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Commissioners quietly opt not to rein in protestors
The ordinance was discussed and drafted; Jackson County’s legal counsel had reviewed it; and it had the stamp of approval…
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Survey says … Business poll sets the stage for new day in Jackson economic strategy
After several stumbling blocks, disbanded boards and departed directors, proponents of a Jackson County economic development program hope to soon…
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Mothers-in-law shatter stereotype in joint restaurant venture
Sitting in their bakery-café last week, Ann Cooper and Kim Buchanan were constantly intervening to expound on the other’s comments…
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Children-focused consignment sale in Waynesville
Duck Duck Goose is hold a consignment sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 22, just…
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Free baby gear during SIDS awareness month
MedWest-Haywood and the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation (NCHSF) will partner to distribute onesies, nightlights and parent checklists to new…
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Library offering classes on building website, using Craigslist
The Sylva library will host a class on building a website at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 22 and another course on…
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Kids Against Hunger needs volunteers
Kids Against Hunger in Franklin is looking for people to help package meals at 8 a.m. Nov. 3 at the…
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Pancake breakfast to support international and local charities
Sylva Rotary Club will host its twice-annual pancake breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. on Oct. 26 at the First United Methodist…
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Citizen responsibility and empowerment expert to present at WCU
Paul Loeb, a writer who has spent more than 30 years researching citizen responsibility and empowerment, will deliver a lecture…
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Students register voters
A Haywood Community College political science class got a good dose of the mechanics of voting by running a voter…
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Forum attracts diverse audience, engaged candidates
Nearly 200 people came out for a candidate forum in Jackson County Monday (Oct. 15) to listen to a slate…
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Meditation class looks to resolve conflict
Sylva and Western Carolina University will raise awareness of conflict mediation as an alternative to litigation and to settle personal…
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Meadows, Rogers to debate at WCU Oct. 23
Western Carolina University’s Department of Political Science and Public Affairs and the Public Policy Institute will host a debate between…
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Meadows catches Rogers in U.S. Congressional race fundraising
Republican Mark Meadows has out fund-raised his competitor 2-to-1 this quarter, but the two candidates for the U.S. Congress are…
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Macon faces five-year countdown to ready more landfill space
The trash keeps piling up, and if Macon County doesn’t do something soon, its landfill could be overflowing. By conservative…
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Tattoo parlor knocking on Canton’s door prompts likely repeal of 30-year-old ban
Cruso native Nathan Poston wants to open a tattoo parlor in Canton — the first in that town since at least…
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A recipe for success: Waynesville B&Bs score kudos for scrumptious breakfasts
People rent hotel rooms because they need a place to shower and lay their weary heads. But, people check into…
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Lt. Gov. candidate to visit Haywood
Dan Forest, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, will be at a meet and greet at noon Oct. 29 at Shoney’s…
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‘Bootiful Babies Benefit’ planned for future birthing center
To raise money for its New Generations Birthing Center, Smoky Mountain OB/GYN Associates will host the first “Bootiful Babies Benefit”…
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Clyde community recognized as best of N.C.’s affordable housing
Barefoot Ridge in Clyde was recognized as one of the best affordable housing communities in North Carolina. Barefoot Ridge is…
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‘Twilight’ saga actor to speak in Cherokee
Chaske Spencer, who plays Sam Uley, the leader of the Wolfpack in the “Twilight” saga, will speak at from 6-8…
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‘Last of the Main Street merchants’ Hometown department store owner calls it quits at 93
His name is James C. Jacobs. His friends call him J.C., “but not like Penney,” he insists. For more than…
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Film series to screen adult documentary
Western Carolina University Sociology Club’s “A New Lens Film Series” will continue at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 with a screening…
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Author to read memoir
Judy Goldman will read from and discuss her new memoir, Losing My Sister, at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at City…
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Coalition launches craft recycling campaign
Clean Slate Coalition has launched a fundraising campaign called “Sew Crafty” that will create a funding stream to help women…
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Talk to discuss art after atomic bomb
Elin O’Hara Slavick, distinguished Professor of Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will give a public…
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Russian nutcracker hits Harrah’s
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker will be performed at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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Introduction to Cherokee language
A one-day “Introduction to Cherokee Language” class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 in Western…
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Cherokee craft traditions to be featured, demonstrated
Cherokee basket artist Betty Maney and Western Carolina University crafts scholar Anna Fariello will host a program entitled “From the…
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Come out to the barn dance
REACH of Haywood County will be putting on a “barn dance” at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at a new barn…
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Bryson City Chili Cook-off is Oct. 20
The Bryson City Chamber Chili Cook-off will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Great Smoky…
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Liars Bench presents scary stories
The Liars Bench will present “Appalachian Spook Tales” at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center…
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Movie briefs
Christie mystery to be screened Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-22 at the Smoky…
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Jubilee to showcase speakers, gospel music
Western North Carolina Encouragement Jubilee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 through Oct. 24 in the Beall Auditorium…
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Beer and pottery auction to support nonprofit
The Community Table in Sylva has two fundraising events coming up. The Community Table is a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
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Library to host community jam
The next community music jam at the Marianna Black Library will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in downtown Bryson…
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Children’s costume ball to be held in Sylva
A costume character ball will be held during family night at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Jackson County Public…
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Writers/artists wanted for publication
Submissions are now being taken for the 2012-13 edition of “Milestone,” the biennial art and literary review published by Southwestern…
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Fall art and craft festival hits Franklin
The Smoky Mountain Fall Art and Craft Festival will celebrate 20 years on Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27 at the…
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Mountain heritage at harvest festival
A harvest festival will take place Oct.19-21 at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of the Stecoah…
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North Hominy Apple Festival is Oct. 20
The North Hominy Apple Festival will take place from 7 a.m. until closing Oct. 20 at the North Hominy Community…
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Waynesville to host Apple Harvest Festival
The Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 in downtown Waynesville. The…
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Children of the corn
Sliding into the parking lot of the Cold Mountain Corn Maze, the smell of campfire and old, fallen leaves fills…
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N.C. Wildlife Commission sets the record straight on euthanization as last resort
To the Editor: A letter was recently circulated regarding the euthanizing of a black bear in the Mountain Aire community…
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Leap of faith by NOC bus driver saves paddler from watery death
When Rob Kelly climbed behind the wheel of a bus two Saturdays ago for a relatively routine assignment shuttling paddlers…
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State candidates wrangle over 1-cent sales tax
Democratic and Republican candidates squaring off in state races this year offer voters a clear choice on a key philosophical…
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Old O’Malley’s building to get new lease on life
The building that once housed the downtown anchor O’Malley’s On Main Pub and Grill in Waynesville has a new owner.
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Learn tips and tricks for coupon clipping
A Clip and Save Coupon Club meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Senior Resource Center…
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Journey stories brought to light at WCU
A panel of veterans ranging from World War II to Afghanistan will discuss of the physical, emotional and psychological journeys…
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Adult basketball leagues starting up
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will hold an organizational meeting 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, for the adult…
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