Get an early jump on college in Jackson
Jackson County Early College High School is recruiting for the 2012-2013 school year. Information sessions are scheduled at 6 p.m.…
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Myron Coulter, WCU chancellor emeritus, loses battle with cancer at 82
Myron L. Coulter, chancellor of Western Carolina University from 1984 until 1994, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the age of…
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Leaders take on tree-enshrouded vistas on Parkway
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority is looking for ways to help the Blue Ridge Parkway trim its chronic overgrowth…
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Site retooled for growing ranks of smartphone-wielding tourists
As early as next week, the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority will launch the latest addition to its “See yourself…
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Haywood tourism leaders leave no stone unturned in hunt for room tax money
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority may outsource its search for vacation home renters who are evading the county’s 4…
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Canned goods needed to support Haywood Meals on Wheels
The Altrusa Club of Waynesville is collecting one-serving pop-top canned goods for the Haywood County Meals on Wheels program, to…
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Town’s public art celebrates history, heritage
Public art can be a tricky business for a town, given the wide range of public tastes. For years, Waynesville…
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Smokies arch to join Waynesville’s growing parade of public art
It doesn’t take much of an artist’s eye to appreciate the newest piece of public art planned for the streets…
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Call to Arms!
Western North Carolina boasts several clubs for Civil War enthusiasts, from scholarly programs to reliving the experience. • Western North…
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Poignant, touching, revealing: WCU collection of Civil War letters helps mark anniversary of war’s start
Next to Hunter Library at Western Carolina University is a Baptist church with a 190-year-old graveyard. George Frizzell, head of…
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150 years later, Civil War still mesmerizes many
Buffs, enthusiasts, aficionados, nuts: call them what you will, but remember the saying about strength in numbers. American’s fascination with…
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Playing the part: Re-enactor honors heritage by walking in Civil War soldier’s footsteps
Jule Morrow isn’t a rebel; Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” isn’t his personal mantra. He doesn’t relive the Civil War,…
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Perdue gives leaders pep talk to nurture ideas
A town doesn’t have to be big to have big ideas, according to North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue. “What is…
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WATCH ONLINE: Every Breath Sings Mountains provides an entertaining and thoughtful evening
Voices from the American Land — along with local partners Land Trust for the Little Tennessee, the Wilderness Society, Tuckasegee…
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Despite outcry, Swain not in the running to house Smokies’ artifacts
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park might finally get a place to store its sizeable cache of historical artifacts, but…
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Flagging tourism prompts Jackson to hike room tax
Tourists staying in Jackson County will pay more on their hotel bills starting Jan. 1. Commissioners this week hiked the…
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MaconSense to speak on steep slopes
MaconSense, a non-partisan organization promoting civic engagement and community service projects, will present a program at 12 p.m. on Thursday,…
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Tests show well water safe near Francis Farm Landfill
Water supply sampling on six wells near the closed Francis Farm Landfill in Haywood County shows that all are safe…
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Forest Hills doesn’t want student housing complex
Village of Forest Hills leaders are saying no thanks to a Charlotte company that wanted to build luxury student apartments…
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Swain gets new fire chief as probe continues
Bryson City has a new fire chief, after a police investigation spurred the ouster of long-term fire chief Joey Hughes…
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Preservation Foundation unveils new grant application
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation will use a new grant application, beginning with the Spring 2012 grant cycle. The Foundation staff…
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Give the gift of warmth this winter
Coats for Kids is now accepting donations in Jackson County. Donations of gently used or new winter clothing items —…
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Walk to remember Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears Memorial Walk will begin 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Cherokee Historical Association building,…
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Authorities search for rape suspect
Law enforcement officials are looking for information on a rape which occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25,…
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Forest Hills leaders dream of their community’s future
The Village of Forest Hills wants to control its future by possibly acquiring a 74-acre, abandoned golf course located within…
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HCC gets $2 million grant to re-train workers
Two million dollars in grant money is coming to Haywood Community College for laid-off workers to find a new place…
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Community college merger idea gets thumbs down from Haywood leaders
Haywood County commissioners sent a message to Raleigh lawmakers this week to abandon the notion of merging small community colleges.…
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Battling the bureaucracy for veterans
David Gifford proudly stood as a congressman presented him with medals for meritorious service in the Air Force and the…
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Volunteers needed for Toys for Tots
The Toys for Tots coordinator for Macon, Jackson and Swain counties is beginning the search for volunteers. Randy Dean Hughes,…
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WCU students sponsor shoe donation drive
Students in Western Carolina University’s Criminal Justice Club will host a shoe donation drive to benefit people in need during…
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WNC’s version of a wild west land grab: Lots sell at slashed prices in ‘The Ridges’
The disembodied voice crackled through the walkie-talkie: “I’ve got someone who wants to buy two lots, cash deal.” “Sell ‘em,”…
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Benefit bash to help Haywood animals
Furry Friends Benefit Bash will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Gateway Club in Waynesville…
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Learn about Medicare options
There will be a presentation on Medicare Low Income Subsidy at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Haywood County…
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Bring your animals to be blessed
A Blessing of the Animals will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, at Grace Episcopal Church in…
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Federal grant expands dental care for the needy
The Haywood County Health Department will be able to expand dental services for the needy thanks to a $100,000 grant…
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East Haywood to get public safety center
An ambulance garage and substation for deputies is being constructed in the Canton area, allowing for faster delivery of medical…
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Local schools now getting food from local farmers
The growing local food movement that is gaining traction around the country has made its way into Haywood County Schools,…
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Preschool alums reunite
Cullowhee Kids Preschool is hosting a reunion for all alumni and current students of the preschool program on Oct. 28.…
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Marines to hike 1,000-mile trail
Fortunate Sons, a group of 18 active duty Marines, is planning to collectively hike the entire 1,000-mile North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea…
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Charlotte company seeks approval for $25 million student complex in Forest Hills
A Charlotte company wants to invest $25 million in a 400-person housing development for Western Carolina University students who are…
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Bourbon Barrel benefit for REACH of Haywood
Enjoy a good meal and benefit a good cause Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale…
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Once-controversial development back on the market in Macon
Some of the lots in a 2,200-acre gated subdivision saddling the Cowee Mountain range in Macon County are being advertised…
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Meet and greet author, support R.E.A.C.H.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County is sponsoring a talk and book signing by Angela…
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Bryson fire chief fired as probe continues into bank accounts
Bryson City is short a fire chief after the town’s board voted unanimously to fire Joey Hughes at a special…
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N.C. Court of Appeals meeting at WCU
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will pay a visit to the western part of the state Monday, Oct. 3,…
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WCU, SCC reach out to community
They are dubbed by some in the community as the Three Amigos: a new chancellor at Western Carolina university, David…
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Become an advocate with Guardian ad Litem
The Jackson/Swain/Macon County Guardian ad Litem office is currently recruiting new volunteers for an upcoming class. Across North Carolina, cases…
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Business center named after $150,000 gift
The newly refurbished auditorium in the Western Carolina University College of Business now also has a new name: the Wells…
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Sylva library parking complaints subside
The parking crunch at Jackson County’s new library in Sylva has largely eased, thanks to a new sidewalk that allows…
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State to help cover meth-lab cleanup costs
Counties are shouldering the cost of cleaning up clandestine methamphetamine labs for now, but the state is promising some dollar…
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