Nantahala purchases new facility, expands production
 

Nantahala purchases new facility, expands production

In a long-awaited strategic move, Nantahala Brewing in Bryson City will soon be putting the final touches on the purchase…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

There are singers, there are performers, and then there’s Laura Reed.  Wandering the numerous floors and stages of New Mountain…
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Brewing success, crafting a brand
 

Brewing success, crafting a brand

Thirty-eight is Noah McIntee’s favorite number these days. “For a lot of folks, we’re not the sleeper hit anymore,” he said.…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

The alarm went off on my phone. Monday morning. 6:45 a.m.
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Folkmoot reflects on 2015, celebrates the New Year
 

Folkmoot reflects on 2015, celebrates the New Year

Dear Friends: It’s New Years Eve and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you contribute…
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New direction for ‘Stories of Mountain Folk’
 

New direction for ‘Stories of Mountain Folk’

In 2008, Catch the Spirit of Appalachia (CSA), a Western North Carolina not-for-profit 501c3 organization, began recording “Stories of Mountain…
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Keep On Getting Lost — Scott Low
 

Keep On Getting Lost — Scott Low

It is quite the conundrum, ain’t it? In an era where mainstream radio hits are shellacked in “sugar and spice…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

Throwing my father’s old Dodge Dakota into park, I stepped out of the truck and felt the crunch of snow…
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New Year’s Eve at The Imperial
 

New Year’s Eve at The Imperial

A New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party will be held from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at The…
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Balsam Range Winter Concert Series returns to the Colonial
 

Balsam Range Winter Concert Series returns to the Colonial

Renowned bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will kick off the sixth annual “Winter Concert Series” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2,…
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Beer, Bluegrass, and Bloodshed: The Best of Arts & Entertainment 2015
 

Beer, Bluegrass, and Bloodshed: The Best of Arts & Entertainment 2015

With each impending New Year, we tend to take a look back and reflect on just what made the last…
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Christmas in Appalachia
 

Christmas in Appalachia

As the temperatures drop in Western North Carolina, the fun only heats up. The holiday season here is filled with…
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Interactive Cherokee history program
 

Interactive Cherokee history program

“Cherokee Friends” will offer free programs for visitors throughout the month of December at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.…
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Apple Creek Café moves downtown
 

Apple Creek Café moves downtown

Following the recent closure of Nick & Nate’s pizzeria in downtown Waynesville, Apple Creek Café will take over the Main…
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Green Energy Park artist wins scholarship
 

Green Energy Park artist wins scholarship

A glass artist at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro and recent Western Carolina University graduate, Cole Johnson…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

I cracked the foamy Sam Adams Boston Lager and relaxed into my seat. Christmas Eve. Red-eye flight. Charlotte to Burlington, Vermont.…
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Do you believe in magic? The lore of the ‘Smokey Mountain Santa’
 

Do you believe in magic? The lore of the ‘Smokey Mountain Santa’

Standing in the lobby of North Canton Elementary School last Friday morning, one could hear and witness the frenzied nature…
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The man behind the white beard
 

The man behind the white beard

So, just who is the “Smokey Mountain Santa”? After an appearance last week at North Canton Elementary School, Santa and Mrs.…
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The gift of reading
 

The gift of reading

Atop all the festivities surrounding the holidays, the students of North Canton Elementary School each received one more gift “under…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

She grabbed for my hand and held it up. “No ring, huh? You should meet my daughter sometime. Single. Beautiful.…
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Behling art exhibit opening
 

Behling art exhibit opening

The Jackson County Arts Council will host an art exhibit opening for Dawn Behling, the 2014-15 Regional Artist Project Grant…
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The Art of Creativity: WNC arts councils find steady ground, look ahead to 2016
 

The Art of Creativity: WNC arts councils find steady ground, look ahead to 2016

It is the litmus test of a community. The arts. If you want to know how well a society functions,…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

So, you’re from Canada? Not quite, but close. Growing up on the Canadian border, most folks there don’t really take notice…
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Christmas at Lake J
 

Christmas at Lake J

“Appalachian Christmas” at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center will deliver the nostalgic charm of mountain hospitality to visitors…
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The house that music built: Warren  Haynes’ ‘Christmas Jam’ rolls on
 

The house that music built: Warren Haynes’ ‘Christmas Jam’ rolls on

Twenty-seven years is a long time for anything. “It amazing to me that it’s still going on,” Warren Haynes said.…
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Haywood Habitat looks to 2016
 

Haywood Habitat looks to 2016

With the holidays currently underway, there’s plenty for all of us to be grateful for living here in Western North…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

America, I’m tired. I’m tired of the violence, the bloodshed, the yelling, the anger, the hate, the misinformation, the way we…
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Art After Dark in Waynesville
 

Art After Dark in Waynesville

The final Art After Dark of the year will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in…
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Dailey & Vincent to bring 	holiday cheer to Franklin
 

Dailey & Vincent to bring holiday cheer to Franklin

Award-winning bluegrass band Dailey & Vincent will kick off the holiday show season with their Christmas Show at 7:30 p.m.…
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Cullowhee Mountain ARTS gala
 

Cullowhee Mountain ARTS gala

A benefit for Cullowhee Mountain ARTS, the “Gala Imagine” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the…
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Tapping into the next level: Boojum Brewing celebrates one year, signs distribution deal
 

Tapping into the next level: Boojum Brewing celebrates one year, signs distribution deal

It’s been a dream come true for Kelsie Baker. “This first year has really been a whirlwind of learning and…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It’s awfully quiet in here. As the rest of the newspaper heads out the door for home (or somewhere they used…
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Stecoah ‘Drive About Tour’
 

Stecoah ‘Drive About Tour’

The 14th annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

What happened, America? Since when are we such a disheartened country? Sure, you might not want the Syrian refugees here. And…
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‘David Holt’s State of Music’ at WCU
 

‘David Holt’s State of Music’ at WCU

“David Holt’s State of Music — Live” will take to the stage from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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TerKeurst to bring message of faith to Franklin
 

TerKeurst to bring message of faith to Franklin

Acclaimed faith speaker Lysa TerKeurst will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Baker, Boggs bring country, TV premier to Waynesville
 

Baker, Boggs bring country, TV premier to Waynesville

Country singers Kaitlyn Baker and Reagan Boggs will host a viewing party for the Baker/Boggs episode of “Song of the…
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Tuscola brings Broadway to Haywood
 

Tuscola brings Broadway to Haywood

The performance of “Tuscola Loves Broadway, 50 Years of Celebration!” will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2:30…
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The Sounds of Appalachia: Giddens, Holt, Balsam Range to play WCU
 

The Sounds of Appalachia: Giddens, Holt, Balsam Range to play WCU

“David Holt’s State of Music — Live” will take to the stage from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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Lake Junaluska Peace Conference begins Nov. 12
 

Lake Junaluska Peace Conference begins Nov. 12

World Music artist, composer and peace activist Yuval Ron will appear in concert with his international ensemble of musicians at…
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Whitters to perform at The Strand
 

Whitters to perform at The Strand

Pop/space country singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at The Strand at 38 Main in…
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Jicha art exhibit opening
 

Jicha art exhibit opening

The Jackson County Arts Council will be hosting an art exhibit opening for Jon Jicha from 7 to 8 p.m.…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

Catch him if you can. For the better part of the last 25 years, Scott Weiland has been a moving target…
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Cruisin’ the road of creativity
 

Cruisin’ the road of creativity

The 14th annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It’s the most important job outside of the home. Teachers. Those folks in front of the classroom trying to make sense…
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Ready for ‘Designer Bag Bingo’?
 

Ready for ‘Designer Bag Bingo’?

Michael Kors, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Nine West, Anne Klein, The Sak and Fossil will be featured during “Designer Bag…
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WCU ‘haunted walking tours’
 

WCU ‘haunted walking tours’

Halloween might be over, but the scariness continues at Western Carolina University with a series of “haunted walking tours” on…
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Mountain Faith to play WCU
 

Mountain Faith to play WCU

Jackson County-based bluegrass/gospel act Mountain Faith will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the John W. Bardo Fine…
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Finding the Flavor: Sylva’s burgeoning culinary scene
 

Finding the Flavor: Sylva’s burgeoning culinary scene

One gets hungry strolling downtown Sylva these days. For a town of around 2,600 residents, there sure are a lot of…
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Gibson Brothers at Cataloochee Ranch
 

Gibson Brothers at Cataloochee Ranch

Acclaimed bluegrass act The Gibson Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Cataloochee Guest Ranch in Maggie…
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