Over the hills and far away: Balsam Mountain Inn ‘Songwriters in the Round’
Pulling off the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway onto the Cabin Flats Road, within an earshot of Waynesville, a cold wind…
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Editor’s Note: On Feb. 9, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire. Garret posted a photo…
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Where everybody knows your name: Tipping Point Brewing celebrates five years
It all started in a boat. “Dan [Elliot], Jon [Bowman] and I were fishing on Wolf Lake,” Doug Weaver said. “And…
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It ain’t so bad. Getting older. Tomorrow is my 31st birthday, and as I reflect on my first year of…
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Bachelor auction to raise funds for WOW
With less than two weeks to go, the Women of Waynesville (WOW) are eager with excitement to bring to Haywood…
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An award-winning nap
‘Cat on a Ledge’ by acclaimed Waynesville painter Jenny Buckner was recently named an “Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence 2015”…
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Go tell it on the mountain: Living room concert series sparks curiosity, camaraderie
Heading west on Highway 76, the last of the warm sunshine falls behind the silent Blue Ridge Mountains. With the…
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That song — you know that song — came over the stereo and I felt my shoulders relax.
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Healing the mountains, healing the people
Byron Ballard is one misunderstood witch. “There is this whole cultural mythology that witches aren’t human. They’re seen as these…
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Open call for vendors
An open call is currently underway for artists, crafters, environmental groups and food vendors for the 19th annual Greening Up…
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Waynesville Rec offers senior trips
Seniors may begin registering for the following trips in January, which will be hosted by the Waynesville Parks and Recreation…
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Waka Flocka Flame to play WCU
Acclaimed rapper Waka Flocka Flame will hit the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the Ramsey Regional Activity…
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HART to present Ephron hit, new café
The production of the Nora Ephron play “Love Loss and What I Wore” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan.…
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Nantahala purchases new facility, expands production
In a long-awaited strategic move, Nantahala Brewing in Bryson City will soon be putting the final touches on the purchase…
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There are singers, there are performers, and then there’s Laura Reed. Wandering the numerous floors and stages of New Mountain…
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Brewing success, crafting a brand
Thirty-eight is Noah McIntee’s favorite number these days. “For a lot of folks, we’re not the sleeper hit anymore,” he said.…
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Folkmoot reflects on 2015, celebrates the New Year
Dear Friends: It’s New Years Eve and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you contribute…
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New direction for ‘Stories of Mountain Folk’
In 2008, Catch the Spirit of Appalachia (CSA), a Western North Carolina not-for-profit 501c3 organization, began recording “Stories of Mountain…
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Keep On Getting Lost — Scott Low
It is quite the conundrum, ain’t it? In an era where mainstream radio hits are shellacked in “sugar and spice…
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Throwing my father’s old Dodge Dakota into park, I stepped out of the truck and felt the crunch of snow…
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New Year’s Eve at The Imperial
A New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party will be held from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at The…
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Balsam Range Winter Concert Series returns to the Colonial
Renowned bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will kick off the sixth annual “Winter Concert Series” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2,…
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Beer, Bluegrass, and Bloodshed: The Best of Arts & Entertainment 2015
With each impending New Year, we tend to take a look back and reflect on just what made the last…
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Christmas in Appalachia
As the temperatures drop in Western North Carolina, the fun only heats up. The holiday season here is filled with…
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Interactive Cherokee history program
“Cherokee Friends” will offer free programs for visitors throughout the month of December at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.…
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Apple Creek Café moves downtown
Following the recent closure of Nick & Nate’s pizzeria in downtown Waynesville, Apple Creek Café will take over the Main…
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Green Energy Park artist wins scholarship
A glass artist at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro and recent Western Carolina University graduate, Cole Johnson…
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I cracked the foamy Sam Adams Boston Lager and relaxed into my seat. Christmas Eve. Red-eye flight. Charlotte to Burlington, Vermont.…
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Do you believe in magic? The lore of the ‘Smokey Mountain Santa’
Standing in the lobby of North Canton Elementary School last Friday morning, one could hear and witness the frenzied nature…
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The man behind the white beard
So, just who is the “Smokey Mountain Santa”? After an appearance last week at North Canton Elementary School, Santa and Mrs.…
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The gift of reading
Atop all the festivities surrounding the holidays, the students of North Canton Elementary School each received one more gift “under…
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She grabbed for my hand and held it up. “No ring, huh? You should meet my daughter sometime. Single. Beautiful.…
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Behling art exhibit opening
The Jackson County Arts Council will host an art exhibit opening for Dawn Behling, the 2014-15 Regional Artist Project Grant…
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The Art of Creativity: WNC arts councils find steady ground, look ahead to 2016
It is the litmus test of a community. The arts. If you want to know how well a society functions,…
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So, you’re from Canada? Not quite, but close. Growing up on the Canadian border, most folks there don’t really take notice…
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Christmas at Lake J
“Appalachian Christmas” at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center will deliver the nostalgic charm of mountain hospitality to visitors…
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The house that music built: Warren Haynes’ ‘Christmas Jam’ rolls on
Twenty-seven years is a long time for anything. “It amazing to me that it’s still going on,” Warren Haynes said.…
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Haywood Habitat looks to 2016
With the holidays currently underway, there’s plenty for all of us to be grateful for living here in Western North…
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America, I’m tired. I’m tired of the violence, the bloodshed, the yelling, the anger, the hate, the misinformation, the way we…
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Art After Dark in Waynesville
The final Art After Dark of the year will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in…
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Dailey & Vincent to bring holiday cheer to Franklin
Award-winning bluegrass band Dailey & Vincent will kick off the holiday show season with their Christmas Show at 7:30 p.m.…
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Cullowhee Mountain ARTS gala
A benefit for Cullowhee Mountain ARTS, the “Gala Imagine” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the…
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Tapping into the next level: Boojum Brewing celebrates one year, signs distribution deal
It’s been a dream come true for Kelsie Baker. “This first year has really been a whirlwind of learning and…
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It’s awfully quiet in here. As the rest of the newspaper heads out the door for home (or somewhere they used…
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Stecoah ‘Drive About Tour’
The 14th annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28…
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What happened, America? Since when are we such a disheartened country? Sure, you might not want the Syrian refugees here. And…
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‘David Holt’s State of Music’ at WCU
“David Holt’s State of Music — Live” will take to the stage from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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TerKeurst to bring message of faith to Franklin
Acclaimed faith speaker Lysa TerKeurst will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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