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For you the bells toll
Waiting in the ubiquitous checkout line, I spied a National Geographic special publication, “50 of the World’s last great places…
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Camping’s golden era: Short on gadgets, but flush with style
It was the golden age of camping. It was absent of Gore-Tex, Smart Wool, Nalgene water bottles or light-weight Titanium…
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Adult writing group to meet
A creative writing group for adults age 18 and over will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the…
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Watkins to discuss Goll’s translation
Jackson County writer (author of the heralded travel memoir East Toward Dawn) and translator Nan Watkins will be giving a…
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Author to speak about citizen empowerment
Paul Loeb, a writer who has spent more than 30 years researching citizen responsibility and empowerment, will deliver a lecture…
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MacDonald may be innocent after all
I always thought he was guilty. Any doubts that I might have felt vanished after I read Joe McGinniss’ Fatal…
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GOP mailings smear candidates, ignore facts
To the editor: The world’s first political consultants were ancient Greeks known as Sophists who taught debating skills and boasted…
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Bear euthanasia was not first option
By Gordon Myers • Guest Columnist A letter was recently circulated regarding the euthanizing of a black bear in the…
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We need specifics from Romney
To the Editor: The first presidential debate underscored one thing — what does Romney intend to do when campaign rhetoric…
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The environment is key in this election
To the Editor: Bottom line: our economy, our health and quality of life are all dependent on how we treat…
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Obama just hasn’t gotten the job done
To the Editor: This will be the election of my lifetime. I was born before WWII. I have seen my…
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Is Romney really the person you want?
To the Editor: After listening to Mitt Romney’s excuses over the last several months for what he has and is…
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Davis’ gain is public education’s loss
To the Editor: At the county and state government levels budgets are about choices, and those choices have moral implications,…
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Parris lived in the moment, a rare trait indeed
On any given Saturday morning for the past 20 years, I would roll out of bed, crank up the coffee…
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Swain fund balance once again teetering on the brink
Swain County might have to raise taxes or make budget cuts to keep its cash reserves from falling into unhealthy…
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Swain property owners will soon find out where they fall on real estate roller coaster
Just after the New Year, property owners in Swain County will find out just how well — or how poorly…
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Macon commissioner candidates talk budget matters, schools and slope regulations
Despite having three Macon County commissioner seats on the ballot this fall, only one has any competition. In the conservative…
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Haywood gets offer for vacant office building
A nonprofit in Waynesville has made an offer to buy a vacant building from Haywood County. LIFESPAN, which offers programs…
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Return to sender: Homeowners denied road name change for Henry Dingus Way
Homeowners on Henry Dingus Way in Maggie Valley who don’t like their street name have struck out in their quest…
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Commissioners quietly opt not to rein in protestors
The ordinance was discussed and drafted; Jackson County’s legal counsel had reviewed it; and it had the stamp of approval…
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Survey says … Business poll sets the stage for new day in Jackson economic strategy
After several stumbling blocks, disbanded boards and departed directors, proponents of a Jackson County economic development program hope to soon…
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Mothers-in-law shatter stereotype in joint restaurant venture
Sitting in their bakery-café last week, Ann Cooper and Kim Buchanan were constantly intervening to expound on the other’s comments…
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Children-focused consignment sale in Waynesville
Duck Duck Goose is hold a consignment sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 22, just…
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Free baby gear during SIDS awareness month
MedWest-Haywood and the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation (NCHSF) will partner to distribute onesies, nightlights and parent checklists to new…
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Library offering classes on building website, using Craigslist
The Sylva library will host a class on building a website at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 22 and another course on…
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Kids Against Hunger needs volunteers
Kids Against Hunger in Franklin is looking for people to help package meals at 8 a.m. Nov. 3 at the…
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Pancake breakfast to support international and local charities
Sylva Rotary Club will host its twice-annual pancake breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. on Oct. 26 at the First United Methodist…
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Citizen responsibility and empowerment expert to present at WCU
Paul Loeb, a writer who has spent more than 30 years researching citizen responsibility and empowerment, will deliver a lecture…
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Students register voters
A Haywood Community College political science class got a good dose of the mechanics of voting by running a voter…
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Forum attracts diverse audience, engaged candidates
Nearly 200 people came out for a candidate forum in Jackson County Monday (Oct. 15) to listen to a slate…
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Meditation class looks to resolve conflict
Sylva and Western Carolina University will raise awareness of conflict mediation as an alternative to litigation and to settle personal…
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Meadows, Rogers to debate at WCU Oct. 23
Western Carolina University’s Department of Political Science and Public Affairs and the Public Policy Institute will host a debate between…
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Meadows catches Rogers in U.S. Congressional race fundraising
Republican Mark Meadows has out fund-raised his competitor 2-to-1 this quarter, but the two candidates for the U.S. Congress are…
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Macon faces five-year countdown to ready more landfill space
The trash keeps piling up, and if Macon County doesn’t do something soon, its landfill could be overflowing. By conservative…
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Tattoo parlor knocking on Canton’s door prompts likely repeal of 30-year-old ban
Cruso native Nathan Poston wants to open a tattoo parlor in Canton — the first in that town since at least…
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A recipe for success: Waynesville B&Bs score kudos for scrumptious breakfasts
People rent hotel rooms because they need a place to shower and lay their weary heads. But, people check into…
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Lt. Gov. candidate to visit Haywood
Dan Forest, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, will be at a meet and greet at noon Oct. 29 at Shoney’s…
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‘Bootiful Babies Benefit’ planned for future birthing center
To raise money for its New Generations Birthing Center, Smoky Mountain OB/GYN Associates will host the first “Bootiful Babies Benefit”…
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Clyde community recognized as best of N.C.’s affordable housing
Barefoot Ridge in Clyde was recognized as one of the best affordable housing communities in North Carolina. Barefoot Ridge is…
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‘Twilight’ saga actor to speak in Cherokee
Chaske Spencer, who plays Sam Uley, the leader of the Wolfpack in the “Twilight” saga, will speak at from 6-8…
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‘Last of the Main Street merchants’ Hometown department store owner calls it quits at 93
His name is James C. Jacobs. His friends call him J.C., “but not like Penney,” he insists. For more than…
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Film series to screen adult documentary
Western Carolina University Sociology Club’s “A New Lens Film Series” will continue at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 with a screening…
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Author to read memoir
Judy Goldman will read from and discuss her new memoir, Losing My Sister, at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at City…
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Coalition launches craft recycling campaign
Clean Slate Coalition has launched a fundraising campaign called “Sew Crafty” that will create a funding stream to help women…
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Talk to discuss art after atomic bomb
Elin O’Hara Slavick, distinguished Professor of Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will give a public…
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Russian nutcracker hits Harrah’s
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker will be performed at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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Introduction to Cherokee language
A one-day “Introduction to Cherokee Language” class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 in Western…
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Cherokee craft traditions to be featured, demonstrated
Cherokee basket artist Betty Maney and Western Carolina University crafts scholar Anna Fariello will host a program entitled “From the…
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Come out to the barn dance
REACH of Haywood County will be putting on a “barn dance” at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at a new barn…
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Bryson City Chili Cook-off is Oct. 20
The Bryson City Chamber Chili Cook-off will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Great Smoky…
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