Archived (29807)
Children categories
Bury Ed in Appalachia
By Brett Martin Western North Carolina is rich with great literature written on the region, and there are still a…
Read More
Haywood records highest-ever room tax collections
Haywood County experienced its best tourism year ever during the 2006-2007 fiscal year, according to lodging tax figures released by…
Read More
Ginkgo — a living fossil
When a street was being cut in front of the new county administration building here in Bryson City back in…
Read More
Orthopedist shortage costs HRMC patients, revenue
Every morning, the dispatcher for Haywood Emergency Medical Services starts his shift with a call to the emergency room of…
Read More
How-to of dam removal still a source of debate: State, feds object to backlogged sediment being unleashed downstream
Duke Energy has cleared a major hurdle in its efforts to tear down the nearly 100-year-old Dillsboro dam. Duke got…
Read More
A tale of two Smiths: Local actress brings latest Lee Smith novel to stage
By Michael Beadle Actress Barbara Bates Smith was bound to meet novelist Lee Smith. Back in 1985, a friend sent…
Read More
Recommended diversions
One thing I've noticed over these years of teaching guitar lessons is the principle that not only do we all…
Read More
Hats off to Jackson County commissioners
Last week Jackson County commissioners passed what is being called the strongest set of development regulations in North Carolina. They’ve…
Read More
High and dry: Fontana boat dock owners losing money as TVA lowers lake
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer One of the driest periods in the last 118 years is prompting TVA to…
Read More
Vice Chief candidates address a broad range of issues
Candidates for vice chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians shared their views on an array of issues facing…
Read More
Sustainability at HCC
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer If Dr. Rose Johnson has her way, the future campus of Haywood Community College…
Read More
Macon leaders ask voters for property transfer tax
Macon County will be the first in Western North Carolina to test the idea of a new tax on real…
Read More
Dueling was a common way to right a wrong
Let’s suppose that you intentionally or unintentionally insult someone; after all, that’s something that does happen from time to time.…
Read More
Adult soccer league sign-up in Haywood
Sign-ups are underway for an adult soccer league in Haywood County. The league is run by Haywood County Recreation &…
Read More
Freestyle paddlers converge on the Gorge
The 2012 Freestyle Kayaking World Cup Champion will culminate Sept. 7-9 on the Nantahala River with athletes from more than…
Read More
Spring into fall with Cherokee Harvest run
The Cherokee Harvest Half-Marathon and 5K will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in Cherokee. Both races will…
Read More
5K paired with WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day
A 5K race will be held at Western Carolina University at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, as part of festivities…
Read More
Blue Ridge Parkway vista protected Near Waynesville
A 34-acre tract along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesville has been preserved, protecting important views along the scenic road…
Read More
A smorgasboard of sustainablity how-to’s
The Southern Green Living Expo will offer a weekend of solution-based, interactive, family oriented events on a host of environmental…
Read More
Town of Waynesville holds fall mulch sale
Waynesville will have compost and double-ground mulch available for pickup from 8 a.m. to noon at the town yard waste…
Read More
GSMA to convene in Bryson City
The Great Smoky Mountains Association will gather for three days of hiking, special programs and camaraderie in Bryson City Sept.…
Read More
Farmer’s market come to Cullowhee
A new farmer’s market has joined the local food scene in the mountains. The ‘Whee Farmer’s Market in Cullowhee community…
Read More
Swap insight with top trail hounds
Trail advocates from several states will converge for the Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition annual gathering Sept. 20-23 at Falls Creek…
Read More
Share your trail wish-list at upcoming public workshop
Trail users are invited to share their ideas for a comprehensive regional trail plan at a public workshop from 5:30…
Read More
Friends of the Smokies trek to Big Creek
A guided hike along picturesque cascades of Big Creek in the Haywood County section of the Great Smoky Mountains National…
Read More
Nature photography program to highlight wildlife travelogue
Photos of wildlife and special places taken by members of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society will be shared during a…
Read More
Get a sneak peak of Pisgah Astronomical Institute Sept. 14
Go behind the scenes at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute during a special program held from 5 to 9 p.m.…
Read More
It’s bird-tember!
Those quiet mornings are starting to set in. Yesterday, the only morning chorister in full song, in my yard was…
Read More
High peaks offer the last vestige for vanishing cool-climate species
The fight for survival is nothing new for high-elevation species in Southern Appalachia. After the glaciers receded at the end…
Read More
Author to share insight on touching environmental crusade
Jay Erskine Leutze will discuss his book, Stand Up That Mountain at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 at City Lights Bookstore…
Read More
An environmental saga and a mountain story
By Brent Martin It is a rare event these days to come across a work of non-fiction dealing with any…
Read More
More A&E briefs
Fall storytimes to get under way at Sylva library The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will begin its fall…
Read More
RailFest rolls in to Bryson City
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad’s 11th Annual RailFest will be held the weekend of Sept. 15 and 16 in Bryson…
Read More
Dynamic flute and guitar duo to perform in Canton
Flutist Kate Steinback and guitarist Amy Brucksch will play in concert at 3 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Canton…
Read More
See country legend Don Williams in concert Sept. 15
Don Williams, a highly acclaimed country music singer and songwriter, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the…
Read More
‘Simply Sinatra’ to kick off Galaxy of Stars at WCU
The sounds of Frank Sinatra will arrive at Western Carolina University on Sept. 16 for the first installment of the…
Read More
Sock Hop brings Golden Oldies to Junaluska
Disc jockey Alan Price will be hosting a “Golden Oldies Sock Hop Extravaganza” at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat…
Read More
Contra dance your way to Sylva library
The next Second Sunday Contra Dance will be held from 2:30-5 p.m. on Sept. 9 in the community room on…
Read More
Guest trumpeter to give free recital at WCU
Trumpet player Brandon Craswell will perform a free recital at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 in the Coulter Building recital…
Read More
Grab your instruments for a community jam
The next community music jam at the library in Bryson City will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 in…
Read More
Making music in Maggie Valley
Accordion stars to appear in Maggie Valley The second annual Smoky Mountain Accordion Festival will be held at 2 p.m.…
Read More
Two award-winning gospel groups to perform at Smoky Mountain Center
Karen Peck and New River, an award-winning Southern gospel group from Gainesville, Ga., and The Kingsmen Quartet, a Southern gospel…
Read More
Bluegrass bands to duel in Highlands
The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present the Bluegrass Duel 8 p.m. on Sept. 15. The event will feature Asheville’s…
Read More
Youth art classes back at The Bascom
Kids can enjoy a wide range of youth art classes at The Bascom this September and October. • Creation Station,…
Read More
Artist reception to kick off ColorFest in Dillsboro
ColorFest’s “Art & Taste of Appalachia Artist’s Reception” will be held at the historical Jarrott House in Dillsboro at 6…
Read More
Waynesville celebrates local artists with weekend art event
The Waynesville Gallery Association presents Art After Dark from 6–9 p.m. on Sept. 7 and a Saturday Stroll from 11…
Read More
Paper, pins, scissors: new stories from old quilts
Textile historian Suzanne Hill McDowell will host a luncheon program from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 and tell…
Read More
Experiment with art at Waynesville workshop
Silvia Williams will instruct a workshop on experimental art from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Leapin’ Frog Gallery. Williams…
Read More
Open Air Indian Art Market celebrates 10 years
Bringing together Cherokee artisans and tourists from every corner of the globe, the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual celebrated a…
Read More
