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Pumpkin probing: Researchers at test farm gather valuable data on the orange orbs
By Colby Dunn • SMN Correspondent What makes the stem of one pumpkin better than another for chunkin’? Why is one…
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A ‘writer’s writer’ delves into 1929 explosion
I am convinced that author Daniel Woodrell is what is frequently referred to as “a writer’s writer.” In other words,…
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WCU’s head of special collections wins service award
George Frizzell, head of special collections at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library, is the 2013 recipient of the Thornton W.…
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WCU Health and Human Sciences building wins awards
Western Carolina University’s state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building, which opened in fall 2012, has won two awards for its…
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Sylva candidates support helping downtown
The town of Sylva has struggled this year with balancing its budget and keeping businesses filling its downtown storefronts. Going…
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Franklin mayoral candidates offer contrasting styles
Franklin’s mayoral candidates are offering voters distinctly different visions of leadership as they square off for the town’s top political…
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Additional staff needed in Jackson as construction jumps
An uptick in building permits in Jackson County has prompted the county to hire an additional office clerk to keep…
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Court system in Jackson angling for more space
An expansion of Jackson County’s court facilities could be in the cards, pending a $30,000 analysis of what some in…
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Jackson planners cut student apartment project slack in slope engineering rules
Developers of a large college student housing complex in Cullowhee got an OK from the Jackson County Planning Board to…
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Jackson commissioners: Coming soon to a screen near you
Jackson County commissioners may start broadcasting their meetings, bringing to the masses the nitty gritty of local government — tax…
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Family, feuds and football
Heather Brookshire is behind enemy lines. “Everybody has been giving me a hard time all day,” she chuckled. Taking orders…
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Haywood couple stands against N.C. gay marriage ban
Amy Leonhart and Louise Jones met 17 years ago at church. “The best match for me was going to be…
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Haywood County Manager Marty Stamey to step down
After navigating Haywood County through some of its toughest budget times, County Manager Marty Stamey will leave his position Jan.…
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Shutdown ignites strong feelings about public lands
By Sarah Kucharski • Columnist The government shutdown went into effect on the first night I arrived in Yosemite National…
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Let’s send Rep. Meadows home
To the Editor: On Tuesday, Oct. 15, I delivered to Rep. Meadows’ office in Hendersonville more than 32,000 signatures of…
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Canton has had a lot of recent accomplishments
To the Editor: This is my first ever letter to the editor. I feel I must respond to comments made…
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Zeb sincere about helping Canton
To the Editor: Have you Canton folks taken a good look at the candidates for the four seats on the…
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Let’s learn to live with black bears
To the Editor: As a better solution to the proposed “killing” of more black bears being advocated by the North…
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Milsap to make an appearance in Franklin
Country superstar Ronnie Milsap will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Woodcarving demonstration in Clyde
Artisan in the Mountains will host a woodcarving demonstration featuring the Pigeon River Woodcarvers Club from 1 to 4 p.m.…
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‘The Heiress’ comes to HART
Classic Broadway drama “The Heiress” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2, and 3 p.m. Nov.…
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Hear a rare performance of Shubert’s Octet
The School of Music at Western Carolina University will present a performance of Franz Schubert’s Octet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Dillsboro festival celebrates pottery
The Western North Carolina Pottery Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Dillsboro.
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Leaf Lookers Gemboree returns to Franklin
The 24th annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and 11 a.m.…
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This must be the place
All I wanted to do was play soccer. In the summer of 1997, I was 12 years old and ready…
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Trick or Treat in Western North Carolina
Bryson City • Haunted Halls of Havoc and Corn Maze will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24-27 at…
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Pumpkin Fest returns to Franklin
The 17th annual “Pumpkin Fest” will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4…
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Waynesville employee takes position in Henderson County
Assistant Town Manager Alison Melnikova is leaving Waynesville for a new job, meaning the town is on the search for…
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Unusual geographic locations always get my attention
Some of my happiest times here in the Blue Ridge have been those hours spent locating grassy balds, gorges, sinkholes,…
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No Throwaways
The recycling group Macon Pride congratulated three local organizations who at lunch or dinner meetings bring and take home their…
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Star party at PARI
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is hosting a public Star Party Oct. 24-27 as part of a weekend-long celebration…
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Rare hike offered to see Waynesville watershed
Once again the Town of Waynesville is offering its popular Waynesville Watershed Hike, which offers hikers a walk through a…
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Park facilities remain closed during federal shutdown
Except for Newfound Gap Road (U.S.441), the Spur, and the Gatlinburg Bypass, all visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, and…
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Know your bear neighbors
Joel Zachary, a noted black bear enthusiast, professional outdoor guide and author of Bears I’ve Met, will be the featured…
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Harvest Half Marathon comes to Cherokee
More than 600 runners from across the mountains and Southeast are expected in Cherokee on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the…
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Run for Research
A group of 18 runners representing Western Carolina University’s athletic training program completed the sixth annual Mountain Jug Run for Research,…
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Wrinkles in space and time
Millions of years ago America and Africa rubbed shoulders and the Appalachian Mountains were created. The ancient Appalachians, at one…
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Relaxed hunting rules would keep bear population in check
A longer season, a higher quota, shooting over bait piles — these are just a few aspects of the state…
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Some old-fashioned lessons for living
Google books on parenting, and you will find thousands — tens of thousands — of titles. There are books on…
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Constitutents angry with Rep. Meadows’ actions
To the Editor: This is an open letter to Rep Mark Meadows, R-Cashiers. Rep. Meadows, your actions have already denied…
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More Medicaid lies from McCrory
To the Editor: In my business, I deal with many people who are at the bottom of the economic ladder.…
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McCrory’s efforts paying off for state
To the Editor: In most of the Western Carolina newspapers’ letters to the editor section, we can count on one…
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Meadows, Maniscalco did not attend forum
To the Editor: I attended the Maggie Valley aldermen candidate forum and read with interest your coverage of this event.…
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Citizens should not tolerate shutdown
To the Editor: My name is David Monteith and I oppose the government shutdown. We Americans have given enough. When…
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Give chance a piece, or something like that
By John Beckman • Guest Columnist There’s a lot to be said for making careful plans in our lives, crafting a…
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Breaking Bread Café opens in Haywood
A new artisan café and restaurant has opened to fanfare in Bethel, only a short drive from downtown Waynesville and…
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Haywood Early College Graduate heading to medical school
Tyler McKinnish, a Haywood County student on his way to being a doctor, credits Haywood Early College with giving him…
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SCC kicks off scholarship fundraiser
Southwestern Community College Foundation has launched a “Student Success Campaign” that aims to raise more than $1 million for scholarships…
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Radiography program a family affair for Maneys
When Brittany Maney was 14, her fall from a Hayesville Middle School cheerleading pyramid caused a lot of pain, fear…
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Cherokee-led firm gets going on new casino
After just a year in business, a Cherokee-based construction management company has landed the biggest trout in town — the…
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