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Historian to discuss secret son of Cashiers founder
Local historian Jane Nardy will lead a presentation on the secret child of Mordecai Zachary at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April…
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Thunder in the Smokies rides into Maggie Valley
The Handlebar Corral presents the annual Thunder in the Smokies spring rally will be held May 3-5 in Maggie Valley.
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Tennis legends Roddick, Courier to face off in Cashiers exhibition match
Tennis superstars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will play a charity exhibition match on Saturday, July 27, at Cedar Creek…
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Dunn to play Harrah’s
Country star Ronnie Dunn will be taking the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Photography exhibit goes underwater
Haywood County Arts Council announces a new exhibition, “Under the Sea,” featuring work by Dr. John Highsmith from May 1-27…
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Controlled Chaos Film Festival comes to Cullowhee
Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the fifth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival at 7…
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Aiming for the soul, one note at a time
When finding your artistic voice, it’s about moving forward and not looking back, being true to yourself and refusing to…
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Spring up at Greening Up
The 16th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival takes place Saturday, April 27, on Main and Mill streets in historic…
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Democrats need to unite behind Christopher
To the Editor: I’m deeply troubled to learn that some Haywood Democrats are still disgruntled about the appointment of Greg…
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Career politicians are the problem
To the Editor: Career politicians are ruining this country. Unfortunately, once elected, most of our politicians’ concerns are to become…
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Dillsboro and Jackson need railroad back
To the Editor: How will the saga of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad end? There have been many letters written…
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I will miss my conversations with Roger Ebert
I cannot credit film critic Roger Ebert, who died just a couple of weeks ago after a lengthy battle with…
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WCU’s Chris Cooper named among UNC system’s top professors
Chris Cooper, associate professor and head of the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University, has…
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WCU names Drake to board
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Phil Drake, chief executive officer of Drake Enterprises, and Kenny Messer,…
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Scholarships available for high school seniors
The Fines Creek Community Association is offering $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors living within the Fines Creek, Panther…
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Free kids festival coming to Haywood fairgrounds
A free kids festival featuring music, activity areas, performances and give-aways will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Cemeteries ensconced by park remain a source of consternation
It is a day Lawrence Hyatt looks forward to all year — venturing into the Smokies backcountry to pay homage…
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Lake Junaluska’s bold new plan to reclaim its future
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center has unveiled a $40 million, 10-year campus master plan in hopes of bolstering convention…
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One-size-fits-all tourism brand sought for Jackson
Ask vacationers why they pick Jackson County, and you might heard words like “escape,” “relief” and “tradition.”
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Lots of winners in festival grants
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority will hand out a bevy of grants for festivals and niche tourism projects throughout…
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Folkmoot back in the tourism grant fold
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority will restore annual grant funding for Folkmoot USA, reversing a move last year to…
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Maggie aldermen bow out of business approval process
The Maggie Valley town board will soon divest itself from the role of both judge and jury for new businesses…
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Flourishing in a fading art form
It’s Monday morning, and Mary Lou Rinehart is taking a moment to relax. Owner of Clyde Ray’s Flower Shop in…
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Horse trading comes full circle in Jackson school budget
Jackson County Schools brokered a sweet deal with county commissioners last year, or so it seemed at the time. School…
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Tuscola High School student arrested for threats of mass violence
A 16-year-old Tuscola High School student was arrested by Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday afternoon, April 18, and charged…
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More school counselors could afford needed ounce of prevention
If a student at Central Elementary has a particularly tough weekend at home, school counselor Leslie Smith won’t get to…
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National Guard send off one of many seen in WNC during decade-long conflict
As Lieutenant James Rossi took the stage in his fatigues, a toddler’s voice cut across the auditorium, breaking the otherwise…
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No good deed goes unpunished in state’s domestic violence funding formula
The domestic violence nonprofit REACH of Macon County is facing a more than $80,000 shortfall next year due partly to…
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Neighborly lifeline for domestic violence victims could fray at the edges unless Jackson steps up
Nearly a year has passed since a domestic violence support agency in Jackson County abruptly shut down under financial duress,…
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Libraries brace for hit: Libraries play offense over state budget cuts
For years, state funding for libraries has been on the decline. But librarians in Western North Carolina are not taking…
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DOT to pave the way for new casino coming to Murphy
The construction of a bridge and entrance road to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ second casino in Murphy has…
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‘We’ll go back’: Sylva doctor who helped at Boston bombing vows not to let terrorists win
As the manhunt ends, the nation begins to cope and the primary suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing either lay…
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The blue-grey gnatcatcher is a mighty mite
Elizabeth and I were sitting on the deck Monday evening when a tiny bird made an abbreviated appearance — apparently…
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Beginners luck, or magic touch?
Fire is a life source. Without fire or some other form of heat, it’s nearly, if not impossible, to survive…
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Volunteers needed to liaison with elk viewers
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to impart wildlife viewing etiquette in high-traffic tourist areas at the…
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Delve into nature with Highlands Nature Center day camps
The Highlands Nature Center is offering a lineup of summer Nature Day Camps for children. Five different camps on ecology…
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Stomach bug takes to the A.T.
A pesky stomach virus has turned up among hikers along the Appalachian Trail near Hot Springs, especially on a stretch…
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Hikes explores pocket of old-growth forest
A guided hike involving some off-trail bushwhacking to a little-known stand of old growth forest in Graham County will be…
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Share your favorite swimming holes
Don’t be greedy and keep your favorite swimming hole for yourself. A regional environmental organization is developing a new guide…
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Arbor Day plantings planned for Island Park
An Arbor Day flower planting will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20, at Island Park in…
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Tour de Cashiers bike ride off and pedaling
Riders are gearing up for this year’s Tour de Cashiers coming on Saturday, May 4. The route will feature stunning…
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Poacher gets jail time for killing bear cub
A Robbinsville man was sentenced to five months in prison last week for killing an black bear cub in Nantahala…
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Earth Day rant
Earth Day 2013 is Monday, April 22. The first official “Earth Day” occurred in 1970 and environmentalists celebrated. Environmental lawyer…
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Sharpening their skills: HCC lands spot on the national lumberjack scene
Dana Dowdy raised a razor-sharp axe above her head, let it hover a moment and then slammed into her competition…
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History of Cherokee War is top notch
We Americans sometimes forget how new we are to the history of the world. Here in Western North Carolina, for…
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Presnell not interested in freedom of religion
To the Editor: I was horrified to learn that my representative in the N.C. House, Rep. Michele Presnell, R-Burnsville, co-sponsored…
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Drive a hard bargain with railroad
To the Editor: I’d like to ask the Jackson County Commissioners why, in the midst of high unemployment and a…
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Rep. Presnell violates oath of office
To the Editor: There are conflicting lights in which to view the co-sponsorship by Rep. Michele Presnell, R-Burnsville, of the…
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Legislators should support Haywood room tax hike
The room tax hike being sought by Haywood leaders needs to pass and deserves the support of the legislative delegation…
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Students to share ideas at Discovery Forum
Western Carolina University will host its inaugural Discovery Forum, an event designed to encourage students to share innovative ideas for…
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