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Canton to host BBQ and bluegrass festival
The second annual Smokin’ BBQ and Bluegrass Festival will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Cold Mountain…
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Waynesville art commission issues Call for Artists
The Waynesville Public Art Commission (WPAC) is currently seeking an artist for its fourth outdoor public art project.
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Funny guise: Comedy group finds footing in Waynesville
What could’ve been a lifelong haunting moment for most turned out to be an epiphany for Josh Merrell. “I farted…
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Obama’s record needs closer look
To the Editor: Carol Adams in her Letter to the Editor (SMN, Sept. 12) asserts that Obama’s record is “not…
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History has been altered by victors
To the Editor: Mr. McLeod, instead of being upset over a Confederate flag flying in the South, perhaps you should…
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Is journalism dead or just very biased?
To the Editor: Mark Twain once said “If you don’t read the newspaper, you are uninformed. If you read the…
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Proposals could harm bear, deer populations
To the Editor: According to David Whitmire’s recent letters sent to the media in WNC, two pending bills for 2013-14…
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PetSmart will help animal rescue groups
To the Editor: PetSmart, which is known for not carrying puppy mill dogs or cats, also holds on-site adoptions for…
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Get the facts about state education funding
To the Editor: The Macon County Democrat Headquarters got my attention with their sign. For those that haven’t seen it,…
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In Democratic convention’s wake, 44 owes 42 – big time
By Savannah Bell and Don Livingston In his re-election campaign, President Barack Obama cannot count on the support of many…
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Students find balance in slacking
With a steady flow of noisy cars and chatty pedestrians zooming through the Western Carolina University campus, Kyle Coleman straddles…
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Swain seals deal to bring steam engine to Great Smoky Mountain Railroad lines
Swain County leaders have pledged $700,000 to help the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad expand its already bustling operations in Bryson…
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Maggie leaders in stalemate over board seat
The Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen is at an impasse. Town leaders met Monday in hopes of appointing someone to…
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Waynesville and Lake Junaluska talk merger
As Lake Junaluska residents chart a future course for their community, two options now remain on the table: become its…
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What a difference a word makes
At first blush, an obscure change to state law stipulating how many days students have to go to school each…
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N.C. lawmakers micromanage school calendars from afar
State legislators have once again tinkered with school calendars, reining in when early school districts — even those prone to…
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Speaker to discuss the history of cameras
Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the First Methodist Church on Haywood…
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Etiquette dinner to impart manners, decorum for kids
An etiquette dinner for children will be held at the Lambeth Inn at Lake Junaluska at 6 p.m. Sept. 24.…
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Sylva woman goes on Jeopardy
Deb Teitelbaum of Sylva, a former public school teacher and longtime show fan, will appear as a contestant on “Jeopardy!”…
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Catch 22 for Macon Middle intersection
Macon County leaders are at odds with the N.C. Department of Transportation over the placement, or lack thereof, of a…
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Sheriffs grapple with best way to serve growing populations in remote areas
It’s a long wait for residents of Nantahala in Macon County when they dial the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy response time…
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Walk to remember Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears Memorial Walk will take place 9:30 a.m. Oct. 6 beginning at the Cherokee Historical Association building…
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MemoryCare satellite clinic opening
Dr. Lisa Verges, a geriatric psychiatrist and head of the new MemoryCare satellite clinic, will host a grand opening reception…
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WCU to host ‘Take Back the Night’ march
A sexual assault survivor who founded a national organization centered on shattering the silence of sexual violence will be the…
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Donate warm clothes for kids
“Coats for Kids” is hosting a coat drive in Jackson County through the end of September. Cullowhee United Methodist Church,…
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Congressional candidates up the ante on campaign forum circuit
Although the candidates running for U.S. Congress remained cordial on the surface, neither passed up the opportunity to get in…
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Grant funds citizenship classes at SCC
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges awarded Southwestern Community College a grant of $29,000 for an English Literacy and…
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Old Town Bank building on South Main
Old Town Bank will mark its new headquarters with a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 24 in Waynesville across…
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Task force to study liquor store options in Jackson
Jackson County commissioners will appoint a task force soon to study whether — and if so where — the county should…
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New building crowns SCC campus in Sylva
Southwestern Community College officially dedicated a new $8.8 million building on its main campus in Sylva last week. The building…
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Redrawn flood maps render Jackson’s industrial park suddenly worthless
The redrawing of flood maps for North Carolina has made one of Jackson County’s million-dollar properties a tough sell. The…
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How about a misdemeanor with that code violation?
Jackson County officials are mulling over several ways to improve compliance with the county’s ordinances, especially those which are enforced…
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Where state candidates stand on preschool for low-income children
The fate of state-subsidized preschool for at-risk, low-income 4-year-olds rests in the hands of the next General Assembly. The state…
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Fate of early childhood programs could rest with next legislature
Armed with a stack of folded construction paper, Charlotte Rogers ushered a four-year-old child to sit down at a pint-sized…
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Sit-in at sheriff’s office prompts Jackson to consider protest policy
If you want to protest, you have to protest by the rules — that’s the message the Jackson County commissioners…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Ethanol
Editor’s note: This is another in a series of columns by Don Hendershot about alternative energy Ethanol Ethanol is grain…
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LWCF has been a great resource for this country
When most of us here in Western North Carolina go for a hike on the Appalachian Trail, hunt or fish…
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Haywood wades into bidding wars for two properties
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer Haywood County commissioners are currently ensnarled in bidding wars for two separate properties that…
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Recommended diversions
The Tour de France Each July for the past decade or so, I’ve been riveted by this race, especially the…
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Lottery could help solve state’s teacher shortage
Since North Carolina is having such a hard time finding enough teachers, one place education leaders might look for help…
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To be young and in love: HART presents summer musical ‘West Side Story’
By Michael Beadle Several years ago, Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s executive director Steve Lloyd confided in fellow actors that he’d…
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A man’s got to work and fish
This past Sunday afternoon I decided to go for a walk along the Tuckasegee River west of Bryson City. If…
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Jackson adds finishing touches to regulations
Jackson County is in the final countdown to approving what appear to be the toughest development regulations in the state…
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Keeping the wheels spinning
By Michael Beadle Local cyclists can rest assured that one of the region’s longest-running bicycle shops will be around for…
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Foy, Brown vying for mayor of Waynesville
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer The big race to watch in this year’s Waynesville town elections is between Alderman…
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Tomatoes really can save the world
I am a firm believer that the world would be a much better place if everyone just grew tomatoes. This…
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I played in a classic rock cover band and lived to tell about it
By Chris Cooper Through the last few “Play For Peace” extravaganzas I’ve been lucky enough to meet and perform with…
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A family’s painful ordeal with early onset Alzheimer’s
By Linda Watson • Guest Columnist Recently, a member of my family was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at…
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Homeowner hassles: As developments evolve, many homeowner associations find themselves woefully unprepared for the future
Last week was more than the season for fireworks and cookouts. As second-home owners descended on the mountains to kick…
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Macon considers floodplain moratorium
A countywide moratorium on floodplain and watershed development in Macon gained some momentum following the town of Franklin’s decision to…
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