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Midtown Men to perform in Franklin June 2
The Midtown Men will take the stage at The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m., June…
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Two comedy acts to perform at Smoky Mountain Center
The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts will welcome two comedy acts to its stage at 7:30 p.m., May…
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Free concert by Smoky Mountain Brass Band
Smoky Mountain Brass Band will perform a free concert at 2 p.m., June 2, on the lawn of the historic…
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With Whiteside as backdrop, Cashiers screens mountain movies
By Paul Clark • Contributing Writer A village that attracts residents because of its spectacular beauty has attracted a film…
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Jones made wrong vote at last Jackson meeting
To the Editor: At the most recent Jackson County commissioner meeting at the Balsam-Willets-Ochre Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Commissioner Mark…
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Left changes it’s tune when it loses
To the Editor: According to recent letters to the editor, Christians, or anyone else, should not be allowed to vote…
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Planting is an inexact science, but here you go
Some time back I wrote that at a future date I’d print seed-starting dates for the remainder of the growing…
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Misunderstanding should not nix resolution
To the Editor: Sometimes misunderstandings can get completely out of hand. Such was the case at the last meeting of…
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North Shore Road money should not be held up
To the Editor: I commend Becky Johnson and The Smoky Mountain News for providing the facts to its readers regarding…
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Holding on to memories of our beloved Bubbie Thomas
I’ll admit that I have never been much of a cat person. It’s because I am a little selfish, I…
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Test farm helps WNC growers stay ‘ahead of the game’
You’d be hard pressed to name a state-run entity more closely aligned with the region it serves than the Mountain…
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Still no settlement money for Swain
Swain County’s uphill battle to get the federal government to make good on its promise of a $52 million cash…
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Canton businesses to explore unified vision
A seminar intended to help small businesses in Canton develop the town’s potential will be held from 5:30 to 8…
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Organizing for America chapter to launch
Haywood Organizing for America, the local campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama and other Democrats, will hold its first monthly…
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Input needed about regional bike plan
Community meetings seking input on a regional bike plan will be held in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties. • Haywood…
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Franklin has second thoughts about motorcycle rally venue
A motorcycle rally initially planned to take over the streets of downtown Franklin in August has been given the boot,…
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Welfare fraud on the rise with recession
Swain County’s Department of Social Services has started cracking down on welfare fraud after seeing a rise in violations. “We…
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Chess tournament planned at Blue Ridge Books
Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville will host a chess tournament starting at 10 a.m., June 21. The Smoky Mountain Chess…
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WCU hosted cadaver dogs, handlers for training
A group of four-legged students possessing powerful senses of smell visited the Western Carolina University campus recently as 66 dog…
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Counties’ hands are tied in proliferation of sweepstakes
When it comes to sweepstakes cafes Macon County has hit a jackpot of sorts, with at least 11 of the…
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Old trailers plopped down in the heart of Cullowhee cause a cloud of unhappiness
Two decrepit trailers hauled in and dumped down on an empty lot in the middle of Cullowhee’s old business district…
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From bars to research, Cullowhee poised for growth on all fronts
A grand and engaging vision for Western Carolina University’s Millennial campus as a place where academics, research, private industry and…
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More working poor using food pantries to get by
A clean-cut looking Perry Matthews walked into the food pantry with a smile on his face. He wore a crisp,…
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Food shortages persist in the land of plenty
Counties in Western North Carolina have seen dramatic increases in the number of people who need food assistance — either from…
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Frog Level Brewing Company event to benefit Sarge’s
The Frog Level Brewing Company will host a Dogs and Suds event to raise money for Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation…
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Summer conference to dispel stereotypes
Lake Junaluska will host the Native American Tribal Social Justice Issues Conference June 29- July 1. Richard Twiss, a member…
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Cherokee language course to be offered
A one-day intensive course in the Cherokee language will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June…
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Cherokee gathering casts light on generational trauma
When the microphone opened up to the crowd, Laura Stout felt compelled to say her piece. She raised her hand,…
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Performer or panhandler? Street musicians scarce where codes ban begging
The warm weather and sunshine brings a flurry of people to Waynesville’s downtown to enjoy the local fare — but it…
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Jackson sheriff makes a stand against countywide alcohol
Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe is refusing to grant permits for businesses wanting to sell alcoholic beverages despite voters overwhelmingly…
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The allure of Panthertown Valley is timeless
The announcement in November 1989 that the remote 6,300-acre Panthertown Valley tract in Jackson County had passed into the public…
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Some tips on coexisting with black bears
There are steps you can take to lessen conflicts on avoiding conflicts with black bears emerging from hibernation. The N.C.…
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Guided hike to Andrews Bald in the Smokies
A guided hike to see the wild rhododendrons of Andrews Bald in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be…
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Hit the trail with Outward Bound race
N.C. Outward Bound School will hold a 5K and 8K trail race on Saturday, June 9 at the N.C. Arboretum,…
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Take on the French Broad triathlon
The French Broad Challenge Triathlon will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Carrier Park in Asheville as…
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Soccer camps this summer in Waynesville
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department is offering two summer soccer camps, a British Soccer Camp and a TetraBrazil Soccer…
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Fishing day for kids
A free kids fishing day will be held in various spots across the mountains on Saturday, June 2. The event…
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Arboretum’s Discovery Camp and the ultimate in outdoor learning
Kids can explore nature, wildlife, the environment and science during week-long Discovery Camps held at the N.C. Arboretum in Asheville…
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Homeowners get rooftop solar incentives from Progress Energy
More than 150 homes in North Carolina are now producing power from rooftop solar photovoltaic panels thanks to Progress Energy…
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Forage for your lunch on edible wild plant hike in Haywood
A wild edibles adventure will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Cove Creek Gap…
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Time to go birding
The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society chapter is leading birding outings throughout the summer, with the next one planned for May…
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Trail maintenance in wilderness areas
Training for people new to trail work will be held from May 29 through June 1 through the Wilderness Skills…
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Volunteers needed to help in Panthertown
A trail workday in Panthertown Valley will be held Saturday, May 26, and is open to anyone willing to lend…
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Aqua fitness class to be offered at WCU
An aqua fitness class at Western Carolina University will be held from 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays…
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A day in the life
Up at 4 a.m. to try and catch up on a little correspondence before I hit the road for the…
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Does this grow here? The answer holds key to farming future
• Black Perigord Truffles: Three years ago researchers brought in Filbert trees that had their roots inoculated with truffle spore.…
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Burley and beef to broccoli and biofuel: Test farm plants seeds of new farm economy without forgetting its roots
Testing canola varieties for biofuel. Growing truffles. Finding hemlocks and Fraser firs that can survive the scourge of the adelgid.…
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Bob Plott and Harold Littleton to visit City Lights Bookstore
City Lights Bookstore will host discussions and book signings for two novelists — Bob Plott and Harold Littleton — during the…
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Adding the stories of James Still to the Appalachian canon
For those who don’t know, James Still (1906-2001) is one of the most beloved and influential of all Appalachian writers.…
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Redefining marriage is always defeated
To the Editor: According to recent letters to the editor, Christians, or anyone else, should not be allowed to vote…
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