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New North Carolina ID law turns away voters
To the Editor: The North Carolina Legislature has passed, and Gov. McCrory has signed, a bill requiring a photo ID…
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Meadows should re-think vote on food for poor, elderly
By Doug Wingeier • Guest Columnist Back in March, my wife and I, together with a couple from Brevard, paid a…
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Green Energy Park at a crossroads: Jackson commissioners ponder future of venture
The future of Jackson County’s Green Energy Park may depend on county commissioners doubling down.
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Cherokee Bear Zoo in legal crosshairs
Two enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plan to sue the owners of the Cherokee Bear Zoo…
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At long last, skate park vision now a concrete reality
Waynesville Alderman Gary Caldwell was the man of the hour, or perhaps the man of the decade, during the official…
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Swain school officials take swift action against football player for racial insults on Facebook
A Swain County High School junior varsity football player was suspended from school for 10 days and kicked off the…
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Wide-open race for district attorney in 2014
District Attorney Mike Bonfoey publicly announced plans to retire next year when his current term of office expires. Bonfoey has been…
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Meet the candidates for Bryson town board
Candidates have lined up to run for the town board in Bryson City this November after two current aldermen have…
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A dozen candidates gunning for just four seats in Franklin town election
This year’s election in Franklin is shaping up to be one of the most interesting — and crowded — the…
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Smokies and Parkway open to windshield tourists only
The impasse at the federal level will touch all areas of operation at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and…
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Shutdown irks tourism industry on the eve of leaf season
The tourism industry in Western North Carolina is not letting the shut down of visitor facilities on the Blue Ridge…
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Turned Away: Visitors, residents barred from national park
When Joe and Dolly Parker approached the entrance of the Deep Creek campground Tuesday morning, the sign read “Office Closed.”…
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The fastest way down: Cataloochee Ski Area
What started as an unsure adventure turned into a passion-filled career for Jim Rowell.
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Putting the pedal — and roots — down in the Smokies
What looked like a risk to some was a dream for Diane Cutler and Andy Zivinsky.
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Food for the soul
The feeling of a new customer walking through the door never gets old for Haley Milner.
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Magic in a bottle
If you build it, they will come. If you brew it, they will come and party.
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Showcasing the history of the open road
A loud roar echoed from the back of the building. The deafening sound is terrifying, yet exhilarating, with the smell…
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Heart of the matter
It’s the sound of the ancient mountains, the unique people and rich culture of Southern Appalachia. It’s the sound of Soldier’s…
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Family-run Christmas tree farm stakes out its roots
When Myra Sawyer looks around the Sawyer Family Farmstead, she couldn’t image living anywhere else in the world.
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Holding heritage in his hands
It was a summer job that literally molded itself into a future.
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Maggie town manager, festival director suspended over concert debacle
The Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen voted unanimously last week to suspend Town Manager Tim Barth and Festival Director Audrey…
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The crossroads of humanity and nature
I like visiting those sites here in the Smokies region where there is what I think of as an “overlay;”…
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Pitch in on public lands day
Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 by volunteering at DuPont State Forest to help clear a section…
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HCC fish and wildlife students honored
Haywood Community College has honored two Fish and Wildlife Management program students for their achievements in the field. Jacob Longworth…
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Chimney Rock State Park gets recognition for going green
Chimney Rock State Park has become North Carolina’s 70th tourist destination to earn recognition for its environmentally friendly practices, according…
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Muzzleloading and pig picking
The French Broad Rifles club will host a Primitive Black Powder Muzzleloading shoot Oct. 4-6 near Marshall.
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Gear sale, music and whitewater at the NOC
It’s a big weekend at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Sept. 27-29, with its Guest Appreciation Festival, the U.S. Slalom Nationals,…
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Child cancer benefit to race through Cherokee
The annual Chief’s Challenge one-mile run and walk benefit for victims of childhood cancer will take place at 2 p.m.…
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Website offers guide to leaf viewing
The U.S. Forest Service is promoting its fall foliage webpage, which features scenic drives and other areas in the Nantahala…
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Disc golf for kids
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a beginner’s disc golf class for youth ages 8 to 17. The…
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Serendipitous hawk watch
The rains came Saturday. It was a good day for a soaker, from my perspective. I had writing I needed…
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New forest coalition brings once-rival groups together
As Brent Martin stared down the barrel of an impending tug-of-war over WNC’s national forests, he dreaded yet another round…
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Another AT book, but a new set of lessons
An online visit reveals hundreds of books written on hiking the Appalachian Trail. These range from Bill Bryson’s A Walk…
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Mountain Momma
I had a bit of a wake-up call this week as I read over a fabulous collection of kid’s nature…
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Cowee Pottery School forming
A group of friends have come together to create a non-profit entity to operate a new pottery school in the…
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Acclaimed painter offers demo in Swain
Watercolor and oil painter Jo Ridge Kelley will demonstrate oil painting techniques in a naturescape for Art League of the…
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Youth String Ensemble begins in Haywood
Voices in the Laurel will hold auditions for “Laurel Strings,” a new string ensemble open to students in grades two-12…
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Musician/folklorist Lee Knight spins tales in Sylva
Acclaimed musician/folklorist Lee Knight will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Jackson County Public Library Complex in…
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Boho show coming to Waynesville
The Boho Stage Show will bring aerial trapeze, circus acts, belly dancing, hula-hooping and other eccentric forms of performance art…
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This must be the place
I know a lot about nothing. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with everything. How many…
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Mural brings Dillsboro’s past and setting to life
Dillsboro will soon be graced with a large mural depicting the cultural heritage of the village, its key landmarks and…
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Appalachian sisters joined by creative ‘spirit’
Amy Ammons Garza has always looked out for her little sister, Doreyl Ammons Cain. “Make sure you mention when the…
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New ID law turns away voters
To the Editor: The North Carolina legislature has passed, and Gov. McCrory has signed, a bill requiring a photo ID…
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Class Notes: The new reality for teachers
By Dawn Gilchrist-Young I’m writing this because I teach three sections of senior English at Swain High School, where I’ve…
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This should be heaven – and a little hell – on wheels
My people are rooted in the South. On both mom’s and dad’s sides of the family, very few have moved…
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Every good slogan needs a logo
The Jackson County tourism industry adopted a new logo last week to go with their new slogan: “Play On.”
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Sylva’s beloved Lulu’s under new ownership
The new owners of the iconic Lulu’s on Main restaurant in downtown Sylva are dedicated to keeping around the diner’s…
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New brewery to round out Jackson’s craft beer scene
Nicole Dexter and Chip Owen might be the only brewmasters in Western North Carolina who left Asheville — the Mecca…
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Sweepstakes to cops: your move
A woman charged with illegally operating sweepstakes-style video gambling machines got off in court this week after prosecutors dismissed the…
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In with greenways and yoga, out with ball field sports
An indoor swimming pool, a river park in Dillsboro and more greenways emerged as top priorities in a 10-year master…
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