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As American as apple pie
On a chilly Wednesday night in early October, the small parking lot of the North Hominy Community Center in Haywood…
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Big lot mandate hampers housing growth in Sylva
Residential density is coming under scrutiny in Sylva after town leaders learned they require larger lots than most similar-sized towns.
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Sylva merchant fights back against employee parking ban downtown
Dodie Allen might be an unlikely hero for those business owners and downtown employees in Sylva who believe a new…
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Brazilian energy company to set up shop on WCU campus
A partnership between Western Carolina University and a Brazilian-based company could eventually result in up to 300 new jobs for…
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Search for new chancellor could be silent process
A national search for a new Western Carolina University chancellor will start immediately following longtime leader John Bardo’s announcement this…
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WCU chancellor to retire
John Bardo, chancellor of Western North Carolina since 1995, announced this week he would step down. It’s been an extraordinarily…
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Franklin gets reprieve from oversized radio tower
A radio tower that caused an outcry in Franklin because of its height — 471 feet — and its location…
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Late-night shuttle to keep drunken WCU students off the road
The “buzz bus” soon will be ferrying students from bars in Sylva back to the Western Carolina University campus.
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Western caught in crosshairs of First Amendment battle
A First Amendment battle is not what Western Carolina University senior Justin Caudell expected when he returned to campus this…
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WCU student paper accused of plagiarism
Though The Sylva Herald and the Western Carolinian are still at odds about whether plagiarism occurred this summer, The Smoky…
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Lake Junaluska Multicultural Conference early registration approaches
A conference at Lake Janaluska Dec. 2-4 will be, “Embracing Christ’s Multi-Ethnic Body: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges.” This…
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Few takers step up to run Haywood’s landfill
Selling space in the Haywood County landfill might not be the windfall some county leaders were hoping for.
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Homeowners in limbo as sides volley blame in Maggie landslide lawsuit
The latest filing in a lawsuit over the massive landslide in Maggie Valley last winter claims the collapse of the…
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Welcome fall during Fall Colors Festival
The famous Inspirations Gospel group will welcome fall at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin on…
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Brass quintet presents free concert Oct. 26
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the recital hall…
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Daylong marching band contest Oct. 16 at WCU
Approximately 3,500 students from 23 high schools will compete for top marching band honors during a daylong competition Saturday, Oct.…
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Eaglenest hosts Mountain Music Jamboree Oct. 15-16
The Fourth Annual Mountain Music Jamboree at Eaglenest Entertainment in Maggie Valley is Oct. 15-16 and will feature several well-known…
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Macon’s Gemboree planned for Oct. 15-17
The 21st Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held Oct. 15-17 at the Macon County Community Building just south of…
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‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ returns for encore performance
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre’s fall production will be “Twelve Angry Jurors – The Encore.” The play was performed in…
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Beadle to speak on Haywood history Oct. 17
Haywood County writer Michael Beadle will give a program on Haywood County history at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17,…
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Classic trucks roll into Cherokee Oct. 15
The 5th Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct.…
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Haywood Apple Harvest Festival returns Oct. 16
The 22nd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16,…
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It’s chili season
Bryson City The 20th annual Bryson City Chili Cook-off will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16…
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Smythe sets up shop in downtown Sylva
Artist James Smythe has opened a new upstairs art studio in the Downtowner Building at 563 West Main Street in…
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Learn art mold making at Green Energy Park
The Green Energy Park in Jackson County will hold a two-part mold making workshop Oct. 18 and Oct. 22. Experienced…
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Gallery 86 to host national juried pastel show
The Haywood County Arts Council will host the Appalachian Pastel Society’s second National Juried Exhibition beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, through…
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Two Cherokee artists featured in OICA Gallery
The Gallery at Southwestern Community College’s Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will feature two Cherokee artists in October as part…
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Taking ownership: Exhibit explores the exploitation of Native American stereotypes
By Leon Grodski de Barrera • Guest writer There are a lot of ways to spin Christopher Columbus’ accomplishments or…
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Dialect of the southern highlands
I’m no expert on regional linguistics, but through the years I have delighted in the dialect English still spoken here…
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Wildlife-friendly subdivisions encouraged
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the North Carolina chapter of the American…
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Rabies vaccine kibbles to be scattered by air
Raccoons across WNC may stumble upon unexpected tasty treats this week: fish-flavored morsels containing an oral rabies vaccine. More than…
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Paddling put-in on Nantahala gets makeover
A put-in on the Nantahala River that had seen better days has gotten a stunning new makeover. The put-in at…
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Gear up for Franklin’s Halloween Hunard charity bike ride
Bicyclists, ghosts and goblins will be on the road for the Tour de Franklin “Halloween Hunard” charity bicycle ride on…
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Local disc golf course to star in regional tournament
Parks and rec departments around WNC are jointly hosting a unique disc golf tournament for the first time ever on…
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Program to offer armchair journey of Bartram’s Trail
An outdoor author who embarked on a modern day pilgrimage to follow in the footsteps of William Bartram, a naturalist…
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Icelandic National Park connects with the Smokies, Parkway
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway are playing host to a visiting entourage from Iceland,…
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The Naturalist's Corner
Foggy fall morning at Lake Junaluska I decided to get out and get a breath of autumn air this morning…
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Shadow of the bear in Jackson County
The “shadow of the bear,” located in southern Jackson County near Cashiers, will be visible for 30 minutes daily between…
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Lace up for the Bethel Half Marathon
The 17th annual Bethel Half Marathon and 5K race will be held Saturday, Oct. 9. The two routes follow back…
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Benton MacKaye trail celebrates milestone
By Reggie Jay • Guest writer As the Benton MacKaye Trail turns 30 this year, a dedicated group of volunteers…
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Art and authors at Blue Ridge Books
Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville is offering a full lineup of special events this month. For more information on any…
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REACH gets help from local book author
Mary J. Messer, author of Moonshiner’s Daughter, the recently published Haywood County based Appalachian memoir, presented a check to REACH…
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Crews’ world is full of blood and bone
Getting Naked with Harry Crews, edited by Erik Bledsoe. University of Florida Press, 1998. The first time I ever heard…
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The resurrection will arrive, sayeth the gardeners
There is a story about Katharine White — an editor and writer for The New Yorker magazine — that I…
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Give Obama more time to succeed
To the Editor: I am going to the dentist in the coming week. As a self-employed artist and educator, I…
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What happened to driver courtesy?
By David Redman • Guest Columnist When did we, as a nation, transition from courteous and abiding by the ”…
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The truth still matters, even in politics
Just tell the truth. That’s what we teach our children, it’s what we need from our loved ones, and it’s…
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A festive evening planned for annual JCAC gala
The Jackson County Arts Council’s annual Members Gala will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17,…
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Fiddling Dills Sisters bring free concert to Jackson library
The well-known Fiddling Dills Sisters will perform gospel, bluegrass and traditional mountain music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18,…
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Dailey & Vincent to perform in Franklin
Bluegrass fans attending the 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday, Oct. 8, of Dailey & Vincent at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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