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John C. Campbell Folk School contra dances provide upbeat fun, organized exercise and new friends Harrison Keely, Sentinel Writer You're out of control, soaring, spinning, swirling, swinging, surrounded by scores of smiling souls you may have never seen before in your life. But there's no time to think about who's where or what you're doing in the middle of it. More ... NC Symphony to perform at TCCC Famous orchestra visits the mountains Thursday Capital Bank's "Blue Skies and Red Earth," celebration is set to showcase the richness of the traditional music of North Carolina. The performance will be held Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Enloe Building at Tri-County Community College. More ...
Harrison Keely, Sentinel Writer When was the last time you went to a show and sat through the whole thing without seeing the star? Most people would feel disappointed and cheated. A few might ask for their money back. Well, that happened to me recently. More ...
By Julie Chautin Contributing Writer The next independent film at the Murphy Public Library, "Madeinusa," is a Peruvian fable framed by majestic mountains and Andean flute music. It is Holy Week and a young man from the city meets a pretty girl in a mountain town with some very disturbing traditions. More ...
A variety benefit concert with special appeal for local music lovers will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hayesville, NC on Tuesday evening, June 12 at 7 p.m. The church facility is located on Sunrise Drive, Highway 64 West, approximately two miles west of Hayesville. More ...
Twenty-five years ago I began my love affair with watercolors, and along with it came an ever-growing appreciation of the many fine artists I met in the intervening years. More ... Peacock Pride theater camp to open for children this summer Peacock Pride is back again for another exciting summer of children's theatre. Laurel Adams, drama teacher from Murphy High School, will be directing this year's camp. Adams has directed numerous plays, the most recent of which was "Big, The Musical. More ...
Harrison Keely Sentinel Writer Do people see all of you? Do your co-workers, friends or family see exactly who you are? Perhaps they only see what they want to see, or perhaps they don't see "you" at all. "The Invisible," a new film about two teenagers whose real selves are invisible to others, begins the way no other film wou... More ...
Julie Chautin Contributing Writer Murphy Elementary teacher Sherry Garland must have been proud of her third grade class when they recently visited the Cherokee County Historical Museum. The students had the winning combination of asking many questions and at the same time remembering their good manners. More ... Barker Brothers Bluegrass in Brasstown Continuing with the youth movement theme, this week ís traditional music concert brings the Barker Brothers to the Brasstown Community Civic Center on Saturday night, May 26. Jeremy (age 17) and Jonathan (age 13) Barker are known in this area as accomplished musicians, performing bluegrass ... More ...
With the start of the peak fawning season in North Carolina, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is once again urging people not to approach, touch or remove any white-tailed fawns. During May and June, people see fawns left alone and assume they have been abandoned by the doe. More ... bulb, turn off the power switch. so that the seal between THIS IS A HAMMER Energy-saving light bulbs are safe Q: I've heard on the news that the energy-saving twisty lights can cause fire. I have a lot of them -- my place can be dark, and I leave them on a lot, and I like them. Should I get rid of all of them, or is it not that serious? They haven't been taken off the market yet. More ... Cultivating a new generation of gardeners Gardening has always been part of America's heritage. It may be said that much of the growth, prosperity, and success we've achieved as a nation can be due to our strong agricultural and horticultural roots. But we're in danger of losing that vital connection with the land and with our identity. More ...
A new generation of mobile phones can make Dad the envy of his colleagues at the office and the champion among his friends and acquaintances after hours. More ... Tips for frugal gardening Who doesn't want a picture-perfect garden? After all, if you're going to invest the time and effort into revamping your landscape you don't want to cut corners, right? Actually, you can take shortcuts in the garden to save a lot of money without compromising the finished product. This mostly invo... More ...
Mother Nature offers many wonders that are a spectacle to behold. Ranking among some of the more awe-inspiring is lightning. Lightning strikes the earth roughly1,800 times at any given moment. While lightning is certainly a beautiful vision illuminating the sky, its immense power can have a downs... More ...
No one wants to feel vulnerable in their home - whether from accidents, intruders or natural disasters. And while many states are adopting and enforcing stronger building codes to better safeguard residents from the natural hazards they face, those measures can't protect the millions of people wh... More ... Keep Your Clippings Each summer, homeowners across the country discard a valuable resource that can help their lawns in a number of ways. More ... How to create a home office in 7 steps 1. Decide on the location - Choosing an area for your home office is an important first step. You may have limited options depending upon the size of your residence. If you have multiple rooms, a home office can be placed in a spare bedroom or den. It should be away from the hustle of the kitchen... More ...
Each year, fathers eagerly await the attention of Father's Day festivities and gifts. Be it the traditional tie, a new golf club or tickets to a sports game, Father's Day gifts have become pretty standard over the years. For new fathers, the traditional fare can still hold its weight. More ...
Seniors who need advice about their homes and rental properties can turn to Ann Caroll, an Associate Broker with Western Carolina Real Estate Co., Inc. in Murphy. Carroll, who has been with Western Carolina Real Estate Co., Inc. More ...
ERA Carolina Mountain Homes held their monthly breakfast meeting this week and Joan Posey, Owner/Broker announced that the Selling Agent for the month of April was Joan Furst! The Listing Agent was Crystal Navarro. This was the second month in a row Crystal was the Listing Agent of the month. Bot... More ... |
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