The “Picturing Appalachia” project brings old images into the present, sharing scenes of mountain life produced by some of the region’s earliest photographers.
A Western Carolina University task force has released recommendations for which of its academic programs should retain funding and which should be pha ...
WNC supporters say short-changing a program that’s been a boost to the region’s economy and conservation efforts is the wrong move.
The Clean Water Management Trust Fund has distributed more than $200 million in grants throughout the 18 westernmost counties of the state. Inside: A ...
The U.S. Forest Services plans two upcoming meetings, to be held in Franklin and Asheville, about the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests management plan revisions.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina approved two $75,000 Early Childhood Development Focus Area Grants last week to Region A Partnership for Children and Southwestern Child Development Commission.
Fearing that employees will quit before the proposed transition to a neighboring organization, officials with Western Highlands Network voted unanimously Monday to offer qualifying employees a one-time bonus to stay.
The topics will be featured and explored from an innovation perspective during Leadership Asheville's Buzz 2013 summer breakfast series.
Three months into 2013, unemployment rates for across Western North Carolina appear to highlight the highs and lows of seeking work in the mountains.
More than 282 million people visited America’s national parks in 2012, an increase of more than 3 million over 2011.
Reader’s Comments