Spookmoot at Folkmoot
A celebration of all things Halloween will be held Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in…
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Jamison to discuss mountain dance, new book
Warren Wilson College professor Phil Jamison will present his new book Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern…
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This must be the place
“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” It’s a quote by Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, a writer whose influence…
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Carolina Chills
As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, the mountains of Western North Carolina transform into a landscape of…
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This must be the place
I got it. Growing up outside of Burlington, Vermont, I came out of the womb with a Phish album in-hand. Founded…
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Haywood Art Studio Tour to showcase local artists
The Haywood Art Studio Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 23-24.
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WCU Homecoming
“Purple on the Prowl!” will be the theme as the Western Carolina University community comes together to celebrate Homecoming 2015…
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Highlands presents senior comedy
The production of “Over the River and Through the Woods” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24 and…
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Hunter Hayes to play WCU
Country star Hunter Hayes will begin his “21 Tour” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Ramsey Regional Activity…
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PumpkinFest rolls into Franklin
The 19th Annual PumpkinFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in downtown Franklin.
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A Unique Touch: Pincu Pottery combines nature, art
About halfway between Bryson City and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, a small, unassuming building sits alongside the road. The structure…
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This must be the place
It’s about chipping away. When you come into this world, you’re a block of unknown potential. Untouched and ready to be…
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Gemboree in Franklin
The 26th Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16-17 and 11 a.m.…
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‘Believe The Impossible’ this Halloween at Harrah’s
The Masters of Illusion “Believe The Impossible” professional magic Halloween showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17,…
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‘Beards for Boobs’ in Cherokee
A regional breast cancer charity truck show, “Beards for Boobs,” will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
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Local food showcase in Canton
A Little Taste of Local will offer samples from locally owned restaurants and markets on Oct. 13 at Champion Credit…
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Inspirations are ‘Singing in the Smokies’
Acclaimed gospel group The Inspirations will host the ‘Singing in the Smokies’ fall color festival at 11 a.m. Oct. 15-17…
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Lake J Singers present fall concert
The Lake Junaluska Singers will perform their fall concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
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GIMP, lightroom seminars
The Sylva Photo Club will host seminars covering “GIMP” and “Lightroom” at the Cullowhee Methodist Church on the Western Carolina…
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The Road to Bean Blossom: Raymond Fairchild enters Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Heading north on State Road 135, just outside the small town of Nashville, Indiana, the stretch of pavement curves along…
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Stand tall or don’t stand at all: A conversation with Raymond Fairchild
I was told “good luck.” In August 2012, as one of my first assignments for The Smoky Mountain News, I…
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WCU Friends welcome Steep Canyon Rangers
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass supergroup Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at a membership concert for the Western Carolina University Friends of…
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This must be the place
It’s my favorite time of the year. There is nothing like fall. To me, this season isn’t about pumpkin lattes, pumpkin…
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This must be the place
He sat two seats up from me. In seventh grade advanced algebra class, Tom Pearo was your typical late-1990s kid. A…
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Church Street Art & Craft Show returns
The 32nd annual Church Street Art & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
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WNC recipients of Folklore awards
Numerous Western North Carolina residents and organizations received awards by the North Carolina Folklore Society, which will be celebrated at…
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Quilt show celebrates 25 years
The High Country Quilters 25th annual show “High Country Lilies” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct.…
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Recycling business starts up in Haywood
A new company that sorts and resells recyclable materials announced its plans this week to locate in Haywood County, adding…
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Lawsuit filed against former tribal leadership
The day after Cherokee’s new chief and vice chief took their oaths of office, a lawsuit naming nearly all the…
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Agencies join forces to address elk concerns
Elk and humans are still trying to figure out how to cohabitate in Western North Carolina since the herd was…
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Long-time Haywood commissioner plans to not run again
Haywood County Commission Chairman Mark Swanger publicly announced this week that he plans to retire from elected office next year…
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Jackson passes climate change resolution
The Jackson County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution last week that’s likely the first of its kind for the far…
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Franklin makes way for indoor gun range
Franklin residents may soon have a closer and safer place to practice their shooting skills now that indoor gun ranges…
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Bringing It Back Home: Local acts win big at IBMAs
It was another banner year for Western North Carolina bluegrass acts at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Raleigh…
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Taste of Sylva returns
Featuring local food, music and children’s activities, the sixth annual Taste of Sylva culinary tour will run from 1 to…
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New hospital building to open in Cherokee
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will celebrate the completion of the new $80 million, 150,000-square-foot Cherokee Indian Hospital building…
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The Tale of Two Bands
Variety is the spice of life. Within the realm of music, those spices can range from the hot heat of New…
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Fairchild gets elected into Bluegrass Hall of Fame
Acclaimed banjoist Raymond Fairchild was recently elected into Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame in Bean Blossom, Indiana.
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Clay activities at Cowee
The Cowee Pottery School in Franklin, an emerging nonprofit outlet for people of all ages wanting to play in clay,…
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Wildlife photo exhibit in Macon
There will be a wildlife photography exhibit showcasing the works of Ed & Cindy Boos through the month of September…
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Highlands gala welcomes Three Tenors and a Diva
The Three Tenors and a Diva Gala will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Highlands Performing Arts…
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Galaxy of Stars opens with tribute to Groucho
Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante will perform his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx at 3 p.m. Sunday,…
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Mountain Heritage Day celebrates Appalachian culture
The 41st annual Mountain Heritage Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Western…
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This must be the place
So, you’re Canadian? Not quite, y’all. During my three years living here in Western North Carolina, I’ve lost count of…
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Molding a passion
Standing in her Dillsboro studio, potter Zan Barnes can’t help but smile. “If you told me in high school that this…
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Griffin photography exhibit at WCU
An exhibition of works by photographer Cathryn Griffin will be on display through Friday, Sept. 25, in the Fine Art…
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Youth Art Festival coming to JCGEP
The Youth Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Jackson County Green…
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Cherokee festival in Hayesville
The Cherokee Heritage Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Cherokee…
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Fall harvest festival returns to Cherokee
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Disco for a soulful cause
The inaugural Mountain Disco Music Festival will be held from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Soul Infusion…
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