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Landlords show spotty compliance with new carbon monoxide law
A little known law went into effect this year requiring landlords to install carbon monoxide detectors in any rental property…
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Meals on Wheels to hold tennis tourney
The Haywood County Meals on Wheels is hosting a Tennis Tournament at 9 a.m., Aug. 5 to 7 at the…
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WCU tuition hike to offset budget crunch
To help offset the impact of budget cuts recently authorized by the N.C. General Assembly, Western Carolina University will raise…
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Should the survey have disqualified Alderman Scott?
Franklin Alderman Bob Scott recused himself from the vote on a special use permit for a Wal-Mart Supercenter this week…
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Super Wal-Mart sails into Franklin despite opposition
“I’ll tell you what this is, and I’ll tell you what it’s not,” said Franklin Mayor Joe Collins, opening a…
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Jackson commissioners discuss role of open government
Last month the Public Policy Institute at Western Carolina University partnered with The Smoky Mountain News to conduct a poll…
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The great routing debate: North Carolina’s battle for the Parkway
To mountain communities, the coming of the Blue Ridge Parkway 75 years ago was seen as economic salvation. It would…
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Forest Hills and CuRvE could fulfill Cullowhee’s potential
A meeting that could lead to a completely new personality for the Cullowhee area will be finished by the time…
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Health care in Swain is top notch
To the Editor: Your article “County health rankings yield mixed results” in the July 14 issue was well-researched, well-written and…
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HCC needs first-rate, enlarged arts building
To the Editor: HandMade in America fully supports Haywood Community College’s new Creative Arts Center to expand a program that…
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Some are stealing from animal shelter
To the Editor: First, I’d like to thank all the folks who support PAWS, Swain County’s privately run no-kill animal…
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County pay raises gone afoul
To the Editor: In early 2008, Jackson County commissioners approved a study to be done of comparative public sector employees’…
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Mountain music festival to raise funds for Haywood Fairgrounds
Attendees of the 2nd Annual Mountain Music Jamboree will not only enjoy delicious BBQ and traditional mountain music — they…
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Cloggers for life
Aileen “Poochey” Greene has been clogging for 44 years, and even at age 77, she has no intention of stopping.…
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Help kick off the oldest folk festival in the country
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the country’s longest running folk festival, will celebrate its 83rd year of highlighting mountain…
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Tickets on sale for re-creation of 1938 radio show
Witness an authentic performance of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” with one of the original performers in the 1938 radio…
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Watercolor demo by well-known artist
Elizabeth Ellison will do a watercolor demonstration at The Blueridge Water Media Society’s monthly meeting, held at 6:45 p.m. on…
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Junaluska spotlighted at arts and crafts sale
The Junaluska Woman’s Club Creative Endeavors Arts and Crafts Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 13, and Saturday,…
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Gemstone artist to display work at Art After Dark
The Jeweler’s Workbench in Waynesville will present the wire-wrapping art of Nadine Fidelman as its featured artist for Art After…
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Apply now for WCU Outdoor sculpture contest
Artists must submit applications by Friday, Aug. 13, for a chance to win Western Carolina University’s 2010 Outdoor Sculpture competition.…
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WCU arts venue celebrates five years
A semiformal gala featuring red carpets, bright lights, gallery openings and a Gershwin musical is planned for Friday, Oct. 22,…
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Discounted Penland classes available for area residents
Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in several of its sixth session summer session classes available at half tuition…
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Buchanan Boys bring modern country music
Sylva-based The Buchanan Boys take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at the Bridge Park Pavilion…
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Eroica Trio slated for Highlands-Cashiers
Good things come in threes when the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival welcomes Grammy-nominated The Eroica Trio, Friday, Aug. 6, and…
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Johnny Floor & The Wrong Crowd play free concert at Fontana
Johnny Floor and The Wrong Crowd will be performing from 8 until 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Fontana…
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Australian singing star performs in Waynesville
Seona McDowell will perform a concert of traditional, contemporary and original tunes from Australia, New Zealand, and other cultures at…
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Exhibit traces history of motorcycles
See rare vintage and antiques motorcycles from the early 1900s at the Kick-Start! American Motorcycle Design exhibition in Highlands. The…
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Go Greek with free cooking class
Dean Christopoulos and Gregory Gonzales from Kostas Family Restaurant in Dillsboro will teach how to dish up authentic Greek food…
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Election forums planned for NC candidates
The League of Women Voters will sponsor a public forum for candidates running for N.C. Senate and House of Representatives…
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Altrusa, Rotary sponsor School Supply Drive
Altrusa International, Inc. of Waynesville and the Haywood Rotary Club will be spearheading a drive to collect school supplies for…
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Two veterans share remarkable story
The Junaluska Associates evening session will feature the stories of two Vietnam veterans at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7,…
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Free writers workshops in Waynesville
Upcoming free workshops at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville will offer writers behind-the-scenes tips on getting published and provide guidance…
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Searching for God and the self
Home. The word is as twisted with complications and mystery as all those other household words we use every day:…
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The un-hummingbird
Toni Mullany of Waynesville sent me an email the other day noting a guest scoping out her phlox. She described…
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Cherokee to host popular children’s trout derby
Hundreds of children will line the banks of the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee this weekend for the annual Talking Trees…
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Snorkeling in mountain rivers offers window to the underwater world
Cool off with a snorkeling trip on the Little Tennessee River on Saturday, Aug. 14, while gaining a new perspective…
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Parkway to celebrate 75th at Waterrock Knob
A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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New Smokies Audubon chapter forms
A new Great Smoky Mountains chapter of the National Audubon Society formed just a few months ago but can already…
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Take your biking indoors
Too hot to road bike? Why not try a spinning class. While pedaling a stationary bike might not sound like…
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On the beauty of hibiscus flowers
I had my first introduction to plants in the Hibiscus genus when I was a boy. Rose-of-Sharon was a common…
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Landslide repair down to the wire as competing plans play out
The clock is ticking for stabilization work on a landslide in Maggie Valley to get underway or a federal grant…
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An official Star Wars party
Join the fun at a Star Wars party at 2 p.m on Saturday, July 31, at Blue Ridge Books. The…
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ColorFest in Sylva seeks WNC artists
Regional artists are encouraged to take part in ColorFest, Art of the Mountains, an official event of the Blue Ridge…
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Quilt basics taught at one-day workshop
Students will learn the basics of quilt piecing and machine quilting while making an easy tote bag at a one-day…
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Waynesville celebrates Art After Dark on Aug. 6
The monthly Art After Dark will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 6 in Waynesville. Sponsored by…
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Visa issues a growing challenge for Folkmoot
For those who think getting a travel visa is a headache, try steering hundreds of Folkmoot dancers from a dozen…
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Thanks to local efforts, Folkmoot food is fresher than ever
An unseen cultural exchange takes place every day in the cafeteria where Folkmoot performers take their meals. Before, during and…
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Escaravage honored for service to Folkmoot
Longtime Folkmoot volunteer and supporter George Escaravage was given the Alan Brown award for service to the international dance festival…
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Luggage logistics
At the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville, performers’ costumes erupt from the sleeping quarters to fill spare rooms, hallways, and…
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