Jamey Johnson will play Cherokee Sept. 20-21. File photo
 

Jamey Johnson returns to Harrah’s Cherokee

Country megastar Jamey Johnson will hit the stage for a two-night stand Sept. 20-21 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Born…
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The New Quintet will play Stecoah Sept. 21. Donated photo
 

Americana, folk at Stecoah

Rising Americana/old-time ensemble The New Quintet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Stecoah Valley Center in…
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Folk/blues artist Scott Low will play Highlands Sept. 15. File photo
 

Ready for Highlands Porchfest?

The Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment (CLE) will host its annual Highlands Porchfest music festival from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept.…
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‘Social District of Sylva Celebration’
 

‘Social District of Sylva Celebration’

The Main Street Sylva Association will host its “Social District of Sylva Celebration” from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at…
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Appalachian Smoke will play Bryson City Sept. 14. File photo
 

Appalachian Smoke rolls into Bryson City

Americana/bluegrass act Appalachian Smoke will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Swain Arts Center in Bryson City. 
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Barbara Brook will be part of the studio tour. File photo
 

Haywood County Studio Tour

Presented by the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC), the annual Haywood County Studio Tour will be held from 10 a.m.…
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Natti Love Joys will play Sylva Sept. 13. File photo
 

Reggae, soul at Lazy Hiker

The Natti Love Joys will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. A roots-rock-reggae…
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Artisan demonstrations will be held in Dillsboro Sept. 21. File photo
 

‘Youth Arts Festival’

The annual “Youth Arts Festival” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Jackson…
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ZZ Top will play Cherokee Sept. 6. File photo
 

Harrah’s Cherokee welcomes ZZ Top

Classic rock icons ZZ Top will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Formed in…
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Jackson Grimm will play Waynesville Sept. 6. File photo
 

Americana, folk at Scotsman

Appalachian/indie act Jackson Grimm & The Bull Moose Party will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at The Scotsman…
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Outlaw Whiskey will play Bryson City Sept. 7. Garret K. Woodward photo
 

Ready for classic rock, country gold?

Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Unplugged Pub in Bryson City. 
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Marshall Tucker Band will play Canton Labor Day Sept. 1. File photo
 

Marshall Tucker Band to headline Canton Labor Day

Classic rock legends The Marshall Tucker Band and Haywood County bluegrass sensation Balsam Range will headline the 116th Canton Labor…
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Black Sea Beat Society will play Waynesville Sept. 5. File photo
 

'An Evening of Eurasian Culture'

Folkmoot USA will present an electrifying evening of music and cultural celebration with the Black Sea Beat Society at 7…
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'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' will be at HART on select dates. Donated photo
 

HART presents ‘Great American Trailer Park’

A special production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 and…
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‘Between Gone and Everlasting’
 

‘Between Gone and Everlasting’

Danita Dodson will read from her latest book, “Between Gone and Everlasting,” at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at City…
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Arts and crafts come together in Maggie Valley Aug. 31-Sept. 1. File photo
 

Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Show

The annual Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1…
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'Thunder in the Smokies' returns to Maggie Valley. File photo
 

‘Thunder in the Smokies’

The annual “Thunder in the Smokies” rally will be held Sept. 6-8 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds. 
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Laura Talbert is a featured artisan at 'Art After Dark.' File photo
 

Waynesville art walk, live music

A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will continue its 2024 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday,…
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Want to learn contra dancing?
 

Want to learn contra dancing?

There will be a contra dance class offered from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Macon County Public Library…
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Andrew Thelston. File photo
 

Rock rolls into Boojum

Asheville rock group The Andrew Thelston Band will hit the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at The Gem…
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Darren Nicholson will play Maggie Valley Aug. 17. File photo
 

Bluegrass legend to play Cataloochee Ranch

Americana/bluegrass sensation The Darren Nicholson Band will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. 
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Woolybooger. File photo
 

Cashiers gets the blues

Americana/folk singer-songwriter Woolybooger will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Whiteside Brewing in Cashiers. 
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Haywood County Recreation hosts fly fishing expeditions
 

Haywood County Recreation hosts fly fishing expeditions

Join Haywood County Recreation for a series of fly fishing expeditions, during which anglers of all skill levels can learn…
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Youth soccer camp comes to Jackson County
 

Youth soccer camp comes to Jackson County

Jackson County Parks and Recreation is hosting a youth soccer camp. The camp is open to boys and girls ages…
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S.G. Goodman. Marrah Ste. Marie photo
 

AVLfest returns to WNC

Any live music fan knows the feeling of the energy in a crowd before a show begins. And, despite its…
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The Shelton House is a historic 1875 site in Waynesville. File photo
 

Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend

The sixth annual Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival will return Aug. 10-11 to the Shelton House in…
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'Inherit the Wind' will play on select dates in August at HART. Donated photo
 

HART to present ‘Inherit the Wind’

A special production of “Inherit the Wind” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22-24 and 2 p.m. Aug.…
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Arnold Hill. Garret K. Woodward photo
 

Arnold Hill rolls into Boojum

Regional rock/jam group Arnold Hill will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at The Gem downstairs taproom at Boojum…
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Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle will speak in Waynesville Aug. 8. File photo
 

‘Conversations with Storytellers Series’

As part of the “Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series,” Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug.…
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Alexa Rose comes to Yonder Aug. 9. File photo
 

Alexa Rose to play Franklin

Rising singer-songwriter Alexa Rose will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Yonder Community Market in Franklin. 
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Dancing in the streets
 

Dancing in the streets

The “Mountain Street Dance” will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, in front of the historic courthouse in…
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Grace Johnson art collection. Donated photo
 

Macon Library art display, fundraiser

There will be a special showcase of the Grace Johnson art collection and a fundraiser reception for the Friends of…
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Haywood Community Band will play Lake Junaluska Aug. 25. File photo
 

‘All Summer Long’ at Lake J

The Haywood Community Band (HCB) will host its “All Summer Long” concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Stuart…
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A man stands among the tall chestnut trees. Donated photo
 

Film looks at the disappearing American Chestnut

On Monday, Aug. 19, the series “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture,” will present a screening of the film,…
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Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle. File photo
 

‘Conversations with Storytellers Series’

As part of the “Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series,” Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug.…
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Want to learn contra dancing?
 

Want to learn contra dancing?

There will be a contra dance class offered from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Macon County Public Library…
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Franklin community art gathering
 

Franklin community art gathering

The ArtFest community event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Macon County…
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Swain mulls what to do with opioid settlement funds
 

Swain mulls what to do with opioid settlement funds

As fiscal year 2024-2025 begins, North Carolina’s county governments are receiving their third installment of the Opioid Settlement Fund. This…
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Haywood TDA to Host Community Input Session
 

Haywood TDA to Host Community Input Session

Have your say in the future of the county’s tourism industry by attending a community input session for the Haywood…
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The Sylva gardening club maintains the large garden that runs the length of Bicentennial Park. Donated photo
 

Sylva Garden Club hosts its annual picnic

The Sylva Garden Club will be hosting its annual picnic 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Bicentennial…
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Runners faced cool, wet weather for last year’s Friends of the Lake 5K, which was held in April. This year’s race will be held Labor Day weekend. Donated photo
 

Friends of the Lake 5K

The Friends of the Lake 5K Road Race & Walk will take place at Lake Junaluska on Saturday, Aug. 31. Those…
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NCDEQ recognizes WNC institutes for energy reductions
 

NCDEQ recognizes WNC institutes for energy reductions

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office recognized thirteen state agencies, universities and community colleges for their…
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Benton MacKaye Trail proposal heard in Congress
 

Benton MacKaye Trail proposal heard in Congress

A hearing before the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands was held July 24 for H.R. 8403 — a bipartisan bill in…
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Much of the drought has abated across the state, including Western North Carolina. From ncdrought.org
 

North Carolina free from extreme drought

North Carolina is free from extreme drought in the latest advisory issued by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (DMAC) on Thursday.
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The snorkel trail event will be hosted by Haywood Waterways Association. Donated graphic
 

Snorkeling event offers river education opportunity

On Aug. 3, join Haywood Waterways Association on the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail to discover the fish and other wildlife…
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Public comment period open for Foothills Parkway environmental assessment
 

Public comment period open for Foothills Parkway environmental assessment

National Park Service (NPS) posted the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment (EA) today for a 30-day public comment period…
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Haywood master gardeners host information session
 

Haywood master gardeners host information session

People interested in gardening will have the chance to join a network of like-minded folks across the state dedicated to…
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Buncombe Turnpike will play Franklin July 27. File photo
 

Cowee School welcomes Buncombe Turnpike

Americana/bluegrass ensemble Buncombe Turnpike will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center…
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Timmy Abell will play Cashiers July 27. File photo
 

Cashiers to host JarrettFest

A nationally recognized touring and recording artist of children’s music, Timmy Abell will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27,…
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Haywood Waterways hosts annual picnicHaywood Waterways hosts annual picnic
 

Haywood Waterways hosts annual picnicHaywood Waterways hosts annual picnic

The nonprofit Haywood Waterways is inviting members and supporters to gather for its annual picnic to be held at the…
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