depicting…
Read More
George Masa Foundation announces Youth Conservation Photography Prize
The George Masa Foundation has announced the launch of the inaugural George Masa Youth Conservation Photography Prize. This unique competition…
Read More
Firecracker 5K returns to Bryson City
Thursday, July 4, marks the 34th running of the Firecracker 5K in Bryson City. Created in 1989 to celebrate the…
Read More
Fourth of July in the Smokies
Nothing says summer more than the Fourth of July with friends and family. And in Western North Carolina, we celebrate…
Read More
Ready for 'The Great American Bash'?
Presented by Adamas Entertainment and The Scotsman Public House, “The Great American Bash” will feature Americana/rock sensation The Brothers Gillespie…
Read More
Stecoah welcomes bluegrass legend
As part of the annual “An Appalachian Evening” concert series, bluegrass icon Dale Ann Bradley will hit the stage at…
Read More
Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Show
The 33rd annual Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6-7…
Read More
‘Thunder in the Smokies’
The annual “Thunder in the Smokies” spring rally will be held June 28-30 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds.
Read More
Haywood’s inaugural Pride festival kicks off
Raymond Valentine has seen a lot of things in his long life, but after 80 years he doesn’t have to…
Read More
Haywood reappraisal will bring huge numbers, huge choices
Appraisers are still in the field putting the finishing touches on the upcoming countywide property reappraisal set to take effect…
Read More
Sylva to create economic development board
The Town of Sylva is looking to create an economic development board made up of business owners outside the downtown…
Read More
Swain County commissioner expelled from meeting
Following a heated exchange with another county commissioner during a closed session, Swain County Commissioner David Loftis was expelled from…
Read More
Free opioid overdose kits available in three Haywood locations
Most people don’t realize that some accidental opioid overdoses are reversible with the quick administration of an opioid antagonist called…
Read More
Public safety, personnel costs push Waynesville tax increase
In the second split budget vote in the last four years, Waynesville’s Town Council approved a property tax hike of…
Read More
Old Edwards Inn changes ownership : Highlands officials expect ‘business as usual’
Old Edwards Inn — the historic Highlands landmark and premier worldwide travel destination — has been sold, but little is…
Read More
EBCI reveals census results
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Census results have been finalized for the first time in over two decades.
Read More
Despite challenges, no tax increase in Canton budget
A full year after one of the county’s largest employers — the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill, in downtown Canton — shut…
Read More
Potential SCC scanning day would explore campus history
Southwestern Community College (SCC), a crucial Western North Carolina educational institute since 1964, is exploring the possibility of hosting a…
Read More
Vecinos receives SECU Foundation grant
SECU Foundation recently awarded a $1.6 million grant to Vecinos for a new medical center and human services hub in…
Read More
Nantahala Health Foundation launches grant cycle to benefit youth
Nantahala Health Foundation will launch its next competitive grant opportunity on July 1 with a focus on investing in educational,…
Read More
Swain County raises taxes
Swain County will be raising its tax rate for the first time in 11 years in fiscal year 2024-25. Commissioners…
Read More
SCC recognizes OTA graduates
The newest members of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program recently celebrated their completion of Southwestern Community College’s program with family…
Read More
Large animal vets encouraged to apply for state grants
Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funds to help support their…
Read More
State to ramp up impaired boating enforcement efforts
In efforts to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, wildlife law enforcement officers with the N.C.…
Read More
Hunting, fishing fees to change July 1
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase to fees for hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses,…
Read More
Mountain View Garden Club plant sale
Come out to Waynesville for the Mountain View Garden Club plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon July 6 at…
Read More
Word from the Smokies: DNA study yields new estimate of Smoky Mountain elk population
Over the decades since 52 elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Cataloochee Valley in 2001 and 2002, wildlife…
Read More
All lanes of I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge now open
Contract crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation have completed major operations at two locations of Interstate 40 in the…
Read More
High-speed internet grants awarded in WNC
63 North Carolina community service, nonprofit, higher education and regional organizations will get a combined $30 million in grants funded…
Read More
Americana at Marianna
The Summer Music Series will continue with an evening of old-time and traditional music by Susan Pepper & Sarah Songbird…
Read More
‘Brisket, Bourbon & Beer’
The “Brisket, Bourbon & Beer” fundraiser for REACH of Haywood County will take place from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 20,…
Read More
Mountain Artisans showcase
The annual Mountain Artisans “Summertime” Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28-29…
Read More
Maggie Valley Band returns to Frog Level
The Maggie Valley Band will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville.
Read More
Stecoah Drive-About Tour
The annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28-29 at featured…
Read More
Indie, folk rolls through WNC
Rising singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alma Russ will hit the stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at The Gem downstairs…
Read More
Ready for classic rock, country gold?
Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Bryson City Brewing in Bryson…
Read More
‘And So I Run’ reading at City Lights
Local author Anne Jobe and editor Christine Reed will host a special reading at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at…
Read More
Legislative infighting overshadows child care crisis
Without immediate action from the General Assembly, Pandemic-era federal grants to child care providers will run out on July 1…
Read More
‘A two-generation workforce issue’: Child care availability impeding economic development
Stakeholders around Western North Carolina recognize the end of COVID-era child care stabilization funding and the broader lack of available…
Read More
Macon passes budget with adjustments
After several lengthy discussions, Macon County Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget by a split vote with a couple…
Read More
Democrats claim school vouchers detract from child care grants
As the July 1 budget deadline for Child Care Stabilization grants approaches, it appears the Republican-led North Carolina House and…
Read More
WCU Board of Trustees approves new CIO
On Friday, June 14, Western Carolina University’s Board of Trustees approved Chris Williams’ selection as its chief information officer. Williams,…
Read More
Months after passing away, Haywood child wins national award
Less than six months after her death at just over two years old, Charlotte Joy Norris is posthumously receiving an…
Read More
Cherokee museum receives $385,000 grant
Museum of the Cherokee People has been awarded a major spring grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
Read More
Franklin FUMC hosts bazaar auction
When it comes to staying the course, First United Methodist Church (FUMC), Franklin has a long history of supporting those…
Read More
Big Atlas weekend is coming
Birders around the state are encouraged to grab their binoculars, guidebooks, hiking boots and best birding friends for a weekend…
Read More
HBF continues ‘Appalachian Apothecary’ lecture
The Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) continues its Zahner Conservation Lecture series at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Registered Herbalist…
Read More
Dedication set for viewing platform
The Friends of the Greenway and the Franklin Bird Club invite the public to the dedication of the Barbara McRae Memorial…
Read More
Franklin Bird Club to lead nature walks
The Franklin Bird Club will lead walks along the greenway on Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m.
Read More
