Brionna Dallara

From a leap of faith at the long jump to a test of speed on the track and a triumphant cross of the finish line, Haywood County’s Special Olympians boasted

How many flowers does it take to make a county full of mothers happy? Colonial Florist might be getting close to the answer.

From weddings to holidays, and even in moments of farewell, blooms whisper heartfelt messages. Jack Nichols, owner of Colonial Florist in Waynesville, is no stranger to the impact of a

North Carolina adopted taxpayer-funded ‘school choice’ last fall providing financial aid for any student to attend private school, regardless of their family's income.

“The endowment will allow the band to grow the Haywood Community Band's offerings, increase student scholarships, and ensure that band performances

“The event was a huge success. A follow-up survey of students, parents and sponsors revealed very positive feedback and a desire to keep the programs

A mobile office, an armory on four wheels, the “cop cockpit” and a lifeline are among the descriptions Canton Police Chief Scott Sluder offers for the fleet of Ford Explorers

The Mill Town Market in Canton is kicking off its second season Thursday, May 16 with a line-up of growers, makers, food trucks, live music and more.

Trout stocked in Western North Carolina rivers and streams will be curtailed by two-thirds over the next few years due to a major renovation of the state trout hatchery that raises and supplies the trout.

The state's Bobby Setzer fish hatchery in Brevard supplies 80% of the trout for stocking rivers and streams across Western North Carolina and is set to undergo renovations and reduced stocking.