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Apple Festival returns to North Hominy Oct. 16
The North Hominy Community Center will have its annual Apple Festival breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. on Oct 16, at…
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Leaf Festival this weekend in Cashiers
The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival will be held Oct. 8-10 in and around Cashiers. The festival main stage is at…
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Exhibit of student art to run Oct. 7-24 at WCU
Students of the fine arts at Western Carolina University will show work from their senior portfolios from Thursday, Oct. 7,…
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Workshop on gourd art offered in Sylva
Decorated gourds are popular handmade accessories for homes today. Learn to make decorative gourds by attending “Wood Burning on Gourds”…
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Woodturning magic returns to The Bascom
A new exhibition of lathe-made bowls from acclaimed artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop will be on display in the Bascom’s…
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Nurturing a creative thread
It’s an overcast day, hints of early fall in the air, and Neal Howard is in her yard in Cullowhee.…
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Swain embarks on new vision for old library
More bestsellers? A computer lab? Meeting space? This month, Swain County residents will be asked what it is they crave…
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Forestry, farmland tax breaks reduced
Haywood County landowners who get a property tax break for agriculture or foresty will see a reduction in that benefit…
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WCU celebrates homecoming Oct. 8-10
The Alumni Scholarship Homecoming Golf Tournament will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Sequoyah National Golf Club in…
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Foray into turbine business part of WCU’s mission, college says
Is going into business with a Brazilian company within the mission of Western Carolina University? Dean Robert McMahan says so,…
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WCU strikes business deal with Brazilian-based company
A company with South American roots will set up U.S. headquarters on the campus of Western Carolina University in a…
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Learn about early college high school
Jackson County Early College High School (JCEC) is recruiting for the 2011-2012 school year. Several information sessions are scheduled…
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Gargantuan radio tower prompts outcry in Macon County
Town and county leaders will meet with the N.C. Highway Patrol this week in Franklin to discuss where in Macon…
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Long-awaited livestock market gets needed boost toward finish line
Haywood County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to pitch in $25,000 toward the regional livestock market under construction in Canton, adding…
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Haywood commissioner candidates debate merits of spending
Taxes and spending in a recession economy have emerged as the top issue in the race for Haywood County commissioner…
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Breathing life into the Museum that Runs
A few steps past the door at Maggie Valley’s Wheels Through Time museum, and the characteristic, unmistakable scent of a…
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Built for growth that hasn’t come, costly Whittier sewer system struggles to stay viable
Back about a decade ago, setting the table for economic growth around Whittier seemed something of a no-brainer — the…
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Judge candidates to take stage in Jackson, Haywood next week
Candidates for District Court judge will espouse their vision for the bench at election forums held next week in Haywood…
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Judge’s race to have lasting impact, say attorneys
Not a day goes by that Judge Monica Leslie doesn’t realize the gravity of her decisions. Leslie is one of…
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Recreation rendezvous shines a light on WNC
Representatives from some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation will soon touch ground in Asheville for the 2010 Outdoor…
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The Naturalist's Corner
North Carolina’s loss – Louisiana’s gain Chris Canfield has stepped down as executive director of Audubon North Carolina to assume…
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‘Jack of all trades’ common in Appalachia
Here in the Smokies region “making do” isn’t a lost art. Most “country” men and women can still “get along”…
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Stop procrastinating and start composting
A free composting workshop will be held next week by the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jackson and Swain counties. Learn…
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Monarch migration in full flight
Witness the fall migration of monarch butterflies and learn about their spectacular 3,000-mile journey from naturalists with Wild South during…
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Meet the fastest bird on the planet
Visitors to Gorges State Park will have the opportunity to get a close look at two peregrine falcons, Seymour and…
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Take a trip back in time with Roosevelt and Muir
A performance depicting John Muir and President Teddy Roosevelt called the “The Tramp and the Roughrider” will be held at…
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Cherokee 5k to benefit cancer foundation
The Chief’s Challenge, a 2-mile race in Cherokee, will be held 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 5 to benefit the Madison…
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Walk, run or relay in Power of Pink race
The Power of Pink race will be held in Haywood County on Saturday, Oct. 30, to raise money for mammograms…
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Celebrate Appalachian heritage, Oct. 2
The Cradle of Forestry annual fall festival will celebrate the rich forest heritage of Western North Carolina with the traditions…
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HCC to compete in lumberjack competition at Cradle of Forestry
Lumberjacks — and lumberjills — will chop, saw and axe their way to the finish line during the Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s…
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From farm to school
Participants in the recent Farm to School workshop at Shelton Family Farms in Jackson County whipped up salsa using farm-fresh produce from the…
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Seed swap at annual gardeners meet in Sylva
A seed swap and plant exchange will be held at the Jackson County Farmers Market in downtown Sylva from 10…
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Fiction author to appear at Sylva
Susan Gregg Gilmore, author of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, will read from her new novel, The Improper…
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Twenty regional authors at Blue Ridge Book Fest
Blue Ridge Book Fest: A Regional Author Festival will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.…
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“Therapy Dog” sales to support animal shelters
Dianna K. Klingel will be signing her book, Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog, from…
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An irresistible adventure
Some novels ask for a close reading. Entranced by the author’s language, intrigued by an intricate plot, and in some…
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Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’
Showcase your culinary skills, treat your taste buds, and support a good cause 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Maggie…
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Amateur photography contest at Marianna Black Library
The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City is hosting its Second Annual “Life in Swain” amateur photography contest. All photographs…
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Sylva
Celebrate Hispanic heritage in Western North Carolina from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Aging Community…
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HART presents ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s next production is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to get feet tapping and may lead to…
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Jeff Bates performs country in Maggie Valley
Country music star Jeff Bates will perform 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Eaglenest Entertainment. Jeff Bates doesn’t cherry…
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Russian song and dance on stage Oct. 3 at WCU
An exuberant celebration of Russian heritage takes the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Fine and Performing…
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Gary Carden premieres new play and artwork
The world premiere of Gary Carden’s “Signs and Wonders” and a special performance of “The Bright Forever” will take place…
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Fall Craft Festival planned at The Old Mill
A Fall Craft Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Old…
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Browse handmade artwork at Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show
Talented artists and crafters from all over the Southeast will sell their handmade products and offer demonstrations at The Maggie…
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Top artists featured at Church Street Art & Craft Show
Enjoy a fine array of arts and crafts originating in the mountains at the Church Street Art & Craft Show,…
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‘Romantic Fools,’ a comedic look at love, to stage Oct. 6-9 at WCU
Theater students from Western Carolina University will present a light look at relationships with “Romantic Fools” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday,…
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Star-packed week at 98th Cherokee Indian Fair
Enjoy family friendly fun with this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair which runs from Oct. 5-9 at the Cherokee Indian Fair…
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Dye workshop focuses on all-natural methods
A one-day natural dye workshop with instructor Cassie Dickson will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Jackson craftsmanship showcased Oct. 24
Celebrate national American Craft Week with the “Hand + Craft: A Jackson County Celebration” exhibit, which runs until Oct. 24.…
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