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Appalachia’s ambassadors: Cloggers share local culture during Folkmoot festival
When Shirley Finger was younger, she never did too much clogging. Or dancing of any kind, really. “Back when I…
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Finding common ground through the universal language
For two weeks every July, the old Hazelwood School in Waynesville becomes a mini United Nations. Performance groups from around…
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Meet the folks: Cultures mingle at Folkmoot World Friendship Day event
The whirling skirts and clacking heels of Folkmoot USA represent eight different nations spanning the globe, but while the diversity…
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Sylva comes out against fracking
The town of Sylva is now the second Jackson County locale to formally oppose hydraulic fracturing for natural gas within…
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On track to grow: Macon TRACs’ in-school horse therapy program moves beyond pilot stage
A summer school horse therapy offering at South Macon Elementary School in Franklin will be sticking around once the school…
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Road to Nowhere bill advances
Swain County is one step closer to getting $4 million in “Road to Nowhere” funds after a bill introduced by…
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Swain murder suspects have August court date
Eight defendants charged with the 2013 murder of Calup Joe Caston in Swain County are slated for an Aug. 11…
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WCU launching new program for retirees this fall
Western Carolina University is launching a new lifelong learning institute aimed at people age 50 and older across Western North…
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HCC gets donated fire truck, ambulance
Haywood Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Department recently added an ambulance and a fire truck to help train students in…
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Prison makeover project closes in on $50K prize
Haywood Pathways Center is almost to the finish line in an online voting contest that would provide $50,000 — plus…
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Sylva considers expanding territorial jurisdiction
Property owners along the fringes of Sylva may soon have to adhere to town zoning regulations. The town board is…
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Canton nixes street parking near Blackbear Automotive
A section of Johnson Street in Canton has been closed following complaints that parked vehicles — repair jobs from Blackbear…
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Growing the neighborhood: Claiborne preaches unity, community to Junaluska youth
Shane Claiborne was a couple minutes late for his interview with The Smoky Mountain News, but for good reason. Claiborne…
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Ballot shapes up for Jackson sheriff’s race
Jackson County voters will finally be able to see the shape of the November ballot with the close of a…
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The slow leak: Junaluska Sanitary District rocked by embezzlement
No one knows for sure what motivated Scarlette Heatherly the first time she skimmed a little cash off the top…
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Tapping the trough
A wall calendar edged with hot-pink swirls seems out of place in the Junaluska Sanitary District, where the back door…
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Canton wins Camp Hope appeal
A two-year court battle over the ownership of Camp Hope concluded last week when the N.C. Court of Appeals ruled…
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Macon County revisits Parker Meadows plans
Discovery of a Cherokee gravesite on the soon-to-be ballfield complex at Macon County’s Parker Meadows property will likely mean that…
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Column blaming Rep. Presnell was wrong
To the Editor: The column by Editor Scott McLeod two weeks ago taking after Rep. Michelle Presnell, R-Burnsville, for stopping…
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Man of action and education proves popular
There are movies that I simply cannot turn off once I stumble into them when I am switching channels, which…
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On the Isle again
Thanks to the generosity of dear friends, my family gets to vacation on Isle of Palms every summer. If you…
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Proposed fracking rules released
The Mining and Energy Commission has finished writing a proposed set of rules to govern oil and gas development in…
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Get up close with birds and fish on the Little T
Amateur biologists of all ages are invited to help find out how the birds and fish are doing on Land…
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New moth species named for Cherokee
A new moth species recently discovered in the Southern Appalachians has a locally inspired name.
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WCU fishermen head to national competition
Western Carolina University will send two students to the national Bassmaster College Series National Championship following a third place win…
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Organizations step up to save the Georgia aster
A coalition of public and private conservation organizations is stepping up to save the Georgia aster, a purple Southern flower…
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Chemistry concentration to tap natural products movement
Western Carolina University will launch a new master’s degree in chemistry this fall with a professional science concentration in natural…
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Birds of Prey program comes to Oconaluftee
Raptors will ride into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a birds of prey program 10 a.m. Friday, July…
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Mushroom immersion at the Highlands Biological Station
Explore the diversity of fungi in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and their relationships with native plants through upcoming programs at…
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Hashing out habitat: Crowd debates wildlife habitat in forest management plan meeting
More than 100 people filled the room at Asheville’s Crowne Plaza Hotel earlier this month, but they weren’t there for…
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Summer reading always takes a different tack
For whatever reason — the leisurely pace of days, the break in my work routine, the annual trip to the…
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Kansas string duo to play Bryson City
Sister string duo Scenic Roots will continue the Summer Music Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Marianna…
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Bluegrass to hit Robbinsville stage
Acoustic bluegrass quartet The Special Consensus will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts…
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Dinosaur Train rolls into Bryson City
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has partnered with Rail Events Inc. and The Jim Henson Company to bring the PBS…
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HCC instructor elected to Craft Guild Board
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Wood instructor Brian Wurst was recently elected to the board of the Southern Highland Craft…
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Change in leadership at WCU arts college
Western Carolina University Provost Alison Morrison-Shetlar announced a change in leadership in the College of Fine and Performing Arts. Robert…
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Hillbilly Woodstock returns to Maggie
The 5th Annual Hillbilly Woodstock will be held 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug 1-2 at the Maggie Valley Festival…
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Fountain sculpture dedication, Frog Hop in Waynesville
The Waynesville Public Art Commission will hold a dedication of a new public art piece entitled “Chasing Tadpoles” during the…
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Join Jackson’s Farm, Garden & Studio Tour
Metalsmith William S. Rogers is one of several studios participating in the July 26-27 Jackson County Farm, Garden, & Studio…
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Tritt presents country hits July 26
Country music megastar Travis Tritt will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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This must be the place
There’s no place like home. Amid my first few weeks living in Western North Carolina, there were times I got homesick.…
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Roddick, Courier to play charity match in Cashiers
The 2nd annual United Community Bank Mountain Challenge featuring American tennis legends Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will be held…
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Taylor-Shuler: What’s expected to turn into a wide open congressional race as November nears is now just barely on the radar for WNC residents
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer The race for the 11th District’s U.S. House of Representatives seat is officially off…
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A well-crafted, if not adventurous, electronic trip
By Chris Cooper The brainchild of programmers Robert Smith (no, not the guy from the Cure) and Bill Walters, Blue…
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Biggers on Appalachia: New book studies Appalachia’s national significance
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer Travel writer and National Public Radio commentator Jeff Biggers spent 20 years collecting and…
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Enter the mystery: World-famous extraordinist Craig Karges comes to Western Carolina University
By Michael Beadle OK, first things first — Craig Karges is not a comedian though he makes his audiences laugh.…
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A look at three self stories
After reading three autobiographies in less than 10 days, I emerged from the encounter feeling much like a lover who…
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Waynesville students use art class to help raise money for soup kitchen
By Michael Beadle Art class is not just a place to make art for yourself — sometimes it’s a place…
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Recommended diversions
Kindergarten The other day I went to a kindergarten class for “Career Day.” I had 15 minutes to talk about…
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TDA wants Reece off board
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority called for the removal of one of its board members, Wade Reece in a…
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