Musical chairs between Franklin, Macon government posts
Mike Decker is retracing the steps he made 11 years ago when he left county government for a job across…
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Regional food forum to look at WNC needs
With the latest increase in gas and grocery prices, the already long lines at soup kitchens and food pantries across…
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Chamber trash pick-up planned
A trash pick-up of Veterans’ Boulevard and U.S. 19 is being organized by the Swain County Chamber of Commerce beginning…
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Swain, Macon commissioners try to rein in DOT plans for Needmore Road
Swain and Macon commissioners believe a state plan to widen and pave a 3.3-mile gravel road along a remote stretch…
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Hagan sets constituent meeting this week
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will meet with constituents Thursday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Southwest…
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Canary Coalition lobbies for bill that rewards conservation
A presentation on a state bill to overhaul energy consumption will be given by the Canary Coalition at 6:30 p.m.…
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Spiritual community: A matter of being part of something greater
Plink plink plink. A moment of silence. Again – plink plink plink. It’s 6 a.m. and the sky is still…
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Learn to resolve conflict at Haywood workshop
Waynesville resident Kristen Wall, a trainer with the Asheville Compassionate Communication Center, will present two workshops on conflict resolution. “Communication:…
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Cherokee business community tests the waters on alcohol sales
The absence of alcohol in Cherokee is hurting tourism, according to the business community. And that’s something the Cherokee Chamber…
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Jackson commissioners give bypass thumbs down
The likelihood of the state Department of Transportation building a bypass around Sylva seems increasingly unlikely after Jackson County commissioners…
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Celebrate Earth Day
Haywood Community College’s Earth Day celebration will include demonstrations of renewable energy and sustainable technologies, a Green Business Expo, green…
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March against domestic violence
Men and boys are encouraged to gather in Sylva to take a stand against violence against women at 9 a.m.…
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Discounted cat adoptions
Cat adoption fees will be discounted from April 16 to 19 at Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation in Waynesville. Cats between…
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Macon County airport getting longer soon
A 600-foot extension of Macon County’s airport runway is scheduled for completion by mid-May and plans for a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Life coach teaches how to be a better person
Life coach Marne Harris will conduct a workshop “Alter Yourself: 5 Fundamentals of Fulfillment” from 6 to 8 p.m. on…
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Documentary on school crisis in America
The documentary on the state of education in America “Waiting for Superman” will be shown at 3 p.m. Thursday, April…
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Learn conversational Spanish in Haywood
A new class for people who want to learn conversational Spanish is being setup by the Latino Institute for Human…
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Program teaches raw food diet for pets
Learn about the benefits of raw food diets for cats and dogs at the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association’s April…
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WCU faculty seeks role in university restructurings
It required barely 15 minutes and a minimum of discussion for Western Carolina University’s Faculty Senate to unanimously vote it…
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Swain chamber to hold annual banquet
Swain County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the…
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Help children dealing with split custody
Children In The Middle, a class for any parent who shares custody of children, will be held from 6 p.m.…
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Money Mosh puts real life money lessons in play for Cherokee youth
David Cozzo is sitting behind a table at the Holiday Inn in Cherokee, trying to sell a ’76 Volkswagen to…
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Tea Party rally in Waynesville on tax day
Fiscal responsibility and property revaluation in Haywood County will be among the main topics discussed at the annual tax day…
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Swain to host wedding expo
The annual Swain County Wedding Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the…
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Business owners rally to make Maggie blossom
Maggie Valley is gearing up for its next round of beauty treatments in an ongoing effort to spruce up the…
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Maggie loses another attraction with closure of Eaglenest Entertainment
After eight years of entertainment, Maggie Valley’s largest venue is closing its doors, falling prey to the poor economy. 800-seat…
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Tap personal potential with workshop
A workshop geared toward reaching emotional freedom and full-potential, “7 Keys to Self Empowerment,” will be held from 9 a.m.…
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Senior expo offers free health screenings
A senior expo and health fair in Franklin will provide free seminars, health screenings, entertainment and refreshments from 10 a.m.…
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Counties push back against state threat to shift its budget burdens
Budget concerns that the state will dump responsibilities on local governments, and anecdotal assessments of the current economic climate, dominated…
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Belcher brings unique skills to new post as WCU chancellor
The last time David Belcher played publicly was about a year or so ago, when he paired with cellist Melita…
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Repairs aim to get Lyn Lowry cross lit by Easter
The cross on Mount Lyn Lowry still lies dormant, but repairs are under way with hopes that the bulbs will…
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The Bobcats are back at HCC
“Go Bobcats!” can now be the cry at Haywood Community College, where they’ve adopted the feline as their new mascot.…
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Merchants fear higher rent in fallout from rising commercial property values
Despite its vibrant façade, downtown Waynesville hasn’t been immune to the economic recession. So Richard Miller was surprised, to put…
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HART presents ‘The Cemetery Club’
The comedy “The Cemetery Club” opens April 15 at Haywood Arts Regional Theater’s Studio Theater in Waynesville,with performances at 7:30…
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Tutorial: How much is your neighbor’s home worth?
It’s what everyone wants to know: is their neighbor’s house worth more or less than their own? It’s not hard…
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Swain DSS: Related documents
RELATED DOCUMENTS:• Swain commissioners call for DSS board resignations• Jim Gribble and Bob Thomas resignation letters• Public statement by DSS…
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WCU meets its new chancellor: First new leadership in 16 years
Western Carolina University’s next chancellor is David Belcher, a classically trained pianist who is currently a top administrator at the…
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Take a walk in her shoes
Men and their families are invited to Take A Walk In Her Shoes, a sexual assault awareness event, will run…
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Waynesville considers compromise on parking in front of building
Waynesville leaders will vote this month on whether to loosen town guidelines governing growth. A special task force spent the…
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Enroll in Red Cross babysitter’s training
The Haywood County Red Cross is encouraging boys and girls ages 11 to 15 who would like to start their…
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Bridge near Highlands slated for replacement
A bridge will be replaced over the Cullasaja River on Mirror Lake Road near Highlands in Macon County. A $577,544…
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Dropouts stay-in more in Jackson County
Jackson County Schools’ dropout rate has decreased by 56.2 percent – from 4.43 in 2008-09 to 1.99 in 2009-10. …
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Program encourages families of the disabled
The author of “Grown Man Now,” and Western Carolina University professor Jane B. Schulz, will speak at a program geared…
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League to discuss health care
The League of Women Voters of Macon County will present a program on affordable health care in North Carolina at…
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Paint pottery for a cause
Paint a bowl to fill a bowl – proceeds from pottery painting at Claymates from April 1 to April 17…
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Railroad will return to Dillsboro for less than originally requested
Bringing regular train service back to Dillsboro greatly depends on whether Jackson County commissioners come up with dollars to help…
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Learn about butterflies this Easter
Easter Butterflies: Magical, Mystical, Majestical is the topic of an April program through the Lake Junaluska Live and Learn Committee.…
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Train contemplates engine turn-around, but search for the right site continues
Private land in Dillsboro might spare the historic Monteith House site from becoming home to a turntable for the Great…
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Tips, help on coping with depression
Ladies Night Out is holding a special follow-up program in Macon County to a March event on overcoming depression and…
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Golf tournament to feed the hungry
The Pasquale’s Charity Golf Tournament is coming to the Waynesville Golf Resort on Sunday, April 17, to benefit Friends of…
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