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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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Sylva bypass loses steam as priority
Sylva leaders, asked to list their top road-building priorities, did not include a controversial bypass proposed by the state Department…
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Cherokee trust shaken in Swain DSS
Tribal members and leaders alike vented their discontent with Swain County’s handling of child welfare for Cherokee children at this…
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Crowd berates Swain commissioners, supports DSS board
A large crowd turned out at the Swain County commissioners meeting this week to voice support for the beleaguered Department…
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Accounting probe prompts firing, resignation at Haywood County Schools
Haywood County Schools is currently without a finance director, after long-time finance officer Larry Smith stepped down amid an investigation…
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Queen sues opponent after losing state election
All is fair in love and war, but apparently not in politics. Former state Sen. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, is…
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Students Shine at Arts Council’s 13th Annual Student Honors Recital
The Haywood County Arts Council held its 13th Annual Student Honors Recital on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at…
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Cooking up a Taste of Home
Part class, part performance, the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Pirate’s Ball docks in Waynesville
The Pirate’s Ball, an annual gala to raise funds for Folkmoot, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on…
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Hymnist’s life portrayed at local society meeting
The Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its next monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 25,…
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Jazz Duo Performs at Macon County library
“Jazz It Up,” a concert by saxophonist Lloyd Weinberg and vibraphonist Paul Babelay, will be presented at 8 p.m., Thursday,…
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Storytelling Center sponsors an Irish Buffet and Storytelling
A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Buffet Fund Raiser will be held at the Station Restaurant and The Storytelling Center in…
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‘Kiss Me, Kate’ stages at WCU
Western Carolina University musical theater students will present Cole Porter’s classic musical “Kiss Me, Kate” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through…
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Potential choristers invited to check out children’s choir
Kids who love to sing and are in first through 12th grades next year are invited to Open Rehearsal Night…
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Blood, Sweat and Tears coming to the mountains
Blood, Sweat and Tears will appear at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Barn dance to honor veterans
The next Winter Barn Dance at the Bascom in Highlands is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Frog Level festival calls for vendors
The 9th Annual “Whole Bloomin’ Thing” Spring Festival Committee is now accepting applications from local growers, artisans, and wellness-and-nature-related professionals…
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New tavern makes its mark on Bryson City
The Tuckasegee Tavern, a new tavern on Depot Street in Bryson City, is opening its doors for a St. Patrick’s…
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Secretariat screened at Groovy Movie Club
The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “Secretariat“ at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the home of…
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App brings art to the people – and their smart phones
For those looking to learn more about the sculptures that dot the campus at Western Carolina University, well, there’s an…
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Swain commissioners call for resignation of DSS board
The following statement was issued by the Swain County Board of Commissioners after the DSS board failed to take action…
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Swain DSS board fails to reach consensus on suspensions
The Swain County Department of Social Services board met for three hours Tuesday night (March 8) to discuss whether employees…
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