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Know what to do in a wilderness emergency?
A Wilderness First Aid course will be held at Medwest Health & Fitness Center in Haywood County from 9 a.m.…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Ridin’ the tide
On a recent trip to Isle of Palms, South Carolina, we had access to a sea kayak and decided to…
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Hemp house going up at Lake Junaluska
If someone said the word “hemp,” the first thing to spring to mind probably wouldn’t be home construction. But if…
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Poems, nonfiction readings at City Lights in Sylva
City Lights Bookstore in Sylva will feature local authors of poetry and nonfiction in the coming week. Coffee with the…
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Mystery author gives reading
Author Leanna Sain will give a reading at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville from 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26.…
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Hiking the Pacific Coast Trail with Skywalker
Some The Smoky Mountain News readers may remember a review here several seasons ago of Bill Walker’s Skywalker: Close Encounters…
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We must expand energy exploration
To the Editor: An absence of vision and leadership in Washington is threatening the very existence of our nation. Our…
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WCU could do better with job reductions
To the Editor: I find the stories regarding the downsizing of personnel at WCU deeply disturbing. As an alumnus, be…
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Don’t pass a voter ID requirement
To the Editor: I ask that our newly elected Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, lead the way for the state Republican…
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Books are an end unto themselves
Books are one of the greatest delights of my life. I don’t need many excuses to buy new ones, frankly,…
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Make open government a part of constitution
In this country, the people own the government. It’s ours. End of debate. That’s something we can all be thankful…
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Mountain visitors guide now available
Tourists and visitors can now pick up a free copy of the 2011 NC Mountains Visitors Guide from the Jackson…
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Restaurants in Sylva busy despite worries about economy
The economy be damned — the burgeoning restaurant scene in Sylva continues to boom, with four eating establishments in this…
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Jobs lost, but construction and buying continue without pause on WCU campus
A $138,000 fountain, the crowning jewel in a larger, $2.3 million construction project, is being built at Western Carolina University.…
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Inaugural Golf Classic comes to Lake Junaluska
The inaugural Golf Classic hosted by the Wesley Foundation at Western Carolina University is coming April 16 to the Lake…
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Documentary screening on school reform
A viewing of Davis Guggenheim’s film, “Waiting for Superman” will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the…
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Waynesville guards water supply despite pressure to unleash the spigot
The Town of Waynesville is negotiating with its biggest water customer, trying to take a stronger role in the future…
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Boulevard redesign could be in the cards for Macon’s busiest thoroughfare
Eve Boatright isn’t prepared to openly criticize motorists speeding past her bookshop along U.S. 23/441 south of Franklin. The British…
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Sylva bypass loses steam as priority
Sylva leaders, asked to list their top road-building priorities, did not include a controversial bypass proposed by the state Department…
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Cherokee trust shaken in Swain DSS
Tribal members and leaders alike vented their discontent with Swain County’s handling of child welfare for Cherokee children at this…
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Crowd berates Swain commissioners, supports DSS board
A large crowd turned out at the Swain County commissioners meeting this week to voice support for the beleaguered Department…
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Accounting probe prompts firing, resignation at Haywood County Schools
Haywood County Schools is currently without a finance director, after long-time finance officer Larry Smith stepped down amid an investigation…
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Queen sues opponent after losing state election
All is fair in love and war, but apparently not in politics. Former state Sen. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, is…
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Students Shine at Arts Council’s 13th Annual Student Honors Recital
The Haywood County Arts Council held its 13th Annual Student Honors Recital on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at…
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Cooking up a Taste of Home
Part class, part performance, the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Pirate’s Ball docks in Waynesville
The Pirate’s Ball, an annual gala to raise funds for Folkmoot, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on…
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Hymnist’s life portrayed at local society meeting
The Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its next monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 25,…
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Jazz Duo Performs at Macon County library
“Jazz It Up,” a concert by saxophonist Lloyd Weinberg and vibraphonist Paul Babelay, will be presented at 8 p.m., Thursday,…
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Storytelling Center sponsors an Irish Buffet and Storytelling
A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Buffet Fund Raiser will be held at the Station Restaurant and The Storytelling Center in…
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‘Kiss Me, Kate’ stages at WCU
Western Carolina University musical theater students will present Cole Porter’s classic musical “Kiss Me, Kate” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through…
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Potential choristers invited to check out children’s choir
Kids who love to sing and are in first through 12th grades next year are invited to Open Rehearsal Night…
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Blood, Sweat and Tears coming to the mountains
Blood, Sweat and Tears will appear at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Barn dance to honor veterans
The next Winter Barn Dance at the Bascom in Highlands is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Frog Level festival calls for vendors
The 9th Annual “Whole Bloomin’ Thing” Spring Festival Committee is now accepting applications from local growers, artisans, and wellness-and-nature-related professionals…
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New tavern makes its mark on Bryson City
The Tuckasegee Tavern, a new tavern on Depot Street in Bryson City, is opening its doors for a St. Patrick’s…
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Secretariat screened at Groovy Movie Club
The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “Secretariat“ at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the home of…
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App brings art to the people – and their smart phones
For those looking to learn more about the sculptures that dot the campus at Western Carolina University, well, there’s an…
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Swain commissioners call for resignation of DSS board
The following statement was issued by the Swain County Board of Commissioners after the DSS board failed to take action…
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Swain DSS board fails to reach consensus on suspensions
The Swain County Department of Social Services board met for three hours Tuesday night (March 8) to discuss whether employees…
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Archery lessons with James Dickey
During the course of a recent interview for a literary magazine, I was asked: While in grad school at the…
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Deadly bat threat spreading in WNC
Biologists recently confirmed white-nose syndrome at a third site in North Carolina, meaning two counties are now positive for the…
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North Carolinian to head Friends of the Smokies
The Rev. Daniel P. Matthews of Waynesville has been selected as the new board chair of Friends of Great Smoky…
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Learn about white-nose syndrome in bats
Western North Carolina Alliance has put together a panel of experts to talk about white-nose syndrome, a disease that threatens…
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Agriculture program set for March 25
A free workshop will be held March 25 on the voluntary agricultural district programs and farmland protection planning for counties…
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Go green on this St. Patrick’s Day
A St. Patrick’s Day “green” fundraiser is set for Saturday, March 12, from 6-9:30 p.m. at Nantahala Brewery in Bryson…
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Rent greenhouse space at Waynesville’s Armory
Don’t have a greenhouse, or worried your cat will destroy any new plants? Then get an early start on this…
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Five best hikes of the Smokies
Still haven’t checked out the national treasure of hiking trails in our backyard in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?…
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Only Catamounts left in WNC are at WCU
Last week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tried to put the last nail in the coffin of the eastern…
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Local mountain bikers join forces
In Western North Carolina’s thriving outdoors community, mountain bikers have long been at the center of the action. But now,…
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Love, devotion and a restless journey
The great kite of the crucified Christ loomed and caused the crowd to vibrate. Like a pyre before him, the…
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