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Mountain momma
 

Mountain momma

As a kid, my sister and I had an unspoken pact. If one of us heard Cyndi Lauper come on…
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Balsam Range, artist studio tour in Graham
 

Balsam Range, artist studio tour in Graham

The 12th annual Graham County Artisan Drive-About will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28-29 in conjunction…
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Earnhardt to discusses N.C. eco-heritage
 

Earnhardt to discusses N.C. eco-heritage

Tom Earnhardt, host of the television program “Exploring North Carolina,” will give a presentation highlighting the uniqueness of the state’s…
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Bear poachers sent to prison
 

Bear poachers sent to prison

A U.S. District Court judge has sentenced 10 defendants for illegal hunting activities involving black bears and other wildlife and…
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Massey Branch Boat Ramp reopened
 

Massey Branch Boat Ramp reopened

As of late May, the U.S. Forest Service has reopened the Massey Branch Boat Ramp on the Cheoah Ranger District,…
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Man injured by tree in tornado
 

Man injured by tree in tornado

An injured hiker was successfully airlifted from Low Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Friday evening, June…
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Park closes trails as it assesses storm damage
 

Park closes trails as it assesses storm damage

Several trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed due to extensive damage from wind and rain. 
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Co-ed softball league starting in Waynesville
 

Co-ed softball league starting in Waynesville

Batter up ladies and gentlemen. The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a co-ed softball league this summer.
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A milkweed by any other name
 

A milkweed by any other name

Every year as summer approaches and the days begin to heat up, I marvel at the beautiful orange explosion that…
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Festival puts spotlight on Haywood-bred Plott hound
 

Festival puts spotlight on Haywood-bred Plott hound

This year’s PlottFest will give hound enthusiasts from the region, across the country and around the globe a chance to…
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Hear a DJ set by The Crystal Method
 

Hear a DJ set by The Crystal Method

Electronic gurus The Crystal Method will hold a special DJ set at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee…
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PlottFest returns to Maggie Valley
 

PlottFest returns to Maggie Valley

Showcasing the Plott hound and local music, PlottFest is set for June 22-23 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The…
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Mountain momma
 

Mountain momma

We have lots of bug barns in our house: from the old-fashioned Mason jar with holes punched in the lid…
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Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee
 

Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee

Mountain Artisans’ Summertime Arts & Crafts Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30, in the Ramsey…
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Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee
 

Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee

Mountain Artisans’ Summertime Arts & Crafts Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30, in the Ramsey…
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Francis mill receives recognition, holds open house
 

Francis mill receives recognition, holds open house

The Trantham Family will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at an open house for the recently…
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Billy Idol rocks Harrah’s
 

Billy Idol rocks Harrah’s

Rock-n-roll legend Billy Idol performs at 9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It was the reason I came to the South. Situated in the southeastern corner of Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga…
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In search of the sound
 

In search of the sound

In Western North Carolina, it seems the two most important things are tradition and family – and nothing incorporates those…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

I had never seen the color green like that before. Touching down at the Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland, the…
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Stecoah arts center receives grant
 

Stecoah arts center receives grant

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced an award of $10,000 to the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center…
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Appalachian storyteller to play Haywood library
 

Appalachian storyteller to play Haywood library

Storyteller/singer-songwriter Dusk Weaver performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Waynesville Public Library. Weaver is an upbeat entertainer…
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Bluegrass royalty to converge at Cherokee campground
 

Bluegrass royalty to converge at Cherokee campground

The Cherokee Bluegrass Festival will run from June 13-15 at the Happy Holiday RV Village in Cherokee.
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Alt-country, Americana and bluegrass in Balsam
 

Alt-country, Americana and bluegrass in Balsam

Kim Richey, Irene Kelley and Thomm Jutz will bring an adventurous musical spirit to the Songwriters in the Round series…
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Pow Wow festival in Cherokee
 

Pow Wow festival in Cherokee

The 38th annual Cherokee Pow Wow Festival is June 14-16 at the Acqouni Expo Center (Old Cherokee High School).
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Beer and barbecue in Bryson
 

Beer and barbecue in Bryson

A BBQ & Brews Dinner Train will depart at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad…
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New discoveries in Kephart presentation
 

New discoveries in Kephart presentation

A panel discussion will present recent discoveries and observations relating to legendary Western North Carolina figure Horace Kephart at 7…
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Dog show trots into Waynesville
 

Dog show trots into Waynesville

Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association, an area AKC Kennel Club, will host an American Kennel Club all breed dog show…
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Mountain Momma
 

Mountain Momma

Count my daughter among the millions of kids whose first word was “doggy.” For a several-week stretch, “doggy” was also…
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Finding your roots in Appalachia
 

Finding your roots in Appalachia

Ronan MacGregor didn’t know where he came from. He knew he was of Scottish decent, but that was about it.…
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Smoky Mountain Living magazine seeks reader photos
 

Smoky Mountain Living magazine seeks reader photos

Smoky Mountain Living prominently features images from across the southern Appalachians in each edition. Photo essays adhere to the issue’s…
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Dial-A-Story: Marianna Black library revives popular kids’ program
 

Dial-A-Story: Marianna Black library revives popular kids’ program

By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer Christine Tyndall’s voice hits a high note as she reads from the Maurice Sendak…
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Director hired for Cherokee art institute
 

Director hired for Cherokee art institute

A coordinator has been selected for the visual arts program of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA), a joint…
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Mountain Momma
 

Mountain Momma

I have faint but fond memories of picking strawberries as a kid: the twisty, dusty gravel roads leading to the…
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Dwight Yoakam hits the stage at Harrah’s
 

Dwight Yoakam hits the stage at Harrah’s

Multi-platinum Grammy winning singer-songwriter, actor, director and country music pioneer Dwight Yoakam will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, June 14,…
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Harpist plays artist reception
 

Harpist plays artist reception

Harpist Betina Morgan will play the artist reception for the exhibition “Appalachia,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7,…
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WNC film shown in honor of library anniversary
 

WNC film shown in honor of library anniversary

A showing of the film “Paradise Falls” will coincide with the Jackson County Public Library’s second anniversary, at 7 p.m.…
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Trail release party at Nantahala Brewing
 

Trail release party at Nantahala Brewing

The 5th Trail Magic Ale release party is set for June 7-8 at Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City. 
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Buddy Holly musical comes to Highlands
 

Buddy Holly musical comes to Highlands

“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” will be showcased from June 13-30 at the Highlands Playhouse. Holly’s brief life became the…
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Tickets on sale for Miranda Lambert
 

Tickets on sale for Miranda Lambert

Mega-country star Miranda Lambert hits the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Lambert is…
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Festival celebrates Cherokee life, culture
 

Festival celebrates Cherokee life, culture

The Cherokee Voices Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Museum of the Cherokee…
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Sculptures installed in Cashiers
 

Sculptures installed in Cashiers

Nine sculptures were installed in The Village Green in Cashiers this past week in preparation for the opening of the…
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Making the connection, one melody at a time
 

Making the connection, one melody at a time

You’ve sung it in the shower, in the car with the windows rolled down, at weddings, in karaoke bars, and…
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This Must Be the Place
 

This Must Be the Place

Well, hello there Western North Carolina. As the arts and entertainment writer at The Smoky Mountain News, I spend my…
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Arts scene
 

Arts scene

Brand marketing, quilting classes at SCC There will be a brand marketing and quilting class offered at Southwestern Community College…
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Benefits to feature live music, cornhole
 

Benefits to feature live music, cornhole

There will be two upcoming benefits for children with serious medical issues on Saturday, June 1, in Waynesville and Sylva. …
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Liar’s Bench members find answers to mystery
 

Liar’s Bench members find answers to mystery

Gary Carden and Dave Waldrop will lead a discussion on a recent finding in a long-held Appalachian mystery at 7…
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Waynesville brewery hosts golf tournament
 

Waynesville brewery hosts golf tournament

Tipping Point Brewing will hold its inaugural charity golf tournament at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Waynesville Country…
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Haywood exhibit puts spotlight on Appalachian crafts
 

Haywood exhibit puts spotlight on Appalachian crafts

Appalachia, the newest exhibit from the Haywood County Arts Council, will run from May 30 through June 29, at Gallery…
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Concerts on the Creek returns to Sylva May 31
 

Concerts on the Creek returns to Sylva May 31

The Concerts on the Creek summer music series returns for its fifth season with the Rye Holler Boys from 7:30…
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