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1/10/01
Park opens
interactive exhibit at Oconaluftee
In
search of a new mentality toward energy use
Counties
work to increase tax collections
A
book for the young, rich and pretty
Cowee
Mountain’s wartime history
The
King’s legacy - The CDs, books and movies that tell the real
story
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Adventure
racers return from difficult New Zealand Southern Traverse
Crescent
announces schedule of procedure for Needmore review
Rural
South vs. the big city
1/17/01
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Conservation
easements can provide tax benefits for owners
Interactive
learning center opens
What
are we trying to preserve?
Miss
Kitty finds an owner of her own choosing
Hermits
are uncommon in these mountains
Cashiers
to study water usage
Hawk
Littlejohn embraced the old ways in the modern world
Wendell
Berry’s world shines through in this exceptional book
Second
work covers Macon’s Civil War story
Portis’
world is both humorous and hostile
1/24/01
Saving
Needmore Neighbors form preservation group
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The
wrong side of the decency line
Air
pollution remedy rests with politicians
Searching
for peace amidst a war zone
Macon
County, Corps of Engineers study Lake Emory sedimentation
DOT
decides against billboard appeal
Coliform
rate leads to tougher well rules
Waynesville
to bring public into land-use plan development
Finding
a few good anthologies is like discovering treasurehouses
The
10 best from Carden’s 2000 reviews
Weber
shares stories with Haywood students
Tracking
early explorers, waterfalls and the highest mountains
Haywood
couple finds a changing China on a trip to the world’s most
populous country
The
politics of air pollution
1/31/01
New
swim team forms at new rec center
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Naturalist's Corner
Measures
can be taken to reduce effect of stormwater runoff
Bush
could have done better than Ashcroft
This
year, the pilgrimage was all about the young
Do
female athletes get their due?
It
is time for McCain’s bill to pass
Galloway
says board eyeing improvements to other areas of town
DWA
to offer input into land-use plan
Elk
in the Smokies: a timeline
Release
into Smokies is part of 5-year intensive study
An
elk round up
LBL
elk kept in 750-acre penned enclosure
Tribal
Council supports Native American documentary project
Newsweek’s
quality takes a dive
Johnson
paints academia as a dark, cryptic place
High
above Deep Creek, Tsali’s Rock harbors a bit of history
Django
Reinhardt: A musician’s musician
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2/01
2/7/01
Needmore
residents urge Crescent not to develop property
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Crowds
turn out for elk release
Promiscuity
sells, but not contraception
Cutting energy
use is not in the picture
The passion to
create is alive
Private
waste haulers are using the county SRCs
EPA proceeds
cautiously in placing orchard on NPL
Ballet committee
works to continue residency
Acupuncture
gains popularity in treating a variety of ailments
Burke is at the
top of his form in 'Purple Cane Road'
Great characters
in a story that wanders off
A tribute to some
legendary and not so legendary dogs
Braden - Unbridled
energy
2/14/01
Teams
complete NOC Adventure Race
Railroad, DOT
plan crossing work
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A
downtown courthouse has its benefits
This nature
nut refused to be pinned down
Some jokes really
aren’t funny
Lake Logan’s
transformation is under way
Getting
students interested in school important, McCary says
Recycling
business honored by SBC - Earthworks first to garner Green Turtle
award
Lake Logan
transformation under way
Stray Cats
- pets or predators
A mother’s
infidelity is the catalyst for this story of family and loyalty
Gilb’s world
is a steamy search for illusive pleasures
Outhouses ignored
by the observant eyes of local historians
Potters Turn to
Teaching
2/21/01
Suits filed against
TVA for power plant emissions
A presidential
role in preserving public land
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Canary
Coalition gaining support among local business community
Ordinance could
quiet trash debate in Jackson County
Jackson’s
solid waste woes need county’s attention
Congress looks
for lessons in Florida
Private
haulers provide needed service
Keeping courthouse
downtown is important
Macon Museum ‘re-opens’
with new and redesigned displays
Jackson haulers
say accusations unfair
Legislative budget
squeeze could affect local governments
Maggie
Valley proceeds with annexation plans
Tribe OKs
sediment ordinance
Mystery writer’s
latest brings the bliss of a bibliophilic bender
Figurative and
literal blindness haunt novel
Mountain topography
and language lend themselves to colorful names
Critics help separate
wheat from chaff
Christine’s
watch makes time for eternity
2/28/01
Swain hospital
needs support of community, administrator says
Grant money
to help with handicapped pier
Lake Fontana users
discuss sewage problems
At what
price Eden?
Fiske
admits killing baby
Many options available
for controlling stormwater
Dowsing can
lead to more than water
De-mythologizing
is not politically correct
Judge lets
admitted arsonists walk
‘O’
is for addiction
Individuals
are key to success of paper recycling program
Cultural
life defines a community
‘Stark
Love’ may be best early movie about Appalachia
Chief
John Bowles and the Texas Cherokee are rarely remembered
Fraternity antics
and athletic imbibing hinder academics
Margaret Siler
- a voice for the mountains
Let’s not
be hypocritical
This ain’t
Doris Day, folks
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3/01
3/7/01
Triathlon club
uses local assets for race schedule
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The Art of
Nature
School spankings
need to be eliminated
Development
is not necessarily a bad word
Lake users
should find solutions to waste problem
ET may be out there
somewhere
In
America, environmentalism is usually more about economics
Let’s show
the language more respect
Courthouse
decision gets hearing at board meeting
Arts center
to help WCU fulfill mission, Bardo says
Council
moves forward with pension plan for tribe employees
Books for gaining
control of unyielding children
A look at the underbelly
of American cult activity
Back then
3/14/01
Swain
supports current multiple uses in Needmore area
Solar energy
needs better marketing, advocate says
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Methods for minimizing
paved surface runoff
Lecture links
environmentalism and the church
Canary Coalition
joins N.C. Clean Air Coalition
Frank talk with
a solar energy guru
Hams get into
the thrill of the fox hunt
Pit bulls are
a real canine menace
Land-use meeting
elicits varied comments about Waynesville
Grant may expand
Cherokee language instruction
Wolfe’s book
offers insights into what can be considered ‘art’
‘Gideon’
is a good tale for a willing reader
When botanists discovered
the Southern Appalachians
Fiddle Aid -
Helping a fellow player
3/21/01
Swain crafts
multi-facted economic development plan
Parks
tightens bear procedures following inquiry into death
Extension
program brings opposing camps to the table
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Lake Emory serves a
purpose far different than its original plan
Clean smokestacks
bill meets resistance from state Senate clean air subcommittee
In spring,
pet overpopulation problem rears its head
Easley’s
lottery bet is fiscally irresponsible
Opening the
doors of an invisible prison
The struggle
to retain the older, slower ways
Shades of Gray:
Development in the mountains
Fire department
dispute goes to the state
Green imbues ‘Little
Saint’ with a strong dose of craftsmanship
A work of fiction
strikes nerves close to home
Talking about mountain
balds and ‘laurel hells’
3/28/01
Electronics used
to track park elk
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Native vs. exotics
for wildlife, stopping erosion
Canary Coalition
seeks regional support for efforts
Our own state’s
power plants are part of the problem
Life’s difficult
choices: play or work
On the road with
spring snow and idiot drivers
If we must clone,
shrinking will lead us to a master race
Highlands group
looks at ways to dredge Mirror Lake
Corps of Engineers
official says company’s method is ‘impressive’
Business owners
work to redefine Frog Level
Authors detail
atrocities of war, triumphs of the human spirit
Simmons keeps the
reader in suspense with an almost superhuman protagonist
Wild mountain greens
are still plentiful
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4/01
4/4/01
No tax
district in downtown Sylva
Memories of Haywood
are colored Pink
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Insect pests play important
role in providing supply of fresh food
Now is the time
for garden preparation
Faint of heart won’t
develop a passion for cycling
Watershed group’s
lake project will help region
Radical looks
mask campus conservatives
Lottery vote
is the best way to settle this controversial issue
Falling head
over heels for the power of words
Commissioners
don’t act on clean-air proposal
King accurately
depicts our foibles
Cherokee, Shawnee
had contentious relationship
It’s all in
the family for the Leahys
4/11/01
Running to
benefit a cause
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Elk released successfully
from park holding pens
Clean air bill
to get hearing in legislature
The right to
join entails sacrifice
New bill may
help air problems
Finally, a whiff
of the spring to come
Tax districts provide
stability for downtowns
Mountain communities
need good planning, Scott says
Land-use
planning a ‘balancing act,’ official tells Macon residents
Citizens
oppose Maggie Valley annexation
Compact funding
bothers some on tribal council
A fantastical journey
set in the strange world of modern academia
Fairy tales of
the most grim variety
Don’t write
off poetry before giving it a fighting chance
Cherokee were adept
at catching fish for food
Cuban music
ignites WNC
4/18/01
Swain group wants
to start charter school
Swain opposes
alcohol sales
Needmore’s
future debated
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Roadies practice
bicycling in its purest, most efficient form
Spare the rod
and teach real respect
Indulging ourselves
means wrecking the planet
Suspensions not
a racial issue
Senators seek
help from President Bush with TVA
Macon County gets
in the game
Bush shows his
hand quickly
Publishers
carve niche with user-friendly guidebooks
Books provide proof
that history can be fascinating and compelling
Verses from man’s
best friend
Appreciating poetic
process
Natural mountain overlooks
are highland treasures
Blind Dogs on
cutting edge of Scottish roots revival
4/25/01
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Racing team from Swain
County wins Beast of the East Adventure Race
Keep accurate records
of closed meetings
Why some opinions
matter less than others
Gathering lessons
to live by
Progress always
has a high price
Pithy poetry
for the modern attention span
Nikwasi:
Sacred mound of the Cherokees
Highlands planner
takes pride in town’s land-use regulations
Asphalt proposal
fires up Qualla
Annexation
opponents threaten lawsuit
Mary Jane Queen
- Mountain musician a link to a passing era
Shalit’s book
takes a hard look at vanishing sexual virtues
The pitiful cult
of celebrity worship
Corundum mines provided
minerals for grinding stones
Jazz CDs that deviate
from the mainstream
A little jazz,
a little funk, a bit of techno
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5/01
5/2/01
CulloWHEE!
ArtsFest canceled due to state budget crisis
What may
be affected by budget cuts
Budget
crisis hits universities
Friends of the Smokies
hold benefit auction at mountaintop retreat
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WCU students,
faculty participate in controlled burn
Careful compost
preparation key to successful organic gardening
Mountain biking an
evolved sport for those with an adventurous spirit
Environment responsibility
of all Christians, says Archbishop
Unpopular opinions
deserve a forum
Finding
a meeting place between the lines
In praise of
the life of common, reliable pigeon
Cheap labor
keeps universities in business
Chestnut project
may change the look of our forests
Qualla community
turns out to protest asphalt plant
Court plan
headed for vote despite opposition
Wayneville writer
switches genres
Books that decorate
the table and bring back memories
This tale of a
baboon pack, surprisingly, is enthralling reading
Remembering the Trail
of Tears
5/9/01
Parkway Viewfinder
describes vistas from popular parkway overlooks
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Sometimes you get
what you ask for
The transfiguration
of the Southern belle
Demand protection
for national forests
Planning apathy
defies reason
Cops put it on
the line every day
Asphalt plant
location depends on local laws
Potential leaders
learn about Macon
Macon freezes spending
Legal fund
to fight annexation started
Courthouse
opponents try to build momentum
Good story is hurt
by too little attention to detail and facts
Greed and corruption
in Florida’s jewel
Boars have proliferated
after escape from game preserve
Art worthy
of StreetSCAPES
Bob Dylan: In Praise
of a Poet
5/16/01
Fortner says
public is over-reacting
Natural beauty
of the mountains sometimes as close as the ground under your nose
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LTWA helps local
bird populations thrive
Groups ponder future
of watershed
Why not wait a
little longer on courthouse plan?
Crummy cards
just don’t do mom justice
A requiem for
a marriage
Beatrice remembered
in spring
We’ve
all been tourists at one time or another
The raising
of a meat-free kid
Annexation
approved, opponents plan fight
Fortner vows to
‘protect’ rights despite county moratorium
A suspense novel
flavored by the Golden Age of radio
Haunting melodies
from an obscure genius
Stone walls have their
own unique personalities, histories
5/23/01
Preserving
Cherokee culture amid modern influences
Cherokee
art commissioned for new hotel
SCC instructor,
students to study rare bird species in national park
160 miles of extreme
Canary Coalition
makes Raleigh pilgrimage to discuss air quality
Communities can
help address teacher shortage
In defense
of cultural bondage and marrying young
Rest, perturbed
spirit
Word play was
the poet’s passion
Downtown
courthouse, parking deck OK’d in 3-2 vote
Firm
to build magnetic components in Canton
McInerny’s
latest novel a good weekend read
Groups
collaborate to publish hiking guide of downtown Franklin
Southern writer
shamelessly instills novels with a sense of grit and the bizarre
Panthertown Valley
- A place to take it easy
Humphries says
his photography is ‘more feeling than seeing’
5/30/01
Taylor to seek
TVA reductions based on data in GAO report
Park to poison non-native
trout - again
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Inaugural Appalachian
Extreme ends successfully
Teens aren’t
adults, and brain research proves it
Taylor helps
forge odd coalition
Why the obsession
with racial differences?
So this is
how Appalachia tastes
Leave
Sugar Loaf alone
Haywood
does not need an extravagant courthouse
Asphalt debate
raises tough land-use questions
Native Americans,
blacks and whites all contributed to community’s heritage
Nash predicts a grim
future for the natural state of the mountains
Hamilton takes
jabs at the sorry state of book reviewing
Whelan uses lurid
imagery and attention to detail to create a vivid environment
How Bryson City came
to be
All for one
and one or all: HART’s Three Musketeers
A working man’s
muse
CDs to add warmth
to a cool spring evening
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6/01
6/6/01
Easley,
other governors sign regional air quality pact
WATR will monitor water
quality in Tuckasegee
Pennsylvania’s
Rodale Institute helped popularize organic gardening
Needmore support
gathers steam
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‘Spy’
plane reporting shows ineptness of national media
Clueless about
protecting the environment
Old prejudices
cause new problems
Will special needs
kids get bypassed?
Keep religious
dogma at home
Franklin’s
3-cent tax hike would offset potential state losses
Jackson budget
keeps 41-cent tax rate
Haywood
spending plan maintains current tax rate
Horton: Many
don’t know justice center costs
Town persists
in seeking design changes
Scaling masculine
heights with the novellas of Jim Harrison
Junaluska
woman publishes book of meditative passages
Reichs offers a
mystery novel laden with local flavor and familiar settings
William Holland Thomas
Students
expand horizons with French exchange
Bolstering Best’s
legacy
6/13/01
WNC making
its mark in the world of crafts
Trip offers a glimpse
into wolves’ true nature
WATR launches monitoring
program to determine health of Tuckasegee River
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Family of bear
attack victim files suit against Department of Interior
When corporations
run amok over small towns, the losers add up
Putting the newspaper
parts together
McVeigh’s
death does little for victims’ families
Moving memories
from here to there
In praise of
improv music and real hips
For women,
‘no arm to cling to’
Locals
have no credibility to criticize developers
Wages, seniority
and economic prosperity
Health
officials look for answers to Macon’s teen pregnancy rate
Cruelty
cases overload county animal shelter
Some incumbents
lose Cherokee primary
A classic tale
as savory as a vintage wine
Leavitt allows
characters to evolve in her latest novel
Thomas’ trek
over the Smokies was remarkable
Artists, gallery
owners welcome public during annual Waynesville tour
Call it Karma
- the Soul Infusion Tea House
6/20/01
Bears euthanized
after attacking camper
Preserving American
raptors
Group seeks
upgrade of quality rating for portion of Tuckaseegee
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Group forms
to oversee local hydro power
Children’s
knowledge of farming is disappearing at alarming rate
Cheney’s
words don’t change the need for conservation
Buying decisions
reveal much about our values
Growing farther
from our roots
Beware of scams
dressed as gifts
Each individual
contributes to the larger memory
Marriage and
divorce - the bright side
Forced annexation
has united citizens against Maggie Valley
Faith-based
funding raises troubling issues
A pioneering
mistress of powerful oratory
SCC E-commerce
graduates finding business success
Swords sharpened
in Maggie Valley annexation controversy
Scale of justice
center weighed against schools
Commissioners
OK bond referendum
Book reveals the
empty promise of obsessing over the wrong goals
Pitcher’s story
vividly illustrates Cuba’s lingering oppression
Diverse stories
united along a single thread
Bradford Torrey’s
memorable trip to WNC
The uncivilized
art of Collene Karcher
Co-op offers a home
for artists
6/27/01
Street
dances carry on Appalachian traditions
Clean Smokestacks
Act hung up in Public Utilities Committee
Duke Power begins
testing in first wave of relicensing process
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Elk calf born in
the Smokies
Fish camp provides
leisurely alternative to river gridlock
High court ruling
gives campaign reformers a boost
Fighters found
little peace at home
Fees for
public use a medieval concept
Aggressive steers
get the poop on bullying cowgirl
Be vigilant in
protecting freedom
Which of Crescent’s
many faces will WNC see?
Understanding
differences brings down fences
County, greenway
group move forward
Cashiers
residents want to block cell tower
Paxar to close
Canton clothing label plant
Archaeologists
continue work at Kituwah site
Anecdotes and stories
that uplift and offer inspiration
Brown’s latest
book offers readers a taste of sensual ecstasy - countrified
My grandmother’s
rocking chairs
Books worth keeping
around
For 52 years,
drama retells Cherokee story
Spring Street
Café gallery exhibit sheds new light on the the mind’s
eye
Time travel
made easy in Oconaluftee
Cherokee’s
eternal flame to turn 50
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7/01
7/4/01
Organic pest control
relies on deterrence instead of elimination
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Clean water
may fall victim to budget
Cherokee Chief
Leon Jones joins Canary Coalition
Take care in deciding
fate of Kituwah
Mixed attitudes
about Jackson’s new system
Techno’s
repetition helps make it original
Variety of music
in this region matches that of anywhere else
Cell towers
are a sign of the times
Mountains have
different watershed needs, expert says
Planned ‘Mayberry’
development near Little Tennessee worries some
High-impact
land uses hit with 6-month moratorium
Westmoreland
familiar with transition to hired manager
Denton‘s
departure ends chapter in state politics
Jackson to
consider cell tower moratorium
Maggie Valley
annexation opponents file suit against town
Halfway house
won’t build in Oak Park
Animals from
cruelty case die in county’s care
The persistence
of a mother’s love and catchy jingles
A novel of darkly
comedic miracles
The rivers remain,
but crossing them changes
Musical tribute
honors Harold Arlen
Summer concert
series continues with Latin American music
7/11/01
Swain may reconsider
land swap opposition
Animal control
ordinance tabled after residents express doubts
On track for better
health
Junior Olympics
schedule of events
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Northup newly appointed
chief ranger for GSMNP
Providing
help for youth who need it
Macon takes giant
step toward good planning
Of domestic cats
and wild coyotes - an elegy
Passing judgment
is a dangerous game
A gentle pull
toward adulthood
Chocolate rivers
and lemon juice rain
Shelter employee
to resign over problems
Date
for Justice Center vote undecided
Urban transplant’s
country life comes with insight, laughs
Knight reveals
the consequences of misguided love
McDowell a 19th century
Renaissance man
Tyminksi’s
stature grows, but not his ego
SHCG fair quenches
modern thirsts
Franklin’s Overlook
Players present their summer musical, “A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum”
Denson’s
proclivity for funk peppers new CD
7/18/01
A way
with dogs
Sylva music
store builds business on knowledge, customer service
NOC posts Junior
Olympics Whitewater Slalom results
Gage installed
on Cullasaja River in Macon County
National park
visitation declines in first half of 2001
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Park
welcomes new elk calves
Learning
the value of open spaces
Raising
the man of the new millennium
The
squirrels are winning the war
Perhaps
a hammock and nap are what’s needed
Debate
about Lincoln
Nuclear
weapons protest brings monks to Franklin
Duke/Nantahala
to sell facility in Franklin
Grant
money will be used to prevent sedimentation
Divided
board OKs courthouse plans
Sharpe
remains comfortably familiar in Cornwell’s latest novel
Bragg’s
writing looks past the soundbites to find the hidden story in everyday
life
Does
author’s racism mar a marvelous book?
Voices
in the Laurel finishes European tour
Capturing
the story of mountain music
7/25/01
Rock hounds gather for Gemboree
Lawmakers
share opinions on budget
Clean
Smokestacks Express builds support for air quality legislation
Ocoee
chosen as site of 2001 Kayak world championships
An
ugly, disturbing - yet fun - novel
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A
fresh face for the parks
Valley
View sanctuary is part of the solution
Justice
center barrels forward at stubborn pace
This
obstinate, stubborn child is mine
The
courts won, but not justice
Ain’t
got nothing against organic food
Call
it whatever, but we need planning
Property
rights group in Macon protests riparian buffer rules
Proposed
RV park on Little Tennessee concerns neighbors
HAWA
hires first executive director
Mr.
Bookman’s advice for those challenged by all things literary
The
high art of Cherokee basket making
Koko
Taylor shines on Bele Chere
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8/01
8/1/01
Studying
WNC’s native plants
Organically
grown produce offers a wholesome alternative to mass produced supermarket
fare
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Bees
provide pollination for plants, products for humans
Simplistic
sound bytes don’t help budget crunch
Senior
drivers face special challenges
Sexuality
too influential in breastfeeding issue
Memories
of coffee, time and family ritual
Public
schools and religion don’t mix
Impact of N.C. 28
widening debated
County
plans second tower moratorium vote
Support
sought to expand, improve county fairgrounds
CPA,
Blue Ridge bring pro bike race to Haywood County
Childcare
center part of plan to help recruit, retain teachers
Brown
reveals human shortcomings with the plight of a young protagonist
Bold
images and stark cinematography lend a surreal feel to Hearn’s
tales
Sourwood
utilized then and now
An
invention he calls his own
Cash,
Loveless - holding on to country roots
8/8/01
Big
Brothers/Big Sisters affiliation boosts regional mentoring programs
Reptile book latest
of Smokies guides
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Region’s
first handicapped accessible fishing pier opens
Veteran
Georgia ranger accepts position in Cheoah district
Tennessee,
NC combine efforts with air pact
New
taxes may be necessary for state
Tax
hike plan an economic disaster
Daycare
for teachers is great concept
Promising
students deserve encouragement
Highlands
board responds to Lackey’s charges
Reasons
aplenty to suspect Condit
The
coons have found the corn
County
gets first look at sediment ordinance
EDC
visits asphalt plant site
66-room
Best Western planned for Dillsboro
Cherokee
travel to Europe to view artifacts
A
wonderfully crafted novel about the wartime effort of a peace-loving
soldier
Maupin
blurs the line between that which is real and that which is imagined
Mountain
lore surrounding native trout abounds
Local
favorites hit the recording studio
Farewell,
Robert. The Grey Hackle will miss you
8/15/01
A provocative new
look at the youngest Kennedy brother
Swain
animal control ordinance tabled after 100 show up at meeting
State
sales tax proposal divides counties
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Elk
draw crowds at Cataloochee
Duke
Power launches angling study
Buying
local is easier than one might think
Mentoring
will help make WNC a better place
Finding
time to re-connect
Creating
- not reporting - the news
Frank’s
article raised important issues
A
short ride on a passing peace pilgrimage
Helicopter
regulations considered
Streams
slow Canton racetrack project
Catching
the view from the top - The N.C. Writers Workshop
From
Plato to Pinnocchio, ‘Leviathan’ uses intellect in a nonsensical
genre
Mica
- Not just shinny stuff on the ground
Dancing
at Lughnasa
Mountain
music in Haywood
8/22/01
Riverkeeper
serves role of public liasion
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From international
flair to local flavor, road race still draws crowds
Predators kill
one of elk calves in park
Cataloochee is
forever changed by new residents
The press is alive
and well in WNC
Jonesin’
for a line of junk
Fire and rain
Finding strength
to promote peace
America
should set a new course
Permit opponents
face uphill battle
Sports club is
catalyst for on-premise ABC push
Helicopter
operator offers to move to satisfy complaints
Public’s
opportunity to comment on Ravensford land swap will be this fall
Taking a stance
unpopular in the eyes of the modern South
An interview with
an Appalachian Original
Defining the Appalachian
and Blue Ridge ranges
Smoky Mountain
Folk Festival is a Labor Day tradition
Hart explores
life and death with ‘Wit’
8/29/01
Home gives couple
a renewed connection to nature
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Corner
Little Tennessee
River deserves protection from degradation
Geriatric set
is taking charge
Developed world
is losing its children
Post-Helms Senate
will be a better place
The market doubles
as a midway
DOE + MOX spells
too much danger
Cashiers
looks at ways for community to organize
Haywood
glass no longer recycled
Fish consumption
advisory lifted on Pigeon
Blue Ridge
to improve color, but environmentalists not satisfied
A posthumous collection
and the tale of a writing Great Dane
Newly emerging
authors, poets speak beauty with rough voices
Mountain streams
Tomato Fest
celebrates music, agriculture
Sounds
Creative
Waynesville
art co-op holds grand opening
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9/5/01
Swain wrestles
with animal control ordinance
Big Sweep
cleans up state’s waterways
Updated hiking
guide published by GSMNP
Kayaker learns
to Eskimo roll on the Nantahala River
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Names
bring with them a sense of identity
Time to collect
the bounty
Little choice but
to trust state in permitting process
A tribute to The
Speaker
Atomic bomb
showed U.S.’s heart, not its evil
Jackson
‘southern loop’ eyed to reduce congestion
Environmental
groups oppose Blue Ridge permit
Bunn writes a novel
of poetic irony and questionable originality
Crowe’s translation
of ancient poetry maintains its integrity
Green’s lifelong
project comprises an astounding collection of literary tidbits and
cultural references
MountainBank to
acquire First Western Bank
Uktena and Sanuwa
are important to the Cherokee
9/12/01
State blamed
for lax Blue Ridge permit proposal
Paddlers return
to Tennessee for Slalom World Championships
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Many methods are
suitable for the storage of organically grown goods
Hilly Hellacious
Hundred, cyclist finds, is aptly named bike ride
Crowds gather
as seasonal elk activity increases
Ramsey
will be missed and fondly remembered
Opinion
of Helms was way off the mark
The market beauties
get their due - as does the Guru of Garlic
Terrorism leaves
us confused, angry
Southern
loop through Jackson deserves study
Godfrey’s
attack on Helms lacked originality
Small talk
is often the most significant kind
The view from
a window in my little corner of the globe
On-premise
beer advocates say they’ll continue pushing issue
Law enforcement
agencies lack personnel, resources
New
degree teaches computer crime solving
Three
incumbents lose Tribal Council seats
Muhammad Ali, you
float like a butterfly, you sting like a bee
Environmentalism
with a twang
House’s novel
characterizes the spirit of a region and the lust for life its inhabitants
possess
‘Satisfaction
Requested’ - America’s dueling tradition
Atlanta Ballet
returns for 10th year
9/19/01
Appalachian
Trail hike puts relationship to the test
Study
sheds new light on Native American ecology
State
forest tax experts present alternatives for foresters
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Computer crime
demands a new kind of investigator
Good questions
may lead to answers
Is animosity
toward the U.S. in any way justified?
Don’t
lose perspective – or your freedoms
A harrowing
reminder of innocence lost sometime ago
In the face
of death, a reverence for life gains importance
The diary
of a temporary travel refugee
We stand
as witnesses to a sad beginning, not the end
Town
may have problem with 64-foot justice center
McCoy says
he tried to make lives of Cherokee better
Words from
the ages that inspire and foreshadow
Dunning looks
at the state of radio in 1940’s wartime America
Walt Whitman witnessed
the atrocities of the Civil War
9/26/01
Study
will determine effects of power plant relicensing on the Tuckasegee
Novice mountain
biker takes crash course at Tsali Challenge
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Organizations
outline Thorpe Dam breakage scenario
Try
to imagine a world without hatred
Religious freedom
and tolerance take center stage
Pop culture
needs a new direction
Steps to avoid
a jihad
Smokestacks
compromise gives away too much
How sweet
it is
Is
it all right to bring the children along?
County
slow to take action on sediment
Recycling
organics important, says state official
Composting is
integral part of Macon waste program
Books that
create controversy versus books that are truly banned
Beleaguered
protagonist struggles against church, self
Yaupon drink was
popular among Native Americans
Widespread’s
studio effort stays true to form
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10/01
10/3/01
Justice
center goes to Hazelwood
Back from
the brink
Restoration
work to begin on National Park tunnels
NCCAT eco-education
seminar concludes successfully
The Naturalist's Corner
For successful
gardening next spring, make preparations now
Organic wastes
don’t deserve landfill space
As death
hovers near, choices take on added meaning
Charter
school in Swain is not a good idea
All that’s
green is fast fading away
Word can
evoke passion or incite war
Planners
still working on cell tower law
Forest
Hills’ ETJ proposal gets ‘healthy’ discussion
Barber
Orchard lands on NPL as property starts to sell
The benefits
of fresh reasoning and philosophic wonder
A compromised
adaptation of Wolfe’s original
Wolves have
long been fodder for the imagination
Anne
Frank exhibit comes to Asheville
10/10/01
State
holds the line on charter cap at current 100 schools
Proposed
school ignites debate in Swain
The
face of abuse too often remains hidden
Alliance
tries to stem tide of domestic violence
Clean
air bill divides environmentalists
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Naturalist's Corner
Hang
gliding student gets bird’s eye view
GSMNP
elk euthanized after diagnosis of parasitic worm
The
mistakes of moving the justice center
History
lesson provides insight for now
Swain
charter school could become catalyst for innovation
Jackson
will ban sightseeing helicopters
New
apartments to aid abuse victims
Novels
walk on the darker side of fiction
The
controversial existence of a larger-than-life poet
How
mountain names came to be
10/17/01
‘Road
to Nowhere’ still faces uncertain future
Road
to Nowhere timeline
Silence
heightens senses during Stratton Bald climb
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Naturalist's Corner
A
prayer for the children who may suffer
Salaries
not what some seem to think
Everyday
heroics too often go unnoticed
Broken
collar bone reveals some unpleasant truths
On
main street, the theme is uniqueness
Perhaps
cell phones are needed - by others
Courthouse
plans fuzzy as financing vote nears
Buckley’s
novel about Elvis falls short in many important ways
The
divergent worlds of two protagonists
Mountain
burials had their own unique rituals
80-year-old
violinist William Henigbaum conducts Western Carolina Civic Orchestra
10/24/01
Poverty,
illiteracy help Bin Laden, says Khan
Hiker
sees the light in shadows of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
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Naturalist's Corner
Swain
will have a better future without road
Dedicated
citizens made clean-up a success
This
war may bring nations together and build peace
Sedimentation
– What’s the clamor all about?
Police
can’t help every sucker out there
Time
may be right to resolve Road to Nowhere debate
As
Gandhi discovered, choosing peace is difficult
Toy
train dealer to move into GSMRR’s Bryson building
Forest
Hills creates ETJ despite objections
Consultants
will help with cell tower ordinance
1999
task force wanted justice center downtown
Canton
may offer county land for justice center, jail
An
after-school alternative
A
smooth facade conceals a confusing, convoluted plot
Author
captures the spirit of a region and the struggles of its inhabitants
Hunting
by more natural methods
10/31/01
Swain
commissioners listen to Road to Nowhere views
The
Naturalist's Corner
Hiker
discovers cold, hard truth in Frazier’s fiction
Non-native
rainbow trout removed in second attempt
Courthouse
credibility
Police
power should be wielded with care
Let’s
make changes and get Clean Smokestacks Bill moving
Tighten
the screws even more on airline security
Pushing
one’s limits can be an eye-opening experience
Madison
found a new life in WNC
Erosion
ordinance appears ready for enactment
EDC
listens to Qualla’s asphalt concerns
Commissioners
cancel Nov. 6 referendum; say no need for one as new plans developed
Waynesville
backs Frog Level development plan
Miracles
intertwine with normal life in Enger’s inaugural work
William
Gay’s characters persistently struggle against ruin and irrelevancy
Canton
Motorsports Park “alive and kicking,” officials say
Mooney’s
contribution to Cherokee lore is immense
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11/01
11/7/01
Fontana
Lake users question discharge rules
Walesa
tells students globalization will make world better
CCC
recognizes business for commitment to environment
Tuckasegee
condition good, improvement needed
Park
records decline in fall visitation
Rookie
climber scales south face of Looking Glass Rock
The
pageantry of Jackson’s Centennial
Don’t
be swayed in the name of patriotism
Juicy
stories just pass me by
A
renewed belief in the power of love
Einstein
and the reality of fast food
The
night that they buried Traveler
Sediment
ordinance OK’d by Macon board
Macon
first WNC county to develop land-use plan
Helicopter
ordinance will regulate, not ban
County,
town make no headway on justice center
Francis
seeks more details prior to land purchase
Macon
greenway project utilizes historic bridges
O’Rourke’s
insight, humor and writing shine again in new book
Jackson
County’s Vernon Hoyle creates a memorable memoir
Mooney’s
efforts recorded Cherokee traditions
Tim
O’Brien roots his way into Asheville
North
Carolina Theatre Conference concludes successfully in Waynesville
HART
concludes 2001 season with one of Shakespeare’s lighter comedies
11/14/01
Runner
meets colorful characters at Shut-In Ridge Trail Race
Research at the
Purchase
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Naturalist's Corner
Arboretum
plans December programs, hikes
Purchase
Knob will be great benefit to the entire region
‘Politically
Incorrect’ gets the shaft
An
accent for every occasion
Macon
clay used in fine china
Redistricting
plans drawing criticism
Failed
liquor vote greeted with mixed emotions in Sylva
Fires
blazing through region’s parched forests
Officials
respond to anthrax fears
Look
closely before paying too much for art books
Characters
face primal struggles in a technologically advanced age
Sylva
publishers gather poetry from North Carolina sources
Victor
the wrestling bear took on all challengers - and won
Connecting
to the subconscious
11/21/01
Forest
Hills’ ETJ zoning could scuttle development plans
Plant
closing rallies service agencies
County
discusses Ratcliff Cove site
Queen
cites ‘professional differences’ as reason for ending
job as consultant
Manufacturing’s
demise hitting close to home
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Naturalist's Corner
Visiting
the Long Man
Canton
runner qualifies for Junior Olympics
My
Bent Creek backyard
Thoughts
from inside the belly of the beast
Dialect
becomes a cultural albatross
We
must take care of our own - trash and all
Woody’s
book wins N.C. history award
Detective
Scudder embarks on another intriguing mystery
Struggle
of a tempestuous protagonist reflects the soul of the 1920s
New
regional history book provides interesting insights
A
visionary passes by
Haywood
students get education in traditional music
11/28/01
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Naturalist's Corner
Maynard
ends successful tenure with Friends of the Smokies
Orienteer
finds the right spots in his first meet
The
best plan is to get a new and better plan
We
don’t make things anymore
A
forum for strong opinions and a fate for Bin Laden
Is
anyone really watching?
Westmoreland
wants to position Jackson to take advantage of future
Francis
wants Ratcliffe Cove site for new Haywood justice center
Effect
of wildfires on ecosystems hotly debated
A
heavenly houseguest points out her part in human history
Constant
outside influences have little effect on the abiding culture of
these mountains
Corn
beads and the craft of the Cherokee
Apocalypse
Now: Redux
Harry
Potter movie does justice to book
WCU’s
annual Madrigal Dinner replicates Old World yuletide traditions
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12/01
12/5/01
Development
on Little Tennessee a concern
Following
in the footsteps of the Carolina Mountain Club’s trail
maintenance
team
Purchase
Knob obtains educator/scientist
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Naturalist's Corner
Duke
hikes flow in Macon’s Queens Creek
Burying
the remains of wilderness lost
As
recession deepens, spending money locally gains importance
Do
we want to do what’s right?
Longing
for love on the ‘other side’
The
ultimate consumer takes on the retail clerk
Paying
homage to the influence of Aunt Edna
Commisioners
set hearing for zoning plan
Macon
Transit to get new offices
Justice
center site search stalls as proposals mulled
Pigeon
community hopes to resolve IMC impasse
Universities
collaborate to bring technology to WNC
Local
educator Charles Starnes named to HCC Board of Trustees
Carden’s
voice resonates throughout collection of plays
Lifton
takes a glimpse at some of the lesser-known threats to America
Kirkland
says fire tower work was lonely and tough
Colonel
wouldn’t have it any other way
12/12/01
North
Shore Road gets support
The
Naturalist's Corner
Ordinary
hiker attempts extraordinary Mount Mitchell climb
Alcoze
kindles stewardship in a new generation
Pigeon
community deserves to get school
Searching
for higher truths
Joey
always did it the right way
A
Tribute to Tom Underwood (1920-2001)
Helicopter
ordinance struck down
WCU
football player charged with nightclub parking lot murder
County
could get help with downtown parking
NOC
rolls with the changes in the whitewater industry
Communication
key to success among community colleges
Burke’s
novel a product of talent, yet unambitious in character and plot
Greg
Gifune, author of Drago Descending, shares the process behind his
craft
A
dose of clever junk for the serious reader
How
the redbird got its name, according to the Cherokee
On
the Big Screen
Del’s
son brings wide influences to the traditional mix
12/19/01
Health
department, DSS consolidate
Charter
school group earns high marks
Outfitter
guarantees success with new courses
The
Naturalist's Corner
Firs
serve as subjects for adelgid research
A
canary in coal country
Christmas
Day 1944: A mission to remember
Racial
profiling by police is here to stay
2001:
A personal odyssey
Saving
our identity - America the beautiful
Video
store owner holds up N.C. 107 sidewalk project
Oliver
elected to League of Cities board of directors
Waynesville
eyes annexations
County
seat dispute could propel siting issue to the courts
County
to move justice center to Ratcliffe Cove
Ski
mountains await onset of cold temperatures
A
book lover’s formula for a not-so-Hallmark Christmas
Large
volumes feature diverse subjects
Small
bookstore knows volumes about customer service
Steamboats
and flatboats once plied mountain waters
The
Wish List for Music Lovers
Lord
of the Rings: Will it live up to the hype?
12/26/01
Family
complex to open at Thunder Ridge
Grant
monies go to improve Pigeon and French Broad watersheds
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Naturalist's Corner
Convenience
stores donate sales percentage to support GSMNP
Appalachian
Science Learning Center receives support grant
Justice
in a bag of fresh coffee beans
WCU
takes the right stand on controversial issue
Homeless
for the Holidays
Waiting
for the light to come again
Jackson
to allow private haulers to use SRCs
Ineffective
plot development spells death for these novels
Insight
by the beat of a poetic generation
Rackham
contrasts “public Dickens” with “private Dickens”
Searching
for Sequoyah’s grave in Mexico
Life
in Middle Earth
The
best moments of 2001
The
appeal of Tolkien's complex world
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