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Wind birds up
Like the breathing in and out of newborns; like the ebb and flow of the tide, and like the cycle…
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County fair gets bigger zoo for 2013
The Haywood County Fair will feature a newly expanded zoo this year.
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Haywood student best in state on conservation exam
Tuscola senior Allie Dinwiddie won a $500 scholarship and $100 cash for making the top score on an exam during…
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Old fire towers at risk of being forgotten
North Carolina’s lookout towers once stood watch over our mountain forests. Now, they run the risk of becoming forgotten monuments…
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Fall color forecast affected by the rain
One of the wettest summers in Western North Carolina may mean less colorful fall foliage this year, unless autumn brings…
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Miracles and the miraculous in everyday life
Every once in a while, we encounter a situation so strange and so far removed from the natural order of…
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Photographer exhibit, reception at WCU
Photographer Dr. Rick Cary will have a reception for his exhibit “Credo: Documentary Photographs of Signs Following Believers” from 6…
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SCC offers voice acting
In order to introduce area residents to the potential of a voice acting career path, Voice Coaches presents “Getting Paid…
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Haywood County Fair schedule of events
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 5:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Open 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Open to the Public 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Followed…
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Mountain momma
My kids have been in training all summer for the Haywood County Fair. They haven’t been raising giant pumpkins nor…
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Cherokee exhibit on view at SCC
The Cherokee exhibit “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” is on display through Sept. 19 in the Balsam Building Lobby…
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Craft beer festival on tap in Waynesville
The inaugural Waynesville Craft Beer Festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion…
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Jazz guitarist plays Sylva Library
Local jazz guitarist Chad Hallyburton will present a musical program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at the Jackson County Public…
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Balsam Range receives seven IBMA nominations
Renowned Western North Carolina bluegrass/gospel band Balsam Range received seven nominations for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.
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This must be the place
The floor below me began to shake. For a moment, the idea of the structure collapsing seemed plausible. All around…
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Bringing history back to the open road
A loud roar echoed from the back of the building. The deafening sound is terrifying, yet captivating, heightened by the…
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GOP declares war on all except the rich
To the Editor: Since the radical cabal of Republican reactionaries has taken control of our state government, much has been…
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Is it too much to ask for an honest election?
To the Editor: All I want is an honest election. Is that too much to ask? Why are some Democrats,…
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Legislature did a lot for this state’s citizens
To the Editor: It’s time to speak the truth about the gains for North Carolina citizens made by the state…
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Dr. Gates is fine addition to Sylva Orthopedics
To the Editor: I was pleased to see in my most recent issue of The Smoky Mountain News that Dr.…
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New voting law doesn’t pass the smell test
The photo ID requirements included in the new voting law passed by the General Assembly and recently signed by Gov.…
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Southwestern excels in performance report
Southwestern Community College exceeded the North Carolina Community College System’s mean in seven of the eight measures used to gauge…
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Drake Software to add 50 jobs, build call center
Drake Software, a national leader in professional tax preparation software headquartered in Franklin, is expanding their call center in Hayesville…
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HCC strengthens ties and employment training for industry
Haywood Community College is strengthening ties to the community through industry training with the arrival of a new Industry Training…
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Volunteer puts passion for dolls toward fund-raising efforts
Ellen Walker has a passion for giving dolls new life and sending them on to their next home. For the…
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All lanes of I-40 reopened after slide
All lanes of Interstate 40 West in Haywood County have reopened following a rockslide that occurred Monday evening, Aug. 19.…
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Stand up for N.C. educators
A “Stand Up for Education” rally will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, on the front lawn of…
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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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