Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is ...

Recently, I was gifted the use of a book to read on Native American wisdom by my Sylva dentist Dr. David McGuire. Thousands ...

Western North Carolina voters turned out in strong numbers across municipal races this year, deciding contests that will ...

In what will amount to an early Christmas present for bluegrass pickers and music lovers across Western North Carolina and ...

Question: Can drinking tart cherry juice help with my knee pain due to osteoarthritis? Answer: While tart cherry juice isn’t ...

After months of tension between Jackson County and the Fontana Regional Library system, commissioners appear to be charting a ...

Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina (GOTR WNC) will host its annual Fall 5K Presented by AdventHealth. Hundreds of ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reporting the first presumptive detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in Edgecombe ...

About a month ago, my neighbor sent a text asking if I wanted some of her fresh basil which was growing in abundance.

Now is the time to submit soil samples for faster turnaround time on results and avoid peak-season testing fees. This year, ...

The Women’s History Park in east Franklin has received statewide recognition as a “Great Place for Public Art” for its Sowing ...

Featuring world-class culinary treats and marquee musical acts, the annual Highlands Food & Wine Festival will be held Nov.