Early voting in Jackson County (and across the state) begins Oct. 15, and ahead of the election, The Smoky Mountain News has interviewed the five challengers in the Jackson County Board of ...

Getting health care is not always as simple as finding a doctor. For people who are uninsured, live in rural areas or need ...

As Constitution Day just recently passed (Sept. 17), it is worth taking a fresh look at what our founding document actually ...

Counties throughout North Carolina are gearing up to adjust to changes outlined in HR 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill, which will cost local counties hundreds of thousands of dollars.  The bill ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors to view wildlife safely as elk and black bear activity increases this fall. Autumn offers opportunities to witness elk during their annual breeding ...

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) announced a $1 million notice of funding opportunity for the Broadband ...

Wednesday morning. Stepping onto the front porch of my apartment in downtown Waynesville, the air was cool. A breeze wafted ...

Let’s kick off today’s book talk with Lance Holland’s “The Little Tennessee River: Following the Cherokee Path” (The History ...

Many across Western North Carolina wondered what they could have done differently in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  People can think of a host of folks this would apply to — elected leaders, first ...

Ingles Markets is proud to work with local food and beverage makers and farmers. You’ll find local and regional products ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host two free family-friendly events to recognize National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual celebration promoting outdoor recreation and ...

American presidents have varied significantly in experience, aptitude, intelligence, empathy, and character. Much can and has been written on any or all of these important qualities as they pertain to ...