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‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Neal Boyd to perform at WCU
Pop-opera performer and 2008 winner of television show “America’s Got Talent,” Neal E. Boyd will open the 2010-11 Galaxy of…
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Local favorite Sons of Ralph play fundraiser for Canton Lions Club Aug. 28
Asheville-based mountain and bluegrass group Sons of Ralph will perform a fundraising concert for the Canton Lions Club from 6…
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“Box of Souls” winner of sculpture contest
The winner of the Jackson County Green Energy Park 2010 Sculpture Competition is Box of Souls, a contemporary sculpture by…
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Art and nature merge in outdoor sculpture
Thanks to a group of enthusiastic volunteers from the area, a new Patrick Dougherty sapling sculpture has been constructed at…
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The secretive, intelligent and prolific crow
Like most commonly observed objects, crows flit across our field of vision unheeded. Caw-caw-cawing unmusically … flap-flap-flapping over the fields…
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Waynesville farmer’s markets learn to coexist after split
Twenty-five years ago, a fledgling farmers market got its modest start in a small parking lot on Waynesville’s Main Street…
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Alcohol sales part of grander scheme at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Just over a year ago, the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians voted to allow alcohol sales at…
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Casino impact on ABC sales not a windfall yet
When the Bryson City and Sylva ABC boards hammered out a profit-sharing agreement for liquor orders from Harrah’s Casino, there…
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Barefoot runner on crusade for kids
When Boone resident Matt Jenkins began his 760-mile barefoot run across North Carolina, he didn’t figure it would end with…
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Patient-friendly innovations highlighted at Harris Medical Park
Harris Medical Park, the newly-constructed medical office building adjacent to Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, is now open, providing patients…
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Hospital hosts annual medical symposium
The Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and its Board of Directors is offering area physicians, active and retired, the opportunity to attend a…
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Farmers and chefs come to table
The Buy Haywood Project is bringing farmers and chefs from Haywood County and surrounding counties together for the third in…
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HRMC foundation holds golf outing
The Haywood Regional Medical Center Foundation will host the 19th Annual Charitable Classic Golf & Gala Aug. 31 and Sept.…
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MedWest introduces new physicians
MedWest Health System invites the community to meet several new physicians who have recently joined the medical staff at its…
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Forest Hills hears Cullowhee’s pitch to join forces
The idea of turning Cullowhee into a real town drew several dozen people to a public presentation last week where…
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WCU unveils plans for Town Center
Western Carolina University hopes to create a new commercial hub to bolster life on campus and serve the larger Cullowhee…
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Jackson Green Energy Park gets its day in the sun
The Jackson County Green Energy Park took center stage last week as Governor Bev Perdue and the Appalachian Regional Commission…
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Federal money to outfit community college with green teaching tools
A $300,000 federal grant awarded to three community colleges will help ready a Western North Carolina workforce for the rapidly…
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Angling for floor space in the old Cowee school
From the Macon County Fire Department to a persistent group of contra dancers, a long list of groups is vying…
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Elder abuse training available to public
The 30th Judicial District Domestic Violence-Sexual Assault Alliance is working to end elder abuse by offering training sessions across the…
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Medicaid applicant victim of financial theft by DSS worker
An elderly man was swindled out of $5,500 by a Department of Social Services employee in Swain County, according to…
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HCC building headed for a public hearing
For months, debate surrounding the price tag of a new Creative Arts building on the Haywood Community College campus has…
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Glenville residents launch Glenville Area History Project
Glenville residents are working to preserve the area’s rich history. Woody Hayes is leading a group of community members as…
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Grief support offered to the community
An eight-week grief support group will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 24 to Oct. 12 in…
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Neighbor to Family offers free foster parent classes
Neighbor to Family, a nonprofit aimed at improving foster care by keeping siblings together, is offering free classes to potential…
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Smoky Mountain Cabin Raffle to benefit mentor program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will hold the 1st Annual Smoky Mountain Cabin Raffle to benefit its…
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African-American Clergy summit provides self-care and renewal
Lake Junaluska Assembly will hold its African-American Clergy Health Summit September 27 to 28. Participants will participate in a self-care…
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HCC offers new courses through JobsNOW Program
Haywood Community College will offer Medical Office Assistant, Nurse Aide I, and Phlebotomy courses in August through the JobsNOW Program.…
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A refreshing victory for what started as a grassroots effort
In this business of covering the news, we often bear witness as apathy wins the day. Citizens sit back and…
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A great place to run a bookstore
Editor’s note: Margaret Osondu’s bookstore was bought out by a competitor, Blue Ridge Books and News. Osondu remained on staff…
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Jackson salary hikes just plain wrong
To the Editor: In response to Jim McCarthy’s Aug. 3 letter, “County pay raises gone afoul,” I want to thank…
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Misguided leaders tout benefits of new Wal-Mart
To the Editor: The standing-room-only Aug. 2 public hearing of the Franklin Town Board of Alderman regarding the development of…
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HCC’s green dream requires money and faith
By Kirkwood Callahan • Guest Columnist Haywood County Commissioners on Aug. 16 will conduct a public hearing on a $12…
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Living tradition: Contra dance a staple in Sylva
Temperatures boiled above 90 degrees as the dancers grabbed their partners and lined up on the floor. The caller patiently…
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A fun weekend of music at 3rd annual Shinefest
Country music recording artist Matt Stillwell returns for the third annual Shinefest Friday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 14, at…
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Bed turning at the Shelton House Barn
Craving information about a family heirloom or a quilt purchased at a flea market or antique shop? A Bed Turning…
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3rd annual Heritage Day to be celebrated in Whittier
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia is producing its “Traditional Heritage Walk” at Gateway Flea Market in Whittier from 10 a.m.…
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Quilters present 2010 show in Franklin Aug. 19-21
The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild will present its 2010 quilt show, “Quilting New Trails” Aug. 19-21 at the Community Facilities…
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Balsam Range gears up for a busy weekend
Balsam Range will play Sylva’s Concerts on the Creek Friday, Aug. 13. The free concert takes place from 7-9 p.m.…
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Rye Holler Boys to play at BBQ fest
Expect mouth-watering BBQ accompanied by great mountain music at the 2nd Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival, where the…
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Cold foods cooking class at Stecoah
Tired of heating up your kitchen this hot summer? The Stecoah Valley Food Ventures Kitchen is offering a cooking class…
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A funny funeral: ‘Daily Departed’ premieres Aug. 19
The Highlands Cashiers Players’ production “Dearly Departed” runs Aug. 19 through 22 and Aug. 27 through 29 with two performances…
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A capella performance in Franklin Aug. 15
The all-male Land of the Sky Chorus will sing classics in “Schtick to Singing,” a concert held 3 p.m. on…
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Peace, love and bugs in Cherokee
Volkswagen devotees make their way to Cherokee, Aug. 13 - 15 for the second annual VW Show at the Cherokee…
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Connect with your celestial guides
Join Mary O’Shannon of Spiritsong as she shares how to tap into the beneficial energies of the planets during “Connecting…
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Learn more about intarsia woodworking
Patrons and visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the woodcarving artistry of intarsia at a program to be…
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Country music stars come out for teachers
Three of country music’s fastest rising stars are performing on Thursday, Aug 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center…
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Odom, Parrini perform Gershwin Aug. 21
Soprano Lisa Odom and pianist Fabio Parrini will perform at the annual Classics and Chocolate concert at 7:30 p.m. on…
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‘Appalachian Evening’ series continues
The New North Carolina Ramblers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.…
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Sawmill Creek Porch Band reunites for Aug. 12 performance
The Sawmill Creek Porch Band will reunite for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, on the…
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