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Local adventurers share their stories at Jackson Library
The adventure stories of several Jackson County residents is the subject of a new collection of exhibits and a program…
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Inaugural Tuck River Festival set for Sept. 16
The inaugural Tuckasegee River Festival — “Fiddler on the River” — is sponsored by the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee…
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Restaurants take part in Parkway fundraiser
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will hold the first annual Plates for the Parkway event on Sept. 18 in which…
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Celebrate Friends’ Day with Friends of the Smokies on Sept. 15
10 percent of Mast General Store sales in Waynesville on Sept. 15 will go to the Friends of the Smokies…
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Learn about growing organic broccoli
North Carolina State University is hosting a workshop on organic broccoli production from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at…
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Ginseng seminar offered in Sylva
The Jackson County Public Library in downtown Sylva will host Cooperative Extension agent Christy Bredenkamp for a free seminar on ginseng production for homeowners…
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Last splash
Everyone who woke up to 48 degrees Fahrenheit this morning knows that the days of “butts in the creek” are…
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When disaster hits, horses will still hold their own
Will it be a bomb, an oil shortage, energy grid damage or an electromagnetic pulse that renders America’s modern modes…
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New book addresses Washington, D.C. gridlock
Author Jim Staggers will read from and discuss his book Messages To My Descendents — Please Fix Our Government from…
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A meet, greet and eat with Johnnie Sue Myers
Johnnie Sue Myers, author of The Gathering Place, will visit City Lights Bookstore at 1 p.m. Sept. 16. The Gathering…
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As fall nears, let’s clear the clutter
By early September in these mountains the markers of autumn are very much with us. The cool nights diminish the…
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The end is nigh, but too few will admit it
By Kenn Jacobine • Guest Columnist According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, we are about to…
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The GOP’s message of Social Darwinism
To the Editor: The 2012 campaign illustrates two oft-quoted maxims: that war is a continuation of politics by other means,…
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Alderman replacement process should be open
To the Editor: As a full-time resident of Maggie Valley, I am shocked at the shenanigans taking place in our…
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Some things should not be on public property
To the Editor: While I support the display of the Confederate flag or the Ten Commandments as a means of individual personal…
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Columnist misguided in supporting Obama
To the Editor: You printed an interesting, however misguided, guest column in the Sept. 5 issue. John Beckman (“Proud to…
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We must protect religious freedoms
To the Editor: Some like to claim that ours is a Christian nation. But this was not the intent of…
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An open door makes for a great elementary school
A trusted friend surprised me the other day. At his child’s elementary school, it had been decided parents should not…
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Political roundup
John Tedesco, Republican candidate for superintendent of the North Carolina Department of Pubic Instruction, will be in town for two…
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Preventing falls imperative for seniors
Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for those 65 and older, and the chances of…
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New school buildings get green light in Jackson
Jackson County commissioners voted last week to take out a $10 million loan for the construction of a gymnasium and…
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Mountain Heritage Day to include traditional foods competition
Western Carolina University’s 38th annual Mountain Heritage Day Local is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29 on…
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ColorFest showcases fall colors and flavors
Autumn’s colors and flavors take center stage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 during the fourth annual “ColorFest…
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Library hosting ‘Living around Bears’ program
Macon County Public Library in Franklin will show a short film, “Living in Bear Country: Practical Advice on Living Responsibly…
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HART to hold auditions for ‘August Osage County’ Sept. 24-25
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its November production of the celebrated Broadway play “August Osage County”…
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Experiment with art at Waynesville workshop
Silvia Williams will instruct a workshop on experimental art from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Leapin’ Frog Gallery. Williams…
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Award-winning Christian trio to perform Sept. 21
Phillips, Craig, and Dean, an award-winning contemporary Christian music trio, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at…
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Jo Kelley to teach expressive landscape painting
Well-known Waynesville artist Jo Kelley will teach a one-day painting workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at…
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Piano legend Hornsby to play Harrah’s
Tickets are on-sale to see pianist Bruce Hornsby at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Hornsby writes…
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Stay out late in Sylva Sept. 14
Sylva businesses will stay open late Sept. 14 for its monthly art stroll. Sylva Art Strolls, which are sponsored by…
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Beading, needlework focus of crafting demonstrations
Craft demonstrations at Dogwood Crafters in Dillsboro during the next week include beading by Nan Smith and punch needlework by…
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Duo, choir to be featured at Pickin' in the Square
Guitar duo Jazz Mountain and the male choir Men Macon Music will perform at a double-bill concert starting at 4…
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Haywood’s Got Talent competition finalists announced
16 acts have beat out the competition to go on to the finals of Haywood’s Got Talent at 7:30 p.m.…
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Sylva library to host jewelry workshop
Jackson County Library in Sylva begins its new Teen Advisory Group (TAG) from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 with a special…
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Celebrate ‘anti-art’ at Dada Festival
For three days in September, the first-ever Dada Festival at Western Carolina University brings together music, dance, the visual arts…
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Scarecrow Festival to benefit Swain schools
The Swain County Public Schools Foundation is looking for people to participate in its first-ever Scarecrow Festival. Handmade scarecrows will…
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Agribusiness, nonprofit vendors sought for Apple Harvest Festival
Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for nonprofits and agribusinesses for the 24th annual Haywood County…
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Democrats to host ‘Go, Granny, Go’
Actress Barbara Bates Smith will perform the play “Go, Granny, Go”, the inspiring story of Doris “Granny D” Haddock, at…
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Festival honors Appalachian heritage, national park history Sept. 15
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate Appalachian folkways at its annual Mountain Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 4…
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No shortage of critics as Kephart play comes home
For a man who has just won the North Carolina Literature Award, writer Gary Carden is quite somber. At his…
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Tribal council delves into ABC salary dispute
Some Cherokee leaders are questioning if compensation for members of its various commissions should face the chopping block next fiscal…
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Cherokee plans massive family adventure park
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is planning a $92-million adventure park, which is expected to attract families to Cherokee…
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Sonoco Plastics expansion underway
An $11.7 million expansion by Sonoco Plastics in Waynesville is now underway, landed in part thanks to $828,000 worth of…
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Daily library late fee go up in Haywood County
Late fees for overdue books and CDs have increased at libraries in Haywood County. Habitually late bibliophiles previously paid 10…
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Refinancing past debt could net Haywood big savings
Low interest rates have prompted Haywood County to consider refinancing its outstanding debt dating back to various building projects over…
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Haywood turns a profit converting landfill methane into power
Haywood County is making a few hundred dollars a month converting methane gas emanating from the old county landfill on…
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As schools rapidly phase out cursive, its certain demise is met with mixed opinions
Gone are the days of students hunched over wide-ruled paper, forming endless strings of perfectly manicured cursive letters, painstakingly matching…
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No mountain country for old men
Raymond Fairchild is a man of few words. But, it only takes those few words to truly grasp a man…
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Macon Aero modelers show planes for a cause
The Macon Aero Modelers Club is hosting a charity Fly-In at 9 a.m. Sept. 22 and 10 a.m. Sept. 23…
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WCU could benefit from more equitable state funding formula
Western Carolina University leaders hope to benefit from a philosophical switch in state funding for higher education — one that…
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