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The nonprofit Appalachian Women’s Museum is between Sylva and Dillsboro in Jackson County.

The nonprofit Appalachian Women’s Museum is between Sylva and Dillsboro in Jackson County.

‘Airing of the Quilts’ set Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Body Sylva – Quilting can be lonely work. A new quilt means hours and hours spent alone measuring, cutting, sewing, pinning, quilting and binding.

The Vital Role of Our Freedom of Speech

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Body Freedom is a gift often taken for granted by those born with the privilege. Simple self-expression will always be guaranteed, right? Words flow straight from our thoughts and are

The Freedom of Voice, the Power of Choice

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Body Our voices can stretch through the land of the free, the valleys, and the sea. Our voices are mighty like a violent storm, dangerous, yes, but powerful all the same. With the freedom of
Photos by Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Women gather after breakfast for an informal chat at the Hinton Center for the 23rd annual One Dozen Who Care Multicultural Women’s Development Conference.

Photos by Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Women gather after breakfast for an informal chat at the Hinton Center for the 23rd annual One Dozen Who Care Multicultural Women’s Development Conference.

One Dozen Who Care still do care 25 years later

Abigail Blythe Batton
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Body Hayesville – “I graduated valedictorian of my middle school,” Ann Woodford said with a laugh. She’s laughing because she was only graduate of her eighth-grade class.
Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Cherokee and Clay County Senior Games & Silver Arts duo Chris and Terence Faries look over merchandise for the opening ceremony, which was held Saturday morning. See the full schedule of events at cherokeecountyseniorgames.org.

Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Cherokee and Clay County Senior Games & Silver Arts duo Chris and Terence Faries look over merchandise for the opening ceremony, which was held Saturday morning. See the full schedule of events at cherokeecountyseniorgames.org.

Area seniors preparing for competition in games

Abigail Blythe Batton
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Body Murphy – Nearly 200 senior residents of Cherokee and Clay counties are prepared to show their athleticism, competitiveness and artistry at the 2023 Senior Games & Silver Arts.