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No theocracy for this country
To the Editor: Have you really, really thought about these five words: “In the beginning God created…? Maybe it’s time…
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The Naturalist's Corner: “There is a singer everyone has heard…”
Robert Frost names that singer in the title of his 1916 sonnet “The Oven Bird.” The ovenbird is a large…
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Survey open for electric vehicle owners
Owners of electric vehicles are wanted to take a short survey aimed at assessing the challenges and benefits of electric…
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Floral delight: Native plants expert leads Parkway tour in search of rare species
“When we get out, we’re going to walk across the street and I’m going to show you the most sacred…
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Trailhead expansion complete near Mount Mitchell
The South Toe Trailhead parking area across from Black Mountain Campground in the Pisgah National Forest has been reopened now…
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Wilderness therapy provider joins chamber
A wilderness therapy business that launched locally in May 2018 is now a member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.
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New WNC trail wins national award
Weed Patch Mountain Trail, which opened last year in the town of Lake Lure, has been recognized as one of…
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Man dies following car accident near Clingmans Dome
Cherokee emergency responders were among those who answered the call following a fatal vehicle accident on Clingmans Dome Road in…
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Park Service seeks information regarding man’s death
Investigators with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of David…
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A stirring story of America’s push west
Sometimes we open a book, slip into its pages, and find ourselves the recipients of three wonderful gifts: information and…
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Unhealthy debate: Medical experts debunk claims by anti-vaccination advocates
Education, litigation, big pharm, little children, doctors, disease, disability, death — the debate surrounding vaccination thrives at the intersection of…
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High spirits: craft distilling bill will help the industry
A highly-anticipated reform bill that will open up new revenue streams for the state’s estimated 80 craft distillers has cleared…
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Budget stalemate drags on
Although Republicans still control both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly, Democratic victories in the 2018 legislative election stripped…
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State passes ‘Death by Distribution’ law
Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Death by Distribution Act into law earlier this month, making it easier for prosecutors to…
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Creating a recovery community: Cherokee holds fourth annual Rally for Recovery
By now, most everyone is familiar — often far too personally — with the toll of the opioid epidemic. Lost lives,…
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River Road not safe enough, citizens say
A group of residents living along South River Road in Jackson County say they’ve noticed an uptick in the number…
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Angel Medical Center project moves forward
Plans to construct a new Angel Medical Center in Franklin moved forward last week after the town planning board approved…
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Members appointed to Jackson health board
Eleven people were appointed to the Jackson County Board of Health on Tuesday, July 16, following a 4-1 vote from…
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No contest in Bryson City race
The Bryson City Board of Aldermen race had little interest this year with only three candidates signing up to run…
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Contests in Haywood are few, but important
The races for this fall’s municipal elections are set, and depending on where you live, things could get interesting.
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Six sign up to run for Sylva commissioner
Unless someone else signs up to run for Mayor of Forest Hills by noon on Friday, July 26, the Sylva…
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Full slate of candidates in Franklin
Now that the sign-up period is over, there’s a full slate of candidates running for seats on the Franklin Town…
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Sylva Art + Design Committee gets the ball rolling
Huddled around a table at the White Moon Coffee Shop on Mill Street in downtown Sylva one recent rainy afternoon,…
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This must be the place: If the thunder don’t get you then the lightning will
Though the roads were slick from heavy rainstorms on Tuesday morning, I momentarily couldn’t figure out why my truck was…
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Park Service seeks information regarding man’s death
Investigators with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of David…
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A festival that all of WNC should embrace
It’s fascinating to watch a cultural arts organization grow up, mature, get a little long-in-the-tooth, and then re-define itself to…
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I’m grateful for the fleas
It’s important for us to name that which brings us gratitude. This week, I’m grateful for the fleas that invaded…
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The mountains are calling
To the Editor: As mid-summer escorts me past three personal milestones — the one-year anniversary of the death of my…
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Time to jettison elected leaders
To the Editor: The dead silence of the Republican members in Congress responding to Trump’s blatantly racist comments against sitting…
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The time is now for the Earth
To the Editor: The latest issue of Sierra had to be one of the most depressing in a long time.…
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Jackson County cabin built from one poplar tree
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in The Smoky Mountain News in July 2004. I recently read about a log…
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Dreams on the water: Bryson City paddler, age 15, wows international audience
On Friday, June 21, a 15-year-old girl from Bryson City took her place in the water for the first heat…
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Deadly bat disease spreads to more N.C. counties
There’s more bad news for bats following winter surveys that detected the deadly-to-bats white nose syndrome in four new counties…
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Adopt-A-Stream turns 10
The Adopt-A-Stream program in Haywood County turned 10 this year, with 1,600 volunteers spending 4,000 hours removing more than 27…
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Junaluska golf course turns 100
The Lake Junaluska golf course turns 100 on July 24, and in honor of the anniversary golfers will be able…
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A few good books about old times
In 1960, when I was in elementary school, the pop group Dante & the Evergreens rocked my young ears with…
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New book details the history of the John C. Campbell Folk School
In Craft & Community, regional author Anna Fariello presents the early history of Western North Carolina’s John C. Campbell Folk…
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This must be the place: And it’s one, two, three, what are we fighting for?
Lately, or more so in recent years, I find the only way I can drown out the constant barrage of…
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Not the same ole song and dance: Folkmoot finds success in year-round programming, preserving legacy
In its 36th year of cultural exchange through song and dance, Folkmoot remains a moving target, one that constantly evolves…
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Millions and billions — Correction from last week’s guest column
By Joe Sam Queen • Guest writer When it comes to talking about millions and billions, getting tongue-tied or misquoted…
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Queen: Dems ‘won’t cave’ on budget veto, Medicaid expansion
North Carolina’s budget standoff shows no signs of ending, weeks after Gov. Roy Cooper, D-Rocky Mount, followed through on a…
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More candidates needed in Webster and Forest Hills
With just three days to go before election filing closes, there is still a dearth of candidates for open seats…
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Haywood candidates slow to sign up
With the deadline to file for municipal office fast approaching — noon on July 19 —Haywood County voters may end…
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Candidates sign up for Franklin race
Only two candidates have signed up to run for four open seats in the Franklin Town Council as of Tuesday…
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SCC design students display work
Seven students in Southwestern Community College’s Advertising & Graphic Design program formally presented their work during Portfolio Day in the…
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Survey results bode well for indoor pool in Jackson
A survey aimed at gauging support for an indoor swimming pool in Jackson County came down favorably for pool proponents,…
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Cost increases for Skyland Drive sidewalks
The price tag on a project to install sidewalks along Skyland Drive in Sylva has more than doubled, with town…
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Year of study yields little change for N.C. 107 project
After putting nearly 300 hours and just short of a year toward an effort to develop an alternative vision for…
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Canton to revamp archaic pool hall ordinance
A pair of local entrepreneurs will soon open a billiard hall in downtown Canton, so long as substantial changes are…
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