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Novel is both shocking and admirable
Anyone who remembers Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby (1967) and the Roman Polanski film that came out about a year later,…
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New book celebrates diversity and Biological Station
In regard to floral diversity, the Southern Appalachian region is unsurpassed by any other temperate region in the world. Whenever…
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Backpacking 101 held Nov. 17 in Cullowhee
Novice outdoor adventurers can learn the basics of wilderness excursion at a 45-minute workshop beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday,…
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Cherokee 5k to benefit cancer support group
The annual Cherokee Choices 5k Run, Walk or Roll will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the…
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Residents recognized for land stewardship and research
Two environmentalists were honored by the Franklin-based Land Trust for the Little Tennessee at its annual celebration Nov. 3 in…
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Community asked to weigh in on regional bike plan
The Land-of-Sky Regional Council will host a round of community input meetings Nov. 5 through Dec. 6 to gather input…
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Discussion focuses on climate change and the Appalachians
A discussion about the local effects of climate change and development will be held at the historic Rickman Store near…
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Venus and moon dance in front of the sun
Early mornings kind of go with the territory around here. With work, kids and the never-ending list of chores, every…
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Take only pictures, leave only footsteps: Outdoor photographers hone the craft of capturing the Smokies
They stood in a line, trigger fingers poised, eyes fixated on the target. It was early morning, and the predawn…
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Diversity within unity — a book for the ages
From the foothills of the Southern Appalachians, and in the tradition of such spiritual classics as Gurdjieff’s Meetings With Remarkable…
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Sandi Patty, Jason Crabb to perform in Franklin
Sandi Patty and Jason Crabb will bring “A Celebration of the Christmas Season” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at…
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Tickets available for ‘Tarzan’
Western Carolina University has announced its 2013 line-up of “golden age of radio” re-creations.
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Liars Bench to perform Carden drama Nov. 15
The Liars Bench will present “Birdell” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center.…
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Holiday craft show celebrates 25 years
“Hard Candy Christmas” Fine Art and Craft Show will celebrate 25 years from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23-24,…
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Hear about the life of a special agent
A former FBI agent and terrorist hunter will discuss his new book at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in…
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Arts scene
Brand marketing, quilting classes at SCC There will be a brand marketing and quilting class offered at Southwestern Community College…
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Take a class
Classes offered in Stecoah There will be a handful of crafting classes offered at the Stecoah Valley Center in Robbinsville.…
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Mountain music
Bryson City community jam A community music jam will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15,…
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Movie briefs
Film club showing 'The Way' Groovy Movie Club will show the film “The Way” on Friday, Nov. 16, in Waynesville. A…
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Brass quintet to perform at WCU
Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform its fall recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the recital hall of…
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Gallery holds small works show
Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 announces its annual small works show, “It’s a Small, Small Work 2012,” from Wednesday,…
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WCU students practice ancient metalsmithing techniques
What sounded like a jet engine echoed out of the building tucked away on the hill. Peering into the large…
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GOP should control House for years
To the Editor: The 2012 Election results are in and it gives me hope. Tip O’Neill, the former distinguished Democratic…
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Tax the rich and we all pay more
To the Editor: Harry Reid, the leader of the Democrat Senate in Washington says, “Tax the rich.” Is Harry a…
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Get ready for onslaught of new taxes
To the Editor: During the campaign, Barack Obama let it be known that he believes in redistribution of your income…
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Speaking too loudly sometimes belittles the message
My father is retired Navy, and I lived on military bases until I was 10. My stepfather is retired Army…
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N.Y. boys’ sleuthing leads to return of Cherokee veteran’s medals
More than 50 years after Cherokee veteran Charles George died in the Korean War, military medals belonging to the private…
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Weight-loss program tries to change lifestyles
In its first year, popular weight-loss competition is bucking the trend of mounting obesity in the United States, especially the…
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Committee wants to start fundraising for Swain library
Bryson City town leaders have given a verbal OK to the idea of building a new library — but the…
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Breaking barriers: Female Swain student wishes injury had not kept her from participating
As the Swain County high school football team marches towards another state championship, amid the fanatic cheers of the hometown…
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Parrying continues over Cowee School
Now that the children are gone, and art projects sit abandoned next to overturned desks and emptied cupboards, community members…
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News in brief
Animal rescue to host two holiday events Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will sponsor its Home for the Holidays event Nov.…
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Maggie seeks input from business owners on town’s future
A Thursday meeting with Maggie Valley business owners and area leaders will serve as the first test to see if…
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Rural precincts needed as easy voting option
During early voting this year, some voters in Haywood County found themselves waiting up to an hour to cast their…
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Internet exploits: All-day Wi-Fi users a problem for some coffee shops
Nowadays, coffee and wireless Internet go hand-in-hand; you can’t really have one without the other. It is an expected amenity…
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Fire destroys HCC sawmill, closes campus
The remnants of Haywood Community College’s old sawmill were still smoldering Tuesday after a fire the night before destroyed most…
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Waynesville publisher hopes to capitalize on niche market
Covering everything from bugs’ butts and food for animals to animal tongues and eyes, EarlyLight Books has found a special…
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A short bout with Victor the Bear
This is a bear story. Unlike many bear stories, this one is true. Tourism started in Western North Carolina during…
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For the love of local bookstores
When I was a child living in Boonville, N.C., a town of 600 people, my mother would load us into…
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More briefs
Future of Cowee School discussed at luncheon Stacy Guffey will talk about the Macon County Heritage Center planned for Cowee…
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Sylva Pediatrics picks Mission to partner with
Three longtime doctors with Sylva Pediatrics will soon come under the wing of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The physicians will…
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Challenges lie ahead for new MedWest CEO
A new CEO who will take over MedWest-Haywood in December will face the parallel challenges of improving the hospital’s bottom…
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MedWest-Haywood new CEO started as a nurse
Janie Sinacore-Jaberg will become the new CEO of MedWest-Haywood in December. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of a…
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GOP’s Meadows takes 11th Congressional District seat
Republican Mark Meadows won the 11th U.S. Congressional seat with more than 57 percent of the votes Tuesday. “We’re obviously…
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Romney wins Western North Carolina but loses nationally
Western North Carolina voters favored Gov. Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama despite the president’s narrow victory nationally.
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Davis beats Snow by a wide margin
Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, pulled out a surprisingly strong win over his Democratic challenger John Snow in what was supposed…
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Queen slips by Clampitt in House race
Waynesville Democrat Joe Sam Queen beat out Republican candidate Mike Clampitt by a commanding margin to take an open seat…
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Ray Rapp out of N.C. House
N.C. Rep. Ray Rapp, D-Mars Hill, was defeated after serving a decade in Raleigh. It was one of the most…
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Sales tax for schools goes down in Swain
Swain County voters shot down a quarter-cent sales tax increase that would have funded school construction by a 3-to-1 margin. …
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Macon voters replace Democratic commissioner
The Republican stronghold of Macon County chose to elect conservative Paul Higdon over Democrat incumbent Bobby Kuppers to the board…
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