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Candidates: Maggie Valley is moving forward
The four candidates vying for two seats on the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen can all agree on one point…
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Former chief Hicks will no longer direct Tribal Gaming Commission
Former Principal Chief Michell Hicks was all set to take over the tribe’s highest-paying job — director of the Tribal…
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Chief Lambert’s personnel changes draw debate
Patrick Lambert didn’t waste any time making waves in his first full day as principal chief of the Eastern Band…
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Lead testing continues at SCC firing range
After recently expanded testing continued to show elevated lead levels at Southwestern Community College’s firing range, college officials are going…
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Steep slope hearing on for Jackson
After two years of revisions, hearings and public debate, Jackson County’s steep slope ordinance is now approaching the finish line…
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Canton incumbents want continued progress: Challengers say more can be done
The town of Canton elected a whole new board two years ago when all four aldermen decided not to run…
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Who loves Waynesville most? Town board candidates pledge undying devotion to Waynesville
Candidates running for the Waynesville town board can’t seem to talk about their campaign platforms without first saying how much…
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Waynesville’s mayor race is talk of the town
Waynesville Mayor Gavin Brown has the public endorsement of six out of the seven alderman candidates running for the town…
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Proposed recycling clearinghouse raises red flags for neighbors
A commercial recycling sorting plant proposed in Haywood County is being met with skepticism by neighbors, who fear it will…
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Touchstones: Seven novels that carry weight
English writer Graham Greene used to divide his literary works into entertainments, which we might call thrillers, and novels, which…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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The secret of ministry of frost
It’s Oct. 6 as I write this. The first frost hasn’t as yet arrived. But it won’t be long coming.…
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Migration Celebration an event for all ages
The public is invited to join scientists and members of the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee for the annual…
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Find the fitness routine that works for you
The Healthy Haywood Fitness Challenge will kick off Monday, Oct. 12. The program — which runs through Nov. 23 —…
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Peek through a window into campsites past
A recreation of what a campsite from 100 years ago would look like will be on Saturday, Oct. 10, at…
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Take in the view on Purchase Knob hike
A hike taking in the views from Purchase Knob in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as the…
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Fly clinic to cater to disabled veterans
An afternoon of fly-fishing related clinics for disabled veterans will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9,…
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Macon man celebrates 85th birthday with Grand Canyon hike
Many an 85th birthday has been observed with a simple gathering of friends and family sharing cake and memories, but…
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Carolina Bonsai Expo to celebrate 20 years
A nationally recognized bonsai tree expo will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, at the North Carolina Arboretum in…
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Former park biologist honored for conservation
Kim DeLozier, conservation program manager for the eastern U.S. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, won the title of Wildlife Conservationist of…
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Smokies has new chief ranger
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s district ranger for the Tennessee side of the park, Steve Kloster, has been named…
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Reducing their footprint: Smokies unveils new energy-efficient equipment
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park marked a milestone last week with the unveiling of 10 new pieces of equipment…
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A tragic, lively tale of 18th century London
Being a historical fiction addict, I have always loved books about London, a city that has been around for over…
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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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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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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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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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‘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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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America’s ‘culture of me’ has got to change
If we are ever going to have any hope of stemming the bloody tide of mass shootings — which happens…
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Help children stay warm with clothing donation
To the Editor: October is the last month for donations to the 2015 Coats for Kids of Jackson County Coat…
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Don’t buy the corporate charm offensive
To the Editor: This week we’ve heard from the BB&T Distinguished Professor of Capitalism at Western Carolina University, hyping the…
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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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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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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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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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Friendly but formidable forum puts Waynesville town candidates on record
Candidates for the Waynesville town board faced off in a forum last week before a packed crowd in the Haywood…
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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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