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Providing shelter for hikers
The Nantahala Hiking Club, the Franklin-based Appalachian Trail maintaining club, is building a new Appalachian Trail shelter about half way…
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Enjoy an ancient form of flower arranging
The unique flower and decorative plant arrangements of Ikebana International will be on display during a special exhibit, part of…
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Lace your shoes for the Bethel half marathon
The popular Bethel half marathon and 5K race is set for Saturday, Oct. 8, the 18th version of this event.…
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Founder of WNC Alliance Esther Cunningham dies at 93
The Western North Carolina environmental community recently lost one of its most credible and visible faces with the death of…
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Fall color forecaster tells all
Hear this fall’s official leaf forecast, including the why and how of leaf color production, at the Jackson-Swain Master Gardeners’…
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Valentine to sign books
A book signing with nature photographer James Valentine, a well-known naturalist, photographer and filmmaker, is set for 5 p.m. to…
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Hiking to celebrate
The Nantahala Hiking Club offered three hikes (Ranger Falls, Appalachian Trail north of Winding Stair Gap, and Bartram Trail) this…
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See John Muir “live” in Waynesville
Pull a chair up to the fire and enjoy listening to America’s famed wilderness adventurer, John Muir, a critical player…
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Bear group to talk about camping, hiking in bear country
Learn about hiking and camping in a year when the bear activity is particularly high, forcing the closures of many…
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Photography exhibit open in Asheville
A juried exhibit of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association “Autumn in the Southern Appalachians” is ongoing through Oct. 24 at…
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Workshops dig in to points of vermicomposting
Learn all about keeping worms for making compost at two upcoming workshops. The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and the Jackson/Macon…
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Western icon with ties to Western NC
Acclaimed storyteller and actor Lee Stetson will bring his one-man show on John Muir to Western North Carolina in October.…
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Tour de Franklin to showcase fall’s best
Bicyclists from near and far will take to the road for the eighth-annual Tour de Franklin “Halloween Hunard” charity bicycle…
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Hike, bike, paddle, fish, climb: OutdoorAthlon coming to Franklin has it all
Joe and Dawn Johnson of Atlanta might be making another trip to the mountains next weekend after learning about the…
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Escape to the backroads with guidebook author
Carolyn Sakowski will read from the third edition of her book, Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads, at noon on…
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Skippy Dies: The anguish of being young
Kind Hearts, this is an astonishing book. Frankly, I never would have read this one, if I had not blundered…
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Despite outcry, Swain not in the running to house Smokies’ artifacts
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park might finally get a place to store its sizeable cache of historical artifacts, but…
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Flagging tourism prompts Jackson to hike room tax
Tourists staying in Jackson County will pay more on their hotel bills starting Jan. 1. Commissioners this week hiked the…
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MaconSense to speak on steep slopes
MaconSense, a non-partisan organization promoting civic engagement and community service projects, will present a program at 12 p.m. on Thursday,…
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Tests show well water safe near Francis Farm Landfill
Water supply sampling on six wells near the closed Francis Farm Landfill in Haywood County shows that all are safe…
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Forest Hills doesn’t want student housing complex
Village of Forest Hills leaders are saying no thanks to a Charlotte company that wanted to build luxury student apartments…
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Swain gets new fire chief as probe continues
Bryson City has a new fire chief, after a police investigation spurred the ouster of long-term fire chief Joey Hughes…
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Preservation Foundation unveils new grant application
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation will use a new grant application, beginning with the Spring 2012 grant cycle. The Foundation staff…
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Give the gift of warmth this winter
Coats for Kids is now accepting donations in Jackson County. Donations of gently used or new winter clothing items —…
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Walk to remember Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears Memorial Walk will begin 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Cherokee Historical Association building,…
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Authorities search for rape suspect
Law enforcement officials are looking for information on a rape which occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25,…
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Forest Hills leaders dream of their community’s future
The Village of Forest Hills wants to control its future by possibly acquiring a 74-acre, abandoned golf course located within…
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HCC gets $2 million grant to re-train workers
Two million dollars in grant money is coming to Haywood Community College for laid-off workers to find a new place…
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Community college merger idea gets thumbs down from Haywood leaders
Haywood County commissioners sent a message to Raleigh lawmakers this week to abandon the notion of merging small community colleges.…
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Battling the bureaucracy for veterans
David Gifford proudly stood as a congressman presented him with medals for meritorious service in the Air Force and the…
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Volunteers needed for Toys for Tots
The Toys for Tots coordinator for Macon, Jackson and Swain counties is beginning the search for volunteers. Randy Dean Hughes,…
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WCU students sponsor shoe donation drive
Students in Western Carolina University’s Criminal Justice Club will host a shoe donation drive to benefit people in need during…
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WNC’s version of a wild west land grab: Lots sell at slashed prices in ‘The Ridges’
The disembodied voice crackled through the walkie-talkie: “I’ve got someone who wants to buy two lots, cash deal.” “Sell ‘em,”…
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Benefit bash to help Haywood animals
Furry Friends Benefit Bash will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Gateway Club in Waynesville…
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Learn about Medicare options
There will be a presentation on Medicare Low Income Subsidy at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Haywood County…
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Bring your animals to be blessed
A Blessing of the Animals will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, at Grace Episcopal Church in…
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Federal grant expands dental care for the needy
The Haywood County Health Department will be able to expand dental services for the needy thanks to a $100,000 grant…
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East Haywood to get public safety center
An ambulance garage and substation for deputies is being constructed in the Canton area, allowing for faster delivery of medical…
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Local schools now getting food from local farmers
The growing local food movement that is gaining traction around the country has made its way into Haywood County Schools,…
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In my dreams, I am organized and efficient
I am a great admirer of efficient people. In my enthusiasm for them I sometimes mistake myself for one of…
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When is Frontier DSL arriving in outlying areas?
To the Editor: While the good folks at Frontier (Everett, Wash., customer service call center) offered as a good faith…
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Rep. Phil Haire wrong on gay marriage bill
To the Editor: I found Rep. Phil Haire’s recent letter outlining and justifying his opposition to SB 514, the Defense…
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Haire should support the people’s vote
To the Editor: I’d like to address the letter three weeks ago by my representative to the General Assembly, The…
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Go ahead and do the Macon revaluation
To the Editor: If property revaluation is postponed until 2015, the Macon County Commissioners are again gambling that property values…
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Some questions for progressives to answer
To the Editor: These questions are directed to progressives, liberals or left-thinking people. • Why do you think it’s OK…
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It is time to move beyond gay marriage debate
When will we say, “It is enough”? On Sept. 19, a 14-year-old boy named Jamey Rodemeyer from Buffalo, N.Y., committed…
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Delve into the arts with fall courses
The Oconaluftee Institute for the Cultural Arts is offering evening classes this fall in a variety of disciplines. • …
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Fall craft show in Maggie
The Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday,…
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Calling all chili cooks
The Bryson City Chamber Chili Cook Off will mark its 21st year, on Saturday, Oct. 15, and the Swain County…
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Fall festival fills Waynesville streets
The Church Street Art and Craft Show will fill the streets of downtown Waynesville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
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