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Jackson to keep its current mix on board
The Jackson County Commissioner race was decided by a large margin, granting incumbent Mark Jones another term in office. He…
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Haywood County commissioners to remain unchanged
Commissioners Mark Swanger and Kevin Ensley — a Democrat and Republican respectively — won reelection to the Haywood County Board…
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WNC voters step to the plate
Temperatures dropped on Election Day, with high elevation snowflakes and low-lying raindrops greeting voters around Western North Carolina, making for…
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Guided hikes continue as fall gives way to winter
Hike amidst flowing creeks and historic remnants along the Smokemont Loop Trail on a guided hike through the Great Smoky…
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An easy, historical hike on the Carolina side of the Smokies
Hikers can participate in a leisurely, guided hike Saturday, Nov. 17, on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky…
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Water stewardship videos shown in Swain
Four short videos that are part of a Watershed Film Series titled “It’s Our Water” will be shown the evening…
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Trails initiative seeks input from Haywood residents
A public workshop focusing on ideas for Haywood County trails that could become part of a Regional Trails Plan will…
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Fourth-graders conquer Appalachian trails on hiking trip
More than 70 fourth-graders and parents trekked across the Appalachians in Macon County as part of an annual student trip…
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New trout website aims to hook anglers
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has fired up its new trout fishing webpage, which provides useful information for trout anglers…
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Diamond Brand partners to produce outdoor rec website
Asheville retailer Diamond Brand Outdoors has partnered with RootsRated.com to introduce a new, locally-sourced digital outdoor recreation guide for the…
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Lily effort takes root around WCU
An effort to re-establish a favorite local flower while also growing a scholarship fund at Western Carolina University is off…
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A WCU campus run with a twist and a message
Western Carolina University, as part of its Love Your Body Week, will hold a station run on campus at 4:30…
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Stranded hiker rescued from national park backcountry
A hiker stranded on the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was successfully evacuated by rescuers last…
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Some things never get old
Last Saturday (Nov. 3) was this year’s annual fall hike in the Waynesville watershed. The hikes started back in 2007,…
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Cherokee hopes bounty will help rein in pesky coyote population
In Cherokee, a dead coyote is worth more than a live one — about $25 more. In the coming weeks,…
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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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Consequences of intervention not so good
To the Editor: Almost all actions of politicians have unintended consequences. In times of tragedies their mistakes are amplified. Last…
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Points about Mormonism obviously misunderstood
To the Editor: Your correspondent William Fisher has written a constructive response to my recent letter about religion and politics,…
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Election is over, so use newfound time wisely
To the Editor: I am writing this letter in celebration that the elections are now over. I will not miss…
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Jackson commissioners off the mark on tourism
To the Editor: As a nearly 50-year-veteran of the tourism industry and one of the “authors” of the Florida accommodation…
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Income disparity much more than a campaign issue
I’m a late-blooming entrepreneur from a lower middle-class upbringing. My parents came from farming and mill-town childhoods, and they bought…
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Tourism-driven growth in Cherokee burdens sewer system
The tribal council for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recently approved a $28 million upgrade for the sewage treatment…
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Haywood keeps tabs on contaminants leaching from old landfill
Eight new monitoring wells will be drilled an old landfill in Haywood County, the latest step in an ongoing effort…
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Seminar will address physical therapy, lower back pain
Orthopedic physical therapist Todd Watson will speak at a free Dine and Learn seminar that addresses the links between physical…
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Waynesville Rec Center basketball courts get facelift
The Waynesville Recreation Center recently had a new design placed on the basketball courts. This was the first time the…
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Girl Scouts offer affordable and fun activities
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence…
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Online database holds the key to reining in stolen goods black market
A $12,000 tractor stolen in Macon County and sold as scrap in Georgia for a fraction of the price; rusting…
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Safety committee tries to improve emergency response
When Kevin Seagel slipped into Swain County’s courthouse during a mock exercise brandishing a pretend weapon, it only took emergency…
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Swain’s courthouse metal detector not pulling its weight
Swain County may heighten security measures at the courthouse and administration building to stop guns and weapons from being carried…
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Vehicle property tax bill will soon be wrapped in with tag registration
In an effort to extinguish delinquent vehicle taxes, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law that will combine vehicle…
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Waynesville police engage residents through forums
A committee of Waynesville residents is putting the community in the term “community policing.”
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College music scene at Sylva’s No Name Pub clashes with neighbors
Two years ago, Gregg Fuller tried to fill a void in Sylva’s nightlife scene when he opened the No Name…
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Sylva town board forces auto dealer to keep sidewalk promise
Despite pleas for leniency, the owner of a Sylva auto dealership faces a $500 fine for failing to build a…
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WCU program for intellectually disabled seeks applicants
Western Carolina University is seeking applicants for the next class of its University Participant Program, which offers a two-year, on-campus…
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Join November Ladies Night Out
Macon County Public Health and Angel Medical Center are hosting a Ladies Night Out talk Nov. 13 The topic will…
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WCU eyes long-term infrastructure needs
Plans made in the coming months could set the tone for the following decade or two of construction, renovation and…
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SCC to host craft festival
Mountain Shapes and Colors Art and Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10,…
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HCC grads win woodworking awards
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Wood graduate Samantha Mallard and current student Brandon Skupski won the Design Emphasis contest at…
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Poetry collective comes to WCU
The Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series continues with The Strivers Row Poetry Show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14,…
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Upcoming movie events
Documentary series continues Nov. 13 at WCU Western Carolina University’s next film in its series from the Southern Circuit Tour…
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More A&E briefs
Decorate your cake, and eat it, too A basic cake decorating class will be offered every Monday from 6:30 p.m.…
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Madrigal Dinner tickets available
Tickets for the Madrigal Dinners at Western Carolina University are now on sale. The event will be held at 6:30…
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Duo to perform at Macon library
Two award-winning classically trained artists will perform traditional and contemporary works at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the main…
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Sylva hosts special candlelit art stroll
Luminaries will light the way on Friday, Nov. 9, during a special candlelit Sylva Art Stroll. Candles will light up…
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Music events at WCU
Band invited to perform at championships Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will attend the Bands of…
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Musical family visits Franklin
Renowned variety group The Lowe Family will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Tickets on sale for Little Big Town
Tickets for Little Big Town in Cherokee are now available through Ticketmaster. The renowned country group will be performing at…
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Carden receives prestigious state award
Sylva native and renowned Southern Appalachian storyteller Gary Carden received the North Carolina Award for Literature, the state’s highest honor,…
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Art and aspiration in Appalachia
At first glance toward her work, you think Sara Alexander is a great photographer. At second glance, you realize that’s…
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Beauty, form and function go hand in hand
All too often, we tend to think of flowering plants as something beautiful put on this earth to stimulate human…
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