Pennington recreates scenes of the Smokies
As a little girl, Teresa Pennington of Waynesville looked forward to Sundays all week. After church, her family would venture…
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A Peacock Came to Dinner: A matter of pride, cooking with herbs and gifts from Percy
By Karen Dill Author’s note: This article is dedicated to our dear friend and neighbor, Louise Bedford, who passed away…
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Recipes, 5/27/09
Grilled Lemon Tarragon Chicken An intense lemon and garlic-flavored grilled chicken, the addition of the dill-like herb, tarragon, adds a…
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Event kicks off initiative linking artists with nonprofits
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer Haywood County jeweler Diannah Beauregard believes that art can change the world. With that…
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Grant funds installation by Haywood artist
Susan Livengood of Fines Creek has been awarded a 2009 Regional Artist Project Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council.…
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Entertainment options abound in Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley has a year-round of population of only 607, and its main drag contains dozens of 1960s-era mom and…
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All things wild and wonderful
By Karen Dill It is in April that the wild things emerge. Bears crawl from their dens; baby wolves are…
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Art as a spectator sport
More than 40 artists will race against the clock this weekend, crafting a piece of art from scratch in just…
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Maggie Valley revs up the action for Thunder in the Smokies
Maggie Valley will roll out the welcome mat next weekend for more than 3,500 motorcycle riders descending on the tiny…
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Weavers bring finest of craft to WNC
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer This April, nearly 100 professional weavers and spinners will converge at Lake Junaluska in…
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Teaching photography at the old Whittier school
By Josh Mitchell • Staff Writer J.R. vanLienden grew up in a frame shop and used to promise himself he…
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Uncle Fat and Cabbage-head
By Karen Dill The climatic temperaments in the month of March have been likened to gentle lambs or irascible lions.…
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Recipes, 3/25/09
Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Corned Beef with Spicy Creole Sauce • 1 large head green cabbage • 1 small onion,…
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Recapturing the magic of Disney‘s “Beauty and the Beast”
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Dressed in flip flops and shorts with an aroma of teen spirit in the…
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Balsam Range’s mountain mantra
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Little girls clacked their clogging shoes while families ate hushpuppies and barbecue in anticipation…
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Celebrating Southern filmmakers: Flicks for thought
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Spotlighting filmmakers from Georgia, Louisiana and Florida, Haywood County Arts Council presents the 2nd…
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The stories of everyday people: NPR’s StoryCorps coming to Asheville
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Capturing a grandmother’s story of survival, a fiancé’s sigh, or a best friend’s joke…
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Pop Music Icon Chubby checker swings through Cherokee Feb. 28
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Chubby Checker clears his throat and states with pomp, “I plan on tearing the…
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Carden’s insights and answers to Appalachian 101
What would surprise someone the most about the Appalachian culture? Well, assuming that they are not Appalachian, it would probably…
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Hair Wars: May the gel be with you
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Movie stars are coming to Cullowhee. With a snip here and a dye job…
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Paver design chosen for Waynesville police station
Courtney Boessel’s “Patchwork Community” was chosen as the winning entry for Waynesville’s new police station paver design as part of…
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Food cooked with love can fend off February’s chill and soothe a wounded heart
By Karen Dill • Guest Writer The weather in February can be as fickle as new love. In the mountains…
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Recipes, 2/11/09
Lentil Soup • 1 onion, chopped • 1/4 cup olive oil • 2 carrots, diced • 2 stalks celery, chopped…
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The ultimate rock ’n’ roller
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Feb. 3 marked the 50th anniversary of the death of music legend Buddy Holly,…
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Bicentennial celebration of a mountain community
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer An exhibit focusing on the history of Haywood County is now on display at…
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Your friendly guide to area museums and historical sites
By Christi Marsico While looking for something fun and inexpensive to do in these tough economic times, look no further…
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The blue side of Derek Trucks
By Chris Cooper The Derek Trucks Band: Already Free It’s tough to find something new and profound to say about…
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Singing and dancing songs of joy: African Children’s Choir comes to WCU
Bright colors, vibrant beats and contagious joy flood the room as the African Children’s Choir performs, and their boundless energy…
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Civil rights and the arts
Christi Marsico • Staff writer Bright colors and inventive images offering a kaleidoscope of memories and historic moments will be…
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More gems from the used bin
Robben Ford and the Blue Line: Handful Of Blues No, it’s not out of print, nor is “Handful Of Blues”…
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From Dylan to Delaware: The musical pursuits of David Bromberg
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer David Bromberg, the well-known vocalist/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, was headed home for a quiet evening with his…
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Striking an electronic chord
By Chris Cooper Truth be told, I’m not exactly the biggest fan of — here’s the old fogey coming out…
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Bluegrass brothers
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Born 16 minutes apart in the Bethel community of Haywood County, twin brothers Travis…
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2008: A look at all involved
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer From playing a girl with big dreams that go nowhere in Haywood Arts Repertory…
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Best wishes for Sylva in 2009
By Chris Cooper Last year I wrote a “suggested Christmas play list” for the holiday. It may have been a…
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For the love of language and song: NC composer and poet laureate intertwine arts
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer North Carolina’s poet laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer listens to the CD “Alma,” composed by…
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Heritage center welcomes new curator
Trevor Jones, a native of St. Cloud, Minn., is the new curator at the Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University’s…
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Historic harmony: “Songs From Haywood County”
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Providing a historic glimpse into triumph and tragedy of real life in Haywood County over…
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Ye Olde Christmas CD roundup ...
By Chris Cooper I guess it’s a kind of Christmas tradition. Every year around this time I go on the…
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A word with the musicians
Mark W. Winchester (MW) and Milan Miller (MM) answer questions about the collaboration of “Songs From Haywood County.” SMN: How…
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About Nance Dude
A brief synopsis of “Nance Dude,” which is one of three dramatic monologues in “Land’s End” written by Gary Carden:…
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Nance Dude: Legend, murderer, victim
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Stoned by children, considered a witch by some and a complete outcast by others,…
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A night of music with a purpose
By Chris Cooper My participation in the Play For Peace project has been, honestly, primarily for purely selfish reasons. The…
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Unsung guitar hero’s latest keeps it lively
By Chris Cooper It’s in the phrasing; the careful sculpting of each and every note. It’s something about the intent,…
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Twin path productions: Two friends, one dream
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Wearing white sneakers with a buzz haircut, Tighe Wachacha enters the Burger King in…
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Stage presence: Cherokee student wins runner-up in state poetry competition
By Michael Beadle Sara Tramper can take you to the powwow at end of the world.
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In the studio...
You start a band. The band writes material, rehearses, and plays some shows. What’s the next step? Merchandising? A world…
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Recommended diversions
A Continual Feast Evelyn Vitz’s cookbook offers a fine array of rituals and recipes from the Christian calendar. Greek lamb…
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Henderson pours some hot sauce on it
By Chris Cooper In guitar circles, certain names are spoken in hushed, respectful tones. Players like Mike Stern, Allan Holdsworth…
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