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Stay-at-home mom finds time to start her own business
Raising children is rewarding, but stay-at-home moms and dads need something for themselves.
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Swain leaders go to Washington, D.C.
The recent three-day trip to Washington, D.C., marks the fourth time Swain County representatives have visited the capital during the…
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Discouraged but not defeated, Swain continues quest for overdue cash settlement
The outlook for Swain County doesn’t look any better this year than it did the last three years in its…
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Waynesville puts brakes on the slow creep of sandwich boards, for now
Pending changes to Waynesville’s sign laws could pave the way for sidewalk sandwich boards downtown, but they aren’t legal yet.
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Sylva leaders give green light to more, bigger, brighter signs
It’s not quite little Las Vegas, yet, but new sign laws in Sylva are clearing the way for a brighter,…
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Jackson Meals on Wheels leaves money on the table
Jackson County commissioners took the director of the Jackson County Department on Aging to task this week over why Meals…
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Survey says: Macon and Jackson call for state help to sort out muddled border
One of life’s great unsolved mysteries will soon be settled thanks to an official survey of the murky border between…
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New fire tax moves to the front burner in Jackson County
Jackson County commissioners signaled support this week to change the way volunteer fire departments are funded, although the plan is…
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One door closed, but many more opened with rebirth of Cowee School
An old closed-down elementary school in the rural Cowee community in Macon County will soon reclaim its role as a…
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Cherokee sets sights on Nikwasi mound, but Franklin leaders reluctant to let go
The chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians wants the town of Franklin to relinquish ownership of the historic…
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Rally to bring King’s dream to Sylva
The Moral Monday protests that started in Raleigh and made national headlines are now making the rounds in North Carolina…
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Buskers: coming soon to a street corner near you
Waynesville officials will hold a public hearing next week on an ordinance that would pave the way for street performers,…
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Rabbit gums and cold, windy mornings
While perusing the shelves in a used bookstore recently, I spotted a title that was irresistible: From the Banks of…
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Talk of the medicinal benefits of Southern Appalachian plants
Plants are most commonly harvested for their food or appreciated for their beauty, however many plants in the Southern Appalachians…
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Grant provides internships and science education
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is expanding the park’s high school science internship program with the help of…
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Smokies association throws a big party
Moonshine tasting, auctions, hikes, talks, hunts, barbecue, dancing and star gazing are just a few of the activities planned for…
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Panthertown party thanks volunteers
Friends of Panthertown is hosting their annual picnic and concert this year Tuesday, Aug. 20, on Lake Fairfield at Camp…
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Friends of the Smokies telethon seeks donations
Friends of the Smokies will host a telethon to benefit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Support the Highlands Botanical Garden
Residents of Highlands established the Highlands Botanical Garden in 1962, to display the diverse array of Southern Appalachian plants. But…
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Dillsboro to host ‘River Rescue Rodeo’
In September, Dillsboro will host the Western North Carolina River Rescue Rodeo, a whitewater rescue competition.
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A pistol of a shrimp
Once again, through the gracious hospitality of a dear friend the Hendershot family found itself on the Isle of Palms…
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Olympian to lead riders in fourth Blue Ridge Breakaway
This year’s Aug. 17 Blue Ridge Breakaway is hoping to attract nearly 600 cyclists to Haywood County, and leading those…
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Tragic realism makes for a riveting read
Let me begin by saying that this is a remarkable novel, and I suspect that it will be around for…
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Mountain momma
The scramble is on across WNC to pack in a few last drops of quality family time before school starts…
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Donate to Cullowhee Mountain ARTS
“Drawings for Art” fundraiser is currently going on to benefit the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS. The drawings will take place during…
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Off-beat romantic comedy hits the stage
The Highlands-Cashiers Players present the off-beat romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1, at the Highlands Performing…
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Summer bike rally in Maggie Valley
The Maggie Valley Summer Rally will be Aug. 16-18 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
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Balsam Range to play Franklin
Acclaimed bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will play a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Cowee School…
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Haywood County Fair returns, Balsam Range headlines
The Haywood County Fair will run Aug. 20-26, at the Haywood County Fairgrounds. With an array of food and craft…
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Jeff Little Trio brings Americana to Stecoah
The Jeff Little Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in…
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American Idol singer at Harrah’s
American Idol singer Lauren Alaina will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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This must be the place
This might get loud. I tend to say that to anyone who finds themselves in the passenger’s seat of my…
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Skating the Smokies for a good cause
Don’t mess with a mountain girl, especially one on roller skates. “We’re a tough bunch, and we stick together,” said…
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Specialty plate renewal a victory for everyone
To the Editor: We won! The vibrant green bear Friends of the Smokies specialty license plate has been rescued from…
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Poor leadership will drag down the state
To the Editor: Once again Jim Mueller, vice chair of the Jackson County Republican Party enlightens us with his Tea…
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Judicial hearings should remain open to public
To the Editor: When sponsors can’t give a good reason for proposed legislation, it usually means there are bad ones. It’s…
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You can’t take a ‘pig in a poke’ to the bank
It’s difficult for me to believe that the new leadership in Raleigh would purposely sacrifice development in the state’s rural…
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Second Vatican Council anniversary commemorated with seminar
St. John the Evanglist Church in Waynesville will host a special seminar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.…
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Blurred boundary leads to permit, tax problems
Whether you live in Macon County or Jackson County may depend on which one you ask.
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Rally cry to save Camp Hope persists in wake of lawsuit
The town of Canton is not out of the woods yet in its fight to keep Camp Hope, a public…
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Home building, commercial development climbing in Jackson
The building sector in Jackson County has continued its upward swing in 2013.
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N.C. reverts to paper ballots at big cost to counties
North Carolina is reverting back to paper ballots, forcing Haywood, Jackson and 29 other counties in the state to purchase…
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No bailout for Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska community leaders gave residents a first look at how its service fees will increase since its merger with…
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The tricky terrain of Native American labels
Diamond Brown has perfected the art of bait and switch. He hooks his unsuspecting subjects with an eye-catching spread of…
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Cell phone subsidies for low-income people: a luxury or necessity?
In addition to food, shelter and medical care, access to a phone is one of life’s bare necessities — at…
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Going rogue to fight obesity: Undercover video project stalks overweight people in Macon
One man’s mission to bring to light an obesity epidemic in Macon County has offended many in the community, prompted…
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New law to allow concealed weapons in cars on campus
Back to school essentials have always been a familiar list of pens, pencils, fresh notebooks, new sneakers and a calculator,…
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WCU students return to new nightlife landscape this year
Western Carolina University students will open their textbooks this year with a livelier Cullowhee awaiting them after the class bell…
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Gridiron Gals: WCU program teaches women football tactics
Female fans of Western Carolina University athletics know three things — which player the quarterback is, when a touchdown is scored…
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Public hearing on future of Haywood hospital is next week
A public hearing on the future of Haywood Regional Medical Center will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22,…
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