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Making way for rare juniper and locust species
A small study on Satulah Mountain near Highlands hopes to shed light on what might be responsible for poor reproduction…
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History lovers needed for mill volunteer force
An orientation for volunteers who’d like to tell visitors about the history of Mingus Mill in the Great Smoky Mountains…
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A bird’s-eye view: Photographer publishes aerial views of WNC’s highest peaks
If Garrett Fisher had his way, he’d live on the side of a mountain with a glacier as his next-door…
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Interesting book draws some unusual conclusions
We Americans are noted for our ignorance of world geography. Few of us, I imagine, could distinguish Iraq from Iran…
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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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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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Best album earns IBMA nod
Great Smoky Mountains Association’s “Carroll Best and the White Oak String Band” has been named among the best of the…
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RailFest rolls into Bryson City
The 14th annual RailFest will be held Sept. 5-6 at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot in Bryson City.
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Steve Miller Band to play Cherokee
Legendary rock act The Steve Miller Band will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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This must be the place
It was the line in the sand. During the summer of 2005, I left one existence and embraced another. In a…
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In Search of the Song: The 45th annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival
Mountain music, dancing and tradition will be on display once again as the 45th annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival celebrates…
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Native American journalists face unique issues when it comes to free press
Joe Martin had never worked for a newspaper or owned a handgun when he took the reins of the tribally…
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Wandering elk in Nantahala falls victim to wildlife ‘stand your ground’ rule
A property owner in the remote Nantahala area of Macon County shot an elk that was eating his corn, upsetting…
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Cherokee budget proposes another pay raise for council
With elections a week away and threat of a lawsuit still hanging, the Cherokee Tribal Council is considering a proposed…
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Western Carolina responds to increased regulations regarding sexual assault
By Katie Reeder • SMN Intern With evolving regulations and a complicated system of reporting, there is no end in sight…
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Jackson passes revised cell tower ordinance
Two years after the planning board first began reviewing the document, Jackson County has adopted a revised ordinance governing cell…
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Shining Rock charter school keeping site options open
Shining Rock Classical Academy, a new charter school in Haywood County, has not given up on the idea of building…
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Jackson opts to pay for landslide mapping
Jackson became the first North Carolina county to take landslide mapping into its own hands when the board of commissioners…
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Drilling down: construction cost balloons for HCC’s fire and rescue training center
The construction cost for a new fire and rescue training center at Haywood Community College has clocked in more than…
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Swain County to get rid of parking lot potholes
After hearing numerous complaints about the enormous potholes plaguing the county administrative building parking lot, Swain County commissioners agreed it…
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Swain to begin enforcing ‘false alarm’ rules
Beginning Sept. 1, Swain County Sheriff’s Office will have the authority to issue citations and fines for residents who have…
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Saralyn Price runs as write-in for Maggie mayor seat
A month after the sudden death of Maggie Valley Mayor Ron DeSimone, longtime alderwoman Saralyn Price has decided to seek…
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Shining Rock students settle in
With only three days of school under their belts, students attending Shining Rock Classical Academy were already settling into their…
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Two schools, one campus: School year starts in Cashiers
While most kids are just getting their new backpacks stocked or suffering through the first days of shift from summertime…
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A second look at Williams classic
In recent years, I have been surprised to learn that it possible for books to win prestigious awards, honors and…
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Balsam Range in, well, Balsam
The 2014 IBMA “Entertainer of the Year” Balsam Range (bluegrass/gospel) will perform during the open house and barbecue on Saturday,…
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‘Granny D’ meets Reverend B
Acclaimed actress Barbara Bates Smith will bring her performance of “Granny D” to North Carolina NAACP President Reverend Barber at…
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Open Air Indian Art Market
The Open Air Indian Art Market will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Qualla…
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Haywood County Fair returns
The Haywood County Fair will be held through Aug. 31 at the Haywood County Fairground in Lake Junaluska.
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Joan Jett to rock Harrah’s
Rock legend Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
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Balsam Range gets IBMA nods
Acclaimed bluegrass act Balsam Range recently received eight nominations by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
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Stuart, Smith bring country to Franklin
Country music stars Marty Stuart and Connie Smith will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Smoky Mountain…
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This must be the place
My eyes fluttered open and, for a moment, I didn’t know where I was. The room was familiar. The sheets…
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The Road to Rock — The Freeway Revival
Manic, menacing and mesmerizing. That’s how rock-n-roll is supposed to make you feel. It’s meant to be a bit jarring,…
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My ‘year of lasts’ is officially underway
I was watching my son’s soccer game last night and the old Al Stewart tune, “Time Passages,” kept running through…
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Shining Rock was not prepared for hearing
To the Editor: The August 17 Town of Waynesville Planning Board meeting provided first-time meeting participants a crash course in…
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Don’t mix faith with government
To the Editor: In Man for Himself, Erich Fromm gave us this valuable observation. He wrote, “Because of the fact…
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Chief candidate Lambert lays out platform
If Patrick Lambert wins his bid for principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, he expects to be…
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Mary Crowe hopes for chief’s job with write-in campaign
Mary Crowe isn’t a councilmember, but when a Tribal Council session starts up in Cherokee, hers is one face you…
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No good resolution to neighbor dispute over barking dogs
Driven crazy by the barking dogs of neighbors, Judy West says she is pulling up her life-long stakes in Haywood…
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Macon’s only homeless shelter struggling to stay open
Lowell Monteith, pastor of The Father’s House ministry, says the shelter has many needs right now. However, Macon County’s only…
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Fry Street closure — disaster or dream come true?
There was barely room to breathe in Bryson City Town Hall on Monday night.
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Jackson seeks input on permitting and code enforcement audit
Jackson County is looking for the public’s help with an ongoing audit of its Permitting and Code Enforcement Department. The…
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Funding likely for sidewalk on U.S. 441
The future is looking bright for plans to build a sidewalk along U.S. 441 where Jackson County meets Cherokee, with…
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Tribal Council candidates race through the home stretch
Nearly 30 people have put their names in the hat for election to Cherokee’s 12-member Tribal Council this fall, and…
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Audit will target lodging owners in Haywood to deter room tax fraud
A dozen hotels, motels and tourist accommodations in Haywood County will have to open their books to auditors in coming…
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Balsam Nature Center property headed for sale on court house steps
A nonprofit nature center ensnared in a foreclosure saga at Balsam Mountain Preserve is one step closer to being evicted.
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Round-the-clock vet clinic to open in Haywood
Plans are in the works to open a 24-hour emergency clinic at Junaluska Animal Hospital in Waynesville next year, a…
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Shining Rock’s permit denied — for now — on Raccoon Road site
Shining Rock Classical Academy was sent back to the drawing board Monday night on its proposed location, continuing a nearly…
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Former Monarch Ventures owner could face charges
The Charlotte developer behind a 488-bed student apartment complex planned for Cullowhee could face criminal charges, pending the outcome of…
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