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Science program geared toward girls, archaeology
Want to give your daughter a taste of what it means to be an archaeologist? Girls ages nine through 14…
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MedWest Triathlon winners
Jason Mehler of Asheville crossed the finish line as the overall winner during the MedWest Triathlon held Saturday, July 9,…
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Hike Double Top with Balsam Mountain Preserve naturalists
Explore Balsam Mountain Preserve with two hikes this month, including to Jackson County’s most iconic and distinctive mountaintops. The 4,400-acre…
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Get out that camera and focus on learning good photography skills
There are opportunities abound for amateur photographers in the region, from the very youngest to those more advanced in years.…
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WCU gets grant for multi-use trail
Western Carolina University has won a $5,000 grant from a bicycle parts manufacturer to support construction of a multi-use, community…
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Purple paint on trees to serve as new ‘no trespassing’ sign
Before you go gallivanting about hunting or fishing on private property, be aware that a new law passed by the…
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Boating safety course offered at HCC
Learn to float your boat safely at a July 18-19 boating safety course at Haywood Community College. The program is…
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More owl pellets
I mentioned in last week’s Naturalist’s Corner that I found the decision by U.S. Fish & Wildlife to kill barred…
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Support local farmers, local good-deeds conservation group through popular gala
It’s a busy day at the farmers market, and William Shelton is red-faced and sweaty as he hands out boxes…
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Dive into “A Virtuous Woman” with book group
The novel A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons is the next book up for discussion in the series Discovering the Literary…
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Former Senator to read from thriller
Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and former Florida governor will be in Sylva next week to promote his first novel,…
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Cherokee author shares rare Native American recipes
Cherokee cookbook author and Native American food expert Johnnie Sue Myers will be at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville at…
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Author shares Hillbilly Tales
Whittier resident and author Patricia Graham will read from her book, Hillbilly Tales from the Smoky Mountains, at 7 p.m.…
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Haywood County Friends of the Library annual book sale
The sale features DVDs, CDs, vinyl, puzzles, books on tape/CDs, and of course books in every category. More than 50,000…
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Liberals: Demonic or Liberating
“Look left and right, and be careful.” Your mother probably said those words to you when you were learning to…
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It’s time to get going with planting a fall garden
With the weather so hot and sticky, it’s hard to grasp that now is the time to start preparing the…
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Let’s give all candidates a U.S. history test
To the Editor: American students still aren’t learning their country’s history. In the latest National Assessment of Educational Programs, only…
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Social Security is a great success
To the Editor: As the saying goes, “if you repeat a lie often enough people will begin to believe it.”…
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Article on pastor was clearly biased
To the Editor: Some contrarian commentary is in order about Colby Dunn’s news and opinion piece (and it was both)…
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Duke’s rate hike request is perfectly justified
To the Editor: Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) ignited a firestorm over its request to the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC)…
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Jackson library should be dedicated to citizens
To the Editor: In response to “Strange at best – tacky at worst” (Smoky Mountain News, June 22 edition), I…
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Proposed 11th District rips out the center of WNC
Redistricting is always political, and voters on both sides have to accept that. The party with a majority will get…
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Basulto Academy adds offerings
The Basulto Academy of Defense in downtown Waynesville has expanded its schedule of its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program to include…
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New inn opens its doors in Waynesville
A new bed and breakfast has opened in downtown Waynesville. Twin Maples Farm house is located two blocks off of…
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SCC, Harrah’s help workers earn GEDs
Harrah’s Casino has partnered with Southwestern Community College to provide free GED training to Harrah’s employees. Classes are taught at…
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Herb sale benefits hospice center
The Mountain View Garden Club held its third biannual “A Celebration of Herbs” at the Laurel Ridge Country Club on…
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Rye Holler Boys and artists team up in Bryson
The Rye Holler Boys will perform a concert of bluegrass, old-time country and gospel music at 3 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Songstress trio mixes country with comedy
A cowgirl, a diva and a shameless hussy, a trio of performing songwriters, bring their combination of humor and original…
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Southern songwriter performs at WCU
Beau Bristow, a singer-songwriter native to rural Alabama, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14,…
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Trace Adkins comes to Cherokee July 22
Country music star Trace Adkins will perform at 9 p.m on Friday, July 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Adkins debuted…
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Award-winning drama opens in Highlands
The second show of the Highlands Playhouse’s 73rd season is set to open on Thursday, July 17. “Harvey,” a play…
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Music of John Denver revived in tribute show
Jim Curry, performing the music of the late John Denver, will take the stage of the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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Library hosts Patton String Band
The Patton String Band is set to perform at 7 p.m. on July 14, at the Macon County Public Library.…
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The Farewell Drifters return to Stecoah
The Farewell Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The…
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Community band series continues
The Haywood Community Band will present its third performance in the Maggie Valley Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on July…
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Library hosts guitarist Pete Friedman
Pete Friedman will bring his music to the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, with…
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Hit the ballroom dance floor this Friday
Everyone is invited to the Haywood Dancers Ballroom Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at Angie’s Dance…
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Hollywood humor hits Bryson City
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre presents its summer production “My Son is Crazy - But Promising” by Tim Kelly. The…
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Brain Gym opens to seniors
The grand opening of the Boomerang Brain Gym is slated for 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at 81 Elmwood…
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Discover the past in historic Glenville
Historic Glenville churches, a one room school house and the Drake Cabin, parts of which are thought to be 150…
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64th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is July 21-24
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands continues its fine craft tradition July 21 to 24 in Asheville. More than…
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Franklin features mountain culture July 16
The Franklin Folk Festival will celebrate its 8th year on July 16, continuing the tradition of craft, song, dance and…
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Challengers top field in Cherokee primary
The field was narrowed from five to two yesterday in the race for principal chief of the Eastern Band of…
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Poets read from latest works
City Lights in Sylva presents a reading featuring the poetry of Kathryn Byer and Susan Lefler at 7 p.m. on…
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The mystery of mountain ferns
Identifying ferns is an entirely different process than, say, identifying wildflowers or trees. They don't display flowers, showy fruits, or…
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Learn to set a sense of place in upcoming workshop for writers
Registration for a space-limited nature writers’ intensive workshop scheduled for this fall is now open. The Wilderness Society, a national…
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Expert fly fisherman to offer rod, casting advice
The Plateau Fly Fishing Club will host a free casting clinic with the senior guide for Davidson River Outfitters at…
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Job Corps getting in on the green movement
As part of a new green curriculum, students from Oconaluftee Job Corps will be helping on a variety of projects…
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Guided hikes and nature programs at Mountain Wildlife Days
Get up close and personal with wild things and wild places at the annual Mountain Wildlife Days held at Sapphire…
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New hospice center to feature gardens, access to nature
The Homestead, an inpatient hospice center, is being built on property adjacent to the MedWest-Haywood hospital campus in Clyde. About…
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