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Lands protected in WNC
From mountains to coast, a cadre of land conservation agencies is working to preserve the properties most important to North…
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Smokies visitors spend $922.9 million in gateway communities
A new report from the National Park Service shows that 11.3 million visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park…
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Masa to be added to A.T. Hall of Fame
The late George Masa, whose photographs were pivotal to the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, will be…
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Zeke’s gone, but leaves us a blank verse sonnet
Two German shorthaired pointers named Maggie and Zeke were our constant companions for years. When we went bird watching along…
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A nod to the genius of Thomas Wolfe
Where do I start? What can I say of that young man whose wife had left him and who spent…
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Collecting the fire within: Rising string act to headline Sylva festival
It’s one thing to play bluegrass, mountain and old-time music. It’s another thing to dig deep into the rich, intricate…
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This must be the place: Never take those mountains for granted
Standing in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one can’t help but feel refreshed, a return to…
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WCU Concert Choir to perform in NYC
Performing at certain venues can be the highlight of a musical career, as if the stage itself shares a star…
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Growing the greens: Agritourism flourishes in Western North Carolina
For generations, American farmers have plowed the fields, milked the cows and slopped the hogs to the seasonal rhythms of…
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Future of farming: Agritourism activities key to fruitful business
Many farmers today understand they can’t put all their eggs in one basket.
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Support needed for Darnell Farms expansion
Darnell Farms would like to expand to offer more for families when they visit, but it needs support from the…
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Ten acres of goodness
Ten Acre Garden in Canton has created an experience for visitors. They can come pick their own seasonal berries — blackberries,…
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Vaya Health moves to new Sylva location
Vaya Health announced it will move its Sylva regional office to a new location in town as part of an…
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Openings on Maggie planning board
The Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen is now taking applications for appointments for both the Planning Board and the Zoning…
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Pedestrian path proposed for portion of US 19/23
A treacherous and heavily travelled portion of U.S. 19/23 east of Canton could soon see major pedestrian improvements if an…
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Steady growth: Maggie budget looks strong
With no proposed tax increase, slightly lower spending and a healthy fund balance, the Town of Maggie Valley’s proposed FY…
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Canton budget holds the line on taxes
While Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers has seen several budgets during his previous stint as an alderman, he appears to be…
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Confederate flag debate could resurface in Canton
It’s been a hot topic for almost a year now, but the role of Confederate imagery in contemporary society is…
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Cashiers development interest could accelerate sewer plan
The announcement that 20,000 gallons of sewer capacity will soon be released in Cashiers has spurred interest from homeowners and…
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Debate continues over unpaid bills at Caney Fork store
Finger-pointing over who’s to blame for unpaid bills following a business relocation project in Jackson County has transitioned to the…
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DA hires new prosecutor
The District Attorney’s Office recently hired a new prosecutor, Kimberly Hayes Harris.
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Guilty pleas entered, sentences rendered in marriage fraud case
Two defendants in a marriage fraud case set to go to trial Monday, May 14, have opted to enter a…
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State dismisses candidate challenge against Swain sheriff
Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran will remain a candidate on the November ballot after the State Board of Elections &…
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Gun rights activists to hold Haywood event May 19
Second Amendment supporters in Haywood County will take to the Historic Courthouse lawn May 19 to protest what they say…
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Gun range suddenly a tourist destination
While most people have certainly heard of agritourism, ecotourism and even necrotourism (visiting famous cemeteries and gravesites), most may not…
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Nantahala Brewing will expand to Sylva
Nantahala Brewing Company will move forward with opening an outpost in Sylva after the Sylva Board of Commissioners voted unanimously…
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Supporters rally around Scott Knibbs family
More than 100 people gathered at the Macon County Courthouse on May 8 to rally in support of Scott Knibbs’…
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Primary results roll in to Jackson
Jackson County voters went for a mixture of something different and stay the course when they cast their Primary Election…
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Macon commissioner keeps his seat
Macon County District 1 Commissioner Jim Tate won a third term on the board beating out Republican challenger John Shearl.
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Swain County elects new chairman
Swain County Board of Commissioners will have a new chairman in November after a majority of voters cast their ballot…
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Some races settled in May 8 election
Although the results have not yet been certified in North Carolina’s May 8 Primary Elections, there were several races where…
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Paying the price: Will checkered past haunt congressional candidate?
Last week, Phillip Price prevailed in a competitive three-way Democratic primary for the right to challenge incumbent Asheville Republican Congressman…
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Aw, shucks: Haywood County crafter keeps heritage craft alive, vibrant
You’ve probably driven by the Red Barn Greenhouse & Garden Center on Dellwood Road between Maggie Valley and Waynesville a…
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This must be the place: Never forget what you made, what made you
It seems like a race against time. As a longtime arts and entertainment editor, I find myself in the backwoods…
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Roadworks: Experiential Arts Opportunities
The Western Carolina University College of Fine and Performing Arts presents WCU Roadworks, a free outreach program offering experiential arts…
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Living in the moment with ALS
We rode in silence. I glanced at the clock as we came to another stoplight. Already five minutes late, I…
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Moms, remember to breathe it all in
Last week, I went to a conference in L.A. with 800 other moms who tell their stories through creative outlets,…
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Now or never for the red wolf
To the Editor: The red wolf, which once ranged from Pennsylvania to Texas, is now battling extinction in the wild…
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Plott Creek no place for apartment complex
To the Editor: As with most newly proposed developments everywhere, all the standard comments come out in newspapers and town…
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State, local GOP need to re-think their role
To the Editor: I am a 59-year-old disabled veteran and lifelong Christian conservative. And I am appalled at what I…
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Yes, we are in danger with a wall
To the Editor: Yes, we do need a wall to protect ourselves. A couple weeks ago a contingent of Guatemalan…
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Rep. Meadows needs history lesson
To the Editor: In 1804 a Republican-dominated House of Representatives voted impeachment charges against a sitting Supreme Court judge. The…
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Discovering a writer who sings to my heart
Time to have some fun. And Adultolescence (Keywords Press, 2017, 248 pages) is just the place to go for that…
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Job Corps center expands opportunities
The Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is increasing its partnerships and training options, providing more opportunities for the students…
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HCC students take fifth at national competition
The Haywood Community College student chapter of The Wildlife Society finished fifth place overall against 24 other schools at the…
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Red wolf status grim, review says
A five-year red wolf status review, released April 24, showed that only about 40 red wolves are left in the…
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Glenville no wake zone request denied
Jackson County’s request for a no wake zone on Lake Glenville has been denied following an April 26 vote from…
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Smokies chief ranger retires
After 35 years of service — 30 of them in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Chief Ranger Steve…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Not quite a wrap
The starting date for my annual bird survey for the U.S. Forest Service is May 1. All of our nesting…
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A firm foundation: SCC graduates 100th class of future National Park Service officers
It’s been a full morning on top of a full week, and I’m tired when I file into the fluorescent-lighted…
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