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Haywood County Jazz Festival
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) will present the Haywood County Jazz Festival at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at…
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Bluegrass legend comes to Glenville
Americana/bluegrass artist Darren Nicholson will hit the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Happ’s Place in Glenville.
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‘Thunder in the Smokies’
The 21st annual “Thunder in the Smokies” spring rally will be held May 3-5 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds.
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‘The Violent World of Broadus Miller’
Dr. Kevin Young will present his new book, “The Violent World of Broadus Miller: A Story of Murder, Lynch Mobs,…
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Franklin arts and crafts fair
The Friends of the Greenway (FROG) will host an arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
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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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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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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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Bluegrass, Americana at Folkmoot
In conjunction with Haywood County’s “Carolina Heritage Weekend,” Folkmoot USA will present The Well Drinkers at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18,…
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Cracker, Kevn Kinney to rock Murphy
Legendary rockers Cracker and Kevn Kinney (of Drivin’ N’ Cryin’) will perform on Saturday, April 13, at the Murphy Music…
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World music in Franklin
The Ubuntu Choir of the Great Smoky Mountains will perform a program of uplifting music from around the world at…
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Cherokee welcomes NC Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony will host a special concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Chief Joyce Dugan…
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‘John Brown: An Evening of Jazz’
Jazz artist John Brown will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Peacock Performing Arts Center…
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Hendrix tribute to rock Boojum
A rock-n-roll power trio tribute to the sound, music and vibe of Jimi Hendrix, Imij of Soul will hit the…
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Americana rolls into Scotsman
Asheville-based singer-songwriter Christina Chandler will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at The Scotsman in Waynesville.
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Meade returns to Mountain Layers
Popular Florida-based indie/soul singer-songwriter Shane Meade will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Mountain Layers Brewing Company in…
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Want to learn contra dancing?
There will be a contra dance class offered from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Macon County Public Library…
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Franklin sculpture unveiling
The “Women’s History Trail Sculpture Community Celebration” will be held on Saturday, March 23, in Franklin.
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Reggae, soul at Lazy Hiker
The Natti Love Joys will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. The band…
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Dillsboro’s ‘Easter Hat Parade’
A beloved Western North Carolina tradition, the “Easter Hat Parade” will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in…
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Espalin returns to Mountain Layers
Singer-songwriter Wyatt Espalin will hit the stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Mountain Layers Brewing in Bryson City.
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HART presents ‘The Lightning Thief’
A production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. 22-23 and 2…
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Ready for roller derby?
The Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will host its next bout against the Yellow Jackets Roller Derby from Georgia Tech University…
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Americana, folk at Mountain Layers
Jackson County Americana/folk duo Bird in Hand will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Mountain Layers Brewing Company…
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HCC Foundation Professional Crafts fundraiser
The Haywood Community College Foundation inaugural “Evening of Art” event to support the needs of HCC’s Professional Crafts program will…
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Rock rolls into Scotsman
Celebrating the fourth anniversary of Adamas Entertainment, Spiro Nicolopoulous Blues Apocalypse will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, with…
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Incumbent Parton, newcomer Lawson win Swain County Commission Republican primary
Incumbent Kenneth Parton and newcomer Tanner Lawson have won the Swain County Commission Republican primary.
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Edwards prevails in NC-11
First-term incumbent Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) will go on to face Democrat Caleb Rudow in the November General Election after…
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Miles ahead, miles to go: despite a year of progress, post-mill challenges remain in Canton
Not a lot of people remember the date the whistle last blew or the date the last workers put their…
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Folded: chronicling the closure of Pactiv Evergreen’s Canton paper mill
History will whisper through the mountain mists that once upon a time, Pactiv Evergreen’s paper mill in Canton stood as…
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Camping fee increase proposed for Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is proposing a significant increase to camping fees, with public comments accepted through Friday, March 15.
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Help fill the West Fork with trout
Volunteers are wanted to help the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stock trout into the West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood…
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Meet the birds of Lake Chatuge
Join MountainTrue’s 18th annual caravan around the Lake Chatuge shoreline to view a variety of birds 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, March…
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Smokies Life CEO to retire
Following CEO Laurel Rematore’s announcement that she intends to retire at the end of 2024, Smokies Life, formerly known as…
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Show girl power on the trail
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a hike and trail workday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Cold…
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Sign up for food from the farm
Celebrate CSA Month by lining up your source for fresh fruits and vegetables this growing season, with a CSA Fair…
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Bear with bears
Dive into the natural history of black bears at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the Reuter Center at the…
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‘Glamp’ the Smokies
The Great Smokies Eco-Adventure, a fundraising event for Discover Life in America, will be held April 21-23 near Gatlinburg.
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Go the extra mile for trail maintenance
A new Carolina Mountain Club trail crew, dubbed the Extra Mile Crew, has been formed to work on trail sections…
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Explore the MST
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail will hold its annual gathering May 3-5 at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, with…
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Shoot sharp
Learn the fundamentals of archery during a youth program 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Cashiers/Glenville…
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Wildlife Commission approves bear season expansion, deer season shift
During its Feb. 22 meeting, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to adopt a slate of proposed rule changes for…
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District Court judge one step closer to moving up to Superior Court
Attorneys in Western North Carolina now know who will likely hold the farthest west superior court seat.
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