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Swain DSS investigated for cover-up in child’s death
The Swain County Department of Social Services falsified records relating to the abuse and neglect of a 15-month-old baby who…
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A first-hand account of the Indian wars
I spent some time last week reading about the 18th-century Indian wars in Western North Carolina. These were the Cherokee…
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Area grants support mountain initiatives
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has awarded a new round of grants to preserve and promote Western North…
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From truffles to crawfish, grants encourage the avant garde farmer
The WNC Agricultural Options program recently awarded $326,000 in grants to help farmers diversify and for joint marketing and distribution…
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Native pond group to form in WNC
Interested in being part of a native pond society? Carol and Bob Grytten of Haywood County are gauging interest in…
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Franklin Bird Club to host warbler talk
The Franklin Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Macon County Public Library. Artist, illustrator…
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Haywood on the road to being a bike-friendly
Haywood County wants to create the county’s first-ever comprehensive bicycle plan. The county is now accepting proposals from consultants interested…
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Pisgah Fly Masters readies for annual competition
The fourth annual Pisgah Fly Masters fly-fishing tournament, sponsored by the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Davidson River Outfitters,…
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Highlands Biological Station honored for science contributions
Highlands Biological Station in April has received a partnership award in science, mathematics and technology education from the N.C. Science,…
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Bridges in lieu of old culverts helps aquatic species move freely
A restoration project to improve fish passage on streams feeding into the Little Tennessee watershed finished last month on Bradley…
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Stalked by a not so wild elk
An old friend from Mer Rouge, La., George Bowe, was passing through a couple of weeks ago so we decided…
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Trail running takes off
Once upon a time and not particularly very long ago, trail running in Western North Carolina was a fringe sport…
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A mountain Assault: Black Rock Trail Race to aid Community Table
If you are looking for a trail race — with the emphasis on “race” — the Assault on Black Rock…
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Read Across America
As part of the celebration of Read Across America, Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville is hosting two events that emphasize…
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Wayne Caldwell wins Wolfe award
The WNC Historical Association and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial will host Western North Carolina author Wayne Caldwell from 2-4 p.m.…
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Book group to begin
Gary Carden has announced the first meeting of a book discussion group which will begin with a meeting at 5…
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Vampire saga lacks traditional horror appeal
For quite some time now, the literary genre known as “science fiction/horror” has been undergoing radical changes. The “creatures of…
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GOP majority practicing partisan politics
To the Editor: I thought the new Republican majority in the North Carolina legislature was elected because voters felt they…
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Funding cuts will help us all
To the Editor: As soon as the federal budget was delivered to Congress, members like Nancy Pelosi and Bernie Sanders…
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Budgets and politics clashing across the land
Politics and state budgets aren’t usually that interesting, but this year that’s not the case. Ideologies are clashing as lawmakers…
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Railroad’s return to Dillsboro would cost Jackson $817,000
Great Smoky Mountains Railway this week promised to return to Dillsboro in a big way, on this condition: Jackson County…
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Ingles continues growth trend
Ingles got a green light last week from Waynesville’s town board to bulk out their Russ Avenue location, complete with…
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Residents weigh in on new Ingles
When Ingles pushes out of its old shell, it’s new home will bring new options to customers, like a stir-fry…
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Clean Slate to offer women in this region a second chance
A halfway house to help women who have been released from jail after serving time for minor offenses or other…
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Much ado about everything in Maggie
In Maggie Valley’s Town Hall, the cooperative spirit has been in short supply of late, with disputes flaring at nearly…
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Mental health education class gets going
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Family-to-Family Education Program offers new spring classes for caregivers of individuals living with mental…
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Sylva Rotary Club hosts weekday pancake breakfast
A pancake breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, March 4, at the First United Methodist…
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Jackson puts property revaluations off until 2015
Jackson County has decided to postpone its revaluation of property values from next year until 2015. A resolution to that…
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Tribal police struggle to communicate in outlying areas
In the farthest reaches of the Cherokee Indian Reservation, work is being done to ensure that when crime happens, the…
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Bigger building, higher costs, no money
Jackson County commissioners are faced with a dilemma over the new Sylva library slated to open in May: either pony…
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Train to help victims of domestic violence
Reach of Haywood needs volunteers for the nonprofit’s helpline. Helpline volunteers can assist from home — or away from home…
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Health Department offering free vaccines
Free flu vaccines are available at the Haywood County Health Department while supplies last. The flu vaccine is recommended for…
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Seats open on MedWest Haywood board
Four seats on the MedWest-Haywood hospital governing board will open up in April, with a deadline to apply of Feb.…
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Construction begins on U.S. 441
Delays are expected on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning March 1, due…
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Plows miss part of I-40
Motorists beware: a no man’s land at exit 37 on Interstate 40 may not be plowed and salted in bad…
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Community band calls for members
A new community band called Mountain Winds is forming in Jackson County, led by Bob Buckner, outgoing director of athletic…
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Children of Zion give free performance
Jackson County’s Children of Zion Singers will be perform a free concert at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at First…
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Benefit concert to be held at HCC
The Share the Warmth benefit concert featuring Balsam Range and Hominy Valley Boys is coming to Haywood Community College from…
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Kenny Rogers stops off in Franklin
Legendary country star Kenny Rogers will make his way to The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing arts at 7:30…
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Local troupe makes HART appearance
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre continues its Studio Theater season with The Oxymorons, an improvisational comedy troupe made up of…
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Marianna Black Library to host Anime Club
The anime club returns to Marianna Black Library 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. Bryson City has…
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Art class offered just for kids
A free children’s art class is being offered on March 5 at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Students must…
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Seuss characters come to life in Franklin
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss is coming to the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin at 7:30 p.m.…
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Bikers in boxers breeze through Waynesville
A motorcycle ride aimed at raising funds for the heating bills of the elderly is coming to Waynesville at 12…
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Seuss’ birthday celebrated in style
The Overlook Theatre Company will host a Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party on at 6 p.m. on March 2 at the…
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Dillsboro weaver shares her craft
Adults and children can learn the joys of handweaving from classes offered by Susan Morgan Leveille, professional weaver and teacher…
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Small town alive with music
It’s unsurprising that in the mountain town of Sylva, the music scene is a pretty vibrant place to be. With…
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Suspicious death of 15-month-old prompts SBI to seize Swain DSS computers
The State Bureau of Investigation raided Swain County Department of Social Services Tuesday, hauling off computers and records in an…
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Tragedy and the Ghost Dance’s demise
(Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series regarding the Cherokee Ghost Dance.) A recent column focused on…
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Wildlife Club to host community potluck
The Wildlife Club at Haywood Community College will hold a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. The dinner/potluck will…
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