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Kids hike the Appalachian Trail as part of school work
Earlier this month the fourth-grade classes from Cartoogechaye Elementary School hiked 4 miles on the Appalachian Trail from Wayah Crest…
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WCU group completes fundraising relay run in record time
Western Carolina University faculty and students from the athletic training program finished the fourth annual Mountain Jug Run for Research…
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Homage to Mariah
“Mariah blows the stars around And sends the clouds a’flyin’ Mariah makes the mountains sound Like folks were up there…
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Close encounters of the bear kind
The battle has been an epic one, but Wolfgang Restaurant in Highlands might have finally gotten the best of a…
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Forget the birdfeeders and dog bowls, this bear went straight for the kitchen cupboard
Steve Hewitt of the Villages of Plott Creek in Haywood County already has a pretty good idea about the concept…
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Bear encounters: Bears on the prowl for food lead to increased sightings
A bad year for acorns in the higher elevations, coupled with a poor berry crop region wide, has resulted in…
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Coffee with the Poet continues Oct. 20
City Lights’ “Coffee with the Poet” series continues at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 with local artist and author…
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‘Every Breath Sings Mountains’ authors to read at Blue Ridge Books and News
Three of the authors who contributed to the poetry book Every Breath Sings Mountains will appear at Blue Ridge Books…
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An intriguing, intricate tale with plenty of twists
When I was a teenager, I became addicted to a late-night horror movie host named Bestoink Dooley. Based in Atlanta,…
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Don’t cut Postal Service jobs prematurely
Editor’s note: Rep. Health Shuler wrote this letter to U.S. Postmaster Pat Donahoe to express his concern for potential job…
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Cashiers Leaf Festival was huge success
To the Editor On behalf of the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association we would like to thank everyone who contributed…
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Let Duke know rate hike request is too much
To the Editor: Duke Energy has applied to the N.C. Utilities Commission for yet another rate increase in an attempt…
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SMN needs to practice balanced journalism
To the Editor: I was born and raised in Cashiers and have always disliked the phrase “country come to town.”…
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The killer is among us, and she is Tuppence
When I moved to Sylva from Bryson City, two dogs stayed and three cats came with me. These are Edgar…
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Optimism in the public sphere is always refreshing
The Occupy Wall Street movement is leaderless, somewhat vague and lacking vision. Still, people are joining in growing numbers around…
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Sunburst Trout opens Waynesville location
Sunburst Trout Farm has opened a retail location in downtown Waynesville, offering a convenient spot to pick up local trout…
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WCU ranked among best for business
The Princeton Review has named Western Carolina University’s College of Business one of the top business schools in the country.…
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MedWest focuses on fall prevention
Programs at the Osteoporosis Center at MedWest-Haywood already promote the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis, but the doctors at…
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Nominate volunteers for citizenship award
Duke Energy and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for its Duke Energy Citizenship and Service…
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Barking dogs spark pleas for ordinance change
Residents in a Cashiers subdivision weary of incessant dog barking called on county commissioners this week to help them find…
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Jackson nixes consumption of booze at library
Jackson County commissioners won’t allow alcohol to be served during private functions at the newly renovated historic courthouse and library.…
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Cold for a cause: High school students homeless for a night
Suitcase in hand, freshman Jared Conrad was ready to move into his box and prepare for the night to come.…
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Mark your calendars, Catamounts!
Western Carolina University is holding its “Forever a Catamount”-themed homecoming Oct. 21 thru 23. FRIDAY • The annual Alumni Scholarship…
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Waynesville hopes business incentives could help land new jobs
The Town of Waynesville might join the 60 percent of local governments in North Carolina that have adopted a formal…
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Waynesville to cast a wide net in search for new town manager
The Waynesville town board has hired a search firm to help with its hunt for a new town manager. The…
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Haywood forges plan to put old Bargains building to use
The Haywood County plans to renovate the formers Bargains building on Russ Avenue near K-Mart to house Haywood County Board…
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Construction guidelines targeted next week in Macon
Macon County commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss regulations on earth moving…
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Macon reval on hold in light of sputtering real estate market
Macon County will postpone a countywide reassessment of property values from 2013 until 2015. County Tax Assessor Richard Lightner recommended…
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Jackson County’s “other” bookstore
Here, by the side of U.S. 74 as you start up the Balsams after leaving Sylva, isn’t exactly the place…
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Jiu Jitsu legend to offer seminar
A member of the world-famous fighting family, the Gracies of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be offering a seminar in…
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Ronald Reagan dinner and dance
The late President Ronald Reagan was born 100 years ago this year, and Republicans in Swain, Graham and Jackson counties…
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Learn good guard techniques
Girls on Guard will be offered from 9 a.m. until noon this Saturday, Oct. 22, on Southwestern Community College’s Jackson…
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Sylva AM station off the air but still trolling for a buyer
There’s still no reprieve in sight for WRGC, Sylva’s radio station and a five-decade community mainstay for local weather, news…
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Table is set for Sylva town election
This November, Sylva residents will elect three commissioners, deciding who will control the majority on that five-member board. All three…
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Collective discontent bonds candidates
Three candidates running for the Maggie Valley town board with a similar message have buddied up in the campaign and…
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Maggie candidates want to rekindle tourism, but how?
Waning tourism in Maggie Valley and what to do about it is dominating the town’s election this fall. Four people…
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From humble beginnings to goodwill enterprise: Manufacturing medical supplies provides jobs for disabled
Crafting cornhusk dolls is a far cry from mass-producing blue surgical drapes, but one local non-profit made that leap in…
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Mission: Free-market enemy or health care savior?
The medical community in Western North Carolina is embroiled in a debate over Mission Hospital — should its influence and…
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State auditor to speak at Democratic rally
The Haywood Democratic Party will hold its annual Fall Rally Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with…
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‘Occupy’ movement moves into Sylva
“Occupy Sylva” on Saturday looked and sounded a lot like a Democratic-party function, but with a twist. The message wasn’t…
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Do-over of room tax hike in Jackson
Jackson County commissioners likely erred two weeks ago when they voted to double the county’s tax on overnight lodging: they…
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Fine Art Museum to showcase lithographs, Latin-American art
The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University will host a reception for an exhibit from the collection of Rob…
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WCU, Green Energy Park offer blacksmithing classes
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer adult (18 years and older) blacksmithing classes this fall and winter…
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Artists sought for garden art exhibit
The Haywood County Arts Council is joining with the Haywood County Master Gardener Volunteer Association for an exhibit in April…
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Learn the papermaking process Oct. 25
Hendersonville resident Stefanie Kompathoum will offer a workshop on how to make handmade paper at the Jackson County Public Library…
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Crowe presents his first childrens’ book
The Jackson County Public Library will host a special evening storytime for children at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in…
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Ready for a night of terror?
Starting on Oct. 21, a spooky Haunted Trail will be set up at the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee. The…
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Chinese acrobatic troupe to perform in Asheville
The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China will perform at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at 4 p.m. on…
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WCU brings fast-rising comic Bo Burnham to campus Oct. 26
Comedian Bo Burnham will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts…
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‘Arc’toberfest fundraiser scheduled
The Arc of Haywood County’s third annual “Arc”toberfest will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the…
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