The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking public comments on its Peregrine Falcon Conservation Plan through ...

The Smoky Mountain News has on several occasions attempted to contact Jennifer Balkcom’s campaign for a profile like this one ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so The Smoky Mountain News partnered with REACH of Haywood County to highlight some of what the nonprofit has done to help victims of sexual or domestic ...

Americana/folk duo Falspring will hit the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Mountain Layers Brewing in downtown Bryson ...

Annual tribal council occurs several times throughout October and differs from monthly sessions by allowing enrolled Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) members to present a walk-on resolution, ...

The 21st annual WNC Pottery Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Bridge Park in Sylva. Showcasing the work of more than 40 master potters from an array of states. A ...

Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness in women — and it’s also potentially the most overlooked. Nearly four ...

More than 23 years have elapsed since Collective Soul headlined the final night of the now-defunct two-day CulloWHEE!

What began with one woman taking a self-defense class has grown into a much larger effort to make violence-prevention training more available across Western North Carolina.  Carley Sassmann-Carter ...

I’ve been around REACH of Haywood County for a long time. I’ve served as board chair, volunteered for years, and these days, ...

When domestic violence or sexual abuse victims seek justice — or even just safety — they embark on a complicated journey through the court system that is frustrating and can even make them relive ...

Fall is a good time to submit soil samples to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for crop-specific recommendations. Testing is free for North Carolina residents through Nov. 30, ...