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Meet John Burgin, the wizard of Hazelwood
From the outside, John Burgin looks like a lucky guy, a guy in the right place at the right time…
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Plans under way for Plott hound art piece in Hazelwood
Hazelwood will soon be home to a sculpture of a Plott hound, the fabled bear-hunting breed steeped in local lore…
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Maxed out: parking crunch in Hazelwood will soon be fixed
Waynesville is stepping up to the plate to solve a parking bottleneck in Hazelwood Village, with plans to double the…
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Back in the saddle: Once given up for dead, Hazelwood is beating the odds one small business at a time
It was barely 11 a.m. and Hazelwood was hopping. The scent of freshly roasted coffee beans spilled out of Smoky Mountain…
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Support small businesses Saturday
What would Western North Carolina’s small towns be like without a strong base of small businesses?
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Democrats scramble to recruit candidates for Haywood commissioner contest
The ballot for Haywood County commissioner could be a sparse one based on rumblings of who’s running — and more…
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Chinquapin among our most interesting, graceful plants
In 1900 about 35 percent of the deciduous forest in the Southern Appalachians was comprised of American chestnut (Castanea dentata).
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Thanksgiving events planned at Fontana
A week of fall fun will celebrate Thanksgiving at Fontana Village, with a schedule of events including hiking, hunting and…
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Franklin wants help with bike and pedestrian planning
A survey to find out what can be done to make walking and biking in Franklin easier and safer is…
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Trout Unlimited donation will help Smokies trout
Fish habitat and the brook trout populations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park got a $19,000 boost thanks to…
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License plate grants open for A.T. projects
A total $30,000 in grants for Appalachian Trail related projects in North Carolina is up for grabs thanks to proceeds…
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Federal bill could change funding for outdoor rec projects
If a bill recently introduced to Congress passes, a federal fund used to support parks and open spaces across the…
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Former Congressman Taylor recognized for forestry career
Former Congressman and Brevard resident Charles H. Taylor was recently named 2015 North Carolina Tree Farmer of the Year by…
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Ski season starts at Cataloochee
Cataloochee Ski Area opened for the winter last weekend, kicking off the first run of the season at 8:30 a.m.…
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Rare salamander found in new area
The rare green salamander had never been documented in the Highlands area before, but a September excursion to the Overflow…
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Hitting the ground running: SCC the first to host expanded training for future NPS officers
“I just don’t want to take any chances,” the hard-hatted contractor tells the officers as they get out of their…
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Rash’s poetic prose infuses new novel
“How near at hand it was If they had eyes to see it.” —G.M. Hopkins
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Stecoah ‘Drive About Tour’
The 14th annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28…
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Tuscola brings Broadway to Haywood
The performance of “Tuscola Loves Broadway, 50 Years of Celebration!” will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2:30…
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Baker, Boggs bring country, TV premier to Waynesville
Country singers Kaitlyn Baker and Reagan Boggs will host a viewing party for the Baker/Boggs episode of “Song of the…
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This must be the place
Catch him if you can. For the better part of the last 25 years, Scott Weiland has been a moving target…
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The Sounds of Appalachia: Giddens, Holt, Balsam Range to play WCU
“David Holt’s State of Music — Live” will take to the stage from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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When a part of you goes missing
Mike and I were not exactly a match made in heaven. In fact, I didn’t think we were much of…
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If it’s good vs. evil, only one outcome is tenable
When terrorism strikes like it did this weekend in Paris, the first reaction to the horror is shock from the…
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Macon County Health warns against bird flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in commercial and backyard poultry flocks, wild birds, or captive wild birds in…
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Lake Junaluska, Waynesville tire of uphill merger battle
Leaders of Lake Junaluska and the town of Waynesville are weighing whether to try once again to push a merger…
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New property tax values coming to Jackson
The yardstick Jackson County will use to calculate property values next year is up for discussion at a public hearing…
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Swain County to get first FM radio station
Station manager Robert Lowe hopes to have Swain County’s first FM radio station up and running by next week.
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Incinerator moratorium sought; Recycling center opponents are unlikely land-use planning allies
A proposed recycling clearinghouse in the Haywood County industrial park outside Canton has been nixed, but a handful of residents…
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Remembering the fallen
When William Guffey’s name was first etched on the stone face of the monument outside the old Webster School —…
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Whittier farmers likely to set up shop in Drexel building
A group of Whittier farmers hoping to turn the vacant Drexel factory into an agricultural resource got a nod of…
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New EMS base to create centralized public safety campus in Haywood
A comprehensive public safety campus is coming into shape in Haywood County with the construction of a new EMS and…
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Franklin elects fresh faces to town board
Everyone was a bit surprised on Nov. 3 when the election results came out in Franklin — even the candidates…
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Younger generation changing the face of Franklin
Young people growing up in a small town usually have one main goal — to get out.
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Waynesville bans smoking on public sidewalks, subtly and with a smile
A smoking ban in public places took effect in Waynesville last week, making it illegal to light up a cigarette…
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Trash or treasure? Jackson leaders discuss future of the Green Energy Park
Get off the U.S. 74 exit for Dillsboro, descend the steep hill to the light, turn right for a 1-mile…
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Ghost Town rebranded; Theme park to become Appalachian Village
Ghost Town in the Sky will no longer be a western-themed amusement park come next summer, according to a recent…
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Distillery approved for Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen welcomed Dave Angel to town Monday night after approving his request for a special exception…
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An even Dirty Dozen: After 120-plus miles in the wilderness, hikers reflect on Wilderness Society challenge
Olga Pader will always remember the Naked Ground Trail in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness as “the hike from hell.” It…
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Fight the good fight
"It’s like déjà vu all over again." —Yogi Berra (RIP) Maybe some of you who, like me, are getting longer in…
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Duke pulls the plug on 45-mile transmission line, but will still replace coal plant with natural gas
In response to public opposition to its proposed 45-mile Foothills Transmission Line, Duke Energy has settled on a revised plan…
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Outdoor camp celebrates its friends
A celebration for friends of Outdoor Mission Camp, based in Maggie Valley, will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12,…
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N.C. Arboretum lights up for the holidays
More than 200,000 LED lights will illuminate the gardens of the N.C. Arboretum starting Nov. 20 for the second annual…
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Four short reviews to help clear the desk
In the last month, my reading of books has outstripped my reviews. Consequently, stacks of books surround the desk at…
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Jicha art exhibit opening
The Jackson County Arts Council will be hosting an art exhibit opening for Jon Jicha from 7 to 8 p.m.…
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TerKeurst to bring message of faith to Franklin
Acclaimed faith speaker Lysa TerKeurst will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Whitters to perform at The Strand
Pop/space country singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at The Strand at 38 Main in…
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‘David Holt’s State of Music’ at WCU
“David Holt’s State of Music — Live” will take to the stage from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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This must be the place
It’s the most important job outside of the home. Teachers. Those folks in front of the classroom trying to make sense…
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Cruisin’ the road of creativity
The 14th annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28…
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