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Haywood native to share science from the world’s highest summits

Hear the spectacular story of a Haywood County native’s expeditions to the world’s highest mountain peaks at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville.

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Ripple effects and recreation: Outdoor Economy Conference tackles range of complex issues

More than 600 people from across the nation converged in Cherokee last week for the fifth annual Outdoor Economy Conference, the nation’s leading economic development conference focused on outdoor recreation. 

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Zebra mussels found in N.C.

The zebra mussel, a harmful invasive aquatic species, has been confirmed in the wild for the first time in North Carolina.

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Sierra Club to discuss EVs

The WNC Sierra Club will host a presentation focusing on the benefits of electric vehicles at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in room 102 of the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville.

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Hunters ed course planned

Take a hunters education course at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Jackson County Recreation Complex in Cullowhee.

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Canton native places in National Senior Games

Canton native Betty Y. Henderson earned a bronze medal at the National Senior Games held this summer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Woman dies in Blue Ridge Parkway fall

A South Carolina woman fell to her death from a steep cliff along the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday, Sept. 23.

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Delayed Harvest waters to close for trout harvest

Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations will go into effect in Western North Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 1.

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Talk trout with TU

Trout fishing topics good for beginners and seasoned anglers alike will be discussed during Trout Unlimited Sylva’s monthly dinner gathering 6:15-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the United Methodist Church on Jackson Avenue in Sylva.

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