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Strawberry wine and its place in the Smokies
To the Editor: I have never met George Ellison, but I am appalled as a result of his referring to…
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Time to accept reality of climate change
To the Editor: Alduous Huxley once said, “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” Recently, in a…
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Is there a ray of hope in the stampede to frack?
To the Editor: The cage is open and the monster is on the loose. Despite promises of comprehensive safeguards for…
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Changing mind now won’t undo the damage
“Absolutely ridiculous.” Those are the words of Rep. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, to describe the actions of Rep. Michelle Presnell,…
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Folk festival in Franklin
The 11th annual Folk Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in downtown Franklin.…
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Sweet Corn Festival in Franklin
The 17th annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at St. Cyprian’s…
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Contestants sought for youth talent contest
The Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest will be held at 3 p.m. July 19 during the Franklin Folk Festival.
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‘Hello Dolly’ to hit HART stage
The 50th anniversary production of the Broadway blockbuster “Hello Dolly” will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 11-12, 17-19, 24-26,…
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ArtFest to feature Folkmoot performers
The Haywood County Arts Council will once again host ArtFest (formerly called International Festival Day) from 10 a.m. to 5…
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Emporium to bring the dance, funk to Sylva
Funk/soul group Emporium will perform as part of Concerts on the Creek from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 11,…
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This must be the place
It’s the soundtrack of my life. Growing up in the Champlain Valley (Upstate New York/Vermont), the music of my native…
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Future for Macon gallery uncertain, help sought
All is not well at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin. “It’s pretty bad,” said Sue Weathers. “We’re losing money, and…
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Secret filming site in Waynesville to star in a major movie production
A major motion picture starring Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig and others will be partly filmed at a Waynesville…
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Sourwood honey is a favorite among connoisseurs
Now is sourwood time. From late June into mid-August sourwood trees will be flowering throughout Western North Carolina, from the…
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Local water supplies get state recognition
Maggie Valley Sanitary District and the town of Waynesville got props from the N.C. Division of Water Resources for an…
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WNC groups demand state fracking hearing closer to home
A coalition of 17 organizations based in Western North Carolina is calling for a public hearing somewhere in the western…
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Forest service seeks input on habitat and ecosystem management
The next public meeting in the forest plan revision process for Pisgah and Nantahala national forests is planned for 8…
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WNC trails hit the app store
A new app for iPhone and Android will give hikers a guide to more than 300 hikes in the mountains…
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Grant to underwrite skirmishes in battle against hemlock adelgid
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is seeking proposals to turn $50,000 worth of grant funding into a win in the battle…
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Ready, set, count: it’s the fungus Bio-Blitz in the Smokies
Part contest, part festival, part education and part science, the 2014 Discover Life in America BioBlitz will bring citizens and…
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Following the arrow: Bowed Up Outdoors expands offerings, serves growing archery community
Walk into Bowed Up Outdoors, and the first thing you’ll notice is the friendly banter moving back and forth between…
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A story of Jackson County’s Hooper-Watson feud
Since I happen to love folklore and storytelling, I have always felt blessed to be a resident of Jackson County.…
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Litter in Sunburst was just heartbreaking
To the Editor: I am writing today with a heavy heart. I am saddened, frustrated and embarrassed. We live in…
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Let’s stop yellow journalism politics
To the Editor: I am a politician — a local one — and while I make jokes about politics, I…
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State lawmakers are shifting tax burden
To the Editor: Actions speak louder than words. North Carolina residents need to pay attention. The loud, false, words of…
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Now that he’s president, I’m first in line for tickets
A few weeks ago, my brother called me to ask if I thought he should apply for the job as…
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The Tillis-Berger-McCrory axis hoping that N.C. ain’t like Kansas
By Martin A. Dyckman • Guest Columnist Although Kansas is among the reddest of red states, its Republican governor, Sam Brownback,…
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Cherokee Bear Zoo lawsuit moves forward
Cherokee Bear Zoo hoped a federal civil lawsuit alleging it mistreats grizzly bears in its care would be tossed out.
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Firing range sparks outcry in budget meeting
It was suppose to be Canton’s wrap-up budget meeting. But community members showed up to voice concerns about a specific…
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Canton budget passes, with hesitation
Though unanimously passed 4-0, Canton town board members approved the 2014-2015 budget with some hesitation. The budget came in at…
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Social enterprise: business with a mission
What began as a vision to convert a shutdown state prison in Waynesville into a halfway house, homeless shelter and…
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Merger bill moves forward in Raleigh
Lake Junaluska’s bid to merge with the town of Waynesville flickered to life in the state legislature last week after…
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Considering a cell tower in Whiteside Cove
The Jackson County Planning Board has of late been engaged in a discussion about the revision of the county’s ordinance…
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Down by the river: Swain farmers market makes a move
The Swain County Farmers Market recently enjoyed its final Friday alongside Main Street in Bryson City. After taking a break…
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Sylva addresses Main Street traffic concerns
The one-way stretch of Main Street running through the heart of downtown Sylva has a new traffic pattern. The left…
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Recession be damned: Waynesville stands behind nonprofit contributions
To some, they might seem like pet projects, budgetary fat in tough times, or frivolous earmarks. But Waynesville leaders are…
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County leaders debate community college funding
A budget-trimming effort in Macon County has leaders in multiple counties talking about what’s fair when it comes to community…
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Fireworks: the economics of the intangibles
This Fourth of July there will be plenty of places from which to watch a fireworks display. North Jackson County…
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Partial reopening at Haywood hospital
Haywood Regional Medical Center is on its way to recovery after a small fire in its power room earlier this…
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HCC fiber students win awards in national exhibition
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Fiber students and recent graduates recently won awards in the national juried student fiber exhibition…
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Stained glass classes in Dillsboro
Appalachian Art Glass will teach the Tiffany method of making stained glass through August at the Jackson County Green Energy…
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Boosinger, Goforth to play Cradle of Forestry
Acclaimed musicians Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will open the Songcatchers Music Series at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at…
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Summer Jazz Series returns to Waynesville
The Summer Jazz Series returns for the month of July at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. The series takes place…
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This must be the place
Screw it all. There have been days, many days, where I’ve found myself sitting in traffic, standing in line, waiting…
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An Appalachian Fourth
Nothing says summer more than the Fourth of July, and in Western North Carolina, we celebrate Independence Day with gusto.…
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Bryson City
Most of lands surrounding Bryson City are publicly held forest and park land, making the town a staging area of…
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Highlands & Cashiers
Highlands and Cashiers are perched on the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where the mountains plunge sharply from a…
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