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7/09

7/1/09
PETA targets bear zoos in national campaign
How Bob Barker took on the Eastern Band
Will Sylva vote expose usual fault line?
Scott aims higher
Tourism office takes tech strides
Canton election hangs on vision for town
Stimulus funds boost WNC mass transit
Jackson eyes options for current library site
Cherokee needs new superintendent after personnel upheaval
Sanford affair is either high school drama or Greek tragedy
Traveling through time
Freaks and morality
Rainforest style eco-adventure comes to the Nantahala Gorge
New bike shop opens in Bryson
The Naturalist's Corner
A nose for finding rare plants

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7/8/09
441 corridor plan poised for passage
Duke starts dredging above Dillsboro Dam
South Main redesign could ‘raze’ the bar
Long-time Sylva mayor won’t run again
It’s cold in the cracks
Ghost Town coaster an open-and-shut case
‘Rainbow people’ — fewer this time — grace area forest
Cherokee could do better regulating bear zoos
Take a chance on Ravens
Cherokee youth re-enact ancient fishing practice
Expedition maps prehistoric Cherokee fishing weirs
Fish weir Q&A
The Naturalist's Corner
From the chaos come ‘uktena’

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7/15/09
Public split on South Main’s future
Change of signage overdue, according to brand’s owner
Big developer in foreclosure as lenders call their loans
Macon to create broad plan — again
Threats on all fronts
Macon themselves heard
Developer’s plight mixed blessing for community
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino builds the future
A door opens and the light shines for Irene
Jackson Paper proud of its successes
Chick-lit at its finest
The Naturalist's Corner
Pawpaw is unique among fruits

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7/22/09
Region to get assisted living campus
Wellco to close shop
HVO to purchase Wellco site
Europe’s unrest lead to creation of Wellco
Ghost Town still honing bankruptcy comeback plan
Veterans touch down in Washington for memorial visit
Cataloochee Resort developer says retail component viable
Empty jail beds fuel feud between Swain sheriff, county
Bastion of biodiversity
Volunteers keep the Smokies ticking
New Swain jail fails to rake in overflow inmates
Waynesville’s South Main presents a vexing problem
Can Duke supporters sleep at night?
The Great Cranberry experience
Don West’s affinity for Appalachia
The Naturalist's Corner
Wildflowers peaking right now

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7/29/09
Clean energy future may be blowing in the wind
Macon mulls workforce challenges
Fundraising ramps up for Waynesville skate park
Barker visits WNC in campaign to help bears
Townhomes one of few additions to Sylva housing in a decade
Investor in Jonathan Creek project claims he was wronged
Graham proposes takeover of Swain land
A few moments – and 10 days – to celebrate cultural understanding
Cookouts, lightning bugs, and the relatives
Recipes
Toole explores boxing from inside the ring
WNC Fly Fishing Trail lures new anglers to Jackson streams
Local authors proud of fishing trail map
Thoroughly modern millipedes
The Naturalist's Corner
A fine flower to start with

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8/09

8/5/09
Indie film brings big economic boost
Cherokee leaders to PETA: back off our bear zoos
Scenic beauty, yes, but what about things to do?
Macon hires point man in new push for economic development
Off and running
State budget cuts target after school program for teens
Jackson County offers incentives to land new manufacturing jobs
Haywood celebrates completion of historic courthouse renovations
County ensnared in lawsuit over historic courthouse renovations
Workers will come if we create jobs, great lifestyle
The pains of summer vacation
Jackson County’s mosaic is still being painted
A mentor’s mark
Particular parables and perverse ponderings
Facing unpleasant changes in aftermath of hemlock die off
Outfitters brace for early end to season
The Naturalist's Corner
Letting nature point the way

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8/12/09
More than a number
A dollar here, a paintbrush there
Homeschooled students on the rise
Departing director recommends dissolving Jackson EDC board
Megow-Dowling announces resignation
Cherokee school bridges tradition and the future
Land swap integral to Cherokee school
Prison to remain open, but future not rosy
Lake island dwellers lobby for fire protection
Funding cut for after school program is a mistake
An eye for mountains
Oxford American: The best magazine ever
When the Park becomes a classroom
Pointing kids toward a love of the park
The Naturalist's Corner
Touch-me-nots and poison ivy

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8/19/09
The long fight
Cash settlement amount proves a sticking point
The road to a cash settlement
9-12 group is voice for those dissatisfied with government
Proposed apartments denied tax breaks
Healthcare debate civil at tele-town meeting
Q&A with Congressman Shuler
Queen gets early challenger for state Senate seat
Macon group finishes study of living history farm
Waynesville looks at ways to cut energy use
Lawsuit filed to seize Dillsboro dam
Jackson EDC still taking old board’s heat
Town helps HVO seek state grant
Schools vs. prisons is an easy choice
Goodman’s second ‘classics’ story
The Naturalist's Corner
Conservation fund donates land to HCC
New boating ramp opens on Cheoah Lake
Duke lobbies for rate hike amidst protest
Preserving Cherokee tradition

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8/26/09
A popular road reveals a dark side
Graham, Swain still squabbling over emergency coverage in isolated area
Maggie board OKs assisted living facility in town limits
Big decisions ahead in debate over land-use plan
Jackson EDC says new direction key to future
WCU welcomes freshman class
WCU ranks highly among master’s degree universities
Library supporters close to $1.6 million fundraising goal
Coalition builds momentum for Nikwasi park
Bulb crusher helps recycling efforts
Ghost Town still in the red despite $1.53 million in revenue
Land sales challenge basis for vested rights, some argue
Webster scrambles to drum up candidates for town board
Forest Hills mayor misses deadline, will run write-in campaign
The art of storytelling (in the style of an 8-year-old)
Ripe tomatoes and other simple pleasures | Recipes
A force of lyrical storytelling
The Naturalist's Corner
Foliage forecast: wet spring means average color
Abbey’s tenure at ‘Redneck U’

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9/09

9/02/09
Pooches pose problem in Sylva
Junaluska deals with same dog issue
Woman claims officers denied her medication during DWI incident
Graham jerks the rug out from Swain County in Deal’s Gap
Niche tourism strategy debuts ‘micro’ Web sites
Free clinics feel recesssion’s pinch
Spinning tales, weaving dreams
Old timers recall Roosevelt’s trip to the Smokies
Methane collection system at landfill in the works
Settling on North Shore dollar figure just isn’t going to be easy
Florida’s loss likely means our gain – and challenge
Vivid descriptions fail to save flawed book
Paddlers get restricted access to Chattooga
The Naturalist's Corner
Panthertown trail plan designates use
A natural passion for history

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9/9/09
Preserving craft and livelihood
NC’s tourist trails
Follow the yellow brick road
Haywood gets rolling on methane project
Emotional healthcare debate brings out both sides in Sylva
State workers group chastises Shuler for health care opposition
Player death prompts sickle cell testing for Western Carolina student athletes
Macon group takes aim at day care shortage
WCU to pass on electric rate hike
Lake J seeks state help for dam, sediment
Borrowing bikes a big hit at university
If not now, then health care reform may never pass
The dark side of the Romantics
Quantifying solitude
The Naturalist's Corner
Grouse habitat dedicated to outdoor lover
Casada releases premier fly-fishing book of the Smokies
Zahner’s special affection for Highlands

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9/16/09
Watershed assessment still underway
Swain makes cuts to plug million dollar shortfall
Sheriff, Swain point fingers over budget shortfall
Judge refuses to dismiss Mathis slander case against Council on Aging board chair
Permit lapses for proposed Jackson County golf course
Sign snatching a futile effort to enforce ordinance without teeth
A seven-year vigil for peace
Peace conference aims to foster multi-faith dialogue
Rooting out landslide prone slopes
Dam fight between Duke, Jackson goes to federal court
Duke countersues Jackson
Macon wades gingerly toward transportation plan
Family time before deployment a mix of emotions
Hard drive connects, but some data is lost
Entering the mind of a terrorist
The Naturalist's Corner
Scholarship to fund WCU students at Highlands Biological Station
A gifted writer, a great naturalist

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9/23/09
The new caretakers
Documentary tells captivating tale about the creation of GSMNP
County settles Cameron lawsuit for $75,000
Local restaurants support Haywood County farmers
After delay, schools getting lottery dollars
Expert offers tips to keep downtown businesses kicking
Landslide maps one component of steep slope planning
Buck Knob residents, officials seek fire protection compromise
‘John Muir’ makes a return visit to WNC
WCU marching band director honored with national award
Film highlights Asheville’s many offerings
The Naturalist's Corner
Revealing a love for the Smokies

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9/30/09
Bridging the divide
Maggie chases festivals as ticket to tourism
Task force declared finished as draft plan advances for public review
Shortchanged again, WNC demands highway dollars back
What’s in a name?
Swain at last makes foray into animal control
Duke faces stiff opposition to proposed rate hike
Cat lovers quietly care for wild colonies
Lasting precedent doubtful as county closes books on erosion suit
Corridor K inches forward
Graham and Swain part ways over Deal’s Gap debate
It’s time to go, but the cord won’t cut so easily
Citizen groups from all 50 states call for swift action on climate change
September in the Mountains | Recipes
Rebellion reigns in historical novel
Working to bring back the American chestnut
The Naturalist's Corner
Storytelling traditions live on

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10/09

10/7/09
Angel CEO says hospital investing in its future
Angel Medical continues to stand alone
Loss of transparency likely for Haywood under new hospital joint venture
Task force wants final crack at honing road list
Libraries see increased usage as recession lingers
Hazelwood clings to its post office under threat of closure
Maggie pins hopes on director to turn corner on festival grounds
New plan aims to corral chaotic thoroughfare
Price tag on land a deal killer for Jackson greenway
Duke’s rate hike request is poorly time, not needed
Kephart’s novel a time capsule from bygone era
A sanctuary for scientists
The Naturalist's Corner
Costa’s eye for unique insect details

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10/14/09
One of area’s first mega developments in trouble
BMP’s problems not apparent
Cherokee immersion school aims to save language
Oconaluftee Institute chooses Queen as program coordinator
Collins, Scott battle for mayor’s post in Franklin | In the running
Swain auditor warns that drastic measures needed
Most like plans for Russ Avenue makeover
New and improved appraisal method aims to better calibrate property values
Amid tough times, DSS director denied raise
Treadway, Reidmiller run unopposed
Saving Judaculla Rock
The mystery of Judaculla Rock
Obama haters showing their true colors
Public domain
Public art and community involvement
A memoir about misguided parents
Fly-fishing duo takes top spot in local tournament
The Naturalist's Corner
Kephart’s fast friendship with the Barnetts

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10/21/09
Robust citizen input vexes public officials
Most make extra effort to hear public
Maggie hopefuls say tourists and locals important
Three seek two seats on Maggie Valley board
Election guaranteed to bring new leadership in Dillsboro
Drill mimics real disaster, right down to tunnel collapse
Haywood again looks at old Wal-Mart for DSS building
Haywood says state shirking responsibility
Marc Pruett earns praise from all sides for his work
Unfinished hotel mars Sylva landscape
Keeping commissioner on hospital board lends accountability
Is this the change you waited for?
Corridor K brings anywhere America right here to WNC
Whimsical tales defy explanation
The need for speed
Tales from the trail
The Naturalist's Corner
A great observer of the Smokies

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11/09

12/09