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Birds of a feather stay warm in bad weather
Because they seem so delicate and vulnerable, we go out of our way to feed birds that overwinter here in…
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Christmas bird count is counting on you
Tune up your listening ears and wipe down the binoculars: the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is calling all birders to…
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Red wolf exhibit gets upgrades at WNC Nature Center
A $50,000 grant will fund improvements to the red wolf exhibit and build a covered pavilion at the Western North…
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Hometown biologist honored for saving quail
A biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, who hails from Haywood County and has played a leading role in…
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Mingus Creek and more on guided hike
A guided hike of the Mingus Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be held Saturday, Dec.…
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Endangered red wolves on the line in lawsuit over night hunting
After four endangered red wolves were killed by hunters who possibly mistook them for coyotes while night hunting, a North…
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Park bracing for devastation of ash trees
The first backcountry emerald ash borer infestation has been confirmed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Power birding at Tessentee (again)
Don’t know why, but the last two birding trips to Tessentee Bottomland Preserve in Macon County — one last Sunday…
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Sweet single-track coming to WCU
Outdoors enthusiasts and diehard mountain bikers are waiting in anticipation the winter opening of a seven-mile mountain biking and hiking…
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Books for holiday gifts can be a risky business
Think of the times someone has said to you: “You’ll love this book!” This well-intentioned person then shoves a book…
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Congressman Shuler trades U.S. House for Duke Energy job
Congressman Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, who is stepping down this year after spending six years in D.C., announced his next career…
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WCU has its fair share of misdemeanors, but thankfully devoid of violent crime
Although college for many is an oasis of learning, fun and social interaction, it is also a sprawling crime scene…
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Billboard ban could stymie scenic byway in Jackson
A group of Western Carolina University students are leading a charge to get N.C. 107 from Cullowhee to Cashiers designated…
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Jackson County seeks input in crafting a recreation wish list
Jackson County is crafting a new long-range recreation master plan to set priorities and guide spending for its parks, open…
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Lack of shelters leaves transit riders out in the cold
For the elderly, disabled and carless residents of Haywood County, the public transit bus is an indispensable resource that keeps…
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Political events
Governor-elect to headline holiday dinner North Carolina Governor-elect Pat McCrory (R) will be the keynote speaker at the 20th annual…
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From down-and-out to up-and-coming, former factory town undergoes transformation
Patty Atkinson took a short break from helping the constant flow of customers at a local family pharmacy in the…
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In a Main Street mood: Shoppers trade Black Friday chaos for downtown charm
She is every Main Street merchants’ dream. With a penchant for the eclectic and a passion for supporting independent businesses,…
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As Black Friday morphs into Grey Thursday, shoppers trade in the turkey in hopes of huge savings
Before the gravy had turned cold and the Thanksgiving Day turkey had been packed away in Tupperware, shoppers were already…
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News in brief
HCC Foundation accepting calendar submissions The Haywood Community College campus is known for its iconic mill pond and natural beauty.…
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Vying for foot traffic: The Holy Grail of downtown commerce
Try scaring up a parking space, hunting down an empty bench or pushing a double-stroller along the crowded sidewalks on…
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Student shuffle creates space crunch at Pisgah High
A $2.5 million expansion at Pisgah High School in Canton will relieve chronic overcrowding and a classroom shortage that forces…
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Haywood to sort its own recycling again — this time with machines
Haywood County is making plans to bring recycling operations back in-house — a move that would eventually mean dollar signs…
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Early education no substitute for old-fashioned parenting
To the Editor: Doctor Raymond Turpin’s opinion of Michele Presnell, Mike Clampitt and Jim Davis seems based on the premise…
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Tourism overhaul was the right thing to do
To the Editor: Democracy is working in Jackson County! This week’s passage of the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Resolution is…
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When the cat’s away, the boys will play
We had been dreading it all week, and now, as we stood there on a brisk Friday morning waiting on…
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Robbinsville native creates art scholarship
Students from the far western counties of North Carolina majoring in music, fine arts or industrial arts at Western Carolina…
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Scotch-Irish exhibit seeks donations
North Carolina Arts Council has provided initial funding for the research and development of the Scotch-Irish exhibit at the Stecoah…
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Holiday music
Choir to perform Christmas story in Canton Dec. 23 The choir of Rockwood United Methodist Church will present a cantata…
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Voices in the Laurel events
Songs from ‘Polar Express’ to be performed Dec. 8 Voices in the Laurel will perform a special Christmas concert featuring…
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Upcoming Christmas events
Waynesville Christmas parade to be televised WNC Television will broadcast the Waynesville Christmas Parade held on Monday, Dec. 3, several…
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Canton homes put their finest Christmas décor on public display
The Canton Annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.
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NC glass exhibit showcased at WCU
The North Carolina glass community will hold an exhibit from Oct. 28 to Feb. 1, at the Western Carolina University…
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Balsam Range, friends kick off concert series
Nationally acclaimed Western North Carolina bluegrass group Balsam Range will be kicking off their winter concert series at 7:30 p.m.…
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Mountain Faith to host bluegrass Christmas concert
A free Christmas Concert with award-winning bluegrass and gospel band Mountain Faith will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.…
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An Appalachian Christmas comes to Lake Junaluska
An annual Appalachian Christmas Celebration will run from Dec. 6-9 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.
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Lights & Luminaries to bring holiday glow to Dillsboro
Dillsboro Festival of Lights & Luminaries will be held on Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. The…
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Quality over quantity in Appalachia
Downtown Franklin is all sunshine, but it’s the calm before the storm. Drifting through an array of stores and restaurants…
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Upcoming music
WCU partners with Asheville Symphony Western Carolina University’s School of Music has initiated a new artist-in-residence program this semester, formalizing…
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WCU, Warren Wilson ensembles to perform
WCU, Warren Wilson ensembles to perform Western Carolina University’s Low Tech Ensemble will perform a gamelan degung from Western Java…
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Craft fair to be held in Clyde
A “Show & Sale” craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the MedWest…
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'Hard Candy Christmas' celebrates 25 years
The “Hard Candy Christmas” Craft Art and Show will celebrate 25 years as a “Mountain Christmas Tradition” in Western North…
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Orchestra presents holiday concert
The Blue Ridge Orchestra will present this year’s annual family holiday concert twice, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at…
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WCU to host Madrigal Dinners
The annual Madrigal Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Grandroom…
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Aztec group performs for students
Swain County Schools celebrated Native American heritage on Nov. 8-9 by having Aztec dancers perform for students at the Swain…
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Christmas parades roll into WNC
Snowflakes sprinkle the high peaks, while a stiff breeze cascades into the valleys. Elaborate decorations are being put up in…
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Byer’s book brings us a sense of place
Kathryn Stripling Byer lives in Cullowhee. Poet Laureate Emeritas of North Carolina for a number of years, she was this…
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Internet businesses do benefit community
To the Editor: In a recent column, writer Jeff Minick implored holiday shoppers to consider shopping locally and using the…
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Cowee School project part of a larger plan
To the Editor: I’ve been a fan of The Smoky Mountain News for 12 years since you very ably reported…
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