This must be the place
 

This must be the place

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
 

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
 

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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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

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
 

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
 

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
 

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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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

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’
 

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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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

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’ 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
 

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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Baker, Boggs bring country, TV premier to Waynesville
 

Baker, Boggs bring country, TV premier to Waynesville

Country singers Kaitlyn Baker and Reagan Boggs will host a viewing party for the Baker/Boggs episode of “Song of the…
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Tuscola brings Broadway to Haywood
 

Tuscola brings Broadway to Haywood

The performance of “Tuscola Loves Broadway, 50 Years of Celebration!” will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2:30…
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The Sounds of Appalachia: Giddens, Holt, Balsam Range to play WCU
 

The Sounds of Appalachia: Giddens, Holt, Balsam Range to play 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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Lake Junaluska Peace Conference begins Nov. 12
 

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference begins Nov. 12

World Music artist, composer and peace activist Yuval Ron will appear in concert with his international ensemble of musicians at…
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Whitters to perform at The Strand
 

Whitters to perform at The Strand

Pop/space country singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at The Strand at 38 Main in…
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Jicha art exhibit opening
 

Jicha art exhibit opening

The Jackson County Arts Council will be hosting an art exhibit opening for Jon Jicha from 7 to 8 p.m.…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

Catch him if you can. For the better part of the last 25 years, Scott Weiland has been a moving target…
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Cruisin’ the road of creativity
 

Cruisin’ the road of creativity

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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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It’s the most important job outside of the home. Teachers. Those folks in front of the classroom trying to make sense…
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Ready for ‘Designer Bag Bingo’?
 

Ready for ‘Designer Bag Bingo’?

Michael Kors, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Nine West, Anne Klein, The Sak and Fossil will be featured during “Designer Bag…
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WCU ‘haunted walking tours’
 

WCU ‘haunted walking tours’

Halloween might be over, but the scariness continues at Western Carolina University with a series of “haunted walking tours” on…
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Mountain Faith to play WCU
 

Mountain Faith to play WCU

Jackson County-based bluegrass/gospel act Mountain Faith will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the John W. Bardo Fine…
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Finding the Flavor: Sylva’s burgeoning culinary scene
 

Finding the Flavor: Sylva’s burgeoning culinary scene

One gets hungry strolling downtown Sylva these days. For a town of around 2,600 residents, there sure are a lot of…
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Gibson Brothers at Cataloochee Ranch
 

Gibson Brothers at Cataloochee Ranch

Acclaimed bluegrass act The Gibson Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Cataloochee Guest Ranch in Maggie…
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‘Family Fun Night’ to feature Darren Nicholson Band
 

‘Family Fun Night’ to feature Darren Nicholson Band

Bluegrass/Americana act The Darren Nicholson Band will perform during the “Family Fun Night” fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 30, at the…
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Spookmoot at Folkmoot
 

Spookmoot at Folkmoot

A celebration of all things Halloween will be held Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in…
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Jamison to discuss mountain dance, new book
 

Jamison to discuss mountain dance, new book

Warren Wilson College professor Phil Jamison will present his new book Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” It’s a quote by Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, a writer whose influence…
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Carolina Chills
 

Carolina Chills

As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, the mountains of Western North Carolina transform into a landscape of…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

I got it. Growing up outside of Burlington, Vermont, I came out of the womb with a Phish album in-hand. Founded…
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Haywood Art Studio Tour to showcase local artists
 

Haywood Art Studio Tour to showcase local artists

The Haywood Art Studio Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 23-24.
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WCU Homecoming
 

WCU Homecoming

“Purple on the Prowl!” will be the theme as the Western Carolina University community comes together to celebrate Homecoming 2015…
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Highlands presents senior comedy
 

Highlands presents senior comedy

The production of “Over the River and Through the Woods” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24 and…
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Hunter Hayes to play WCU
 

Hunter Hayes to play WCU

Country star Hunter Hayes will begin his “21 Tour” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Ramsey Regional Activity…
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PumpkinFest rolls into Franklin
 

PumpkinFest rolls into Franklin

The 19th Annual PumpkinFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in downtown Franklin.
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A Unique Touch: Pincu Pottery combines nature, art
 

A Unique Touch: Pincu Pottery combines nature, art

About halfway between Bryson City and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, a small, unassuming building sits alongside the road. The structure…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It’s about chipping away. When you come into this world, you’re a block of unknown potential. Untouched and ready to be…
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Gemboree in Franklin
 

Gemboree in Franklin

The 26th Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16-17 and 11 a.m.…
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‘Believe The Impossible’ this Halloween at Harrah’s
 

‘Believe The Impossible’ this Halloween at Harrah’s

The Masters of Illusion “Believe The Impossible” professional magic Halloween showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17,…
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‘Beards for Boobs’ in Cherokee
 

‘Beards for Boobs’ in Cherokee

A regional breast cancer charity truck show, “Beards for Boobs,” will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
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Local food showcase in Canton
 

Local food showcase in Canton

A Little Taste of Local will offer samples from locally owned restaurants and markets on Oct. 13 at Champion Credit…
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Inspirations are ‘Singing in the Smokies’
 

Inspirations are ‘Singing in the Smokies’

Acclaimed gospel group The Inspirations will host the ‘Singing in the Smokies’ fall color festival at 11 a.m. Oct. 15-17…
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Lake J Singers present fall concert
 

Lake J Singers present fall concert

The Lake Junaluska Singers will perform their fall concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
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