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Mayor censured for acting alone in apology to tribe
The Franklin Board of Aldermen censured Mayor Joe Collins this week for making a personal apology to the Eastern Band…
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WNC vitality index provides data-driven look at region
A one-of-a-kind database that encompasses virtually every aspect of life in Western North Carolina, from ecology to economics, is now…
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WNC cries foul over air pollution payments going down East
Western North Carolina for now has dodged concerns that it was getting short shrift in a legal settlement intended to…
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Waynesville’s revered town manager receives top N.C. honor
Longtime Waynesville Town Manager Lee Galloway was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious…
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Slope rules come to Maggie Valley: A lesson to learn from
After four major landslides, one death, several destroyed and damaged homes, washed out roads, and a $50,000 clean-up bill, steep…
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State pledges to clamp down on improper activity at Haywood DOT
Waste, favoritism and possible fraud and corruption by state highway workers in Haywood County enriched a local contractor and cost…
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ABC store plan draws criticism in Franklin
A split decision by Franklin aldermen to build a new $1.25 million ABC store at the site of a Super…
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Waynesville also contemplates Super Walmart ABC store
Waynesville’s ABC Board has not yet officially decided to build a second liquor store near the new Super Walmart, but…
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Ron Rash to be featured on ‘North Carolina Bookwatch’
Ron Rash and his latest novel The Cove will be featured in the season premiere of “North Carolina Bookwatch” on…
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Civil War literature series continues in Waynesville
Friends of the Haywood County Library’s “Let’s Talk About It” series will continue with The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara…
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Retired Miami police detective to speak in Sylva
Author Marshall Frank will give a talk at the public library in Sylva at 7 p.m. on July 12 based…
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Dig deep and ‘The Father’s Tale’ will reward
Michael O’Brien’s The Father’s Tale (Ignatius Press, ISBN 978-0-89870-815-8) has more strikes against it than Babe Ruth on a bad…
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Paging Robin Pope: When no hospital’s in sight, treating medical emergencies takes quick wit and know-how
If you fall from a ledge rock-climbing, break a leg backpacking in the wilderness or twist your shoulder paddling a…
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Kudos, Gov. Perdue
News outlets began reporting Sunday night (July 1) that North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed Senate Bill 820, which would…
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Learn about “hummers” in upcoming program
A hummingbird program by Cathyrn and John Sill will be held July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kern Youth…
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Fly fishing guide to share secret spots
The Plateau Fly Fishing Club will hold a casting clinic at 6:15 p.m. and a meeting at 7 p.m. July…
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Mapping ancient Cherokee mounds
Cherokee mounds will be the focus of a 7 p.m., July 12, presentation at the Highlands Biological Station. Ben Steere,…
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Stargazing comes to a telescope near you
An evening of stargazing using optical or radio telescopes will be held at 7 p.m. July 13 at the Pisgah…
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Take the aerial challenge with NOC’s new zip line park
Nantahala Outdoor Center has opened a new Nantahala Zip Line Adventure Park that features a traditional zip line and aerial…
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Hay Day rolls into Haywood July 12
The Mountain Research Station will hold its annual Hay Day on July 12, featuring demonstrations of the latest hay equipment…
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LTLT to share vision and work
Learn the latest about the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee, including an update on land conservation initiatives, at noon…
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Guided hike explores Purchase Knob
Meet with a park ranger and enjoy mountain views while lunching on top of Hemphill Bald July 19. Hiking enthusiast…
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Land Trust hosts Yellow Creek Falls hike
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee will host a nature study and leisurely hike to Yellow Creek Falls and…
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Hike the Smokies with a naturalist
A guided hike on the three-and-a-half mile round-trip Thomas Divide Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be…
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Audubon Society to host birding tours, talk
The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is offering birders a chance to stroll around the grounds of a private home on…
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Winged creatures of the night unveiled
The Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest just outside of Brevard will host a night for nature enthusiasts of all…
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Highlands art center hosts eight garden tours
The Bascom’s 2012 Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival, which includes a garden tour and flower show, will take place July…
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Farm tour and garden walk in Jackson
The Jackson County Farmers Market is sponsoring the sixth annual Farm Tour and Garden Walk from 1 to 5 p.m.…
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Lesser known plants after more tangible awards
For me, those plants found here in the Smokies region that have verified practical human uses are, in the long…
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Reduced energy use is natural part of Euro life
We were nearing the end of our European summer vacation with three other families from Western North Carolina when we…
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A dip in the Tuck beats bee suits in this heat
I slept downstairs on a futon last night, trying to escape some of the intense heat that, chimney-like, turned the…
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A story everyone should read, learn from
To the Editor: We, the undersigned, are a group of Haywood County citizens that meets regularly for a respectful dialogue…
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We should realize value of natural resources
To the Editor: In Western North Carolina we are extremely lucky to live, work and play in a place of…
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HCC students build kilns for new arts building
Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Clay students got a firsthand lesson in designing and building kilns at its new creative…
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ColorFest workshop seeking young artists
Jackson County art organizations are co-hosting a mural painting workshop called “The Young Artists of ColorFest” from 2 to 5…
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Arts and crafts sellers converge on Hayesville
More than 50 arts and crafts booths will line the streets of downtown Hayesville for the 33rd annual Festival on…
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Maggie Club to host ‘Strange Brew’ tasting
The Maggie Valley Club will bring a taste of “Beer City” to Haywood County at 6 p.m. July 13. The…
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Music series to feature Grammy nominee
Bill LaBounty, Candi Carpenter, and Grammy and CMA Nominee Bobby Tomberlin will play at the Balsam Mountain Inn’s Songwriters-in-the-Round series…
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Leapin’ Frog Gallery to hold an experimental art workshop
Local artist Silvia Cabrera Williams will lead an experimental art workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 at…
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Country Memories to pick at Sylva library
The library in Sylva will host the musicians of Country Memories at 7 p.m. July 10. The sextet consists of…
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Sylva library to host contra dance
A Second Sunday Contra Dance will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. July 8 on the second floor of the…
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Make some noise in Bryson City
The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City will host a community jam from 6-7:30 p.m. July 5 in the library…
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Waynesville open late for Art After Dark
The Waynesville Gallery Association’s monthly Art After Dark will take place from 6-9 p.m. July 6, followed by the new…
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Maggie to host arts and crafts show
The Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Show will return to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds from 9 a.m. to…
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All aboard the dinosaur train
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offer a train ride based on the PBS kids series Dinosaur Train, departing from Bryson…
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Liars Bench to appear at Franklin library
The Liars Bench, a live authentic Southern Appalachian storytelling, music, poetry, drama and folk arts presentation will perform at 7…
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HART raising funds for second stage
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will kick off a $1 million capital fund drive to build a second theater space at…
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Ghost stories, monsters to visit Macon library
The public library in Franklin is hosting two days of haunting teen events exploring monsters and the paranormal. The Haunted…
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WCU to present stage version of ‘Lincolnites’
Actress Barbara Bates Smith will star in a stage adaptation of the short story “Lincolnites” at 7 p.m. July 12…
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Old Mater Farm benefit to feature bluegrass, gospel artists
Old Mater Farm is set to host Junior Sisk and Darrin and Brooke Aldridge for its first summer benefit at…
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