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Backyard Naturalists program launched for kids in Highlands area
The Highlands Biological Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from the Eckerd Family Foundation to create “Backyard Naturalists,” an after-school…
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A unique way to explore ‘your’ Smokies
A new program called experience Your Smokies is a different method now in place to get to know the Great…
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Time to talk gardening in Sylva
A program on Straw Bale Gardening will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Fellowship Hall of…
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Calling for nominees in Green Oscars
Wild South’s Roosevelt-Ashe Society is seeking nominations for its annual conservation awards, with winners recognized next month in Asheville. Nominations…
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Fitness Expo coming to Haywood Health & Fitness Center
MedWest Health & Fitness Center in Haywood County will hold a Fitness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 18…
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Winter hike at the Needmore tract
Meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, to take part in a winter walk along the Little Tennessee River at…
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Nearly half of all N.C. legislators score a “zero” on the environment
The annual Environmental Scorecard is now out that ranks how friendly or unfriendly state legislators are to the environment, and…
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Better eat … or rather, grow your broccoli
Researchers need organic farmers to help them test-grow broccoli to determine the best varieties for the mountains. The majority of…
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Slip-sliding away
Dateline 1999: David Kullivan a forestry/wildlife student at Louisiana State University, tells faculty that while turkey hunting in the Pearl…
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NOC does eco-friendly refit of outfitter’s store
Nantahala Outdoor Center is celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary by giving its flagship outfitter’s store in the Nantahala Gorge an…
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Hikers’ cars hit by thieves: Trailhead safety becomes focus after recent “car clout” convictions
Three Tennessee residents are headed to prison for breaking into a slew of cars at trailheads in Haywood County during…
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Some novels requires a certain tolerance
Recently I watched several early episodes of “Blue Bloods,” a fine television series centered on a New York family with…
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Two days, two events, two writers
City Lights Bookstore will host two writers this weekend. Anne Clinard Barnhill will be at the bookstore at 7 p.m.,…
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‘Fight Like A Girl’ offered
Southwestern Community College will once again offer the popular Fight Like A Girl course from 9 a.m. to noon on…
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REACH Volunteer Training Day
REACH of Haywood will hold its annual Volunteer Training Day on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Waynesville. Anyone who would like…
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Sylva foot cop takes to patrol car to put the brakes on speeders
Sylva speeders beware: at downtown business owners’ requests, Sylva is tapping the full array of skills that newly hired downtown…
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Education cuts likely to steal the stage in elections
N.C. Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, spent much of his two-hour town hall in Haywood County last week addressing the topic…
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Bothwell goes on the stump in primary race for Congress
An Asheville Democrat going up against Congressman Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, in the May primary held his first town hall meeting…
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The difference between us and them
To the Editor: I wish to address the controversy surrounding the Macon County Planning Board. Maybe, just maybe you’ll understand…
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Macon’s Ron Haven is making a difference
To the Editor: Macon County Commissioner Ron Haven is a man of character, courage and conviction. He is knowledgeable of…
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Haven keeps promises, makes enemies
To the Editor: Macon County should be proud to have a politician who makes promises to voters and then works…
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Program was a unique, moving experience
To the Editor: My wife and I were richly blessed at a recent presentation of a unique ministry called “Let…
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We must fix election spending fiasco
To the Editor: There are two ways to look at the Supreme Court decision that enables corporations to spend what…
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Soon, we may all be working in our 70s
To the Editor: Last year I watched news coverage of the Occupy movement as it took root in cities around…
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McCrae’s new book a must have for local historians
Macon County residents, indeed all local history buffs, are about to receive a great gift from Barbara McRae, editor of…
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Shame on you, Smoky Mountain News, for poking fun
Shame on you, Smoky Mountain News, for making fun of my attempts at public service and, in so doing, potentially…
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Celebrating our little corner of the world
“[I] discovered that my own little postage stamp of native soil was worth writing about and that I would never…
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MedWest leadership shuffle gives hospitals more autonomy
Concerns among Jackson County doctors that Harris Regional Hospital is not thriving as it should under a partnership with Haywood…
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Jobs at what price? Jackson has long history of extending questionable loans
Supporters of Jackson County’s revolving loan program describe the financial give-outs as a tool in the county’s economic toolbelt, a…
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Sagging roof trusses on Waynesville fire station prompt lawsuit
The town of Waynesville is suing a Hendersonville contractor for negligence in the construction of its new fire station on…
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Just ask this therapist: laughter is definitely the best medicine
Teeheeheehee, yuk yuk yuk, ho ho ho, BAHAHAHA — no matter how you do it, laughter can boost your mood, lower…
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Waynesville leaders caught between salt factory and irked neighbors
Giles Chemical pledged last week to do what it could to appease neighbors fed up with intrusive truck traffic on…
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Financial series for women planned
Mountain BizWorks will host a free, women only three-part series on increasing your financial independence. The series is sponsored by…
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Lighten Up 4 Life seeks participants
Angel Medical Center and Macon County Public Health will kick-of Lighten Up 4 Life, a community wide weight loss challenge,…
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Local students compete in science fair at WCU
Students from across Western North Carolina will participate in the 2012 Western Regional Science Fair at Western Carolina University’s Ramsey…
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Human billboard gets his groove on to the delight of passing motorists
It ain’t easy be green. Nor is it particularly easy for a full-grown man to position himself beside a busy…
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Cleanup leaders in Haywood County recognized
Winners of “Community Pride” awards through Haywood County’s Commission for a Clean County will gather at noon, Feb. 15, at…
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Shuler confirms that he won’t run for governor
U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) on Tuesday ended speculation that he was considering a run for governor. “I will not…
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Tombstone buyers in grave situation with Moody Funeral Home
It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since Edna Queen lost her son, and despite forking over $1,100 for a headstone to…
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Sylva funeral home directors swindled pre-payers, investigators say
A former Jackson County funeral director has been charged with fraud for swindling people who paid for their own funerals…
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Macon planning board on the chopping block?
The fate of Macon County’s planning board and whether it will exist in a meaningful form will be decided at…
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WCU will host ‘Vagina Monologues’ Feb. 10-11
Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will host “The Vagina Monologues” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10-11 in the…
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Four Waynesville women recount trek through Nepal
Four local women who hiked in Nepal will give a talk at 2 p.m. on Feb. 8. The event is…
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Wheels Through Time Museum to have special opening
The Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley is celebrating its first special weekend opening of 2012. The museum will…
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ECA members earn state accolades
Two Jackson County Extension and Community Association members won first place in the State ECA Cultural Arts Competition in New…
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ColorFest, Art & Taste of Appalachia, to host Dillsboro festival
Colorfest, Art & Taste of Appalachia, plans to change Dillsboro into a Paris-like setting with artists painting at easels under…
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‘La Pasion Flamenca’ to hit WCU on Feb. 13
The Arts and Cultural Events Series at Western Carolina University will present “La Pasion Flamenca” at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13,…
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‘Where the Wild Things Are’ comes to the Smoky Mountain Center
The Overlook Theatre Company will present “Where the Wild Things Are” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Smoky…
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New Saturday story time begins in Sylva
The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will begin offering a new children’s story and craft time at 2 p.m.…
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OICA to exhibit paintings by TJ Holland
The gallery at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will feature an exhibition of paintings by artist TJ Holland during…
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