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More than 100 artists represented in ‘It’s A Small, Small Work 2010’
The Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 will hold its third annual small works show titled, ”It’s a Small, Small…
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Daily rituals keep us synched to life’s basic rhythms
Once upon a time, in a previous incarnation as a musician, I developed a routine that allowed me to focus…
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Wildlife Commission Pledges Support for East Fork Headwaters
The Commissioners of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission unanimously passed a resolution Thursday, pledging the agency’s support for the management…
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Cochran retains sheriff’s seat
In Swain County, incumbent Republican Sheriff Curtis Cochran successfully fended off challenger John Ensley. Cochran has faced several controversies in…
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Democrats retain power on Swain board
Swain County will spend the next four years with an all-Democrat board of commissioners after all the incumbents running for…
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Queen ousted in GOP takeover of state Senate
Incumbent Joe Sam Queen (D-Waynesville) lost his state Senate seat to fresh-faced Republican challenger Ralph Hise, making Hise the youngest…
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Davis headed to Raleigh as part of Republican surge
A hard-hitting campaign, coupled with a surging Republican tide helped Jim Davis claim the state’s 50th District Senate seat on…
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Suttles keeps Haywood sheriff’s job
Haywood County’s Bobby Suttles won his first election for the sheriff’s seat he has held since 2008, beating Republican challenger…
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Democrats buck trend in Haywood
Democrats claimed victory in all three open commissioner seats in Haywood County, with incumbents Kirk Kirkpatrick and Bill Upton keeping…
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Shuler keeps House seat
Despite an overwhelming Republican landslide in the 2010 congressional election, Rep. Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) beat back challenger Jeff Miller of…
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Newcomer will be on Macon County Board of Commissioners
One new face — Republican Ron Haven — will be on the Macon County Board of Commissioners if unofficial voting…
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Holland keeps his hand on the helm in Macon County
Macon County Sheriff Robert “Robby” Holland, a Republican, has won another term in office — his third — by beating…
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Historic judge’s race puts three newcomers on bench
A monumental judge’s election to fill three 30th District Court seats in Western North Carolina has ended after a clean,…
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Ashe handily returns as Jackson County sheriff
Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe won his third term in office Tuesday, easily beating back a challenge from political newcomer…
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Allen holds her own against incumbent Haire
State Rep. Phil Haire (D-Jackson) fought off a surprisingly strong challenge from fellow Jackson County resident Dodie Allen to retain…
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Jackson County says no thanks, no more to incumbent commissioners
Jackson County voters upended the board of commissioners Tuesday, calling an abrupt end to progressive land-development regulations that had set…
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Dead man gets a ‘My Vote Counted’ sticker
From the we-really-couldn’t-make-this-stuff-up file, election workers in Jackson County didn’t bat an eye when a woman this election cycle brought…
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Charles White to read from new historical fiction
Charles White, formerly of Cullowhee, will be at City Lights at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, to read from…
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Photos, oral histories of Madison
Award-winning photographer and writer Rob Amberg’s multimedia presentation “The New Road and Today’s Mountaineers” — set for 7 p.m. on…
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The Swain Library will host an afternoon author talk with local author
Author Jane SpottedBird will discuss her new book, Still Here: Dancing to the Beat of My Own Drum on Saturday,…
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McCrumb gets sidetracked in book about famous trial
Several months ago, I reviewed a marvelous non-fiction work by Sharon Hatfield titled Never Seen the Moon: The Trials of…
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One fine mountain poet
Allow me to introduce you to a friend of mine. His name is Han Shan. He is among the finest…
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1,000-acre milestone for new agricultural districts
In the three years since the Haywood County commissioners authorized a new “enhanced voluntary agricultural district” ordinance, 15 Bethel-area landowners…
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Celebrate food and dance on Nov. 14 with the farmers market
William and Sabrina Shelton of Shelton Family Farms and Ron and Cathy Arps of Vegenui Garden are sponsoring an end-of-the-season celebration for…
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GSMNP closures
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park began operating on its winter schedule Nov. 1, which includes the closing of seven…
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Updated free guide to invasive plants in southern forests
Gardeners, foresters, landowners and others concerned about nonnative invasive plants in the South can now get free copies of A…
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Comments sought on combatting white-nose syndrome in bats
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking public comment on a coordinated national management plan to address white-nose syndrome,…
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Parkway closed and under repair
Traveling from Haywood or Jackson counties to Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway won’t be possible until spring as a…
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Keep your eye on the birdie
Last year around this time we talked about York University Professor Bridget Stutchbury’s groundbreaking research with migrating purple martins and…
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Headwaters tract deal hinges on Wildlife Commission
Kieran Roe, executive director of Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, said that if the North Carolina Wildlife Commission does not commit…
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WNC’s largest private tract headed for conservation
The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy has partnered with The Conservation Fund to purchase 8,000 acres in southern Transylvania County from…
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Annie Burrell to demonstrate at Shapes and Colors show
Annie Burrell of Franklin will display her pottery skills at the 18th annual Mountain Shapes and Colors Art and Craft…
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‘Jekyll and Hyde’ musical comes to Franklin
Jekyll and Hyde, the musical thriller, will be shown at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin…
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Fine food and wine on the plateau
Highlands Culinary Weekend returns for the fourth season Nov. 11-14, showcasing Highlands’ award winning restaurants, innovative chefs and a huge…
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Catch the Spirit hosts writing program at Jackson library
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia will hold a 2-hour holiday celebration of its writing program starting at 7 p.m. on…
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Cooking program offered at Shook House
The continuing cultural education series, “Short and Sweet,” will present a cooking program at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at…
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Jazz trio to perform at WCU Nov. 9
The Pavel Wlosok Trio will perform original music at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the recital hall of the…
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Rock bands to rage against cancer Nov. 6
“Rock Against Cancer” will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at The Gateway Club in Waynesville. This…
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Student percussion ensemble plays Nov. 11
The Western Carolina University Percussion Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in the recital hall of the…
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Blue Ridge Books hosts open mic series
“Open Mic Nights” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month beginning Nov.…
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Chorus presents free concert Nov. 14
The Haywood Community Chorus will hold its fall concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the First United Methodist…
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Potters converge on Dillsboro Nov. 6
The Western North Carolina Pottery Festival expects record attendance this fall as the juried festival continues to attract master potters…
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Haywood book honored by historians
Haywood County: Portrait of a Mountain Community, was awarded the Willie Parker Peace History Book Award and the Presidents Award…
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Grab a bowl of Chilly in Sylva Nov. 6
The Downtown Sylva Association’s 3rd annual Chilly Fest is from noon until 5 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Bridge Park…
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Bryson celebration to feature craft and dance
Bryson City Bellydance and Movement will host a Harvest Hafla (celebration of dance) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Learn glassblowing at the Green Energy Park
Benjamin Elliott will teach a glassblowing workshop for beginners from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5…
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Haywood to install inaugural quilt block
The Haywood County Arts Council will install the first Quilt Block on the Haywood County Quilt Trail at 10 a.m.…
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Sylva After Dark pleases the senses with food, art and more
The next Sylva After Dark will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday Nov. 5 in downtown Sylva. The evening…
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Art After Dark is Nov. 5
Waynesville’s next Art After Dark will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5. Held the first…
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Passing it along: With a nod to tradition, Canton’s Bryan McDowell finds a way of his own
By Kristen Davis • Contributing writer Triple-threat musician Bryan McDowell was first introduced to bluegrass music as a young child…
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