The Christmas season, dreaded by some, beloved by others, especially children. Already you’ll find houses festooned with lights and yards dotted with inflatable Santas, “Jingle Bells” and “Silent ...

Western North Carolina has struggled for decades with a simple problem that produces complex consequences — not enough primary care providers practice in rural areas. Specialists often practice in ...

If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic beverage ideas for your holiday guests, here are some local ones to consider: • Asheville Tea Company (Asheville NC) — look for their boxes of teas, ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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