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Book delves into a dark corner of our world
Thursday. Throughout this anguished and gripping tale, this day of the week, Thursday” is usually italicized, suggesting that it has…
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Voices in the Laurel presents movie-inspired Valentine dinner concert
Relive the classic age of MGM movies, the magic of Disney and the special effects of contemporary film through the…
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Songwriters festival announces contest
Songwriters have three months to enter The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival 2012 Songwriters Contest in Gatlinburg. “The primary goal of…
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Share the Warmth concert is Feb. 12
Haywood Community College and Champion Credit Union will once again host a Share the Warmth benefit concert from 2 until…
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Artist-in-residence Andrea Dezsö to speak Feb. 9
Visual artist Andrea Dezsö will speak at 4 p.m., Feb. 9, in Room 130 of the John W. Bardo Fine…
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Whimzik presents dinner theater in Cullowhee Feb. 14
Whimzik, a mask and music performance, will perform a Valentine’s dinner theater at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the…
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Woodworkers’ art on display in Sylva
A new display at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva showcases the artistic work of 10 local woodworkers. The…
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Hornbostel, Teves to perform in Bryson
Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves will perform a concert at 3p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Swain County Center for…
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Community band begins its 10th season
The Haywood Community Band will begin rehearsing for its 10th season of free concerts. Concerts take place on the third…
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Haywood’s Taste of Chocolate is April 21
The Haywood Jackson Volunteer Center is looking for volunteers to help coordinate its annual Taste of Chocolate fundraiser as well…
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Workshop, Valentine’s party for kids in Macon
Elementary school-aged children and their families are invited to a free ARTSaturday workshop and Valentine party from 10 a.m. to…
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Learn card embroidery at Feb. 16 workshop
Learn how to make handmade cards for any occasion from weddings to birth announcements to holidays with card makers Doris…
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Kelley to show new paintings from WaterDance series
Local artist Jo Ridge Kelley will exhibit the latest painting from her WaterDance series at The Jeweler’s Workbench on Main…
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‘Coy’ to be centerpiece of Liars Bench benefit shows
The Liars Bench, a program featuring authentic traditional Southern Appalachian storytelling, music, poetry, and drama, has announced that its February…
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WCU professor publishes book about professional development
Sarah T. Meltzer, an assistant professor of secondary education at Western Carolina University, has published her book Step-by-Step Professional Development…
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‘Collected Stories’ in the HART Studio Theater Feb. 10-12
The HART Studio season continues this week with “Collected Stories” by noted playwright Donald Margulies. Margulies won the Pulitzer Prize…
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Serena headed to the big screen
Ron Rash’s novel, Serena, was birthed in an image: his mind’s eye pictured a woman on horseback. From the woman’s…
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An old friend comes for what I hope is a short visit
A good friend of old came to stay last week. A great respecter of proper etiquette, she provided ample warning…
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Newspaper criticism was just off the mark
To the Editor: I had to read “Shame on you, SMN, for poking fun” (Smoky Mountain News, Feb. 1 edition)…
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A citizens’ scroll should replace library plaque
To the Editor: In a recent article in The Smoky Mountain News, Jackson County Commissioner Jack Debnam was quoted as…
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Who does Sen. Jim Davis really represent?
To the Editor: State Sen. Jim Davis had an excellent idea. He suggested that anyone who wondered about contributions to…
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Counties don’t need to be in the banking business
In this country built on capitalism, it’s a constant source of antagonism among politicians and citizens. I’m talking about the…
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Candidate forum to be held in Bryson City
Several Republican candidates for the 11th Congressional District will participate in a Feb. 17 forum sponsored by the Smoky Mountain…
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Girl Scouts seeking new troop leaders
In an effort to recruit new Troop Leaders and volunteers, Girl Scouts will host “Information Hours” from 1 to 6…
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Class on self-defense for women Feb. 16
Western Carolina University is offering a self-defense class for women Thursday, Feb. 16. The class, sponsored by WCU’s Division of…
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Build it and they still didn’t come: Wastewater plant pumps more money in than treated waste out
Whittier’s $5 million wastewater treatment plant could be facing eventual financial insolvency, saddled with too much overhead and too few…
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Haywood commissioners join fray over Cherokee signage
The Haywood Board of Commissioners agreed to put its John Hancock on a letter asking the N.C. Department of Transportation…
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Gender equality on pay under the magnifying glass
Western Carolina University has launched a pay study to determine whether male employees are paid more than their female counterparts…
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Lack of funds could hinder accessibility of early voting
Swain County’s Board of Elections will decide this month whether it is worth several thousand dollars to operate an early…
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Cherokee Bear Zoo cited for Animal Welfare Act violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited the Cherokee Bear Zoo for violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act. During…
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Cherokee alcohol vote tailored to give communities more say so
Cherokee tribal council last week decided to change the format for an upcoming vote on alcohol sales, a move that…
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Motives questioned in term limit proposal for Macon board
If Macon County commissioners decide to impose term limits for the planning board, beleaguered planning members could become the only…
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Corndogs on the go: Couple brings mobile street food to Franklin
Street food vendors aren’t welcome everywhere in Western North Carolina, but Andy and Pamela Fife haven’t found that to be…
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The Shuler effect: Democrats face uphill battle to hang on to seat
The race for the Congressional seat representing Western North Carolina was flipped on its head last week when incumbent U.S.…
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Family first: As Shuler steps down to spend time with family, finding a Shuler-esque candidate to fill the void has Democrats scrambling.
When Coach Boyce Dietz got a call from his former standout quarterback Heath Shuler asking him to meet for breakfast…
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Family welcomes charges in baby’s death
Caron Swayney knew better than to torture herself, but still she occasionally found herself drawn to the trailer park where…
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How much is a cell tower worth? Counties could be getting short end of the stick
Haywood County might not be getting a fair shake from cell tower companies on their property taxes. County commissioners learned…
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I-40 cleared of rock-slide debris and open to motorists
Interstate 40 near the Tennessee line in Haywood County reopened early Sunday morning following two rockslides in as many weeks.…
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Battle over public protests at Jackson meetings continue
Jackson County commissioners this week formally attempted to put the kibosh on 83-year-old Marie Leatherwood’s pattern of outbursts, picketing and…
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I-40 West expected to be open by Monday, Feb. 6
The Tennessee Department of Transportation anticipates the re-opening of Interstate 40's westbound lanes by Monday Feb. 6. TDOT has awarded…
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Poetic writing by a true mountain woman
I am the summer … I am the firefly and the moon … the rain on the leaves the swamp…
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Foundation Grant underpins Trust’s work
A three-year, $225,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation will help the Conservation Trust for North Carolina accelerate land…
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Wildlife Commission taps social media
Hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts can now receive the most up-to-date information about the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission via social…
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GSMNP appoints new board member
The Benton MacKaye Trail Association elected Ernest Engman, of Maryville, Tenn., as a board member and maintenance coordinator for the…
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Backyard Naturalists program launched for kids in Highlands area
The Highlands Biological Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from the Eckerd Family Foundation to create “Backyard Naturalists,” an after-school…
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A unique way to explore ‘your’ Smokies
A new program called experience Your Smokies is a different method now in place to get to know the Great…
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Time to talk gardening in Sylva
A program on Straw Bale Gardening will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Fellowship Hall of…
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Calling for nominees in Green Oscars
Wild South’s Roosevelt-Ashe Society is seeking nominations for its annual conservation awards, with winners recognized next month in Asheville. Nominations…
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Fitness Expo coming to Haywood Health & Fitness Center
MedWest Health & Fitness Center in Haywood County will hold a Fitness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 18…
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Winter hike at the Needmore tract
Meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, to take part in a winter walk along the Little Tennessee River at…
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