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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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Fiddler brings Americana to Marianna
Americana fiddler Alma Russ will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.
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This must be the place
There is a lot of truth to it. “Money can’t buy happiness,” the old adage goes. It’s a sentiment that…
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A world of art in your backyard
Coming into its fourth year, Cullowhee Mountain ARTS has grown into a vast array of workshops, one that seamlessly brings…
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Do people really believe this stuff?
To the Editor: Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the scientific discoveries made on almost a daily basis,…
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Reacting to changing climate of medicine
To the Editor: As a pediatrician, it has been my privilege to serve the families of Western North Carolina for…
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One split-second separates heroism from its alternative
I remember someone once telling me that all the seemingly trivial, decidedly unimportant choices you make every day prepare you…
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Enrollment numbers down for Haywood charter school
A new charter school opening in Haywood County has downwardly revised its projected student count for the coming school year.
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Canton Planning Board considers building maintenance ordinance
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern The Canton Planning Board is considering a building maintenance ordinance that would regulate downtown commercial…
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Fireworks on for Sylva
For the first time in seven years, Sylva residents will be able to watch Fourth of July festivities from downtown.
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Proposed Cashiers cell tower draws debate
A proposal to put in a new cell tower a half-mile from the Cashiers crossroads has sparked heated debate between…
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Student housing development gets the green light in Cullowhee
After nearly four years of trying, a Charlotte-based development company has gotten the OK to build a high-end student housing…
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Epsom salt empire rising: Giles Chemical plans new warehouse
Business is booming for a Waynesville factory that mixes and packages Epsom salt. Giles Chemical has doubled its employees over the…
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Swain jail being investigated for excessive force
One deputy is under investigation while another has resigned after allegations surfaced regarding excessive force being used on inmates at…
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Macon library supporters rally for more funding
Macon County commissioners weren’t exactly sure what to expect when they saw Thing 1 and Thing 2 sitting in the…
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Public expresses support for voter ID rules, not the law
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern The North Carolina State Board of Elections held a public hearing last Thursday to allow…
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Lake Junaluska merger still stuck on a roller coaster in Raleigh
The merger of Lake Junaluska with the town of Waynesville cleared a critical milestone in the N.C. General Assembly last…
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DNA confirmation still pending for euthanized bear following attack
Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park hope a bear they caught and killed last week is the same…
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A painful problem: Haywood teams up to fight prescription drug abuse
Recently recovered from rotator cuff surgery, Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher hasn’t popped a single prescription pain pill since the…
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Ghost Town lacks ride inspections in advance of July opening
The clock is ticking for Ghost Town in the Sky entertainment park in Maggie Valley to get its humble trio…
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Ghost Town aims for July 2 opening
After lying dormant for the winter, Ghost Town in the Sky was once again showing signs of life last week…
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No time to relax: Smokies air quality has improved, but a new ozone standard is on its way
Breathing easy in the Smokies is a better bet than it’s been in decades. Ozone pollution is down 36 percent,…
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Summer camp time at Highlands Nature Center
Summer is here at the Highlands Nature Center, with a variety of summer day camps and half-day camps. Look through…
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Saving the world one seed at a time
James Veteto has a theory that seeds are a link to the past, connecting one generation to the other, not…
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A.T. plates pass $1 million milestone
It’s official: North Carolina Appalachian Trail license plates sales have crossed the $1 million mark.
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Parkway gets its own quarter design
The Blue Ridge Parkway will take its place on U.S. currency with a special quarter design this summer, as part…
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Parkway programs start up for summer
A ranger-guided hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway this Friday will mark the beginning of summer for the high-elevation road…
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Albinism in plants
The other day, while chasing birdies for the Forest Service, I encountered a pretty wildflower along an abandoned logging road.…
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The literary signposts will point the way
In the opening pages of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, we meet Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who treasures his snug home…
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Art, craft festival in Dillsboro
The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in…
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Franklin celebrates Scottish heritage
The Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in…
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All that jazz
Jazz performance planned in Waynesville Jazz pianist Marquita Someliana will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Haywood…
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Chart-topping bluegrass couple slated for The Strand
Acclaimed bluegrass act Darin & Brooke Aldridge will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, at The Strand at 38…
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Everything but the kitchen sink: A conversation with Frank Solivan
He stood out like a sore thumb. Standing on the red carpet at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in…
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Animal shelter needs proper planning
To the Editor: There has been recent news coverage and public discussion about the plans for the new Haywood County…
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Our elected leaders are out of control
To the Editor: It has appeared for a long time that the American people have turned into a flock of…
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Making the case for my future career
By the time I was in the fifth grade, I knew I wanted to grow up to be a lawyer.…
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Wellness program promotes healthy living in Swain schools
Swain County schools are a little bit healthier following the conclusion of a trial wellness program this spring.
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Reconnecting today’s kids with the outdoors is critical to their well-being
There’s something ingrained in our DNA, something seared into our psyche that triggers a primal sense of harmony when we…
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The importance of balance
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern Whether it is teaching a Pilates or karate class or performing massage therapy, much of…
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Relaxing more than a luxury when it comes to health
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern Relaxing through methods such as massages and skin care treatments is not just a luxury.…
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Wellness center empowers clients through choices
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern Jackie Beecher wants clients to feel empowered in making decisions about their health when they…
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Naturopathy looks to treat the root of the problem
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern As a doctor of naturopathy, Michelle Sanderbeck said one of her main concerns is finding…
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The beauty of what lies beneath
A medical esthetician at Salon & Skin Spa of Hazelwood Village in Waynesville, Darcia Sirianni knows exactly how important skin…
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Health care resources
Health organizations throughout Western North Carolina offer a variety of programs and services to promote wellness among residents.
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Reflexology or massage?
The Mountain Spirit Wellness building in Waynesville’s Frog Level area offers a pair of services that have the same goal…
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Yoga is about stress relief, not acrobatics
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern It’s a myth that yoga is reserved for only the most acrobatic of people. And…
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Treating the spine, easing the pain
A little bit goes a long way. That’s a key philosophy at Blue Mountain Chiropractic Center in downtown Waynesville. Good health…
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Keep moving: Huskey helps women get healthy
Sussy Huskey has learned that life can take you in many directions — some planned and others unexpected — but…
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Living well: A look at health and fitness in WNC
• Clyde woman finds strength and spirituality in aerial skills• Fusions Spa relocates to downtown Sylva• Fitness by the numbers at…
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