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Let Duke know rate hike request is too much
To the Editor: Duke Energy has applied to the N.C. Utilities Commission for yet another rate increase in an attempt…
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SMN needs to practice balanced journalism
To the Editor: I was born and raised in Cashiers and have always disliked the phrase “country come to town.”…
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The killer is among us, and she is Tuppence
When I moved to Sylva from Bryson City, two dogs stayed and three cats came with me. These are Edgar…
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Optimism in the public sphere is always refreshing
The Occupy Wall Street movement is leaderless, somewhat vague and lacking vision. Still, people are joining in growing numbers around…
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Sunburst Trout opens Waynesville location
Sunburst Trout Farm has opened a retail location in downtown Waynesville, offering a convenient spot to pick up local trout…
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WCU ranked among best for business
The Princeton Review has named Western Carolina University’s College of Business one of the top business schools in the country.…
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MedWest focuses on fall prevention
Programs at the Osteoporosis Center at MedWest-Haywood already promote the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis, but the doctors at…
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Nominate volunteers for citizenship award
Duke Energy and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominees for its Duke Energy Citizenship and Service…
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Barking dogs spark pleas for ordinance change
Residents in a Cashiers subdivision weary of incessant dog barking called on county commissioners this week to help them find…
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Jackson nixes consumption of booze at library
Jackson County commissioners won’t allow alcohol to be served during private functions at the newly renovated historic courthouse and library.…
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Cold for a cause: High school students homeless for a night
Suitcase in hand, freshman Jared Conrad was ready to move into his box and prepare for the night to come.…
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Mark your calendars, Catamounts!
Western Carolina University is holding its “Forever a Catamount”-themed homecoming Oct. 21 thru 23. FRIDAY • The annual Alumni Scholarship…
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Waynesville hopes business incentives could help land new jobs
The Town of Waynesville might join the 60 percent of local governments in North Carolina that have adopted a formal…
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Waynesville to cast a wide net in search for new town manager
The Waynesville town board has hired a search firm to help with its hunt for a new town manager. The…
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Haywood forges plan to put old Bargains building to use
The Haywood County plans to renovate the formers Bargains building on Russ Avenue near K-Mart to house Haywood County Board…
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Construction guidelines targeted next week in Macon
Macon County commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss regulations on earth moving…
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Macon reval on hold in light of sputtering real estate market
Macon County will postpone a countywide reassessment of property values from 2013 until 2015. County Tax Assessor Richard Lightner recommended…
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Jackson County’s “other” bookstore
Here, by the side of U.S. 74 as you start up the Balsams after leaving Sylva, isn’t exactly the place…
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Jiu Jitsu legend to offer seminar
A member of the world-famous fighting family, the Gracies of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be offering a seminar in…
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Ronald Reagan dinner and dance
The late President Ronald Reagan was born 100 years ago this year, and Republicans in Swain, Graham and Jackson counties…
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Learn good guard techniques
Girls on Guard will be offered from 9 a.m. until noon this Saturday, Oct. 22, on Southwestern Community College’s Jackson…
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Sylva AM station off the air but still trolling for a buyer
There’s still no reprieve in sight for WRGC, Sylva’s radio station and a five-decade community mainstay for local weather, news…
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Table is set for Sylva town election
This November, Sylva residents will elect three commissioners, deciding who will control the majority on that five-member board. All three…
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Collective discontent bonds candidates
Three candidates running for the Maggie Valley town board with a similar message have buddied up in the campaign and…
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Maggie candidates want to rekindle tourism, but how?
Waning tourism in Maggie Valley and what to do about it is dominating the town’s election this fall. Four people…
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From humble beginnings to goodwill enterprise: Manufacturing medical supplies provides jobs for disabled
Crafting cornhusk dolls is a far cry from mass-producing blue surgical drapes, but one local non-profit made that leap in…
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Mission: Free-market enemy or health care savior?
The medical community in Western North Carolina is embroiled in a debate over Mission Hospital — should its influence and…
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State auditor to speak at Democratic rally
The Haywood Democratic Party will hold its annual Fall Rally Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with…
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‘Occupy’ movement moves into Sylva
“Occupy Sylva” on Saturday looked and sounded a lot like a Democratic-party function, but with a twist. The message wasn’t…
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Do-over of room tax hike in Jackson
Jackson County commissioners likely erred two weeks ago when they voted to double the county’s tax on overnight lodging: they…
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Fine Art Museum to showcase lithographs, Latin-American art
The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University will host a reception for an exhibit from the collection of Rob…
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WCU, Green Energy Park offer blacksmithing classes
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer adult (18 years and older) blacksmithing classes this fall and winter…
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Artists sought for garden art exhibit
The Haywood County Arts Council is joining with the Haywood County Master Gardener Volunteer Association for an exhibit in April…
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Learn the papermaking process Oct. 25
Hendersonville resident Stefanie Kompathoum will offer a workshop on how to make handmade paper at the Jackson County Public Library…
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Crowe presents his first childrens’ book
The Jackson County Public Library will host a special evening storytime for children at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in…
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Ready for a night of terror?
Starting on Oct. 21, a spooky Haunted Trail will be set up at the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee. The…
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Chinese acrobatic troupe to perform in Asheville
The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China will perform at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at 4 p.m. on…
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WCU brings fast-rising comic Bo Burnham to campus Oct. 26
Comedian Bo Burnham will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts…
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‘Arc’toberfest fundraiser scheduled
The Arc of Haywood County’s third annual “Arc”toberfest will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the…
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Guild craft fair returns to WNC Oct. 20-23
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has set the standard for fine craft shows across the country since its…
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Pumpkinfest serves up fall variety Oct. 22
Historic Downtown Franklin is gearing up for the 15th Annual Pumpkinfest to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Artists ready to paint the town during ColorFest
The vibrant hues of autumn come to life Saturday, Oct. 22, at the third annual “ColorFest, Art of the Blue…
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WCU to screen ‘The King’s Speech,’ host discussion in honor of International Stuttering Awareness Day
Western Carolina University will host a screening of the movie “The King’s Speech” followed by a discussion focusing on stuttering,…
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Treating stuttering problems a labor of love for WCU professor
The author of the newly released second edition of Stuttering Intervention: A Collaborative Journey to Fluency Freedom admits that his…
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Civil War crossing of Smokies was memorable feat
The war in the Smokies proved to be … a curious conjunction of terrain, history, politics, and culture ... a…
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Fishers to converge on reservation for prizes
Time to get those lines wet, via the Rumble in the Rhododendron in Cherokee coming up Oct. 21-23. The cost…
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Learn fly-fishing basics from an expert
Fly fishermen are passing on their craft with a series of how-to classes in Sylva. Members of the Tuckaseigee Chapter…
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Introduce kids to fly-fishing in Pisgah
Kids ages 12 and older can take a free fly-fishing class Oct. 15 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education.…
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Fall color web site
Want to find the best fall color? The U.S. Forest Service of North Carolina has posted a new leaf viewing…
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Goats prove usefulness to Catamounts
An environmentally friendly weed-eradication strategy that has been gaining popularity across the nation made its way to Western Carolina University…
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