GIMP, lightroom seminars
The Sylva Photo Club will host seminars covering “GIMP” and “Lightroom” at the Cullowhee Methodist Church on the Western Carolina…
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The Road to Bean Blossom: Raymond Fairchild enters Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Heading north on State Road 135, just outside the small town of Nashville, Indiana, the stretch of pavement curves along…
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Stand tall or don’t stand at all: A conversation with Raymond Fairchild
I was told “good luck.” In August 2012, as one of my first assignments for The Smoky Mountain News, I…
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WCU Friends welcome Steep Canyon Rangers
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass supergroup Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at a membership concert for the Western Carolina University Friends of…
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This must be the place
It’s my favorite time of the year. There is nothing like fall. To me, this season isn’t about pumpkin lattes, pumpkin…
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This must be the place
He sat two seats up from me. In seventh grade advanced algebra class, Tom Pearo was your typical late-1990s kid. A…
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Church Street Art & Craft Show returns
The 32nd annual Church Street Art & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
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WNC recipients of Folklore awards
Numerous Western North Carolina residents and organizations received awards by the North Carolina Folklore Society, which will be celebrated at…
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Quilt show celebrates 25 years
The High Country Quilters 25th annual show “High Country Lilies” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct.…
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Recycling business starts up in Haywood
A new company that sorts and resells recyclable materials announced its plans this week to locate in Haywood County, adding…
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Lawsuit filed against former tribal leadership
The day after Cherokee’s new chief and vice chief took their oaths of office, a lawsuit naming nearly all the…
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Agencies join forces to address elk concerns
Elk and humans are still trying to figure out how to cohabitate in Western North Carolina since the herd was…
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Long-time Haywood commissioner plans to not run again
Haywood County Commission Chairman Mark Swanger publicly announced this week that he plans to retire from elected office next year…
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Jackson passes climate change resolution
The Jackson County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution last week that’s likely the first of its kind for the far…
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Franklin makes way for indoor gun range
Franklin residents may soon have a closer and safer place to practice their shooting skills now that indoor gun ranges…
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Bringing It Back Home: Local acts win big at IBMAs
It was another banner year for Western North Carolina bluegrass acts at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Raleigh…
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Taste of Sylva returns
Featuring local food, music and children’s activities, the sixth annual Taste of Sylva culinary tour will run from 1 to…
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New hospital building to open in Cherokee
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will celebrate the completion of the new $80 million, 150,000-square-foot Cherokee Indian Hospital building…
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The Tale of Two Bands
Variety is the spice of life. Within the realm of music, those spices can range from the hot heat of New…
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Fairchild gets elected into Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Acclaimed banjoist Raymond Fairchild was recently elected into Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame in Bean Blossom, Indiana.
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Clay activities at Cowee
The Cowee Pottery School in Franklin, an emerging nonprofit outlet for people of all ages wanting to play in clay,…
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Wildlife photo exhibit in Macon
There will be a wildlife photography exhibit showcasing the works of Ed & Cindy Boos through the month of September…
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Highlands gala welcomes Three Tenors and a Diva
The Three Tenors and a Diva Gala will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Highlands Performing Arts…
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Galaxy of Stars opens with tribute to Groucho
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante will perform his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx at 3 p.m. Sunday,…
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Mountain Heritage Day celebrates Appalachian culture
The 41st annual Mountain Heritage Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Western…
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This must be the place
So, you’re Canadian? Not quite, y’all. During my three years living here in Western North Carolina, I’ve lost count of…
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Molding a passion
Standing in her Dillsboro studio, potter Zan Barnes can’t help but smile. “If you told me in high school that this…
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Griffin photography exhibit at WCU
An exhibition of works by photographer Cathryn Griffin will be on display through Friday, Sept. 25, in the Fine Art…
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Youth Art Festival coming to JCGEP
The Youth Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Jackson County Green…
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Cherokee festival in Hayesville
The Cherokee Heritage Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Cherokee…
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Fall harvest festival returns to Cherokee
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Disco for a soulful cause
The inaugural Mountain Disco Music Festival will be held from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Soul Infusion…
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Asheville Symphony, WCU team up
Western Carolina University student musicians will join members of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra for a performance of orchestral masterworks at…
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Roller derby slides into Bryson
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls will take on the Middle Georgia Derby Demons on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Swain County…
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This must be the place
The blazing Knoxville sun was quickly falling to the west, heading further down the road to Memphis and points beyond.…
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Climbing the Mountain: Following ‘America’s Got Talent’ appearance, Mountain Faith looks to the future
Standing behind the counter of High Country Tire, Summer McMahan is a long way from the bright lights of New…
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Dazzling Dahlias
The fourth annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Highlands Rec Park and Civic Center.
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Bluegrass, barbecue at Francis Mill
The Francis Mill Preservation Society will celebrate the preservation of the 128-year-old mill during the 10th annual Music at the…
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Mountain Faith ‘Welcome Home Parade’
There will be a “Welcome Home Parade” for acclaimed bluegrass act Mountain Faith at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in…
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This must be the place
I just wanted to break 18 minutes. Taking a seat in Ms. Trudeau’s second period social studies class, all I had…
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Balsam Range, Porch 40 to play Canton Labor Day
The 109th Canton Labor Day Festival will be held Sept 5-7 at Sorrells Street Park in downtown.
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Tony Award musical at HART
The Stephen Sondheim Broadway hit comedy “Company” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4-5 and at 3 p.m.…
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Steve Miller Band to play Cherokee
Legendary rock act The Steve Miller Band will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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RailFest rolls into Bryson City
The 14th annual RailFest will be held Sept. 5-6 at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot in Bryson City.
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Folk Festival returns to Lake Junaluska
Mountain music, dancing and tradition will be on display once again as the 45th annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival celebrates…
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Chinese acrobats onstage in Cullowhee
The Golden Dragon Acrobats will bring the 2,000-year tradition of Chinese acrobatics to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.…
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Seven Clans Rodeo rides into Cherokee
The Seven Clans Rodeo will be held Sept. 4-5 at the intersection of U.S. 19/441 in Cherokee. Gates open at…
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This must be the place
It’s funny, isn’t it? When you cross paths with folks you haven’t seen in years, and yet you are all still…
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Three’s Company: Sylva welcomes third craft brewery
John Duncan won’t forget Aug. 19 anytime soon. “It was damn scary,” he chuckled. That day not only marked the…
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Proud past, progressive future: Canton Labor Day celebrates 109 years
It is the heartbeat of a town and its people. While some communities pride themselves on their Christmas, 4th of…
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