By William V. Reynolds
Columnist
It has been said that all good stories are Westerns. If we take a look at some of the histories of
motion pictures, it’s easy to find examples. Witness (1985) is a remake of Angel and the Bad
Man (1946). Star Wars (1977) is really a Western with a science fiction slant. There’s even [...]

The Art of Sue Mitchell
When Life Magazine in their December 2nd, 1957 issue typified Sue Mitchell as a “Modern Heir” of the “Old Master’s” the focus on this remarkable artist put her in the spotlight for decades.  That’s why the Art Center in Blue Ridge had planned to show Sue Mitchell’s work in February of this [...]

Western North Carolina Real Estate Showing Strong Signs of Improvement
Most Recent Market Conditions Statistics are Very Promising

The stunning, mountainous regions of Western North Carolina are home to some of the country’s most sought after real estate. Of course, this area has recently experienced several of the same stifled growth factors commonly seen now throughout the [...]

The Valley River Civitan Club of Andrews asks for your support for their third annual pancake breakfast fundraiser, Saturday, Nov 14, from 7-10 AM at Elsie’s Restaurant on Main Street in Andrews.  Proceeds will go for college scholarships for Andrews High School and programs for the disabled.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for [...]

Neal Maresca, 50, of Hayesville, NC
and Cheryl E. Sunier, 47, of Hayesville, NC
were united in marriage October 31, 2009.

The economic recovery that is expected to push crude oil prices higher in 2010 got detoured last week when the U.S. Dept. of Labor reported the nation’s unemployment had topped 10% for the first time since 1983.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) crude oil traded above $80 per barrel for much of the week [...]

Harry I. Kendall, 55, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for larceny on November 2, 2009 and released on November 2, 2009.
Karla LeeAnn Allison, 28, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to appear on November 3, 2009 and released on November 3, 2009.
Richard Charles Strong, 35, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for assault on female [...]

CGR Investments, Inc. sold 1.12 acres, Lot 11 (Tusquittee Trace) in HayesvilleTownship to Davd W. & Karla J. Sowell for $ 73,000 on November 2, 2009.
John L. Ammons-TR and Mountain Dream Properties, Inc. sold 0.70 acres, Lot 9 (Penland Oaks) in Shooting Creek Township to Branch Banking & Trust Co. for $ 15,000 on November [...]

Join the 34th Great American Smoke out on November 19. 2009. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States and in North Carolina. Whether you smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes; or you dip or chew, the NC Quit line can help you. Trained Quit Coaches will help you make [...]

If you’re like many parents, you are probably bracing yourself for an awful cold and flu season this year. Aside from going to the extreme of putting your child in a plastic bubble before sending him out into the germy world, you can arm him with the strength that he needs to defend himself from [...]