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Proposed 11th District rips out the center of WNC
Redistricting is always political, and voters on both sides have to accept that. The party with a majority will get…
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Basulto Academy adds offerings
The Basulto Academy of Defense in downtown Waynesville has expanded its schedule of its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program to include…
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New inn opens its doors in Waynesville
A new bed and breakfast has opened in downtown Waynesville. Twin Maples Farm house is located two blocks off of…
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SCC, Harrah’s help workers earn GEDs
Harrah’s Casino has partnered with Southwestern Community College to provide free GED training to Harrah’s employees. Classes are taught at…
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Herb sale benefits hospice center
The Mountain View Garden Club held its third biannual “A Celebration of Herbs” at the Laurel Ridge Country Club on…
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Rye Holler Boys and artists team up in Bryson
The Rye Holler Boys will perform a concert of bluegrass, old-time country and gospel music at 3 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Songstress trio mixes country with comedy
A cowgirl, a diva and a shameless hussy, a trio of performing songwriters, bring their combination of humor and original…
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Southern songwriter performs at WCU
Beau Bristow, a singer-songwriter native to rural Alabama, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14,…
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Trace Adkins comes to Cherokee July 22
Country music star Trace Adkins will perform at 9 p.m on Friday, July 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Adkins debuted…
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Award-winning drama opens in Highlands
The second show of the Highlands Playhouse’s 73rd season is set to open on Thursday, July 17. “Harvey,” a play…
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Music of John Denver revived in tribute show
Jim Curry, performing the music of the late John Denver, will take the stage of the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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Library hosts Patton String Band
The Patton String Band is set to perform at 7 p.m. on July 14, at the Macon County Public Library.…
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The Farewell Drifters return to Stecoah
The Farewell Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The…
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Community band series continues
The Haywood Community Band will present its third performance in the Maggie Valley Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on July…
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Library hosts guitarist Pete Friedman
Pete Friedman will bring his music to the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, with…
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Hit the ballroom dance floor this Friday
Everyone is invited to the Haywood Dancers Ballroom Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at Angie’s Dance…
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Hollywood humor hits Bryson City
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre presents its summer production “My Son is Crazy - But Promising” by Tim Kelly. The…
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Brain Gym opens to seniors
The grand opening of the Boomerang Brain Gym is slated for 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at 81 Elmwood…
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Discover the past in historic Glenville
Historic Glenville churches, a one room school house and the Drake Cabin, parts of which are thought to be 150…
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64th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is July 21-24
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands continues its fine craft tradition July 21 to 24 in Asheville. More than…
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Franklin features mountain culture July 16
The Franklin Folk Festival will celebrate its 8th year on July 16, continuing the tradition of craft, song, dance and…
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Challengers top field in Cherokee primary
The field was narrowed from five to two yesterday in the race for principal chief of the Eastern Band of…
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Poets read from latest works
City Lights in Sylva presents a reading featuring the poetry of Kathryn Byer and Susan Lefler at 7 p.m. on…
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The mystery of mountain ferns
Identifying ferns is an entirely different process than, say, identifying wildflowers or trees. They don't display flowers, showy fruits, or…
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Learn to set a sense of place in upcoming workshop for writers
Registration for a space-limited nature writers’ intensive workshop scheduled for this fall is now open. The Wilderness Society, a national…
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Expert fly fisherman to offer rod, casting advice
The Plateau Fly Fishing Club will host a free casting clinic with the senior guide for Davidson River Outfitters at…
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Job Corps getting in on the green movement
As part of a new green curriculum, students from Oconaluftee Job Corps will be helping on a variety of projects…
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Guided hikes and nature programs at Mountain Wildlife Days
Get up close and personal with wild things and wild places at the annual Mountain Wildlife Days held at Sapphire…
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New hospice center to feature gardens, access to nature
The Homestead, an inpatient hospice center, is being built on property adjacent to the MedWest-Haywood hospital campus in Clyde. About…
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HCC student to compete in STIHL Timbrsports event
A sophomore at Haywood Community College, Daniel Jones of Hayesville, will demonstrate his lumberjack skills on national television Friday, July…
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Soccer camp brings international expertise
British Soccer Camp is coming back to Franklin the week of July 11 to 15, at the Macon County Industrial…
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Get your running gait scrutinized
You might not run faster, but you’ll probably feel better doing it by taking advantage of running screenings Thursday, July…
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New Audubon group learns about things besides birds
A program on “butterflying and dragonflying,” a twist on the outdoor pastime of birding, will be held at 6:30 p.m.…
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Good owl – bad owl
The Migratory Bird Act makes it illegal to kill barred owls, Strix varia. It is a crime that is punishable…
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Smokies programs just for young scientists
High school students, recent graduates and their families can spend time in the field with a park ranger conducting scientific…
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Parkway starts new series of summer ranger programs
Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive Rangers at Waterrock Knob are presenting summer programs each Saturday afternoon for families with or without…
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Program marries old skills with new needs
Scotty Bowman always knew he wanted to work outdoors, but he couldn’t figure out how to live his dream and…
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Murder, sex and celebrities — 1920 style
Well, kind hearts, as they used to say back in the Jazz Age, this one is “the bee’s knees.” Set…
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Taking Asheville out of 11th makes no sense
To carve Asheville out of the 11th Congressional District is completely irrational. My campaign will work with all Western North…
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Date change caused absence at forum
To the Editor: A question has been asked as to why I was not at the Cherokee County “Meet the…
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‘Tang-ing’ to the flight of the honey bee
There is much myth and lore connected with beekeeping, such as telling the bees when the master has died so…
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Lorenzo dunk makes HOZE Squad history
For most people, Lorenzo Charles, who died last week in a bus accident at the age of 47, is little…
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It is time for shared responsibility and sacrifice
Today, in Macon County and throughout America, debate is under way regarding two basic principles: (1) the size, shape and…
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More rabies cases spotted in Haywood
The second case of rabies in eastern Haywood County in less than a week has been confirmed, marking the fourth…
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Day of Service features festivities in Jackson
Western Carolina University’s Academic Success Program (ASP) is working with associates from the Sylva Wal-Mart for a day of service…
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Haywood crowns outstanding volunteers
The Haywood County Volunteer Center awarded Judy Smith of the Fines Creek Community Association’s MANNA food bank program as the…
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Learn cooking tips with local chef
A cooking program called “Fresh Ways with Local, Seasonal Food” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, as…
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New outpatient center to make health care more accessible
MedWest Health System is breaking ground on a new outpatient services center at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 11, on…
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Cuts target childhood development during critical early years
When SmartStart, an early childhood education program, was launched in 1993, it was hailed nationally as a model for reaching…
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Macon’s steep slope debate mired in details
In a somewhat surreal meeting last week of Macon County’s planning board, progress on developing regulations for steep slopes were…
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