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Drivers urged to put the phone down
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling on motorists to focus solely on the road and do all they…
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The art of the tale: Pigeon Center storyteller series focuses on conversations
Stories abound in these here mountains, almost as countless as the towering trees that cloak those familiar slopes. But beneath…
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‘John Brown: An Evening of Jazz’
Jazz artist John Brown will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Peacock Performing Arts Center…
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Hendrix tribute to rock Boojum
A rock-n-roll power trio tribute to the sound, music and vibe of Jimi Hendrix, Imij of Soul will hit the…
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A conversation with WNC coach, athlete Kevin Fitzgerald
Recently, Kevin Fitzgerald left his Waynesville home and made the long trek up to West Virginia University to watch one…
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Run for Riley at the fourth-annual Mighty Four Miler
The Riley Howell Foundation Fund’s (RHFF) yearly fundraiser race, the Mighty Four Miler, will take place at 8 a.m. on…
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Hike Haywood County
Haywood County Recreation will host a series of spring hikes throughout April. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
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Gateway to the Smokies
Presented by The Smoky Mountain News, the fourth annual Gateway to the Smokies half-marathon and four-miler will be held at…
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Rock climbing restrictions will protect young falcons
The U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) are temporarily restricting activities on or near several…
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Waynesville Rec hiring summer camp counselors
Waynesville Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for summer camp counselors for Base Camp 2024.
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Wildlife commission to open trout waters
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. April 6.…
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Now is a great time to submit soil samples
Experts are using the spring weather to remind people to test their soil if that has not been done in…
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Hear about ‘Survival Tricks of the Trail’
Award winning author Mark Warren will discuss his book, “Survival Tricks of the Trail,” at 6 p.m. on April 11…
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NOC to open high-end bungalow accommodations
The Nantahala Outdoor Center unveiled its newest lodging, The Hemlocks by NOC.
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Panthertown friends hiring public engagement position
Friends of Panthertown is hiring a part-time trails and stewardship assistant.
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Lawmakers should support our schools
To the Editor: Since the beginning of the new year, I have seen several photos of Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon)…
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'Busting at the seams': JCPS reconsiders partnership with Catamount School
The memorandum of understanding between Jackson County Public Schools and the Catamount School is up for annual review, and this…
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Farm Bureau sounds the alarm on disappearing agricultural land
The Haywood County Farm Bureau’s legislative breakfast is an annual tradition where the usual topics of conversation include crop prices,…
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Unintended consequences: Jackson County school board signs suicide screener resolution
The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Parent Bill of Rights in August of last year, and now school systems…
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Funds allocated to address foster care needs
The Jackson County Department of Social Services has faced incredible challenges over the past year associated with placing children in…
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Women’s History Trail names seventh ‘Macon Matriarch’
With the opening of the Women’s History Trailhead at Women’s History Park and the unveiling and dedication of “Sowing the…
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Waynesville grants golf club development request
Raines Company can now move forward with plans to open up development for 13 custom-built single-family homes on 11 acres…
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WCU Global Black Studies program shines
Every year, the National Council for Black Studies, the preeminent professional Black studies organization, recognizes one academic program for outstanding…
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Macon students speak up about coming NCHSAA changes
Macon County Early College student athletes took to the public comment period during the March 25 school board meeting to…
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Real estate supply increasing, but so is demand
Critically low housing inventory has been steadily rising across the region since last fall and average sales prices have slipped…
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Two plead guilty to drug trafficking in separate cases
Two people in unrelated cases pleaded guilty to trafficking charges in Cherokee County, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
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Get your Lake Junaluska activity pass
Lake Junaluska Outfitters summer activity passes are now available. The passes provide admission to the lakeside pool all summer long,…
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Settling for less: Plenty of questions remain over local, national impact of realtor settlement
A recent multimillion-dollar court settlement involving realtor commissions has left many unanswered questions in the real estate industry, especially when…
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Canton realigns staff to focus on recovery from flood, mill closure
The Town of Canton, still beset with myriad issues related to both natural and human-caused disasters, took an unprecedented step…
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Abstract art, surrealism showcase
Artwork by Ralph Verano will be on display through the month of April at the Macon County Public Library in…
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Americana rolls into Scotsman
Asheville-based singer-songwriter Christina Chandler will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at The Scotsman in Waynesville.
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HART to present ‘Constellations’
A special stage production of “Constellations” will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 12-13 and 2 p.m. April 14 at…
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Meade returns to Mountain Layers
Popular Florida-based indie/soul singer-songwriter Shane Meade will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Mountain Layers Brewing Company in…
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Want to learn contra dancing?
There will be a contra dance class offered from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Macon County Public Library…
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Bryson City community jam
A community jam will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.
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Word from the Smokies: 'Gradient of spring' offers opportunity for exploration
By the third week of April, spring is in full bloom throughout the picturesque valleys of Great Smoky Mountains National…
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Orchid Festival comes to WNC
The Western North Carolina Orchid Society (WNCOS) and The North Carolina Arboretum will host the 23rd Asheville Orchid Festival entitled…
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Group limits for Whiteoak Sink
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced group size limits for the popular wildflower season at Whiteoak Sink.
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DEQ reminds everyone that burning trash is illegal
The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a…
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New fishing tournament comes to Haywood
Haywood Waterways will host the county’s first fishing tournament.
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Wildlife officials offer guidance for wildlife encounters
With spring arriving and wildlife encounters set to increase as the weather gets warmer, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has…
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Hike the Smokies with Haywood Waterways
Haywood Waterways Association will lead two hikes to Mouse Falls in the Big Creek Watershed of the Great Smoky Mountains…
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Overlook on Newfound Gap Road temporarily closed
Carlos Campbell Overlook on Newfound Gap Road is closed temporarily while maintenance crews assess cracks in the pavement and sidewalk.
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Waynesville Rec hiring summer camp counselors
Waynesville Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for summer camp counselors for Base Camp 2024.
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Friends of Panthertown awarded grant
Friends of Panthertown was recently awarded an Environmental Enhancement Grant by the North Carolina Department of Justice for a remediation and restoration project.
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Register for youth volleyball
Registration is about to close for Jackson County youth volleyball league.
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Founders’ quotes are relevant today
To the Editor: A while ago I read a quote attributed to one of the Founding Fathers that had to…
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Massive money has spoiled politics
To the Editor: “Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” Jack Posobiec said as…
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A Different Kind of Green: WCU band finds cultural connections in Ireland
Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains marching band recently returned from its first trip across the pond, where it…
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All together now: Haywood Tourism Development Authority eyes countywide approach
It’s been a little under a year since Corrina Ruffieux took over for longtime Haywood County Tourism Development Authority Executive…
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