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Lost hikers home safe
A mother and son are back to safety after spending a night lost in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …
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Big boots to fill: Beloved backcountry trailblazer dies during solo hike
A wonderful writer. A fearless explorer. A fascinating person. An endless optimist.
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Bus driver scares shooters away from school
If Alice Bradley hadn’t been warming up her school bus at 5 a.m. last Thursday before heading out on her…
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Lambert comes out ahead in Cherokee primaries
As results poured in from the Primary Election for an open chief’s seat, Patrick Lambert’s campaign came out a clear…
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Swain sheriff requests $20,000 pay raise
Swain County Commissioners denied a $20,000 pay raise request from Sheriff Curtis Cochran during a recent budget workshop.
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Father, son escape after bear attack in the Park
A father-and-son backpacking expedition in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park took a terrifying turn when the teenage boy was…
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UPDATED: Rangers hope to hunt down bear involved in weekend attack
Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park shot a bear Tuesday that they believe is the same one that…
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Confusion surrounds events of unprovoked bear attack
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern A bear attack that happened Saturday night in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has…
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Bear hunters’ claims of entrapment gain traction, congressional inquiry launched
The tactics of state and federal wildlife officers in a multi-year undercover sting targeting bear hunters continue to come under…
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Term of WCU trustee comes to a close
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern Teresa Williams’ eight years on Western Carolina University’s Board of Trustees has come to a…
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High cost estimate likely to sideline ag center project
A plan to turn the old Drexel furniture factory in Whittier into a Mecca of resources for small-time farmers and…
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Jackson considering contract for landslide mapping
Four years after a state landslide mapping project for Jackson County was axed midstream, the commissioners are moving toward a…
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Swain officials want more face time with park superintendent
Swain County officials are hoping new leadership in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park means the start of a new…
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There is hemlock, and then there is poison hemlock
Certain questions inevitably pop up during plant identification outings. One has to do with whether or not eastern hemlock trees…
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Volunteers sought to maintain trails
Volunteers willing to work hard in the backcountry are sought to form this year’s Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew,…
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Research gives hope for bat survival
The release of 150 bats in Hannibal, Missouri, May 18 marked a milestone for the fight against white-nose syndrome, a…
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Fly fishing museum headed for grand opening
The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians will hold its grand opening Saturday, June 6, in Cherokee, marking a…
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Mast General sales to go toward conservation
Purchases at Waynesville’s Mast General Store Saturday, June 6, will help out with land conservation. For that day, the store…
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New rec area open on Lake Glenville
The Pines Recreation Area on Lake Glenville is now open, featuring a new swimming beach, fishing pier, picnic area, signage,…
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Home for the summer: Birders seek out migrating birds in the mountains
In a woodsy neighborhood up a winding mountain road from Franklin, late May is pretty quiet — at least from…
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A fantastic collection of life-changing stories
I have always been a Russell Banks fan, and when I look back over the last 40 years, he has…
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Ray Stevens to play Franklin
Legendary comedian and singer-songwriter Ray Stevens will be hitting the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the Smoky…
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New interactive Cherokee history program
“Cherokee Friends,” Ani-Tsalagi Digali, is an exciting new program that will expand on visitors’ experiences within the community of Cherokee.
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Summer, fall art classes at The Bascom
A wide array of adult art classes and workshops are now open to those interested at The Bascom in Highlands.
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Exhibit honors Cherokee artisan legend
“Solitude & Mystery,” an exhibit showcasing for the work of John Julius Wilnoty will be held from 3 to 5…
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Celebrate Appalachian culture, history
The 5th annual Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in downtown…
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Mountain music, clogging, storytelling and more
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia will be hosting a day of Western North Carolina culture from 2 to 5 p.m.…
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American Gonzos bring rock, funk to WCU
American Gonzos will perform as part of the Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the Central…
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This must be the place
Part Two: The Wedding As I adjusted my tie in the hotel mirror, I noticed more grey hairs in my beard.
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It’s good to be the queen: A conversation with Rhonda Vincent
In art, as in life, what matters most is following your heart, never compromising your beliefs and holding steady to…
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Coach’s article was great, but let’s clarify
To the Editor: First, and foremost, I want to thank you for the article in The Smoky Mountain News, your…
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Playing the blame game in Jackson County
To the Editor: Have you noticed when officeholders (elected or unelected) are attempting to wiggle out from responsibility for some…
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Reflections on ‘Sweet 16’ and the future
What’s your dream job? Recent college graduates are perhaps honing in on the difficult task of searching for a satisfying…
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Cherokee tribe signs instructional agreement with UNC
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will have free opportunities to attend UNC Asheville as part of an…
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Cherokee Preservation Foundation director resigns
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, executive director of the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, submitted her resignation to the board and staff effective July…
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Dispute over Cherokee pay raises headed for court
A group of Cherokee people angry over Tribal Council’s decision last fall to give itself a 15 percent pay raise…
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Jail deficiencies in November suicide, report finds
Following discovery that a March suicide in the Jackson County Detention Center had occurred during an 85-minute gap in jailers’…
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Swain asks SCC for more programs, better communication
In addition to wanting more curriculum classes offered for residents, Swain County commissioners want better representation on the Southwestern Community…
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Swain to beef up courtroom security
Swain County commissioners know they need to address security concerns at the county administrative building in Bryson City, but they…
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All eyes on promised parley between Frog Level merchants and Open Door
Waynesville town leaders plan to broker a sit-down between Frog Level merchants and the Open Door soup kitchen in coming…
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WCU students charged in off-campus fight
A pair of Western Carolina University fraternity brothers are facing assault charges after student Zach Denson left an off-campus party…
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Four arrested for illegal fishing
Four men from Buncombe and Henderson counties are facing a slew of Class 3 misdemeanor charges after officers with the…
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Angel Medical takes over mental patient supervision
Macon County Sheriff Robbie Holland has found some recent budget relief since Angel Medical Center took over supervising mental health…
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Better communication a must for Main Street, Sylva merchants say
Improving communication between the Main Street Association and downtown merchants was the goal of a survey sent out to merchants…
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New restaurant hopes to bring foot traffic back to downtown Canton
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern A great restaurant at a great location in a great town — it’s all part…
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WCU students react to NC voting law changes
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern Some opponents of North Carolina’s new voting law claim it negatively impacts college students because…
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Local NAACP members still fighting for voters
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern It may be too late to change North Carolina’s new voting laws, but it’s not…
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Be prepared at the polls: Voting changes are coming in 2016
The days of simply walking into a polling place and casting a ballot are over.
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Waynesville walks the line at budget time
The town of Waynesville has rolled out a budget plan for the coming fiscal year that’s nearly identical to the…
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Large declines in animal volume question need for new shelter
A new animal shelter is in the works in Haywood County despite a major decline in the number of stray…
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