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Who controls what’s taught? Donation sparks debate over academic integrity
Western Carolina University’s College of Business recently secured a $1 million donation from BB&T — but not before discerning faculty…
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Macon pulls out of fight with Duke over dam mitigation
It appears a piece of property in Nantahala had something to do with Macon County pulling out of a fight…
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End in sight for cost overruns on Haywood courthouse
As renovation of Haywood County’s historic courthouse drags on, the county continues to tack on tens of thousands of dollars…
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Beyond the rules of fiction
2666 by Roberto Bolano. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008. 898 pages Dear reader, it seems altogether fitting to begin the…
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The view from the bench: From terrible to touching, retiring judge reflects on years spent in court
For 25 years, Superior Court Judge Marlene Hyatt has often worked as much as 12 hours a day, five days…
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Who is Ayn Rand?
In 1957, a Russian immigrant burst onto the scene with a novel and philosophy that today remains one of the…
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Superior Court Judge Hyatt to step down
Superior Court Judge J. Marlene Hyatt, whose district stretches across the western part of the state, will retire from her…
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A year of opportunity
By Carl Iobst • Guest Columnist 2008 was an interesting year. Not the worst on record, but tough enough. 2009…
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Memories of WCTC’s feline director of all things theater
Back in the days when WCU was WCTC (Western Carolina Teachers’ College), I was one of a few kids that…
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Here’s to a swift kick to the trash heap for 2008
The new years toasts are over, and we’re a week into 2009. If hindsight is 20-20, then it’s time to…
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Paddling industry pins hope on new designs to stoke interest
The new lines of kayaks and canoes this year have one mission in common: to lure new converts. “Most of…
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Old Swain courthouse holds promise as museum, visitor center
A visitor center that would showcase the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a local heritage museum could one day…
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Duke sues Jackson County for holding permits hostage
Duke Energy filed a lawsuit against Jackson County and county Planning Director Linda Cable on Monday (Jan. 5) for failing…
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Striking an electronic chord
By Chris Cooper Truth be told, I’m not exactly the biggest fan of — here’s the old fogey coming out…
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A second Gilded Age is upon us
By Bob Scott Steal a loaf of bread to feed your family and you go to jail. Steal $50 billion…
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All in the design: NOC experts lend ideas on kayaks
When the new line of 2009 kayaks hits the outfitters’ stores in coming weeks, the mark of paddling guru Wayner…
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Therapists: Hard times test marriages
The national economic downturn is taking its toll on married couples dealing with financial stress, according to area marriage counselors.…
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The Naturalist's Corner: In the midnight hour
Like ships that collide in the middle of the night, “midnight rules” and their undoing perpetuate and reinforce philosophical and…
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Smart Roads calls on county to step up in 107 planning
A member of the Jackson County Smart Roads group told county commissioners on Monday (Jan. 5) that there needs to…
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From Dylan to Delaware: The musical pursuits of David Bromberg
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer David Bromberg, the well-known vocalist/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, was headed home for a quiet evening with his…
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Grow your plants from seeds
By Jim Janke Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on growing plants from seeds. Today we…
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Cherokee’s own big fish legend
Editor’s note: This George Ellison column first appeared in The Smoky Mountain News in March 2005. “Then Jonah prayed unto…
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Chance to wet those lines for cash; tournament this month in Cherokee
A trout-fishing tournament open to all ages will be held March 26 in Cherokee from daybreak until 5 p.m. The…
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Pink Beds area slated for controlled burn
In the next six weeks, depending on weather conditions, rangers in the Pisgah National Forest plan a prescribed burn in…
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Learn to fly fish from seasoned anglers
The Tuckaseigee Chapter of Trout Unlimited will conduct basic fly-fishing courses at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Jackson Street in…
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Runners embrace spring with lineup of 5Ks
Spring is nearly here, and the running calendar proves it. Here are some 5Ks coming up in the next few…
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Want to keep bees?
A daylong course in beginner beekeeping will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the…
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Sell plants, more at Dillsboro growers’ fair
A growers’ fair will be held April 16 in Dillsboro to benefit Full Spectrum Farms, a nonprofit devoted to supporting…
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First major paddling race of the season
Watch world-class paddlers compete in both downriver and slalom competitions in the season’s first major competitive event on the Nantahala…
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Tourism entities get ready for the spotlight during world kayak championships
The 2013 World Freestyle Kayaking Championships being held in the Nantahala Gorge are still two years away, but planning must…
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Kayak demo day at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Base Camp Cullowhee has teamed up with local kayak manufacturers to host its sixth annual kayak demo…
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Know what to do in a wilderness emergency?
A Wilderness First Aid course will be held at Medwest Health & Fitness Center in Haywood County from 9 a.m.…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Ridin’ the tide
On a recent trip to Isle of Palms, South Carolina, we had access to a sea kayak and decided to…
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Hemp house going up at Lake Junaluska
If someone said the word “hemp,” the first thing to spring to mind probably wouldn’t be home construction. But if…
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Poems, nonfiction readings at City Lights in Sylva
City Lights Bookstore in Sylva will feature local authors of poetry and nonfiction in the coming week. Coffee with the…
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Mystery author gives reading
Author Leanna Sain will give a reading at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville from 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26.…
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Hiking the Pacific Coast Trail with Skywalker
Some The Smoky Mountain News readers may remember a review here several seasons ago of Bill Walker’s Skywalker: Close Encounters…
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We must expand energy exploration
To the Editor: An absence of vision and leadership in Washington is threatening the very existence of our nation. Our…
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WCU could do better with job reductions
To the Editor: I find the stories regarding the downsizing of personnel at WCU deeply disturbing. As an alumnus, be…
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Don’t pass a voter ID requirement
To the Editor: I ask that our newly elected Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, lead the way for the state Republican…
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Books are an end unto themselves
Books are one of the greatest delights of my life. I don’t need many excuses to buy new ones, frankly,…
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Make open government a part of constitution
In this country, the people own the government. It’s ours. End of debate. That’s something we can all be thankful…
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Mountain visitors guide now available
Tourists and visitors can now pick up a free copy of the 2011 NC Mountains Visitors Guide from the Jackson…
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Restaurants in Sylva busy despite worries about economy
The economy be damned — the burgeoning restaurant scene in Sylva continues to boom, with four eating establishments in this…
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Jobs lost, but construction and buying continue without pause on WCU campus
A $138,000 fountain, the crowning jewel in a larger, $2.3 million construction project, is being built at Western Carolina University.…
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Inaugural Golf Classic comes to Lake Junaluska
The inaugural Golf Classic hosted by the Wesley Foundation at Western Carolina University is coming April 16 to the Lake…
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Documentary screening on school reform
A viewing of Davis Guggenheim’s film, “Waiting for Superman” will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the…
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Waynesville guards water supply despite pressure to unleash the spigot
The Town of Waynesville is negotiating with its biggest water customer, trying to take a stronger role in the future…
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Boulevard redesign could be in the cards for Macon’s busiest thoroughfare
Eve Boatright isn’t prepared to openly criticize motorists speeding past her bookshop along U.S. 23/441 south of Franklin. The British…
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