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A reminder of the inhumanity that is war
It was pouring last Wednesday as I drove home, the cold rain painting the winter landscape a dull grey. Standing…
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NCAE needs to work for schools, not Democrats
In spite of Scott McLeod’s assertion that “it would be hard to argue otherwise” in his column (“Vote on NCAE…
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Locke Foundation critical of tactics
To the Editor: It’s unclear where Justin Conley (“Vindictive measure should send message,” The Smoky Mountain News, Jan. 11 issue)…
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Lawsuit calls on mental health nonprofit to share the wealth
A lawsuit filed last week claims $17 million has been hijacked from public coffers over the past two decades by…
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News in brief
The Jackson County Republican Party will hold an open house at its new office in Sylva from 3 p.m. until…
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Bryson federal building will be ‘occupied’
Members of Move to Amend, a grassroots coalition, will be in front of the Federal Courthouse on Main Street in…
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Teach-in on corporate influence planned
Confused about what corporate personhood is, and why it even matters? A group of Haywood County residents will hold a…
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Players sought for football teams
Alumni football is coming to Waynesville via Gridiron Alumni, which is planning several full-contact alumni football games. Players are…
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Edwards sentenced for Cullowhee bank robbery
Brian Anthony Edwards, a junior a Western Carolina University, was convicted of robbery and sentenced to a maximum of 21…
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Merger of Jackson County tourism entities on the table
While a proposed room-tax hike in Jackson County has been sidelined at least for now, the idea of merging the…
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Maggie tightens up noise ordinance, again
Maggie Valley was thrust back into controversy over its noise ordinance last week, an ongoing debate that has pitted residents…
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Jackson reval probably will occur in 2016; commissioners cite lack of sales data for second postponement
Jackson leaders will likely pushback a countywide property revaluation from next year to 2016 following a strong recommendation by their…
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Commissioners angle for piece of library glory in plaque dispute
Jackson County leaders have decided that tradition is overrated. Six months after the new Jackson County library opened, commissioners have…
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Haywood cuts slope engineer because of construction slowdown
The construction downturn has led Haywood County to lay off its steep slope engineer, a position created during the heyday…
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Controversial planning board likely sentenced to backseat in Macon
Driven by a Republican-dominated commission, Macon County’s beleaguered planning board will undergo wholesale changes that likely include member term limits…
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One façade at a time: Cherokee makes over downtown appeal
Cherokee is on a mission to remodel the look of its business district, in the hope that an infusion of…
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All or nothing? Cherokee ponders whether to tailor upcoming alcohol vote
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians might have the chance to decide whether they want alcohol in their…
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The road less traveled
The question ‘which way to Cherokee?’ continues bedeviling the state transportation department, which has been caught in a tug-of-war between…
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Holing up is common for poisonous snakes in winter
Where do the poisonous snakes go in winter? In the Smokies region we have two poisonous species: timber rattlesnakes and…
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WNC Alliance director appointed to MRC
The executive director of the Western North Carolina Alliance has been appointed to the state’s influential Mountain Resources Commission (MRC).…
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Pittillo to speak at Franklin meeting
Retired Western Carolina University professor and well-known regional fall color prognosticator Dan Pittillo will be the speaker at 2 p.m.…
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Grants available for renewable energy
Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation and Development is accepting applications from Western North Carolina farmers interested in generating renewable energy on…
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Why pitch in? One trail volunteer shares her story
Trail maintenance has an obvious benefit: it’s darn good exercise. But for Becky Smucker, a volunteer trail crew leader in…
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Friends of the Smokies receives $10K from REI
Moving mountains is no easy task, but volunteers and trail crews hauling boulders, digging waterbars and otherwise rehabilitating trails in…
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NOC wins prestigious outdoor award
The Nantahala Outdoor Center has been bestowed with the 2012 Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Inspiration Award. It is the outdoor…
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Work continues on the French Broad River Paddle Trail
A volunteer work day to work on campsites for the French Broad River Paddle Trail will take place from 10…
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Watershed plan subject of Jan. 12 meeting
The Macon County League of Women Voters of Macon County will host a program on a newly completed study on…
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Whoopers and hoodeds
Cranes are cool. These big beautiful graceful birds jolt the souls of non-birders and birders alike. At five feet tall,…
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Hikers voices wanted: National forests ask trail users to step up and join the conversation
More than 5 million people hit the trails in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests last year — a number…
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Volunteer crews troll the forests to keep trails clear
Next time you hike a trail, pause a minute and give silent thanks to the legion of trail volunteers who…
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Readings, signings at City Lights
Suzanne Raether will read from and sign her novel, Judaculla, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, at City Lights…
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Plott to read from‘Colorful Characters of the Smokies’
Bob Plott will discuss his newest book, Colorful Characters of the Great Smoky Mountains, at 3 p.m. on Jan. 14…
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Blanton to tell stories at Jackson Library, Jan. 17
The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will host Sylva resident Curtis Blanton for an evening of storytelling and tall…
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Intrigue, violence and opium in Oslo
The Leopard marks the eighth crime novel featuring the chain-smoking alcoholic Inspector Harry Hole of the Oslo Police Department, an…
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Events commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
Prayer breakfast and activities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Three events celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther…
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Anime club announces movies
Anime, or Japanese animation, returns to its regular schedule at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City with two shows…
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Learn basket-weaving in Macon
The Arts Council of Macon County will sponsor a one-day basket-weaving class from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21,…
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Fariello photography on display at art institute
The Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will feature an exhibition of photographs by author Anna Fariello during the month of…
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Art and craft classes planned at Stecoah
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is offering several classes this winter. Interested participants can register online at stecoahvalleycenter.com or call…
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Feichter Studio starts winter season with ‘Oxymorons’
Each winter the theater scene in Waynesville takes off with the opening of the Feichter Studio at Haywood Arts Regional…
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WCU to host retrospective by late painter Pat Passlof
The work of late painter Pat Passlof will be the focus of a joint exhibition of the Fine Art Museum…
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Writing workshops scheduled for ‘Writing From The Heart’ series
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia will hold a series of creative writing workshops on the second Saturday of each month…
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ARTSaturday planned for children in Macon
Elementary school-aged children and their families are invited to the Macon County Art Council’s free ARTSaturday workshop from 10 a.m.…
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Traditional musician Anne Lough to lead Lunch and Learn Jan. 19
Anne Lough, a nationally known traditional musician with 35 years experience who is also a shape-note singer, will lead the…
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Music faculty talent on display Jan. 17
The Western Carolina University School of Music will present a “Faculty Showcase” concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in…
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Arts council lines up blues musician and storyteller
The Haywood County Arts Council will host blues musician Sleepy Ralow on Jan. 15 and storyteller Lloyd Arneach on Feb.…
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My40 to air ‘Liars Bench’ television segment Jan. 15
A segment of the Jackson County variety show “Liars Bench” will be shown on WMYA My40 at 2 p.m. on…
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Turning new life into wood
Allen Davis’ office is cluttered with planks and blocks of wood in various sizes and a handful of circular saws…
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Unexpected pleasures from a trip across the state
Sometimes what we expect to happen doesn’t: On vacation this week, I stopped in Raleigh and viewed the “Rembrandt in…
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Bothwell would be better than Shuler
To the Editor: Cecil Bothwell is running for U.S. Congress in Western Northern Carolina. He is looking to unseat the…
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