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HCC moves forward with law enforcement, emergency responder training site
The Haywood Community College Board of Trustees has given preliminary approval for the construction of a training facility for law…
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The fine print of ‘paid for by’ line debated by tourism funding arm
If the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority is footing the bill for a magazine ad, brochure, sign — you name…
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Window is closing for stalled room tax increase in Haywood
A state bill that would raise Haywood County’s lodging tax is still sitting idly in committee in Raleigh with no…
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Sweepstakes industry chalks up tiny victory with uncertain bearing
A convenience store owner in Macon County was let off the hook by a judge for four misdemeanor charges of…
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Flying club encounters turbulence in shared plane venture
Shortly after takeoff, the Smoky Mountain Flying Club is having to re-route its course. The flying club nearly lost an…
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Cherokee bear zoos get reprieve from tribe for now
After months of debate and protest, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Council voted to let the bear zoos…
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Waynesville, Lake Junaluska hammer out details of merger
The town of Waynesville has a large checklist to tackle in the coming months before Lake Junaluska is officially added…
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Sylva Walmart sign decision pending
Sylva town leaders once again have a public hearing on the docket to decide the fate of oversized Walmart signs,…
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New Sylva women’s center a dream come true for WNC doctor
Dr. Janine Keever still remembers that do-or-die moment in her undergrad chemistry class like it was yesterday. The grades just…
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More hellos than goodbyes: Topography forces cell phone companies to weigh cost-benefit of erecting new towers
As long as Realtor Sammie Powell leans back in his chair in his home office, he can talk on his…
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Franklin a host site for Chick-fil-A Leadercast
The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin is hosting a one-day leadership event from 8 a.m. to…
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New high-tech training center to be a feather in Franklin’s cap
A state-of-the-art training facility built by Drake Software is the latest addition to Macon County’s economic landscape.
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State debates drug testing for aid recipients
A bill that recently passed the state Senate would take social assistance away from anyone using drugs by requiring state…
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‘Dusty Roads’ photo exhibit opens in Canton
Photographer Barbara Sammons will be showcasing an exhibit of her work from May 7 to July 31 at the Canton…
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J. Creek Cloggers kick into the summer
The J. Creek Cloggers are gearing up for a lively summer festival season. A high-energy dance team based out of…
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David Holt partners with local musicians for Jackson concert
The legendary David Holt and local gospel group Mountain Faith will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the…
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Dog lovers unite for trifecta of good times in Sylva
Woofstock, a benefit festival for ARF (the Humane Society of Jackson County), will take place from noon to 3 p.m.…
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Nominations open for Mountain Heritage Award
Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the Mountain Heritage Award, an honor bestowed annually on one individual and one…
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Reba McEntire to play Harrah’s
Legendary country singer Reba McEntire will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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HCC Crafts students debut work
The graduating class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts program will exhibit some their best work at the Southern Highland…
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WNC breweries medal big in beer competition
All five North Carolina breweries west of Asheville medaled in the recent Carolinas Championship of Beer during the Hickory Hops…
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Waynesville galleries get ready to paint the town for the season’s first art walk
If the litmus test of a community’s health is how strong its art scene is, then, by the looks of…
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Cliff swallows return
That’s the news. Our common breeding swallows have always been purple martins, barn swallows, and northern rough-winged swallows. To a…
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Sign up for the WNC trail event of the decade
A national convergence of Appalachian Trail fans and hiking enthusiasts will descend on Western Carolina University this summer for the…
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Bugle Corp recognized for their volunteerism
In honor of National Volunteer Week, Friends of the Smokies is recognizing the work of the Elk Bugle Corps. The…
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Protected watershed offers rare public hike
A guided hike to the usually off-limits Waynesville watershed will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April…
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Protestors call for action on global warming
A group of about 30 demonstrators gathered last Monday at the public fountain on Main Street in downtown Sylva to…
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Winter floods close some Smokies trails, repairs pending
A section of the Noland Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed to hikers and horseback…
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Races, paddling, music and more at NOC
Visitors to the Nantahala Gorge this weekend can take in a full lineup of freestyle paddling competitions, outdoor activities, film…
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Be a responsible ramp picker this spring
Spring means ramp season in Western North Carolina, but the ramp population in Southern Appalachians is being hurt by over-harvesting.
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Have what it takes to be a junior ranger?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate the National Junior Ranger Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Homecoming
The blue-headed vireo sang to me of spring sometime around the first week of April. Blue-headeds are generally the last…
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Honeybee disappearance baffles experts
Beekeepers in Western North Carolina were hit especially hard this winter by a mysterious rash of bee disappearances. Amateur Haywood…
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Haywood library offers free digital magazine downloads
Haywood County Public Library announces the addition of Zinio to its system. Zinio is an online service that allows you…
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Tension-soaked novel is one of Appalachia’s best
Mark Powell’s The Dark Corner is probably the best Appalachian novel that I have read in the last decade. It is…
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WNC Ecofest comes to Haywood
WNC Ecofest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Haywood Community College. The festival…
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Folkmoot festival holds Canton fundraiser
Folkmoot USA will kick off its 30th anniversary year with the “BIG 30” from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May…
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Historian to discuss secret son of Cashiers founder
Local historian Jane Nardy will lead a presentation on the secret child of Mordecai Zachary at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April…
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Thunder in the Smokies rides into Maggie Valley
The Handlebar Corral presents the annual Thunder in the Smokies spring rally will be held May 3-5 in Maggie Valley.
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Tennis legends Roddick, Courier to face off in Cashiers exhibition match
Tennis superstars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will play a charity exhibition match on Saturday, July 27, at Cedar Creek…
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Dunn to play Harrah’s
Country star Ronnie Dunn will be taking the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Photography exhibit goes underwater
Haywood County Arts Council announces a new exhibition, “Under the Sea,” featuring work by Dr. John Highsmith from May 1-27…
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Controlled Chaos Film Festival comes to Cullowhee
Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the fifth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival at 7…
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Aiming for the soul, one note at a time
When finding your artistic voice, it’s about moving forward and not looking back, being true to yourself and refusing to…
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Spring up at Greening Up
The 16th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival takes place Saturday, April 27, on Main and Mill streets in historic…
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Democrats need to unite behind Christopher
To the Editor: I’m deeply troubled to learn that some Haywood Democrats are still disgruntled about the appointment of Greg…
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Career politicians are the problem
To the Editor: Career politicians are ruining this country. Unfortunately, once elected, most of our politicians’ concerns are to become…
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Dillsboro and Jackson need railroad back
To the Editor: How will the saga of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad end? There have been many letters written…
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I will miss my conversations with Roger Ebert
I cannot credit film critic Roger Ebert, who died just a couple of weeks ago after a lengthy battle with…
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WCU’s Chris Cooper named among UNC system’s top professors
Chris Cooper, associate professor and head of the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University, has…
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