Youth backpacking ministry joins Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska and Wilderness Trail, a long-time adventure and backpacking ministry, have joined forces to launch a new satellite program at…
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NCDA&CS announces grant opportunity for value-added processing of agricultural commodities
Applications are now being accepted through April 13 for the N.C. Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative, which was created to…
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HCC hosts boater safety courses
Haywood Community College’s Department of Arts, Sciences and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer four…
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Word from the Smokies: Artistic duo creates unique interpretations of Smokies scenes
Charlotte Rollman swears she used to be shy. “I did art so that people would like me,” she said, telling…
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Spring series returns to The North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum invites everyone to join in the reawakening of a new season with Spring Into the Arb.…
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Smokies seeks elk rover volunteers for 2026
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking individuals to join the elk rover volunteer team for the upcoming season.…
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Drought, yard burns raise wildfire risk
With North Carolina’s spring wildfire season arriving at a time when most of the state is experiencing moderate to severe…
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HCC hosts annual WNC Environmental Summit
Haywood Community College will welcome multiple speakers, guests and partners to campus on Friday, March 20, for the WNC Environmental…
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Cost-saving energy program now available in all 100 counties
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Energy Saver North Carolina program is now available in all 100 North Carolina…
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Learn about solar energy and incentives
The Environmental Action Community of WNC invites supporters and the public to its New Solar Financing for Organizations and Residents…
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Coming down the mountain: Assault on BlackRock trail race turns 15
With a deceptively simple slogan of “Run Walk Crawl,” the annual Assault on BlackRock trail race in Sylva is more…
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Trail association celebrates legislative victory
H.R. 2768 Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025, as amended, has passed out of the House…
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Wildflower walks at Lake Junaluska
The Corneille Bryan Native Garden at Lake Junaluska is offering wildflower walks this spring led by members of the garden’s…
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Introduction to fly fishing classes
The Waynesville Parks & Recreation Department will host instructors from the Cataloochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited conducting an Introduction to Fly Fishing…
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Haywood Farm Bureau scholarship deadline nears
High school seniors in Haywood County who have a degree of need coupled with a serious commitment to agriculture and…
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Cost-saving energy program now available
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Energy Saver North Carolina program is now available in all 100 counties, helping eligible…
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Remember the Removal: A 950-mile bike ride, and so much more
At some points, engulfed in the rush of the ride, “your head feels like it’s going to pop off your…
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Hurricane recovery receives a boost
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have entered into a $290 million Good…
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NC greenhouse gas emissions lowest in decades, uptick projected
North Carolina’s annual greenhouse gas emissions are at their lowest levels in decades. However, forecasts indicate that increased reliance on…
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Water monitoring volunteers needed
In 1996, the Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN) program was established as a water quality monitoring program for many Western…
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Haywood hosts annual plant sale
The annual Haywood County Extension Master Gardener plant sale is taking place now. Available are bare root strawberries, raspberries, black…
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Word from the Smokies: Tree crew scales up park safety
With spikes on his shoes, a helmet on his head, a rope on his harness and a chainsaw on his…
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State announces $5.7M for flood resilience in WNC
Gov. Josh Stein announced $5.7 million in grants from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint to…
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Spongy moth infestations found in 7 N.C. counties
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has identified infestations of spongy moth in seven counties across North Carolina…
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Take a beginner beekeeping class
Have you ever thought about keeping bees? Ever wanted to have more pollinators on your property? Do you just want…
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DEQ awards $7.3M for Helene-damaged dam repairs
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources is awarding more than $7.3 million to…
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Haywood County plant sale
The annual Haywood County Extension Master Gardener plant sale is taking place now. There are bare root strawberries, raspberries, black…
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‘Pumped Up:’ Haywood County ready for appearance on world stage
On a quiet stretch of county-owned land once defined by grass and gravel and garbage, a ribbon of asphalt now…
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Hurricane Helene water infrastructure funds available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allocated a combined $686 million to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene-related drinking water, wastewater and…
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Meetings set on updated flood risk data
Residents, business owners and community leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Swain County are invited to attend…
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Forest Service finalizes project to restore hardwood forests
The Forest Service released its final decision on the Crossover Project, which seeks to restore and strengthen native hardwood forests…
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‘Got to Be NC Festival’ accepting applications
Deadlines are coming up quickly for vendors, concessionaires, suppliers, Got to Be NC members and farm equipment hobbyists interested in…
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Take part in the Assault on BlackRock
The 2026 Assault on BlackRock trail race has been set for Saturday, March 21 in Sylva. All proceeds from this…
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NCDA&CS Agronomic Services laboratory fees increasing
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Lab will raise some of its testing fees beginning March…
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Word from the Smokies: Park entomologist reflects on career of conserving insects
From bears and bobcats to eagles and elk, 22,893 species have been documented so far in Great Smoky Mountains National Park…
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‘Kitchen table’ idea takes flight in Pigeon River Gorge
NCDOT partners with wildlife agencies on creative concept for bat habitat. Sometimes, it helps to step away from the workplace…
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Fly-tying class in Haywood
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will host expert fly-tying instructors from the Cataloochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited and conduct…
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Lake Junaluska hosts annual cleanup day
Join the fun and the community at Lake Junaluska Cleanup Day held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Lake…
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Jackson County to offer birding class
Jackson County Recreation is hosting a class for those wishing to learn more about birding. The class will be provide…
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Learn how to plan your vegetable garden
People new to vegetable gardening and folks looking for a refresher to hone those skills can learn from a master…
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Hatley Pointe elevates WNC ski experience
Over the last two winters, a special destination has emerged within the ancient mountains of Western North Carolina — Hatley…
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Johnson City historic site hosts Maple Syrup Festival
The Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in Johnson City, Tennessee will host its 23rd Annual Maple Syrup Festival and pancake breakfast…
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Business of Farming Conference comes to Asheville
The 23rd annual Business of Farming Conference, presented by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, will be held from 8:30 a.m.…
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Raccoon Creek Bike Park nears completion
The Raccoon Creek Bike Park remains closed to the public as construction continues on the site, which is still an…
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Haywood hosts ‘Learn to Grow’ classes
People interested in learning how to start plants from seeds can do so through a class offered at the N.C.…
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Grants available for agricultural projects
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is requesting applications from qualifying organizations that support the agricultural industry, impact rural…
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Specialty crop block grants open
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant proposal applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program,…
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State hustles to fill trout-stocking gaps following Helene
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is providing updates on measures to maximize trout stream stocking in the western part…
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New discoveries enhance understanding of enigmatic Smokies photographer
From George Masa’s 1915 arrival in Asheville until his death in 1933, the trailblazing Japanese photographer explored the Smoky Mountains,…
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29 counties unite to support Blue Ridge Parkway future
The boards of county commissioners and county supervisors in the 17 counties in North Carolina and 12 counties in Virginia…
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