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Vampire saga lacks traditional horror appeal
For quite some time now, the literary genre known as “science fiction/horror” has been undergoing radical changes. The “creatures of…
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GOP majority practicing partisan politics
To the Editor: I thought the new Republican majority in the North Carolina legislature was elected because voters felt they…
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Funding cuts will help us all
To the Editor: As soon as the federal budget was delivered to Congress, members like Nancy Pelosi and Bernie Sanders…
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Budgets and politics clashing across the land
Politics and state budgets aren’t usually that interesting, but this year that’s not the case. Ideologies are clashing as lawmakers…
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Railroad’s return to Dillsboro would cost Jackson $817,000
Great Smoky Mountains Railway this week promised to return to Dillsboro in a big way, on this condition: Jackson County…
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Ingles continues growth trend
Ingles got a green light last week from Waynesville’s town board to bulk out their Russ Avenue location, complete with…
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Residents weigh in on new Ingles
When Ingles pushes out of its old shell, it’s new home will bring new options to customers, like a stir-fry…
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Clean Slate to offer women in this region a second chance
A halfway house to help women who have been released from jail after serving time for minor offenses or other…
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Much ado about everything in Maggie
In Maggie Valley’s Town Hall, the cooperative spirit has been in short supply of late, with disputes flaring at nearly…
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Mental health education class gets going
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Family-to-Family Education Program offers new spring classes for caregivers of individuals living with mental…
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Sylva Rotary Club hosts weekday pancake breakfast
A pancake breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, March 4, at the First United Methodist…
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Jackson puts property revaluations off until 2015
Jackson County has decided to postpone its revaluation of property values from next year until 2015. A resolution to that…
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Tribal police struggle to communicate in outlying areas
In the farthest reaches of the Cherokee Indian Reservation, work is being done to ensure that when crime happens, the…
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Bigger building, higher costs, no money
Jackson County commissioners are faced with a dilemma over the new Sylva library slated to open in May: either pony…
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Train to help victims of domestic violence
Reach of Haywood needs volunteers for the nonprofit’s helpline. Helpline volunteers can assist from home — or away from home…
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Health Department offering free vaccines
Free flu vaccines are available at the Haywood County Health Department while supplies last. The flu vaccine is recommended for…
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Seats open on MedWest Haywood board
Four seats on the MedWest-Haywood hospital governing board will open up in April, with a deadline to apply of Feb.…
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Construction begins on U.S. 441
Delays are expected on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning March 1, due…
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Plows miss part of I-40
Motorists beware: a no man’s land at exit 37 on Interstate 40 may not be plowed and salted in bad…
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Community band calls for members
A new community band called Mountain Winds is forming in Jackson County, led by Bob Buckner, outgoing director of athletic…
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Children of Zion give free performance
Jackson County’s Children of Zion Singers will be perform a free concert at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at First…
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Benefit concert to be held at HCC
The Share the Warmth benefit concert featuring Balsam Range and Hominy Valley Boys is coming to Haywood Community College from…
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Kenny Rogers stops off in Franklin
Legendary country star Kenny Rogers will make his way to The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing arts at 7:30…
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Local troupe makes HART appearance
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre continues its Studio Theater season with The Oxymorons, an improvisational comedy troupe made up of…
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Marianna Black Library to host Anime Club
The anime club returns to Marianna Black Library 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. Bryson City has…
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Art class offered just for kids
A free children’s art class is being offered on March 5 at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Students must…
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Seuss characters come to life in Franklin
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss is coming to the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin at 7:30 p.m.…
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Bikers in boxers breeze through Waynesville
A motorcycle ride aimed at raising funds for the heating bills of the elderly is coming to Waynesville at 12…
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Seuss’ birthday celebrated in style
The Overlook Theatre Company will host a Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party on at 6 p.m. on March 2 at the…
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Dillsboro weaver shares her craft
Adults and children can learn the joys of handweaving from classes offered by Susan Morgan Leveille, professional weaver and teacher…
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Small town alive with music
It’s unsurprising that in the mountain town of Sylva, the music scene is a pretty vibrant place to be. With…
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Suspicious death of 15-month-old prompts SBI to seize Swain DSS computers
The State Bureau of Investigation raided Swain County Department of Social Services Tuesday, hauling off computers and records in an…
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Tragedy and the Ghost Dance’s demise
(Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series regarding the Cherokee Ghost Dance.) A recent column focused on…
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Wildlife Club to host community potluck
The Wildlife Club at Haywood Community College will hold a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. The dinner/potluck will…
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Erosion-control training for earth movers
Two soil erosion-control trainings are available to contractors in Western North Carolina in early March. One is classroom-based and free,…
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Master Gardeners offers jump start on spring landscaping
Order forms for edible bushes and other plants are now available from the Haywood County Master Gardener Association. Plants available…
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Help restore the Cherokees’ rivercane
Volunteers are needed to help transplant rivercane from near Western Carolina University to a site near Cherokee as part of…
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New fishing opportunities for handicapped children
There’s a new handicapped-accessible fishing pier in Western North Carolina, located at the Charles D. Owen Park in Buncombe County.…
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NOC donates gear to wounded veterans
Nantahala Outdoor Center is donating nearly $5,000 worth of paddling equipment for the recovery of injured military veterans. The donation…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Time to shift gears
Environmentalism across the U.S. and around the world was spawned from the sludge of greed, industrialization and indifference. Some of…
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Get friendly with stream life with WATR
“Saving our Streams” movie night and classroom bug exploration is set for Feb. 24 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Grove…
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Cherokee hits the big time: Top U.S. anglers to sample reservation waters
This little slice of Western North Carolina just landed the big one when it comes to competitive fly-fishing. The 2011…
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WCU to host literacy conference
Educators from throughout the region are invited to attend a one-day conference focusing on literacy hosted by Western Carolina University’s…
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A novel that sparkles with quality writing
In Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand (ISBN 978-1-4000-6893-7, 2010, $25), first-time novelist Helen Simonson has created a superb portrait of life…
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Tea Party got worse than it deserved
To the Editor: The tragedy in Arizona resulting in loss of life and injury to so many people was horrible.…
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If they’ve forgotten, shame on us
To the Editor: I’m not sure if I’m angry, embarrassed, disappointed, or a combination thereof because of an event that…
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Train decision good news for Dillsboro
To the Editor: I read with interest your article, “A New Day for Dillsboro” (Smoky Mountain News, Feb. 9). As…
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What is up with fake flowers as memorials to the departed?
By Scott Muirhead • Guest Columnist Politics aside, what could possibly be more absurd than plastic flowers? (OK, there are…
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Just look around, and cultural pursuits abound
After high school, I moved downstate to attend music school. I lived for a number of years in Greensboro and…
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Sharpen your marketing skills, increase sales
A seminar on how to use marketing to increase sales will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb.…
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