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Taking the smart out of growth
North Carolina House Bill 94 (Amend Environmental Laws) has passed the House and Senate and awaits the governor’s signature. HB…
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Breaking the mold: Triathlons now starring the aquabike
No, it’s not Aquaman’s preferred mode of commuting; nor the latest urban workout trend or new-fangled underwater gym equipment. The…
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Novel covers death, love, and all points in between
Priscille Sibley’s The Promise of Stardust (ISBN 978-0-06-219417-6, 399 pages, $15.99) is a fine first novel by a woman who…
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Illustrator to hold demos in Bryson City
The Art League of the Smokies will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Swain County Center for…
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Dharma teachings offered in Cullowhee on Aug. 3
Dharma teacher Trish Thompson, ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor, will offer a workshop…
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Dining out for The Bascom
“Dining for The Bascom” will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Lakeside Restaurant in Highlands. …
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Renowned illusionist family brings spectacle to Franklin
Spencers Theatre of Illusion will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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Downtown Waynesville goes to the dogs
The 8th annual Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation Downtown Waynesville Dog Walk will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Sign up…
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Tanner exhibition at Gallery 86
Painter Kel Tanner will have a solo exhibition from Aug. 7 to Sept. 2 at Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery…
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Pop Ferguson brings the blues to Stecoah Arts Center
The Pop Ferguson Blues Review will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center…
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The Black Crowes come to Harrah’s
Legendary southern rock group, The Black Crowes, performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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This must be the place
I wanted to be close to the source. When I was 20 years old, I decided to become a writer.…
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Festival honors moonshine, Popcorn Sutton
The 4th Annual Popcorn Sutton Summer Jam will be from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 11 a.m.…
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In search of ‘White Lightnin’: Moonshine in Southern Appalachia
It was the only thing he knew how to do. It was the only thing he wanted to do. Marvin…
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State GOP leaders are bought and paid for
To the Editor: In a recent letter to the Editor, Sen. Thom Goolsby, R-Wilmington, changed his name for the weekly…
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Runway widening will harm rural valley
To the Editor: An article in a local paper on July 5 states that the Macon County Airport Authority met…
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Jake brakes are a needed safety measure
To the Editor: I absolutely object to the conclusions in your article about Jake brakes in last week’s edition of…
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GOP-led legislature has wrong priorities
To the Editor: The Republicans in Raleigh have approved their “tax reform” and budget, and we will suffer for both. …
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Being in the right place at the right time
Ever know you are in a good place at the right time? Every now and then that sentiment — about…
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Women in Business to host ‘Your Performance on Stage’ luncheon
The Haywood Chamber of Commerce Women in Business group will host “Your Performance On Stage … Flourish, Engage, Inspire” from…
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School supply and clothing drives abound
Keller Williams Realty of Waynesville is holding its annual children’s clothes swap next weekend. Drop off new or gently used…
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Macon Schools may cut teacher bonuses to save positions
To deal with a gaping budget shortfall, Macon County Schools might raid the local salary bonus it historically awards its…
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Volunteers glean picked-over fields to feed the hungry
At the end of every crop’s season, farmers pick the fruits or vegetables that are pretty enough to sell in…
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Handpicked appointments fill Jackson boards
It’s not the strength of your resume — it’s who your friends are.
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Cullowhee: meet your makers
Jackson County Commissioners have begun naming a task force that will shepherd Cullowhee along the way to becoming a bonafide …
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Macon board plows into floodplain rules
The Macon County planning board signaled its intent this month to loosen rules on development in floodplains.
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Diagonal parking a conundrum for downtown Sylva
Business owner Marion Jones claims to sit on Sylva’s Main Street watching traffic more than any other person in town.
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Wells Funeral Home brings multi-purpose event center to downtown Waynesville
A new event center in Waynesville could be just the beginning of the vitalization of Wall Street, said Wells Greeley,…
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Swain library dreams of new digs despite funding realities
Bryson City’s library has storied yet humble beginnings — born from a suitcase of books toted around town by a…
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Forest Hills mayor race down to the wire, but not in the way you might think
The clock was ticking. There were just two days to go for mayor candidates to step up to the plate…
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Vandalism prompts Sylva to mount security cameras in parks
Persistent vandals have pushed Sylva decision-makers to ramp up the town’s surveillance program. Coming soon to two Sylva parks…
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Law enforcement excited about new WNC crime lab
The recently signed state budget bill will fund the hiring of 19 toxicology analysts for a new western crime lab,…
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Specialty license plates rescued
Colorful specialty license plates have been spared the gallows thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of the…
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Injured Ghost Town gunfighter gets hope in worker’s comp claim
A Ghost Town in the Sky gunfighter wounded during a staged fight has new hope of being compensated for his…
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Man’s quest to flee town limits ends in charges
A candidate for Maggie Valley alderman was indicted this month on eight felony charges, including forgery. The July 19 indictment…
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In the driver’s seat: ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ hits the Bryson City stage
By Michael Beadle Miss Daisy Werthan is an elderly Jewish widow who has gotten too old to drive herself, so…
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Art all day: 4th annual Bryson City Art Walk is Oct. 14
By Michael Beadle With the blaze of leaf season in full swing, inspiration is all around — especially for local…
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Southern Cross set to test its metal
By Chris Cooper If you can imagine an even more ticked-off Phil Anselmo fronting a hybrid of COC and Black…
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Recommended diversions
Sports I’m sorry, I am an unabashed sports fan. Not one of those people who paints themselves in their team’s…
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Evolution in Europe
While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam is Destroying the West From Within by Bruce Bawer. Doubleday, 2006. 256 pages —…
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Cherokee marketing efforts get $500,000 from foundation
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Travel and Promotion program of the Eastern Band of…
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Debate plan could die due to demands
Voters who got excited at early reports that Congresman Charles Taylor and challenger Heath Shuler had agreed to a debate…
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Haire, Carpenter a contrast in philosophies
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer In the race for the 119th District seat, candidates Marge Carpenter and Rep. Phil…
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Haire, Caprenter are familiar foes
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer In some elections an incumbent candidate may face a political newcomer, like the congressional…
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Haywood seeks bids on historic courthouse renovation
The Haywood County commissioners are soliciting construction bids for the long-awaited renovation of the historic courthouse in downtown Waynesville.
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How high on the totem pole? Each with two years of experience under their belts, Presnell and Queen vie for NC Senate
When Joe Sam Queen arrived at a reception hosted by the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, the…
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Jackson County celebrates opening of Green Energy Park
A small spot on the side of a valley overlooking the Tuckasegee River outside Dillsboro may not seem the obvious…
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Jackson race outcome may depend on party turnout
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer • Mark Jones, 47, a Democrat, has been the general manager of High Hampton…
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Ken McKim says choice is clear in 50th District
Thirty-six year-old Ken McKim has lots of ideas about the issues he would tackle if he can wrest the 50th…
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Scorecards
Several groups compile score cards for state legislators based on their voting record. Queen and Presnell were both ranked by…
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