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Poore resigns as MedWest Haywood leader
The president of MedWest-Haywood hospital suddenly stepped down this week after three-and-a-half years on the job. Mike Poore’s tenure at…
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Voters swimming in a sea of U.S. Congressional candidates
The race for a congressman to represent the mountains in Washington is crowded with candidates, making the political waters murky…
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Some voters still undecided on eve of Cherokee alcohol vote
Opinions among members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians remain mixed leading up to a vote that could lift…
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Third time’s the charm for The Strand revival
The old Strand movie theater in downtown Waynesville is finally getting a new lease on life after two false starts…
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Lambert hanging subject of Liars Bench
On April 19th, the next installment of the Appalachian variety show The Liars Bench will focus on the hanging of…
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Green Energy Park offering art classes
Public art classes in both glassblowing and metalworking are being offered at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro…
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The Overlook Theatre Company to present a musical dessert theater
The Overlook Theatre Company will present “How Sweet It Is,” a musical dessert theater, at 7 p.m. on April 21…
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HCC to offer marketing seminar for the craftsperson, artist
The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar entitled “Marketing for the Craftsperson & Artist,”…
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Sylva pavilion site of next contra dance
The Second Sunday Contra Dance will take place from 2:30-5 p.m. on April 15. The dance will be held at…
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Jeff Foxworthy to perform in comedy benefit for Africa
Jeff Foxworthy will take the stage at 7:30 p.m., April 14, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts…
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Voices in the Laurel hosts annual Great Car and Truck Give Away
The youth choir, Voices in the Laurel, will hold its second annual Great Car and Truck Give Away from now…
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Stecoah arts center to host ramp festival
The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will host a festival celebrating ramps from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 28.…
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Stecoah arts center to host ramp festival
The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will host a festival celebrating ramps from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 28.…
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Harrah’s to host free reality TV event
The reality show “Auction Kings” will be at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino on April 28. Auction Kings is one of Discovery…
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Festival celebrates Plott hounds, trout
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds will host a combination of the Great Smoky Mountain Trout & Heritage Festival and PlottFest this…
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Macon library hosts Lady and the Old Timers April 19
Lady and the Old Timers will perform from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 19, at the Macon County Library…
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Percussion Ensemble to perform April 17 at WCU
The nine undergraduate percussion students who make up the Western Carolina University Percussion Ensemble will present a free concert at…
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Smoky Mountain Brass Band to perform in Waynesville
The Smoky Mountain Brass Band, an authentic British style brass band, will perform at 6 p.m., April 22, at Hazelwood…
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Songwriters returns with Camp, Whitworth and Lammonds
The next show in the Songwriters-in-the-Round series is scheduled for April 14 and will features Shawn Camp, Shannon Whitworth and Phillip…
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Chorus to host spring concert
The Western Carolina Chorus will perform its spring concert at 4 p.m., April 15, in the Coulter Recital Hall at…
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Groovy Movie Club showing ‘The Iron Lady’
The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “The Iron Lady” at 7 p.m. on April 13. A mostly organic…
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Macon library hosts student art show
Artwork created by students at East Franklin and Cartoogechay Elementary schools is on display until April 20 in the lobby…
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Concert series to feature husband-wife duo
James, a.k.a. “Doodle,” and Karin Lyle will perform at 3 p.m. on April 15 at the Canton library as part…
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Libraries to host anime club meetings
Both the Franklin and Bryson City libraries will host meetings of its anime clubs this month. The Franklin library in…
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Bringing improv to the traditional
With tunes that rush quickly along and take unexpected twists and turns, Sylva-based The Dan River Drifters are anything but…
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When the kingfishers return
Belted kingfishers are one of my favorite birds, so much so that I wrote a poem years ago about anticipating…
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HCC finalist in climate competition
Haywood Community College is a finalist in the Second Nature 2012 Climate Leadership Awards, a national competition among colleges and…
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‘Molecules in the Mountains’ workshop set for April 12
A workshop focused on life science research being conducted in the mountain region will be offered from 8 a.m. to…
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Hiking opportunity in Waynesville’s watershed
A hike into the usually closed 8,600-acre Waynesville Watershed is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 21. Twice a year…
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Friends’ guided hike explores the Smokies
Learn how the Boogerman Loop got its unique name, walk along old stone walls that once protected gardens and home…
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Volunteer weather observers needed
New volunteers to help form a national network of home-based and amateur rain spotters are needed. This is part of…
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Bat disease found in Haywood County
White-nose syndrome, a deadly disease responsible for the deaths of millions of bats in eastern North America, has been discovered…
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Lace up those tennis shoes for Junaluska running event
Registration is now open for a bunny run, 5K and 10K at Lake Junaluska starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April…
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Running program just for kids
Beginning April 24, kids in Haywood County will have an opportunity to be a part of a national running program…
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Flyfishing tips and techniques offered at Jackson library
Robert Satterwhite will offer an introduction to Western North Carolina flyfishing at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the community room…
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Time to get that boat out and hit the water
The eighth-annual Nantahala Open will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Nantahala Falls. Nantahala…
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Rekindling the spirit
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Rachel Reid of Andon-Reid Bed and Breakfast asking if I…
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Cherokee Trout Hatchery back on track after flash flood
Several raceways were completely submerged in water, hundreds of thousands of trout laid dead on the ground, and the national…
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Ron Rash makes appearance at local bookstores
Ron Rash, bestselling author of Serena, will read from his newest novel at local bookstores April 14-15. Rash will be…
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Rash creates new genre of mountain western
Just when we all thought that Ron Rash had taken his Southern Appalachian noir novels to the limit with Serena,…
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NOC forges ahead with new ownership team
A group of new owners has taken the reins of Nantahala Outdoor Center, a generational milestone for the outfitter that…
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Done deal: State law mandates one Jackson tourism board, not two
The state is forcing Jackson County’s hand when it comes to forming a single entity to oversee how tourism tax…
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Cherokee closing in on historic alcohol vote
In one week, enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will choose to either lift a historic ban…
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Alcohol vote may signal philosophical shift afoot
Historically, ballot measures on alcohol sales in Western North Carolina have been bitterly fought affairs, with pro and con forces…
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Motorcycle rumble stirs up furor in Franklin
Franklin’s planned motorcycle rally hit a major roadblock this week when town leaders balked at shutting down a portion of…
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Haywood gives MedWest loan belated seal of approval
Haywood County commissioners this week gave their blessing to a $10 million line of credit for the MedWest-Haywood hospital, ending…
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Reach Out and Read literacy initiative begins
Getting books from the doctor will soon be a routine part of regular pediatric checkups. Haywood Pediatrics recently joined the…
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Host a foreign exchange student
Families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student can be matched with students from more than 60 countries through the…
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TRAC session aim at helping businesses
The North Carolina Division of Tourism and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership will host two TRAC Sessions in…
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Western’s new chancellor takes strong stand in inauguration message
David Belcher, Western Carolina University’s 11th chancellor, warned a crowd of 200 on hand last week for the pomp and…
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