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What’s next for Sylva skate? Commissioners continue to work toward a skatepark
Now that Sylva Pipes is up and running with a temporary half-pipe, commissioners are looking at next steps for…
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County to lease Higdon property to school system
After Macon County declared its intent to purchase the Higdon property earlier this year, there was some confusion as to…
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Forest plan will harm endangered bats, conservation groups say
Groups file intent to sue Forest Service
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Haywood community wellness program opens registration
The Haywood 4 Good community wellness program announced that registration is open for the fall 2023 program.
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Fund established to support transition following mill closure
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) has established a charitable fund to support nonprofit organizations and municipalities impacted…
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What would a library be without ‘outside influences’?
At the June 27 meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners, Chairman Bill Dyar was asked by Leah Gaston…
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Life lessons learned this summer
This summer I’ve been learning several important life lessons.
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Community makes things less scary
To the Editor: After attending the meeting on Tuesday evening at the Waynesville Town Hall, one of the speeches that…
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Thanks for showing Pless’ spiteful actions
To the Editor: Thanks to Scott McLeod for pointing out the inappropriate control Mark Pless wants to have in local…
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‘Hard to believe’: Downstream fish populations explode following mill closure
When the impending closure of Canton’s paper mill was announced in March, conservation professionals predicted a swift improvement in downstream…
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Notes from a plant nerd: A lily so superb
Right now, throughout Southern Appalachia, and especially along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Balsam Gap in either direction, one of…
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Threatened status proposed for N.C. mussel species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to list the green floater, a freshwater mussel found in North Carolina, as…
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Venus flytrap will not be listed as threatened or endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to pursue listing the Venus flytrap as a threatened or endangered…
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Meet Mountain Bridge
The last Zahner Conservation Lecture of the year will focus on the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area of neighboring South Carolina…
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Go snorkeling
Break in the new snorkeling site at East LaPorte Park in Cullowhee during an event 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.
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Experience spirituality among old-growth trees
Take a hike through the old-growth forest at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,…
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Perfect your cast
Learn to fly fish this month with lessons offered by Haywood County Recreation.
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Hike Haywood
Explore the trails of Haywood County with a series of hikes offered this month from Haywood County Recreation and Parks.
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Mountain State Fair entry deadlines coming up
It’s time to start entering exhibits in the 2023 N.C. Mountain State Fair, coming Sept. 8-17 at the Western North…
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NPS issues decision on Gatlinburg Spur improvements
The National Park Service issued a decision and a “Finding of No Significant Impact” for the Gatlinburg Spur Improvements Environmental…
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Waynesville forms Environmental Sustainability Board
The Town of Waynesville is looking for members to serve on its new Environmental Sustainability Board.
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Pick up tips for living with bears
Learn how to live safely with black bears during a program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Macon…
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Waynesville unites against hate and bigotry after false trans allegations
Claims of indecent behavior involving a transgender person at the Waynesville Recreation Center roiled this tight-knight rural community last week,…
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Pactiv Evergreen contests chemical dumping allegations
In response to a July 10 notice of violation accusing Pactiv Evergreen of illegally dumping unused chemicals into the wastewater…
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Believe in me for who I am: Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer to play AVLfest
On Oct. 20, 1977, a plane carrying southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed into the woods near Gillsburg, Mississippi.
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An indigenous road map for all mankind
Sometimes a great book just falls into my lap, which is what happened recently with Sherri Mitchell’s “Sacred Instructions” (North…
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Bill Douglas: Passing down a bit of history
Heritage crafter Bill Douglas is continually gathering knowledge about the processes he uses to produce his work and takes great…
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Dangerous vigilante fantasies must end
What does Jason Aldean have to do with the recent uproar over a transgender person using the swimming pool at…
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Pless continues to support some ‘bad stuff’
Rep. Mark Pless, to put it bluntly, is a piece of work.
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When in Edisto, it’s jungle rules
Edisto Beach, SC – Not more than 15 minutes after we finished lugging all of our stuff up two flights…
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How can we describe Trump?
To the Editor: By reading the final report of January 6 Committee, I noticed this bit of information: As many…
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Thanks for supporting Folkmoot event
To the Editor: Folkmoot’s first-ever Summer Soirée on July 20 at the Folkmoot Friendship Center attracted nearly 200 guests and…
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Health care coverage crisis for mill workers continues
Employees at Pactiv Evergreen’s Canton paper mill knew a health care coverage crisis was coming, and many of them did…
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Charges dropped against Shining Rock parent
A criminal charge against the Shining Rock Classical Academy parent accused of cyberstalking has been dismissed.
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Charter schools budget for growth
There are several outstanding variables that will affect budgets for local charter schools in the coming school year — average…
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A voter guide for Snowbird/Cherokee County Tribal Council
Only three candidates are running for the two Tribal Council seats representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ farthest-flung township,…
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Expanded sports betting could add to EBCI per cap
Tribal members could see their per capita checks grow after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians expands its gaming business…
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EBCI Council tightens transparency rules for tribal LLCs
In response to what he says are ongoing issues with transparency on the part of the tribe’s cannabis business Qualla…
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New health initiative provides relief for costs
A program to assist those who have lost health insurance due to the closure of Pactiv Evergreen is underway thanks…
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Municipal election races set in Western North Carolina
The slates are now set for November’s municipal elections in Western North Carolina, and although a number of surprise candidates…
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Mountain Projects receives award from Mission Health
Mountain Projects, one of 52 regional human service organizations working on North Carolina’s groundbreaking Healthy Opportunities Pilot program (HOP), under…
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Four months of fees: Smokies reports high revenues, compliance following parking fee implementation
When new fees went into effect in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park March 1, park managers were expecting limited…
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Learn about ancient Cherokee astronomy
Gain insight into the cultural heritage of the Cherokee and their historical, sacred landscapes during a lecture at 6 p.m.…
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Forest thinning proposed near Tellico Gap
The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a plan to cut trees on 195 acres in the Nantahala National Forest. The…
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Documentary grapples with forest management
A free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “The River Runs On” will display the mesmerizing beauty and profound significance…
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Red spruce planted at Mount Mitchell
In May, 327 two-year-old red spruce trees grown by the Southern Highlands Reserve in Lake Toxaway traveled to the Black…
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New species found in the Smokies
Three new species of spiders have been discovered in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, bringing the total number of…
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Crump re-elected as Wildlife Commission chairman
Richmond County resident Monty R. Crump has been elected for another term as chairman of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission…
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Wildlife Commission launches new system for license purchases
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has launched a new, custom licensing system and mobile app that both residents and non-residents…
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GSMA plans Members Weekend
Registration is open through July 31 to take part in the guided hikes, science classes, birding and live music that…
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