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Smokies learning center honored by state educators
The Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the recipient of the 2013 Exceptional…
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PARI space facility turns 50
This month, the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dedication of NASA’s Rosman Satellite Tracking…
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River rodeo makes waves in Dillsboro
The River Rescue Rodeo held on the Tuckasegee River in Dillsboro last weekend attracted a host of paddling teams to…
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Two tons of trash hauled out of Haywood creek
More than 60 volunteers removed 3,740 pounds of trash from Richland Creek in Haywood County Saturday, Sept. 21, during this…
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Repercussions of a government shutdown
Freedom may not ring Tuesday. At least not from the Liberty Bell. I know, I know, the bell doesn’t ring…
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Quest for a lost landscape: Mapping database reconstructs Cherokee world on grand scale
Most people who call up Google Earth are hunting a hard-to-find address or scoping out satellite images of their next…
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Jim Harrison keeps churning out quality writing
Jim Harrison is an American phenomenon. Not only has he written more than 30 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction…
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Poetry slam at WCU to feature big-name poet
Slam poetry champion, teacher and coach Matthew Cuban will present a spoken-word workshop at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in…
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Sarge’s Furry Friends benefit in Waynesville
Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation’s 5th annual Furry Friends Benefit Bash will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at…
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Print studio opens in Dillsboro
The new printing/binding studios of SpeakEasy Press will hold an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11,…
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WNC band wins accolades for latest album
Haywood County’s own Balsam Range won album of the year for “Papertown” at the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Awards this…
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‘Jammin’ at the Millpond’ returns
Jammin’ at the Millpond will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Haywood Community College…
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Mountain Momma
As a kid, everything in my house stopped for the Olympics. From the opening to the closing ceremony, any semblance…
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Weaver honored withs N.C. Heritage Award
Weaver Susan Morgan Leveille, owner of the Oaks Gallery in Dillsboro, was named one of the recipients of the North…
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This must be the place
I like to get lost. Though my sense of direction is as strong as a dog’s sense of smell, I…
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Silversmith bridges Cherokee history through his hands
General Grant knew from a young age he was an artist. “I was gifted, it was a gift from The…
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First United Methodist Church to celebrate 125th anniversary
First United Methodist Church in Sylva will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 6. Bishop Larry…
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Waynesville street art belongs to the public
To the Editor: The enthusiasm was very evident! The Waynesville Public Art Commission would like to thank everyone who came…
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New North Carolina ID law turns away voters
To the Editor: The North Carolina Legislature has passed, and Gov. McCrory has signed, a bill requiring a photo ID…
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Meadows should re-think vote on food for poor, elderly
By Doug Wingeier • Guest Columnist Back in March, my wife and I, together with a couple from Brevard, paid a…
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Green Energy Park at a crossroads: Jackson commissioners ponder future of venture
The future of Jackson County’s Green Energy Park may depend on county commissioners doubling down.
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Cherokee Bear Zoo in legal crosshairs
Two enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plan to sue the owners of the Cherokee Bear Zoo…
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At long last, skate park vision now a concrete reality
Waynesville Alderman Gary Caldwell was the man of the hour, or perhaps the man of the decade, during the official…
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Swain school officials take swift action against football player for racial insults on Facebook
A Swain County High School junior varsity football player was suspended from school for 10 days and kicked off the…
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Wide-open race for district attorney in 2014
District Attorney Mike Bonfoey publicly announced plans to retire next year when his current term of office expires. Bonfoey has been…
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Meet the candidates for Bryson town board
Candidates have lined up to run for the town board in Bryson City this November after two current aldermen have…
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A dozen candidates gunning for just four seats in Franklin town election
This year’s election in Franklin is shaping up to be one of the most interesting — and crowded — the…
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Smokies and Parkway open to windshield tourists only
The impasse at the federal level will touch all areas of operation at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and…
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Shutdown irks tourism industry on the eve of leaf season
The tourism industry in Western North Carolina is not letting the shut down of visitor facilities on the Blue Ridge…
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Turned Away: Visitors, residents barred from national park
When Joe and Dolly Parker approached the entrance of the Deep Creek campground Tuesday morning, the sign read “Office Closed.”…
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The fastest way down: Cataloochee Ski Area
What started as an unsure adventure turned into a passion-filled career for Jim Rowell.
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Putting the pedal — and roots — down in the Smokies
What looked like a risk to some was a dream for Diane Cutler and Andy Zivinsky.
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Food for the soul
The feeling of a new customer walking through the door never gets old for Haley Milner.
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Magic in a bottle
If you build it, they will come. If you brew it, they will come and party.
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Showcasing the history of the open road
A loud roar echoed from the back of the building. The deafening sound is terrifying, yet exhilarating, with the smell…
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Heart of the matter
It’s the sound of the ancient mountains, the unique people and rich culture of Southern Appalachia. It’s the sound of Soldier’s…
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Family-run Christmas tree farm stakes out its roots
When Myra Sawyer looks around the Sawyer Family Farmstead, she couldn’t image living anywhere else in the world.
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Holding heritage in his hands
It was a summer job that literally molded itself into a future.
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Maggie town manager, festival director suspended over concert debacle
The Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen voted unanimously last week to suspend Town Manager Tim Barth and Festival Director Audrey…
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The crossroads of humanity and nature
I like visiting those sites here in the Smokies region where there is what I think of as an “overlay;”…
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Pitch in on public lands day
Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 by volunteering at DuPont State Forest to help clear a section…
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HCC fish and wildlife students honored
Haywood Community College has honored two Fish and Wildlife Management program students for their achievements in the field. Jacob Longworth…
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Chimney Rock State Park gets recognition for going green
Chimney Rock State Park has become North Carolina’s 70th tourist destination to earn recognition for its environmentally friendly practices, according…
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Muzzleloading and pig picking
The French Broad Rifles club will host a Primitive Black Powder Muzzleloading shoot Oct. 4-6 near Marshall.
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Gear sale, music and whitewater at the NOC
It’s a big weekend at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Sept. 27-29, with its Guest Appreciation Festival, the U.S. Slalom Nationals,…
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Child cancer benefit to race through Cherokee
The annual Chief’s Challenge one-mile run and walk benefit for victims of childhood cancer will take place at 2 p.m.…
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Website offers guide to leaf viewing
The U.S. Forest Service is promoting its fall foliage webpage, which features scenic drives and other areas in the Nantahala…
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Disc golf for kids
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a beginner’s disc golf class for youth ages 8 to 17. The…
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Serendipitous hawk watch
The rains came Saturday. It was a good day for a soaker, from my perspective. I had writing I needed…
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New forest coalition brings once-rival groups together
As Brent Martin stared down the barrel of an impending tug-of-war over WNC’s national forests, he dreaded yet another round…
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