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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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More chronic wasting disease cases recorded
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is confirming 13 new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) from deer samples submitted since…
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Enjoy WNC’s hiking trails
Western North Carolina is a hiker’s paradise. With so much land protected by national and state forests and parks, those who live…
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NC Arboretum names new director
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans this week appointed Drake Fowler as the new executive director of The…
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New Building Outdoor Communities cohort named
Six new recipients in Western North Carolina have been awarded grants to participate in the MADE X MTNS Partnership’s Building…
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Jackson County hosts BirdFest
Balsam Mountain Trust announced its seventh-annual Bird Festival celebrating World Migratory Bird Day.
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Bee swarms should not be bothered
The Henderson County Beekeepers association is reminding people that if they see a bee swarm, they shouldn’t disturb it.
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PlottFest not just about canines
PlottFest 2024 will be held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Saturday, April 27th from 9 a.m. until 10 p..m.…
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Columnist fashions his own reality
To the Editor: Your guest columnist Steven Crider has a unique way of twisting and re-labeling reality that leaves clear-thinking…
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WCU-Jackson Schools partnership is valuable
To the Editor: I am an emeritus faculty member in the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina…
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Slow burn: NC 107 work marches on
The towns of Sylva, Webster, Cullowhee and Cashiers are all connected by five lanes of chaos, better known as N.C.…
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Mounting capital needs put tax increase on the table in Waynesville
Waynesville’s town government has kept taxes as low as possible for as long as possible, but is quickly finding truth…
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No revote on Pride parade, listening session scheduled
After the Sylva Town Council denied Sylva Pride’s road closure application for the annual Pride Parade, the community organization has…
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Haywood realtors lend a helping hand
While many real estate agents spent last Friday morning the usual way — listing homes for sellers, finding homes for…
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‘Carousel of the Arts': Macon residents urge funding for arts
Emergency federal funding provided quick relief to school systems burdened by costs incurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic. For Macon County…
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Republican runoff elections nearing
The Primary Election season isn’t quite over in North Carolina, as several races didn’t meet the 30% vote threshold to…
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Women of Waynesville host open house
Women of Waynesville, a nonprofit organization that supports the needs of women and children in Haywood County, is inviting all…
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Local leader to serve as Haywood Chamber of Commerce President
The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of David Francis as its new president.
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30 years strong: Celebrate Record Store Day with In Your Ear Emporium
This summer will be 30 years since Lauren Calvert opened the doors to In Your Ear Emporium, downtown Sylva’s record…
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Record renaissance: Gar Ragland of Citizen Vinyl
Since its opening in October 2020, Citizen Vinyl has become a melodic hub for artists, music lovers and the curious…
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Single-use plastics need to be addressed
When I began my role as the French Broad Riverkeeper nearly 20 years ago, I was wide-eyed and eager. I…
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The books I didn’t read
As often as not, I check out books from the library I never read. They sit on my dining room…
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Carolina Heritage Weekend
A multi-day event celebrating Appalachian heritage, Carolina Heritage Weekend will take place April 18-20 around Haywood County.
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Greening Up the Mountains
Presented by the Town of Sylva, the 26th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival will be held from 10 a.m.…
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HART presents ‘I’ll Eat You Last’
A production of “I’ll Eat You Last” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. April 19-20, 26-27 and 2 p.m.…
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Americana, folk at Mountain Layers
Rising singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alma Russ will hit the stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Mountain Layers Brewing…
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Blue Ridge Books welcomes Hall
Author Tiffany Hall will present her new book, “Bigger,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Blue Ridge Books in…
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Smokies Life celebrates ribbon cutting at new welcome center
One of the four nonprofit partners of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smokies Life, now has a new home…
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GSMNP Superintendent talks visitation, parking tag program
Great Smokies Mountain National Park has seen new changes in recent years, from soaring record attendance placing it head and…
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WCU celebrates 40 years cleaning up the Tuckasegee River
For four decades, Western Carolina University has participated in a daylong effort of cleaning up a portion of Jackson County’s…
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‘Bloom with a View’ returns to Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum is heralding spring’s arrival with the return of “Bloom with a View,” May 4-19.
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Ramsey Cascades Trail closes on weekdays
The National Park Service (NPS) will close Ramsey Cascades Trail on weekdays while trail crews finish the full-scale rehabilitation work…
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‘Square-foot gardening’ class is April 30
The Haywood County Extension Office is presenting a free class on “square-foot gardening,” a simple, versatile system that takes up…
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Lake J hosts annual plant sale
Lake Junaluska’s yearly plant sale is May 4. For sale will be a few thousand plants, including an assortment of…
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GSMNP to improve Gatlinburg entrance
Great Smoky Mountains National Park received approximately $11 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund to rehabilitate…
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Jackson hosts youth tennis lessons
Youth Tennis Lessons at Mark Watson Park in Sylva will begin on May 4.
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Disaster relief available due to drought
Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack declared a natural disaster in North Carolina based on losses caused by drought that occurred…
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The hamster wheel of human well-being
I’ve become fascinated with studies and lifestyle changes focused on longevity and biohacking. A few recent “revolutionary health and wellness…
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