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Cherokee man sentenced for assaults, firearms offense
Martin Medina, 32, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been sentenced to 14 years in…
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Canton sex offender sentenced to 31 years
The U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina’s office announced that a Canton man, Michael Worley, 51, has been sentenced to…
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Macon County to receive expanded high-speed internet
Efforts are continuing to bring high-speed internet access to communities across North Carolina.
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Troxler encourages horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases and rabies
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging equine owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile…
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Volunteers boost Appalachian Trail preservation
The Carolina Mountain Club Remote Overnight Crew (ROC) convened near the Walnut Mountain shelter on the Appalachian Trail for a…
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Learn all about septic systems
Haywood Waterways Association and the Haywood County Environmental Health Department are hosting a workshop about septic systems.
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Forest Service proposes recreation fee changes
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to change fees at several recreation areas on the Nantahala and Uwharrie National Forests…
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Clean up the Pigeon River
Come clean up the Pigeon River in Haywood County. On Saturday, May 18, volunteers will gather at Pigeon River Outfitters…
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Visit the Extension Master Gardener Booth at Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market
NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers staff a booth on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month (May through August) at…
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Word From the Smokies: Fireflies are surprisingly diverse
For many people who grew up in the eastern United States, the soft yellow blink of fireflies drifting over dusky…
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Georgia meth trafficker sentenced to over 15 years in prison
Larry Edward Wood, 62, of Mount Airy, Georgia, was sentenced to 188 months in prison late last week for trafficking…
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Validation within the process: Sawdust + Me opens in Waynesville
At the corner of Depot and Haywood streets in downtown Waynesville sits an old building. Originally a gas station, it…
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Renowned woodturner joins Gallery 164
Gallery 164 in Waynesville welcomes esteemed woodturner Mike McKinney to its roster of talented artists. In celebration of this exciting…
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Two faces of war: America 1861, Spain 1812
Anyone interested in the history of our country will benefit by reading “The Dogs of War: 1861” (Oxford University Press,…
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Haywood County Jazz Festival
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) will present the Haywood County Jazz Festival at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at…
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Bluegrass legend comes to Glenville
Americana/bluegrass artist Darren Nicholson will hit the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Happ’s Place in Glenville.
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‘Conversations with Storytellers Series’
As part of the “Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series,” author Ann Miller Woodford will interpret the legacy and culture…
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‘Thunder in the Smokies’
The 21st annual “Thunder in the Smokies” spring rally will be held May 3-5 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds.
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‘The Violent World of Broadus Miller’
Dr. Kevin Young will present his new book, “The Violent World of Broadus Miller: A Story of Murder, Lynch Mobs,…
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Franklin arts and crafts fair
The Friends of the Greenway (FROG) will host an arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
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Pray for the best, prepare for the worst
After what Haywood County has been through does anyone want to think about the hurricane season from June 1 to…
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Local food is the best choice
If you need a reminder of the sweet soul of humanity, visit your local farmers market on a Saturday morning.
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I fear we will go back in time
To the Editor: In North Caroline we have a candidate for governor who is reputed to have said “I absolutely…
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Let me know when this is published
To the Editor: The only extremists in this country are the people who support publications like yours. Liberals support child…
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Corbin should vote against more vouchers
To the Editor: Since the beginning of the new year, I have seen several photos of Sen. Kevin Corbin, R-Franklin,…
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Wildlife Commission Announces CWD Surveillance Areas
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director, Cameron Ingram, signed a proclamation outlining the state’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) primary and…
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Haywood waterways hosts tree identification hike
On May 18, Haywood Waterways Association and Haywood Community College will lead a moderate 6-mile hike in the Sunburst area…
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Enjoy ‘Art in the Gardens’ at Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska’s Artists in Residence invite the public to visit “Art in the Gardens,” now through Wednesday, May 15.
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State announces funding opportunities for weatherization training and technical assistance
The Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office is accepting proposals for weatherization training and technical assistance projects, with $14.68 million…
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Help stock the Pigeon River with trout
TU-Cataloochee’s next trout stocking event is coming up Monday, May 6, along the delayed harvest section of the West Fork of the Pigeon…
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Cemetery decoration days this weekend
On Sunday, May 5, in cooperation with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the North Shore Cemetery Association will decorate…
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Memorial Day Trout Tournament
The annual Memorial Day Trout Tournament is again coming to Cherokee. The tournament is open to all ages and will…
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Highway marker, exhibit to honor victims of incarcerated labor
Two projects will come to fruition this month that honor the lives of those who were victims of incarcerated labor…
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Sylva extends term limits on local boards
Sylva Town Council voted last week to extend term limits on local boards, allowing for the renewal of veteran members…
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WNC gets new public defender office
Western North Carolina courts were saddled with a sizable backlog of cases following the shutdowns related to the COVID pandemic,…
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Macon still waiting on NCHSAA decision
Macon County Schools may have to wait until the end of the summer for a decision on the athletic division…
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Jackson County man sentenced on drug and gun charges
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced John Allen Wise, 45, of Cashiers, to 121 months in prison followed by five…
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Balancing act: Robinson, Stein offer competing visions of the future in North Carolina
They couldn’t be more different. But it’s not about race, religion or party affiliation. Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat,…
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Word from the Smokies: Cicada emergence offers rare community science opportunity
During the summer of 2011, billions of cicada eggs hatched inside tree twigs across the Southeast. The hatchlings, called nymphs,…
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Busted: WNC Rep. Chuck Edwards sanctioned for abusing communications standards
Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) has been unanimously sanctioned by the bipartisan House Communications Standards Commission for violating…
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Carry the music: One World Brewing welcomes Annie in the Water
Within the greater Upstate New York live music scene, there’s a vast landscape of ebbs and flows — peaks and valleys…
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The path toward a brighter future
Ervin Laszlo (Nobel Peace Prize nominee, science philosopher and founder of the Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research) and David…
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Folkmoot celebrates Latin American heritage
Folkmoot USA will present Maritzaida & Raíces Emma-Erwin Latin America Dancers at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Folkmoot…
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'Airing of the Quilts'
The Appalachian Women’s Museum “Airing of the Quilts” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4,…
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Haywood Choral Society spring concert
Directed by Don Kirkindoll, the Haywood Choral Society will perform its spring concert, “Cry Out for Peace,” at 4 p.m.…
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Rock rolls into Scotsman
Regional rock/jam group Arnold Hill will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at The Scotsman Public House in Waynesville.
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‘The Tribes of the Littles’
Local author Pamela Volpert will read from her book, “The Tribes of the Littles,” at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27,…
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Mountain Layers gets the blues
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Woolybooger will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Mountain Layers Brewing in Bryson City.
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Throwing it down in Waynetown: First skateboard competition to be held in May
To hear local skateboarding impresario Jared Lee tell it, there wasn’t much to do in Haywood County for young skaters…
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More ranger-led programs set for 2024
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Catalyst Sports, Knox County, Kampgrounds of America Foundation and Friends of the Smokies, announced the…
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