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Jackson sheriffs race marked by acrimony
Mary Rock wants to become the first female sheriff in Jackson County, but gaining that title against two-term incumbent and…
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Haywood sheriff challenger pledges modern approach
Voters will have a choice between a fresh or familiar face in this year’s Haywood County sheriff’s race. Democratic incumbent…
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Swain sheriff candidates head for final showdown in high stakes race
It’s nearing showtime for the most heated race in Swain County: the battle between Republican Sheriff Curtis Cochran and his…
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Carden play premiers in Highlands Oct. 1-3
The Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center and the Highlands Cashiers Players will present the world premier of Gary Carden’s newest…
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Barbara Bates Smith performs ‘Confessions of a Clergy Wife’ in Waynesville
“Confessions of a Clergy Wife,” performed by Barbara Bates Smith, will take the spotlight at 3 p.m. Sept 26 in…
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Fiddling Dills Sisters to perform in Sylva Oct. 18
The Fiddling Dills Sisters will appear at the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18. Amanda Dills…
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Chamber music ensemble Trio de Llano to perform at WCU
A free guest artist concert beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Western Carolina University Coulter Building recital hall…
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Fiddling, dancing Hunt Family to perform at WCU Sept. 24
Irish dancing and fiery fiddling take center stage when the Hunt Family performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at…
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Tickets on sale for WCU gala event
Western Carolina University will mark five years of art and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.22, at the…
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Oct. 2 motorcycle ride to benefit Haywood school
Registration for Central Haywood High School’s eighth Annual Dawgs on Hawgs Motorcycle Ride fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m.…
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Senior belly dancing offered in Waynesville
Middle Eastern (belly) dancing classes for seniors will be held every Thursday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Creative…
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Artists sought for Haywood’s third annual Small Works show
The Haywood County Arts Council is seeking artists for its third annual Small Works show to be held Nov. 17-Dec.…
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Fontana to host clogging weekend
The eighth-annual Fontana Clogging weekend will be held at The Fontana Village Resort Sept. 24-26. Dancers from more than 20…
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Wildlife artist to speak in Highlands
Bruce Bunch — outdoorsman, conservationist and wildlife artist — will be the guest speaker at the Art League of Highlands…
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Landscape painting workshop at Waterrock
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia (CSA) will hold a landscape-painting workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, as…
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Art workshop series kicks off Sept. 27
Fall art classes for all ages will be held at the First Baptist Church of Waynesville beginning Sept. 27. The…
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Jackson celebrates crafters Oct. 1
In conjunction with the national American Craft Week, Jackson County craftsmen are hosting and opening for the exhibition “Hand +…
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Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’
Haywood Habitat for Humanity (HHGH ) is providing a way for citizens to showcase their culinary skills, treat their taste…
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Mountain Heritage Day to offer continuous entertainment, new Children’s Tent
The talents of Western North Carolina’s top traditional musicians and singers will be showcased during the 36th annual Mountain Heritage…
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WCU’s 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25
The traditional folkways of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will once again take center stage as the Western Carolina University community…
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Children’s advocate to speak at Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Marian Wright Edelman will speak at the Lake Junaluska Peace Conference at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Stuart Auditorium.…
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Alzheimer’s Association opens Cherokee office
A grand opening celebration of the Alzheimer’s Association’s office and counseling center in Cherokee will take place 2:30-5:30 p.m. on…
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Mark the Scouts’ 100th anniversary Sept. 25
The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 100 years of scouting with a council-wide camporee and celebration at Camp Daniel…
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Court filing raises questions about Moody Funeral Home
An accountant tasked by a Superior Court judge with taking control of Moody Funeral Home in Sylva said she couldn’t…
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Proliferation of ‘for sale’ signs sparks debate in Maggie
Ron Rosendahl took the time to count every single sign greeting the main road that dissects the town of Maggie…
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Internet could be key to economic development in WNC
Western Carolina might never be the next Silicon Valley, but experts say improving Internet access could help kick-start the region’s…
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An uphill battle: Western North Carolina struggles to overcome digital divide
A few years ago, Michael Wade was ready to hang up tin cans and have tenants at his Rabbit Ridge…
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Flowering trees — and lots of them — could be Maggie’s aesthetic salvation
Retired horticulturist Clayton Davis envisions a new Maggie Valley. Instead of a tiring five-mile stretch of asphalt along Soco Road,…
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Haywood tries new approach in dealing with unhealthy garbage
After enduring months of dogged opposition over a county rule that would protect residents from nasty garbage piles on their…
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Haywood Memory Walk to support Alzheimer’s care
Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Haywood County Memory Walk, which will be held at 3 p.m. Oct.…
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Support offered for families of chronically ill persons
“Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Care giving,” is a six-week series created to educate those who care for…
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Learn more about respite caregiving
Training sessions for those wishing to work as a respite caregiver will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday,…
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Defining ‘family’ not so easy for zoning purposes
Tired of all-night parties, yards used as parking lots and overflowing trash cans, a community near Western Carolina University is…
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Nothing comes easy when Highlands’ town limits jag into Jackson County
Call Highlands home and you live in Macon County, right? Not necessarily. Some town of Highlands residents have discovered they…
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Pet first aid workshops offered
Dog and cat owners will have an opportunity to learn basic emergency first aid for their companion pets in a…
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Learn about regional colleges at HCC
College Night at Haywood Community College will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the auditorium.…
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Constitution readings planned
In an effort to revitalize the nation’s civic culture, veterans and schoolchildren from throughout Jackson County will gather at 11…
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Environmental groups support Needmore Road improvements, but not DOT’s proposal
An environmental group dedicated to protecting the Little Tennessee River has come out against a state proposal to widen and…
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Landslide repair below Ghost Town set to begin
Stabilization of the landslide below Ghost Town in Maggie Valley will begin in two weeks, finally bringing comfort to downslope…
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Incumbents are best to represent Jackson
To the Editor: This year we have three county commissioners running for re-election in Jackson County. Brian McMahan is running…
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Understanding others is the way to peace
To the Editor: We write with deep concern over recent attacks on Muslims and Muslim communities in our country. One…
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Forest Hills needs to look before it leaps
To the Editor: Having been involved when Forest Hills sought to impose an ETJ on surrounding communities several years ago…
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Forest Hills should consider its future
To the Editor: I have several concerns about the Forest Hills annexation after attending the second extended meeting between Forest Hills and Western…
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Scotts Creek still has its pollution problems
To the Editor: The article titled “Creeks now flow clean through Waynesville and Sylva” (Sept. 8 Smoky Mountain News) described…
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Missed forum was bad timing, not apathy
To the Editor: I would like to respond to the Cindy Solesbee letter to the editor in the Sept. 8…
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Judging a society by what it values
A lot of ink has been spilled over the new $10.3 million crafts education building at Haywood Community College, and…
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5K Mountain Heritage Race to be at WCU
A 5K race will be held in conjunction with Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept.…
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Try your hand at new outdoor activities
A day packed with outdoor activity will be held at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education from 10 a.m. to…
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Shop Mast General to support the Parkway this Saturday
Mast General Store will host representatives from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation at their stores on Saturday, Sept. 18, to…
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Workshop series to focus on fall in the mountains
A fall field photography workshop based in Haywood County will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday mornings from…
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