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‘Catman’ pens new cat book
Harold Catman Sims has published a new book titled Kevin Tames the Bullies. Sim operates the Catman2 no-kill cat shelter…
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Bart Ehrman to read at Blue Ridge Books
Author Bart D. Ehrman will read from his latest book, God’s Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most…
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A Southern siren among Manhatten’s literati
In A Ticket to the Circus: A Memoir (978-1-4000-6794-7, $26), Norris Church Mailer gives an account of her marriage to…
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Military budget is where we should look for cuts
To the Editor: If the Republican Congress were really serious about balancing the budget they would take a long hard…
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Haywood revaluation will kill jobs
To the Editor: The commercial property owners, the merchants who rent property for their small, medium and large businesses, deserve…
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In my dreams, it’s raspberry fields forever
Raspberries, like any fruit we plant, represent an act of faith. As others are doing this time of year, this…
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Finding a creative way out of the real estate dilemma
By Mark Jamison • Guest Columnist A fellow once asked me, about a car I was selling, “What’s the least…
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Discounted cat adoptions
Cat adoption fees will be discounted from April 16 to 19 at Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation in Waynesville. Cats between…
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March against domestic violence
Men and boys are encouraged to gather in Sylva to take a stand against violence against women at 9 a.m.…
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Macon County airport getting longer soon
A 600-foot extension of Macon County’s airport runway is scheduled for completion by mid-May and plans for a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Documentary on school crisis in America
The documentary on the state of education in America “Waiting for Superman” will be shown at 3 p.m. Thursday, April…
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Life coach teaches how to be a better person
Life coach Marne Harris will conduct a workshop “Alter Yourself: 5 Fundamentals of Fulfillment” from 6 to 8 p.m. on…
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Program teaches raw food diet for pets
Learn about the benefits of raw food diets for cats and dogs at the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association’s April…
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Learn conversational Spanish in Haywood
A new class for people who want to learn conversational Spanish is being setup by the Latino Institute for Human…
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WCU faculty seeks role in university restructurings
It required barely 15 minutes and a minimum of discussion for Western Carolina University’s Faculty Senate to unanimously vote it…
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Swain commissioner got DSS aid while niece was agency’s director
A county commissioner got financial aid from the Swain County Department of Services last year while his niece was serving…
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Interim director takes charge of Swain DSS amidst ongoing investigation
An interim director is now at the helm of the Swain County Department of Social Services, bringing to the table…
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Money Mosh puts real life money lessons in play for Cherokee youth
David Cozzo is sitting behind a table at the Holiday Inn in Cherokee, trying to sell a ’76 Volkswagen to…
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Help children dealing with split custody
Children In The Middle, a class for any parent who shares custody of children, will be held from 6 p.m.…
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Swain chamber to hold annual banquet
Swain County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the…
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Tea Party rally in Waynesville on tax day
Fiscal responsibility and property revaluation in Haywood County will be among the main topics discussed at the annual tax day…
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Swain to host wedding expo
The annual Swain County Wedding Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the…
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Business owners rally to make Maggie blossom
Maggie Valley is gearing up for its next round of beauty treatments in an ongoing effort to spruce up the…
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Maggie loses another attraction with closure of Eaglenest Entertainment
After eight years of entertainment, Maggie Valley’s largest venue is closing its doors, falling prey to the poor economy. 800-seat…
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Senior expo offers free health screenings
A senior expo and health fair in Franklin will provide free seminars, health screenings, entertainment and refreshments from 10 a.m.…
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Tap personal potential with workshop
A workshop geared toward reaching emotional freedom and full-potential, “7 Keys to Self Empowerment,” will be held from 9 a.m.…
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Counties push back against state threat to shift its budget burdens
Budget concerns that the state will dump responsibilities on local governments, and anecdotal assessments of the current economic climate, dominated…
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WCU meets its new chancellor: First new leadership in 16 years
Western Carolina University’s next chancellor is David Belcher, a classically trained pianist who is currently a top administrator at the…
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Belcher brings unique skills to new post as WCU chancellor
The last time David Belcher played publicly was about a year or so ago, when he paired with cellist Melita…
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Repairs aim to get Lyn Lowry cross lit by Easter
The cross on Mount Lyn Lowry still lies dormant, but repairs are under way with hopes that the bulbs will…
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The Bobcats are back at HCC
“Go Bobcats!” can now be the cry at Haywood Community College, where they’ve adopted the feline as their new mascot.…
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Merchants fear higher rent in fallout from rising commercial property values
Despite its vibrant façade, downtown Waynesville hasn’t been immune to the economic recession. So Richard Miller was surprised, to put…
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Civic orchestra wraps up season
The Western Carolina Civic Orchestra will end the season with a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, in…
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HCC brings marketing to the arts
A free seminar entitled Marketing for the Craftsperson and Artist will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday,…
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WCU percussionists perform original work
Western Carolina University’s Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Mario Gaetano, will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14,…
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HART presents ‘The Cemetery Club’
The comedy “The Cemetery Club” opens April 15 at Haywood Arts Regional Theater’s Studio Theater in Waynesville,with performances at 7:30…
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HART to hold auditions for ‘Deathtrap’
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its June production of “Deathtrap” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and…
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Duncan performs for album release
Barbara Duncan will hold a release party for her new album, Music Says Go, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April…
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Put together your Peeps diorama
A Peeps Diorama Contest is being held at the Marianna Black Library for teens in grades six through 12. Entrants…
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Learn Coptic bookbinding in Franklin April 16
Learn the art of Coptic bookbinding with artist Katherine Cays from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16,…
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Create cards with local artist
A Craft Club workshop teaching the art of crystal acetate card making will last from 10 a.m. until noon on…
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WNC welcomes Easter traditions
When the sun crests the mountains’ edge Easter morning, it will creep down through the hills and fall on Lake…
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Tutorial: How much is your neighbor’s home worth?
It’s what everyone wants to know: is their neighbor’s house worth more or less than their own? It’s not hard…
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In the beginning… some very eloquent sentences
As I begin writing this it’s midnight, April 4-5, 2011. When insomnia strikes I always look for something to read.…
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Poetry contest for Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
“I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree” … wait, that’s been done, hasn’t it?…
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Stocked trout season has arrived
Fishermen took to the creeks and rivers last weekend with the opening of hatchery-supported trout waters. The N.C. Wildlife Resources…
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Spring brings trout stocking and U.S. championship
The Western North Carolina Fly-fishing trail is being stocked with 49,400 trout up through June, with the U.S. National Fly…
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Fontana bass fishing tournament
The annual Fontana Classic Bass Tournament will be held April 9 and 10, a chance for anglers to compete for…
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Racers get ready for Lake Junaluska duathlon
Local athletes who enjoy the challenging combination of a mountain-terrain duathlon — a 2.2-mile run, followed by a 20-mike bike…
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Looks like this race is a winner
The Lilly of the Valley half-marathon attracted a whopping 164 runners last weekend, triple what organizers expected for the inaugural…
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