As the federal government shutdown continues, North Carolina residents may be left with a patchwork of closures, service ...

As Western North Carolina settles in for what could become a protracted federal government shutdown, a Federal Emergency ...

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, the storied John C. Campbell Folk School — located in Brasstown amid the rural ...

Whether you are an expert in folk music or if you can’t tell a banjo from a mandolin, a new biography, “Doc Watson: A Life in ...

Since President Trump, by the will of the majority of Americans, has come into office he has given a multitude of executive orders striking down failed policies of the Biden administration. None are ...

Now in their 44th season, the Smoky Mountain Brass Band continues the rich tradition of British-style brass ensembles, bringing audiences a program filled with stirring marches, lyrical melodies and ...

For many months the Webster area has been without a post office. This has placed a considerable burden on the approximately 200 people who hold Webster post office boxes, as well as other community ...

I read with interest the opinion piece in the LTE section on Sept. 2 regarding Social Security by Glenn Duerr. Mr. Duerr is ...

Charlie Kirk was another victim of gun violence in this country, just like Melissa and Mark Hortman, and just like the ...

Michael Whatley’s first trip to Western North Carolina as President Donald Trump’s hand-picked Hurricane Helene “recovery ...

The small Jackson County town of Sylva faces challenges similar to other Western North Carolina communities — balancing ...

The Village of Forest Hills, home to about 350 residents, faces an election that will decide who leads the small Jackson ...