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Imperiled fish returns to the Cheoah River
Stocking a river with one of the nation’s rarest fish is a slow and gentle process. On a recent summer…
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Yellowroot, kingfishers and waterstriders
The upland waterways of the southern highlands provide one of the region’s most interesting natural areas. Unlike most upland habitats…
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Brass quintet invites audience to join in
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet takes the stage 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 23, for the weekly Concerts on…
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Trail volunteers needed in Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting for volunteers for the Adopt-a-Trail program. A mandatory training program will be…
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Elk Foundation banquet to celebrate milestones
The Great Smoky Mountains Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will throw its annual banquet at 5 p.m. Saturday,…
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Storytime with puppets
Jackson County resident Josie Williams will be guest storyteller at a special children’s storytime at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July…
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All about the Carltons
Dr. Barbara Carlton will autograph copies of her book, This Nearly Was Mine: A Journey Through Carlton Country at 2…
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Dulcimer virtuosos to present July 22 concert
A group of award-winning mountain dulcimer players — including several national champion musicians — will present a concert of dulcimer…
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Celtic music in the Smokies
Join Bean Sidhe, pronounced ban-shee, for a lively evening of traditional music from the British Isles. The premier Celtic band…
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Chamber music fest celebrates family ties
Celebrate the remarkable bonds of familial harmony this weekend at The Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. “All In The Family”…
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‘Dark Corners’ to stage at Rickman Store
The popular play, “The Prince of Dark Corners,” by local writer and storyteller Gary Carden will be performed at 7…
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Annual fair at Waynesville church
The annual Parish Fair will feature smoked barbecue, a drawing for a locally-made colorful quilt, and music and entertainment, including…
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Haywood Habitat holds open enrollment
Haywood Habitat for Humanity is holding an open enrollment through July for perspective new-home partner families. Applicants must be residents…
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Haywood historical presents Cold Mountain heritage tour
The Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 at the Shook House in…
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SCC launches Plus 50 program for Cashiers and Highlands
As the director of Southwestern Community College’s new Plus 50 program, Michael Rich is rapidly working in the community to…
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Mountain Projects offers free fans for seniors
Mountain Projects, Inc. through a collaborative effort with the Area Agency on Aging and Progress Energy is sponsoring Operation Fan-Heat…
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State leaders fund land conservation despite tight budget
After a tenuous state budget debate, The Farmland Preservation Trust Fund emerged with $2 million in funding for the upcoming…
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Raffle to benefit Roy Rickman Scholarship
A raffle drawing and silent auction will be held on 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Mountain View Intermediate School…
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Sylva to impose employee parking ban downtown
The Sylva town board voted unanimously to adopt a new parking ordinance that will fine downtown employees and business owners…
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Local government doesn’t fare well in poll
By Christopher Cooper and Gibbs Knotts Confidence in politics, politicians and government is low. President Obama’s approval rating hovers around…
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Majority supports alcohol sales, and its many benefits
By Michael Morris • Guest ColumnistThe sale of alcohol has become a hot topic in Western North Carolina. In 2010,…
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Conservative Democrats, endangered species and Rep. Heath Shuler
By Christopher A. Cooper and H. Gibbs Knotts A creature once roamed the American South that many now presume to…
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TEA Party catches on, but impact on election still hard to gauge
By Christopher A. Cooper and H. Gibbs Knotts Beginning in 2009 with a series of protests focusing on what participants…
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Sediment foils irrigation systems at worst possible time
For farmers who rely on the Tuckasegee River to irrigate their crops, a brutal summer heat wave and dry spell…
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Evergreen holds assets too tightly, officials say
Board members of Smoky Mountain Center, a state mental health agency for the 15 western counties, have questioned whether its…
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Smoky Mountain, Evergreen lock horns over foundation assets
A state mental health agency and its sister nonprofit are locked in a debate over whether the nonprofit should continue…
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Growth of dog bakeries tempt owners to indulge their canine companions
At the end of a rough week, your dog might consider stopping in at Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery in Dillsboro…
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HRMC uses garden therapy
The engineering, grounds and Behavioral Health Unit at Haywood Regional Medical worked together to brighten the hospital community by planting…
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New pavilion shapes Cashiers’ Village Green into high-caliber venue
When the Summit Charter School found a new home last year, it left behind an empty space in the heart…
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Scam targets hotel owners
When a $4,000 payment showed up in the mail to cover a $1,195 bill, Jim Freeman knew something was up.…
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Franklin to decide whether to allow Super Wal-Mart to proceed
Franklin Alderman Bob Scott wants to know what people think about a proposed Super Wal-Mart on the edge of town.…
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Haywood Market hits full stride this weekend
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market will have a festival in conjunction with the long-awaited arrival of summer corn and tomatoes from…
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Feds listening to our outdoors agenda
By Ken MurphyWestern North Carolina is a special place, a region with awe-inspiring scenic vistas, waterways and forested watersheds that…
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The real problem with the economy
To the Editor: Let’s look at what truly stimulates an economy, creates jobs, drives markets and produces tax revenue to…
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Poll reveals discontent among the populace
To the Editor: The Smoky Mountain News and Western Carolina University’s Gibb Knotts and Chris Cooper are to be commended…
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Bryson City rock purists Big House Radio get comfortable in their skin
Aaron Plantenberg was relaxing by a lake in northern Wisconsin when his vacation was abruptly cut short by a phone…
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HART leads the pack with “Chicago” production
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre is pulling the stops out for its production of the smash hit “Chicago,” which opened…
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American Craft Today seeks submissions for juried show
Craft artists are invited to submit digital images of their work by July 19 to be considered for inclusion in…
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Piano sensations Mark and Clark to perform at Eaglenest
The Original Twin Piano Twins, Mark and Clark, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17,…
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Help feed Folkmoot’s dancers
More than 350 dancers and musicians from across the globe will arrive in Waynesville on July 19 to participate in…
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Moonshiner’s Daughter Memoir Book launch
Mary J. Messer, author of the Haywood County based memoir, Moonshiner’s Daughter, will hold the kick-off launch for her newly…
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Piecing together a picture of home
Although Americans are known for their wandering ways, traveling to California in Conestoga wagons, taking the train to find a…
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Blue Ridge Breakaway to bring cyclists to Haywood County
The mountains of Western North Carolina are rapidly becoming the top destination for serious cyclists east of the Mississippi. The…
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New toilets in Cataloochee Valley
Cataloochee Valley, a popular section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Haywood County, finally has restrooms. Cataloochee Valley…
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Grants encourage creative use of forest resources
From bark shingles to edible mushrooms, entrepreneurs across Western North Carolina are being encouraged to tap the resources of the…
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WATR holds meeting and annual Walk ‘n Talk
The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River members and all who are interested in clean mountain streams are invited to…
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Hosta, hosta, hosta
The Dixie Region Hosta Convention will be in Waynesville Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, at Rux Gardens. Lovers…
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“America’s Great Outdoors” comes to WNC
Whether you’re a birder or mountain biker, paddler or hiker, photographer or hunter, now is your chance to bend the…
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It’s hot, and the lizards are in heaven
The sweltering heat this summer is restricting some outdoor activities, but it’s a prime time for lizard watching. Lizards don’t…
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