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Fall migration is heating up It looks like last week’s long-billed curlew was a harbinger of things to come. A…
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Resolution long way off in Haywood’s historic courthouse quagmire
Haywood County is headed to arbitration in a lawsuit over the $8.2 million renovation to the historic courthouse. The contractor…
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Haywood commissioners finally give OK on HCC crafts building
After months of debate, Haywood Community College leaders emerged victorious this week in their quest to build a $10.3 million…
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Sept. 11 tribute honors emergency personnel
The second annual Sept. 11 “Never Forget” tribute and candlelight memorial will honor first responders who serve every day to…
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Suicide risk workshop offered Sept. 10
Assessing suicide risk is the topic of a daylong professional development workshop to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5…
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Grace Church invites applicants for grants
Grace Episcopal Church in Waynesville again will devote all the proceeds from its annual parish fair to mission outreach grants.…
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Peace conference organizer featured on UNC-TV
Haywood County resident and Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Committee Chairman Garland Young and United Methodist Bishop Ken Carder will appear…
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Meet GOP candidates in Jackson Sept. 9
Conservative candidates running for the Jackson County commission, state legislative offices and judgeships will be speaking at a “Meet Conservative…
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Former ASU coach to lead basketball camp
“The New Model for Youth Basketball” camp, led by former ASU and Georgia Tech Coach Kevin Cantwell, will take place…
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Building Better Balance
Dr. Kate Queen will address “Building Better Balance” during a lunch and learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Monday,…
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Habitat for Humanity build day in Clyde
The Haywood County Board of Realtors is organizing a Build Day for Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 16 at Barefoot…
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Log cabin raffle to benefit mentor program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will raffle off a Smoky Mountain cabin to benefit its efforts to…
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University maintains top 10 spot in a recent national ranking
Western Carolina University maintained its top 10 ranking on a list of leading public regional universities in the south in…
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Ballot measure would bar felons from serving as sheriff
After six felons in North Carolina ran for sheriff during the May primaries, legislators decided it was time to close…
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Sylva board rift over police chief reveals larger power play afoot
Sylva Commissioner Christina Matheson surfaced as peacemaker last week for a town board that, among other matters, has shown signs…
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Sylva pedestrian plan to come one step at a time
Getting around on your own two feet in Sylva would be safer and easier if an ambitious, $4.5-million pedestrian plan…
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Efforts to preserve Waynesville neighborhood underway
Waynesville is attempting to preserve the neighborhood bounded by Walnut and North Main streets by seeking official recognition from the…
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Old Waynesville hospital could be converted to affordable housing
Haywood County officials foresee the historic hospital in Waynesville one day being transformed into affordable or senior housing. “That would…
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Supporters hoping to keep WBHN on the air
When Swain County faced an onslaught of snow and ice last winter, local radio station WBHN wasn’t broadcasting road information…
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How would being a town help Cullowhee?
In hopes of transforming Cullowhee into a more vibrant college community, a group dedicated to reinventing the lackluster area around…
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Sometimes you just know when it’s right
I felt sure this morning the thermometer was telling lies. It read 48 degrees, but the chill in the air…
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Independent candidates might deserve a look
To the Editor: With the occurrence of each election cycle, more and more Americans are choosing to support and vote…
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Good ideas can’t get past Democratic leadership
To the Editor: Congressman Heath Shuler just sent out an email talking once again about the wisdom of his “S.A.V.E.…
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GOP was blamed for good reason
To the Editor: I want to thank the League of Women Voters in Franklin for holding candidate forums for our…
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What’s the game, living longer or looking better?
“Pssst!” I was just finishing up my lat pull-down exercise when I heard it, but I was too busy thinking…
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From the composition book…
Saturday morning … sitting alone at the kitchen table … nothing much going on … looking out the window ……
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Senior trip to see the elk
Seniors will get a chance to see the Cataloochee elk up close and personal on Sept. 13. The Waynesville Parks…
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Coexisting with bears
A group of wildlife lovers area has launched an initiative to make the Cashiers and Highlands area a “Bear Smart”…
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Fish expert to deliver “State of the Trout”
Matt Kulp, fisheries biologist with Great Smoky Mountain National Park, will be speaking at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at…
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Fall leaf forecast: get ready for good color
Visitors to Western North Carolina’s mountains can look forward to a vibrant display of color this autumn, predicts Kathy Mathews,…
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No more daily bag limits for deer hunters this year
The Wildlife Commission has unveiled its proposed changes to hunting and fishing rules, but the list is a super short…
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GSMNP seeking volunteers for trail work
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host two volunteer trail projects on Saturday, Sept. 25, in recognition of National Public…
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Apples are in, let the pressing begin
A field trip to the Wykle family apple orchard in Macon County will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
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Bike ride to benefit injured cyclist
A cyclist who was seriously injured during the Blue Ridge Breakaway race last month in Haywood County is showing some…
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Cullowhee puts on just-for-fun Tuck paddling race
A race for amateur paddlers will be held on the Tuckasegee River in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 11. Paddlers in…
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Educate yourself on waterfall safety
A new video podcast emphasizing water safety for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now available for viewing. …
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Growing demand prompts organic research at research station
This year, Mountain Research Station in Waynesville is investigating organic farming on the Western North Carolina landscape on a greater…
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First-ever Southeast Indian Writers Gathering lined up
Native American writers from the Southeast are invited to participate in the first-ever Southeast Indian Writers Gathering, to be held…
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First annual “Celebration of Books” in Highlands
Twenty-eight Carolina authors will be selling and signing their books at the Celebration of Books from 9 a.m. to 3…
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Meet Lin Stepp, author of the Smoky Mountain series of novels
Lin Stepp will sign copies of Tell Me About Orchard Hollow from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18,…
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Putting the spotlight on Whittier
My Mountain Granny by Matthew Link Baker. Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc., 2010. In the opening pages of My…
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Go behind the scenes of historic canning house
“Women’s Work Preserving the Past, Educating the Future,” will exhibit from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11,…
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Southeastern tribes share cultural traditions
The 6th annual Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration will bring together master dancers, craftsmen, artists and athletes from the five…
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Motorcycle stunts and more at Rally in the Valley
The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association’s 10th Annual Rally in the Valley will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.…
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Lynyrd Skynyrd member appears at Thunder in the Smokies
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2006 Inductee Artimus Pyle from Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to Maggie Valley on Saturday,…
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HCC Professional Crafts students awarded at International Woodworking Fair
Two Haywood Community College Professional Crafts—Wood students brought home awards recently from the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Joshua Janis…
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Sylva concert series concludes with gospel acts
An all-star lineup of regional gospel performers will take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at…
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Classical concert features Bach, Mozart and Grieg
Pianist Bruce Murray and violinist Jason Posnock will play a program of classical music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.…
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Cinematography professor wins Telly Award for ‘Wesley’
Arledge Armenaki, Western Carolina University associate professor of cinematography, is recipient of a Telly Award for his work as director…
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Audition for next HART play, ‘The Little Foxes’
Auditions for the fall production of the classic Broadway play, “The Little Foxes,” by Lillian Hellman will be held at…
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