WNC Summer on a Shoestring: The "Splash, Snack, and Stroll" Guide | WNC Times WNC -- Let’s face it—2026 has been a bit of a pinch on the pocketbook. With gas prices and the grocery bill climbing, that big beach trip or theme par...

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From Wilderness to Sidewalks: Staying Safe During the WNC Thru-Hiker Season | WNC Times WNC Hiking -- March 31, 2026: As spring arrives in Western North Carolina, our trails and town centers see a significant increase in activity. The "Cl...

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, SCC, Mourn Loss of Cadet in Training | WNC Times Jackson County -- January 23, 2026: The Jackson County Sheriff's Office Posted the following on Social Media: The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is d...

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Winter Wonders and High-Country Beats: Western NC’s January 2026 Entertainment Guide wnctimes.com/article/wint... #WNC #WNCnews #wnctimes #BooneNC #CherokeeNC #FranklinNC #Asheville #BlueRidgeMountains #WNCevents #AVLmusic ##BooneNC #CherokeeNC #FranklinNC #HaywoodCounty #BlueRidgeMountains

WNC Spring Outdoors 2026 wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #blueridgeparkway #appalachiantrail #hikenc #waterfallsofnc #wncbiking #mountainbikenc #pisgahforest #biltmoreblooms #smokymountains #asheville #visitasheville #hendersonvillenc #franklinnc #discoverfranklin #WNCnews
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WNC Weekend: Where the Mountains Are Merrily Making Magic wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #WNCWeekend #ChristmasParade #MountainHolidays #WNCChristmas #LightShows #Asheville #FranklinNC #Asheville #HighlandsNC #Hendersonville #MaconCounty
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WNC High School Football Playoff Update: Round 2 Scores and Round 3 Matchups wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #wnc #highschool #football #fridaynighlights #highschoolfootball #ashveville #franklinnc #localsports #localnews #wncnews

WNC Weekend Guide: Holiday Kick-Offs, Sports, and Mountain Events (Nov. 21–23) wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #Christmas #avl #WNC #AshevilleEvents #ChristmasParade #HolidayMarket #TreeLighting #TisTheSeason #BooneNC #Hendersonville #FranklinNC #wnctimes #SupportLocal #WesternNC #wncnews

Spooky Season Fun: Your Guide to Kids' Halloween Celebrations in WNC! wnctimes.com/article/spoo... #wnc #wncmountains #trickortreat #halloween #halloweenseason #fallseason #fallfestivals #kids #asheville #avl #buncombecounty #haywoodcounty #familyfun #cherokee #franklinnc #wncnews

Macon County Sheriff’s Office Wraps Up "Operation Safe Summer" Sex Offender Compliance Check wnctimes.com/article/maco... #maconcountync #franklinnc #localnews #lawenforcement #nc #northcarolina #wncnews

Brett James, songwriter of 'Jesus, Take The Wheel,' confirmed dead in plane crash A glittering roster of country stars have recorded his songs, including Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw.

#Prayers for all he and the other two in the plane crash left behind on earth.
Heaven gained 3 Saints!

RIH Brett James

#BrettJames #BrettJamesCornelius
#Franklin #NC #NorthCarolina
#FranklinNC
#PrayerWarriors #PrayerRequest

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Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James Among Three Killed in Franklin NC Plane Crash wnctimes.com/article/gram... #brettjames #nasheville #franklinnc #maconcountync #planecrash #celebritynews #localnews #wnc #northcarolina #ncnews #wncmountains #wncnews

As much as I love to travel, it’s hard to beat living somewhere so beautiful. #travel #landscape #smokymountains #northcarolina #maconcounty #franklinnc

Two People in Macon County Face Drug Charges wnctimes.com/article/two-... #wncnews #wnc #ncnews #nclocalnews #franklinnc #maconcountync #localnews

WNC Events Savor the Last of Summer & Labor Day wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #summer #summerevents #wnc #wncevents #asheville #cantonnc #franklinnc #localevents #ncevents #laborday #haywoodcounty #buncombecounty

80s Flashback August 1-2 2025 Franklin NC - 1st Aug, 2025 (1st Aug, 2025) 🎸 Get Ready to Flash Back! The Ultimate 80s Weekend Returns to Franklin, NC 💄Break out your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and dust off your mixtapes—80s Flashback Weekend is back an...

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Map showing locations of the “Good Trouble Lives On” protests to be held in North Carolina on Thursday, July 17th, 2025.

#GoodTroubleLivesOn
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

#GTLONorthCarolina
(Part 2 of 5)

#CorneliusNC
#DavidsonNC
#DurhamNC
#EdentonNC
#ElizabethCityNC
#FayettevillNC
#FranklinNC
#GastoniaNC
#GreensboroNC
#HayesvilleNC

Link:
goodtroubleliveson.org

#NC #RuralHospitals
could be in danger of closing. #EdenNC #RoxboroNC #SilerCityNC #FranklinNC #SprucePineNC

Motorcyclist Faces Mulitple Charges in Franklin Local news, tourism, rentals, hiking, waynesville, maggie valley, lake junaluska, asheville, north carolina, sylva, dillsboro, cullowhee, bryson city, nantahala

Motorcyclist Faces Mulitple Charges in Franklin wnctimes.com/news/10423-m... #franklinnc #wnc #wncnews #localnews #nclocalnews

THE FIRST ANNUAL SWEET CAROLINA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL - 17th Apr, 2025 (17th Apr, 2025) THE FIRST ANNUAL SWEET CAROLINA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVALFranklin, N.C. May 3, 2025 Get your tickets today! This event is rain or shine, featuring up and coming, country music star, John...

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In Sylva, N.C., over 300 people came together to oppose cuts to national parks, education and veteran services, according to BPR News

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Book Vases – Where Stories Bloom! 🌿📚✨

A charming way to blend books and blooms, perfect for cozy nooks and thoughtful gifts. Find yours today!

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