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Twenty regional authors at Blue Ridge Book Fest
Blue Ridge Book Fest: A Regional Author Festival will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.…
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“Therapy Dog” sales to support animal shelters
Dianna K. Klingel will be signing her book, Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog, from…
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An irresistible adventure
Some novels ask for a close reading. Entranced by the author’s language, intrigued by an intricate plot, and in some…
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Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’
Showcase your culinary skills, treat your taste buds, and support a good cause 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Maggie…
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Amateur photography contest at Marianna Black Library
The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City is hosting its Second Annual “Life in Swain” amateur photography contest. All photographs…
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Sylva
Celebrate Hispanic heritage in Western North Carolina from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Aging Community…
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HART presents ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s next production is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to get feet tapping and may lead to…
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Jeff Bates performs country in Maggie Valley
Country music star Jeff Bates will perform 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Eaglenest Entertainment. Jeff Bates doesn’t cherry…
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Russian song and dance on stage Oct. 3 at WCU
An exuberant celebration of Russian heritage takes the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Fine and Performing…
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Gary Carden premieres new play and artwork
The world premiere of Gary Carden’s “Signs and Wonders” and a special performance of “The Bright Forever” will take place…
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Fall Craft Festival planned at The Old Mill
A Fall Craft Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Old…
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Browse handmade artwork at Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show
Talented artists and crafters from all over the Southeast will sell their handmade products and offer demonstrations at The Maggie…
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Top artists featured at Church Street Art & Craft Show
Enjoy a fine array of arts and crafts originating in the mountains at the Church Street Art & Craft Show,…
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‘Romantic Fools,’ a comedic look at love, to stage Oct. 6-9 at WCU
Theater students from Western Carolina University will present a light look at relationships with “Romantic Fools” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday,…
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Star-packed week at 98th Cherokee Indian Fair
Enjoy family friendly fun with this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair which runs from Oct. 5-9 at the Cherokee Indian Fair…
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Dye workshop focuses on all-natural methods
A one-day natural dye workshop with instructor Cassie Dickson will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Jackson craftsmanship showcased Oct. 24
Celebrate national American Craft Week with the “Hand + Craft: A Jackson County Celebration” exhibit, which runs until Oct. 24.…
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Stroll downtown for Sylva After Dark
For a pleasant evening of art, music, food, shopping and more, check out downtown Sylva from 6 to 9 p.m.…
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Kick off fall with Art After Dark
Enjoy a stroll through working studios and galleries on Waynesville’s Main Street, Depot Street and in Historic Frog Level during…
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Haywood Open Studios Tours: Go behind the scenes with the region’s most popular artists
This weekend, doors to one private studio after another in Haywood County will be flung wide open to everyone curious…
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Sediment at Lake J part of larger problem
To the Editor: Sediment in our streams is our biggest water quality threat. Everyone takes notice when more than $150,000…
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Jackson’s financial position has slipped
To the Editor: Last week, Mr. Ron Robinson of Jackson County quoted a statistic in support of re-electing our county…
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Barnyard wisdom arrives, but at its own speed
I am learning to move at the speed each task demands. This is a lesson the barnyard teaches. It is…
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Obama’s stumbles open door for conservatives
By Kirkwood Callahan • Guest Columnist Two years ago, America’s newest political superstar, Barack Obama, walked across campaign stages to…
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Wheels Through Time celebrates reopening
The Wheels Through Time Museum had a grand reopening in Maggie Valley after resuming five-day per week operations earlier this…
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MedWest chain aims for efficiency
MedWest’s three hospitals are undergoing major innovations in food service, housekeeping, plant operations and maintenance, and clinical engineering areas that…
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Franklin businesses gear up for StreetFest
StreetFest 2010 will get underway at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, in Franklin, when Mayor Joe Collins cuts a…
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New spine center unveiled in Macon
The grand opening of Mission Outpatient Spine Center at Angel Medical Center in Franklin brings close to home spine care…
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Estate-planning seminar set for Lake Junaluska
An estate-planning seminar will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Bethea Welcome Center at Lake Junaluska…
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WCU homecoming to be held Oct. 8-10
Western Carolina University will celebrate “The Power of Purple” during Homecoming festivities Oct. 8-10. The annual Alumni Scholarship Homecoming Golf…
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Health Department to begin flu vaccines
Flu vaccine is plentiful this year, and the N.C. Division of Public Health and federal Centers for Disease Control and…
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Public debates paving, widening Needmore Road
More than 100 people attended last week’s public hearing on a state Department of Transportation proposal to pave and widen…
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Documents reveal DOT tug of war over Needmore Road
State and federal environmental agencies for more than a decade have questioned the need to make substantial improvements to Needmore…
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Railroad crossing workshop scheduled
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a citizens’ informational workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 5, on closure of a railroad…
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Jackson forum on environmental issues
A candidates’ forum on environmental issues will be held Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Jackson County Recreation…
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Golf tournament set for Saturday
A golf tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 2 at Mill Creek Golf Course in Franklin. Tee-off is 10 a.m.…
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Haywood’s quest for trash savings dumps costs on towns
Controversy over closing down the Haywood County trash transfer station has resurfaced now that commissioners have put the idea back…
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A simpler solution
The recession bought Haywood County a little extra life in the landfill, thanks to less construction waste and commercial trash.…
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Landfill for sale? Profit motive may prompt Haywood to sell landfill space
Haywood County commissioners are deciding whether to sell off space in the county’s landfill, allowing trucks from elsewhere to dump…
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Court filing disputes Moody claim of having no assets
Moody Funeral Home in Sylva has been accused of hiding its assets and income to avoid paying bills in violation…
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Whittier board in hot water with state treasurer
The chairman of a board overseeing the water needs of just more than 100 residents in the Whittier community said…
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Federal money to help N.C. jobless dodge foreclosure
With North Carolina suffering from some of the worst unemployment rates in the country, the U.S. Treasury Department is dedicating…
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Forest Hills in holding pattern on WCU annexation
A timetable is still being hammered out on when Forest Hills leaders will receive a formal proposal from Western Carolina…
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Maggie may mandate mountain motif
The days of building as you like in Maggie Valley may be numbered, with design standards in the works to…
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Mica — from art to technology
“Oh, what is that shiny stuff in the rocks?” someone will ask during any sort of outing. And invariably, someone…
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Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years at Camp Daniel Boone
The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of scouting this weekend with a camporee at Camp Daniel Boone…
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Elk excursion to include ranger talk
A field trip to view the elk rut season in Cataloochee Valley will be held by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust…
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Net-wielding volunteers sought for butterfly and bird research
Monarch butterflies are migrating through the mountains on their way to Mexico for the winter, and volunteers are needed to…
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Take a tour of off-the-grid farm living
A tour of an off-the-grid, sustainable farm and homestead in Macon County will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2. Lara…
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Help harvest a garden for a good cause
The Haywood County Meals on Wheels Community Garden is seeking volunteers to help harvest potatoes at the Johnson Farm Road…
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