The Sylva Pride parade is back and as one of the organizers says the “queer joy is felt around this time of year”. The parade will be at the end of the two-day festivities on Sept. 20 starting at 1:30 p.m. Downtown from Schulman to Spring Street and back to Bridge Park will be closed […]
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Mountain Heritage Week to celebrate Appalachia
September 19, 2026 by
For more than 50 years, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year’s weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live entertainment, cultural experiences, educational programs and family-friendly activities across campus and throughout the region. Mountain Heritage Days serves as a celebration of Appalachian heritage and […]
