Fall weather stifles turnout for the CMN motorcycle ride

In the crisp morning hours, bikers around Sylva joined together to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Saturday, Sept. 23. The ride started in the parking lot of the Sylva Walmart and went through the Blue Ridge Parkway. Leo Craig, the organizer, has hosted the CMN bike ride for roughly 20 years. He […]

Local trees dying under insect-spread disease

Western North Carolina is home to multiple national forests, which see thousands of visitors every year.  The forests are popular destinations for students looking to hike, camp or just enjoy the views the mountains have to offer.  Over the years, some of our most beloved trees in these forests have begun to die under the […]