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Some say good riddance as sweepstakes machines pull out of Dillsboro
Business in Dillsboro has continued to slow during the past few years, to the point that even the cash cow…
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New MedWest center hosts open house
MedWest-Haywood is hosting an open house Thursday, Aug. 2 to celebrate the opening of its new Outpatient Care Center, which…
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REACH fundraiser at Highlands home
REACH of Macon County will stage a fundraiser July 29 at the home of prominent Highlands and Houston interior designer…
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Popular Grace Church Fair is July 28
The Annual Grace Church Parish Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 28 at the…
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Early birds to line up for first grabs at Haywood book sale
By Peggy Manning • Correspondent Dave and Judy Russell pride themselves on being among the first in line at the…
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Waynesville reclaims its gateway glory
A dedication ceremony for Waynesville’s latest art installation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 27.
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Top female office holders to attend Democratic rally
Some of the top Democratic women office holders in the state will appear at a rally in Sylva at the…
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Rug yanked out from Franklin ABC store move
Franklin’s plans to buy a new ABC storefront were dashed this week after the town was denied a bank loan.…
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Haywood commissioners ride herd on HCC for building cost overruns
The Haywood County Board of Commissioners and Haywood Community College continue to butt heads about the school’s new creative arts…
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Annual school supply drive is Aug. 4
Haywood County’s annual School Supply Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Walmart on Aug. 4. Donations of…
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Free backpacks, fun offered at Vineival
The 6th-annual Vineival will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the Vine of the Mountains Church…
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Reappointments made to SCC board
Two longtime Board of Trustee members at Southwestern Community College, Conrad Burrell and Paul Holt, were recently reappointed to their…
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How Galloway’s guiding hand set the stage for Waynesville’s success
To some, it might seem like luck. But Waynesville’s rise as one of the state’s preeminent small towns has been…
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Sylva loses its corner on the college bar market
Despite rumors to the contrary, Sylva’s bars are not abandoning the town for the student-laden pastures of Cullowhee. Area residents…
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Macon Bank under watchful eye of FDIC as it tries to rebound from real estate bust
Fallout from the real estate bubble in Western North Carolina has landed Macon Bank on the watch list of the…
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Haywood County Arts Council marks 30 successful years
As the Haywood County Arts Council celebrates 30 years of work, it’s a good time to reflect on how effective…
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Community colleges should admit children of all immigrants
Too often debates about immigration veer way off course, inhabiting some netherland of hysteria that is so far from reality…
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Winging it
It’s that time of year again when passing fronts will mean passing visitors at Lake Junaluska. Waterfowl were riding the…
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Local author pens best hikes with dogs
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer Dogs are popular hiking companions on the trails of Western North Carolina. Now, Fido…
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The winter song of the great horned owl
As cool dark nights descend upon us to signal the onset of winter, the great horned owls have commenced their…
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Our secret places: Phenomena exhibit honors personal stories and Lee Smith novel
By Michael Beadle So many of us have what Waynesville librarian Kathy Olsen calls “thing stories.”
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Christmas Past
By Kathleen Lamont I loved Christmastime when I was growing up. I came from a blue-collar family where my father…
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With an influx of younger residents seeking small-town charm and affordable housing, Haywood’s mill town is poised for the beginning of a new chapter
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer When Wilbur Davis looked out his storefront in downtown Canton recently and saw three…
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With formulation of advisory committee, efforts to regulate growth along Hwy. 441 are well underway
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer At speeds faster than 50 mph, drivers zoom down U.S. 441 into Cherokee’s business…
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Haywood water quality a mixed bag
Haywood County consistently has some of the best water quality in North Carolina, according to stream samples collected by volunteers…
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Haywood County Arts Council celebrates 30
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer When Paula McElroy is asked about the art scene in Haywood County when she…
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An artist’s journey: Landscape artist Craig Forrest brings his love of art full circle
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer It’s almost as though one can hear the creaking sighs of the old, hand-hammered…
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Christmas past is what we’re aiming for
As you know, the Christmas season these days begins about 20 minutes after the last of the trick or treaters…
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Vandals strike Macon greenway
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer Vandals have been wreaking havoc at Macon County Recreation Park and the Little Tennessee…
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Jackson may put an end to Wal-Mart dog mart
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer Jackson County residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns about the county’s…
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Ingles’ “go bagless” campaign a success in Bryson
A group of eco-conscious citizens and Ingles grocery store in Bryson City teamed up last month to encourage shoppers to…
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Recommended diversions
Before The Devil Knows Your Dead I’m a little surprised that this gem of a movie is not getting more…
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Sounds like Christmas ...
By Chris Cooper There are folks that get into full holiday mode, displaying their favorite snowman and fir tree embroidered…
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Reading for the holidays
Books are the ideal gift for the Yuletide season. Think of the many advantages in giving a book to a…
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Grant should help Bridge Park get framed up in summer 2008
A foundation started by a deceased Cherokee County native has provided a large boost to Sylva’s Bridge Park Project.
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Canary Coalition aims for the airwaves
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer A Sylva-based environmental organization may be sending its message out over the airwaves. For…
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Taylor makes it official: He’s not running
After months of keeping his fellow Western North Carolina Republicans guessing, former U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor (R-NC) has decided not…
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Macon County explores TDA options
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer Macon County business leaders are devising a plan to ensure that the county’s lodging…
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It’s Grammy season ... do you care?
We’re rapidly approaching that part of the year referred to endearingly as “Grammy Season.” This is the time when we…
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Recommended diversions
Into Great Silence The Carthusian monks of Grande Chartreuse, regarded as one of the most austere monasteries in the world,…
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Rankings show quality health care is available in Haywood County
By David Rice • Guest Columnist The results of a survey of nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide indicate Haywood Regional Medical…
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The law of attraction: After a decade in Western North Carolina, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino continues to be an economic powerhouse
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer In the 10 years since the opening of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in November 1997,…
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A look at the dark side of the season
The Christmas Curmudgeon is available at: Barnes &Noble.com, the Western Carolina Internet Café in Dillsboro, or directly from the author…
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Canton gains ground as mill’s dominance recedes
Things are changing in Canton. That in itself is somewhat newsworthy.
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WCU forges ongoing relationship with Canton
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer With a new town board, a new town manager, and a growing influx of…
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Getting close to the food you eat
By Adam Bigelow • Guest Columnist The morning chill had lifted, mist had risen into the air, and as I…
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Hand-made history for the Christmas tree: Local potter helps Waynesville museum through sale of ornaments
By Michael Beadle Terry Painter and his wife Anita love collecting ornaments for their Christmas tree each year, but they…
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The way of the sword
The 47th Samurai by Stephen Hunter. Simon & Schuster, 2007. 384 pages. Eight seconds. Eight seconds, according to Stephen Hunter…
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Preserving the giant’s rock
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer Up in the mountains along Caney Fork Road in Jackson County lies an important…
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Rocking out
Here in the southern mountains there are magical habitats to be explored in every direction and at every elevation. Periglacial…
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