Mountain momma
As a kid, my sister and I had an unspoken pact. If one of us heard Cyndi Lauper come on…
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Balsam Range, artist studio tour in Graham
The 12th annual Graham County Artisan Drive-About will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28-29 in conjunction…
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Earnhardt to discusses N.C. eco-heritage
Tom Earnhardt, host of the television program “Exploring North Carolina,” will give a presentation highlighting the uniqueness of the state’s…
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Bear poachers sent to prison
A U.S. District Court judge has sentenced 10 defendants for illegal hunting activities involving black bears and other wildlife and…
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Massey Branch Boat Ramp reopened
As of late May, the U.S. Forest Service has reopened the Massey Branch Boat Ramp on the Cheoah Ranger District,…
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Man injured by tree in tornado
An injured hiker was successfully airlifted from Low Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Friday evening, June…
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Park closes trails as it assesses storm damage
Several trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed due to extensive damage from wind and rain.
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Co-ed softball league starting in Waynesville
Batter up ladies and gentlemen. The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a co-ed softball league this summer.
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A milkweed by any other name
Every year as summer approaches and the days begin to heat up, I marvel at the beautiful orange explosion that…
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Festival puts spotlight on Haywood-bred Plott hound
This year’s PlottFest will give hound enthusiasts from the region, across the country and around the globe a chance to…
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Hear a DJ set by The Crystal Method
Electronic gurus The Crystal Method will hold a special DJ set at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee…
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PlottFest returns to Maggie Valley
Showcasing the Plott hound and local music, PlottFest is set for June 22-23 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The…
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Mountain momma
We have lots of bug barns in our house: from the old-fashioned Mason jar with holes punched in the lid…
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Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee
Mountain Artisans’ Summertime Arts & Crafts Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30, in the Ramsey…
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Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee
Mountain Artisans’ Summertime Arts & Crafts Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30, in the Ramsey…
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Francis mill receives recognition, holds open house
The Trantham Family will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at an open house for the recently…
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Billy Idol rocks Harrah’s
Rock-n-roll legend Billy Idol performs at 9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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This must be the place
It was the reason I came to the South. Situated in the southeastern corner of Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga…
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In search of the sound
In Western North Carolina, it seems the two most important things are tradition and family – and nothing incorporates those…
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This must be the place
I had never seen the color green like that before. Touching down at the Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland, the…
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Stecoah arts center receives grant
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced an award of $10,000 to the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center…
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Appalachian storyteller to play Haywood library
Storyteller/singer-songwriter Dusk Weaver performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Waynesville Public Library. Weaver is an upbeat entertainer…
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Bluegrass royalty to converge at Cherokee campground
The Cherokee Bluegrass Festival will run from June 13-15 at the Happy Holiday RV Village in Cherokee.
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Alt-country, Americana and bluegrass in Balsam
Kim Richey, Irene Kelley and Thomm Jutz will bring an adventurous musical spirit to the Songwriters in the Round series…
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Pow Wow festival in Cherokee
The 38th annual Cherokee Pow Wow Festival is June 14-16 at the Acqouni Expo Center (Old Cherokee High School).
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Beer and barbecue in Bryson
A BBQ & Brews Dinner Train will depart at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad…
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New discoveries in Kephart presentation
A panel discussion will present recent discoveries and observations relating to legendary Western North Carolina figure Horace Kephart at 7…
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Dog show trots into Waynesville
Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association, an area AKC Kennel Club, will host an American Kennel Club all breed dog show…
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Mountain Momma
Count my daughter among the millions of kids whose first word was “doggy.” For a several-week stretch, “doggy” was also…
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Finding your roots in Appalachia
Ronan MacGregor didn’t know where he came from. He knew he was of Scottish decent, but that was about it.…
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Smoky Mountain Living magazine seeks reader photos
Smoky Mountain Living prominently features images from across the southern Appalachians in each edition. Photo essays adhere to the issue’s…
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Dial-A-Story: Marianna Black library revives popular kids’ program
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer Christine Tyndall’s voice hits a high note as she reads from the Maurice Sendak…
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Director hired for Cherokee art institute
A coordinator has been selected for the visual arts program of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA), a joint…
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Mountain Momma
I have faint but fond memories of picking strawberries as a kid: the twisty, dusty gravel roads leading to the…
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Dwight Yoakam hits the stage at Harrah’s
Multi-platinum Grammy winning singer-songwriter, actor, director and country music pioneer Dwight Yoakam will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, June 14,…
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Harpist plays artist reception
Harpist Betina Morgan will play the artist reception for the exhibition “Appalachia,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7,…
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WNC film shown in honor of library anniversary
A showing of the film “Paradise Falls” will coincide with the Jackson County Public Library’s second anniversary, at 7 p.m.…
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Trail release party at Nantahala Brewing
The 5th Trail Magic Ale release party is set for June 7-8 at Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City.
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Buddy Holly musical comes to Highlands
“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” will be showcased from June 13-30 at the Highlands Playhouse. Holly’s brief life became the…
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Tickets on sale for Miranda Lambert
Mega-country star Miranda Lambert hits the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Lambert is…
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Festival celebrates Cherokee life, culture
The Cherokee Voices Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Museum of the Cherokee…
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Sculptures installed in Cashiers
Nine sculptures were installed in The Village Green in Cashiers this past week in preparation for the opening of the…
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Making the connection, one melody at a time
You’ve sung it in the shower, in the car with the windows rolled down, at weddings, in karaoke bars, and…
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This Must Be the Place
Well, hello there Western North Carolina. As the arts and entertainment writer at The Smoky Mountain News, I spend my…
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Arts scene
Brand marketing, quilting classes at SCC There will be a brand marketing and quilting class offered at Southwestern Community College…
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Benefits to feature live music, cornhole
There will be two upcoming benefits for children with serious medical issues on Saturday, June 1, in Waynesville and Sylva. …
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Liar’s Bench members find answers to mystery
Gary Carden and Dave Waldrop will lead a discussion on a recent finding in a long-held Appalachian mystery at 7…
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Waynesville brewery hosts golf tournament
Tipping Point Brewing will hold its inaugural charity golf tournament at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Waynesville Country…
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Haywood exhibit puts spotlight on Appalachian crafts
Appalachia, the newest exhibit from the Haywood County Arts Council, will run from May 30 through June 29, at Gallery…
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Concerts on the Creek returns to Sylva May 31
The Concerts on the Creek summer music series returns for its fifth season with the Rye Holler Boys from 7:30…
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