Maggie Valley News

Western North Carolina has so embraced mountain vernacular architecture that local planning boards across the area are prodding developers into adopting the style.

Boards of Aldermen in Haywood County will have plenty of new faces. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 In yesterday's voting Eric Dills was the only Alderman re-elected in Canton.

STAFF REPORTS * communitynews@citizen-times.com * published November 4, 2009 2:12 pm Maggie Valley On Monday, the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley will participate in a special broadcast with Good Morning America, as the show's co-host Bill Weir travels to Western North Carolina to ride the famed "Tail of the Dragon" aboard the new ...

The results of Tuesdaya s election brought both familiarity and freshness to the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen.

What to do and where to go to enjoy a colorful fall: What: Hayrides at Maggie Valley Club.

After months of discussions about hiring a director to promote Maggie Valley's festival grounds, aldermen are once again considering applications.

It could take up to three months to completely clear debris on Interstate 40 after a rock slide early Sunday morning closed the highway in both directions at mile marker 3 in Haywood County, according to officials with the N.C. Department of Transportation.

Posted by Tanner Latham , October 28, 2009 in Current Affairs , North Carolina , Tennessee , Travel Fall is a popular time of year for visitors to the Smokiesa 'those from all over flock for a glimpse at the sprawling view of reds, yellows, and oranges.

Towns across Western North Carolina will hold elections for town board and mayor on Nov.

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Husbands/Significant others! You will not get out of Cabbage Rose (1) unscathed or (2) quickly!! Gigantic Christmas section … ornaments and decorations galore. Thankfully Cabbage Rose was closed last night when I was taking pictures, but I can’t wait to visit them again to see their new Christmas ornaments. (The Christmas section is only the beginning of what they have to offer.) Click here to read more.

A chunk of rock the size of a mobile home towered over a section of Interstate 40, where state engineers started setting strategy Monday.

Authorities estimate they will need up to three months to clear debris from a rock slide that has closed Interstate 40 in both directions at the North Carolina-Tennessee state line.

Al Petteway and Amy White are riding high these days, thanks to their major musical contributions to the recent Ken Burns PBS miniseries 'The National Parks: America's Best Idea.' Now here another good idea - catch Petteway and White doing contemporary Celtic and Appalachian groove, along with a multimedia piece inspired by the national parks show ...

Depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances, construction sites where delays may occur this week include: * Two of four lanes of Interstate 26 from mile markers 31-37 - from the I-40 interchange to Long Shoals Road - may be closed in both directions at night until August 2010 for repaving and other repair work.

The Town of Maggie Valley has a town board with four aldermen/alderwomen and a mayor with voting power.

After more than three years of rallies attracting up to 2,000 young people a night in locations throughout Western North Carolina, the Ignite Christian youth event is coming to Asheville in 2010.

The Haywood Community Band will present its final free concert of the Maggie Valley Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Maggie Valley Pavilion, adjacent to Town Hall.

A quick drive through Maggie Valley toward Cherokee will bring you past Ghost Town in the Sky and to the turn-off to the drive up Sheepback Mountain. Beautiful trees, privacy, and views! ‘Sheepback’ is a great place to live as well as to vacation. Sheepback Cabin, a premier vacation rental, is nestled on Sheepback Mountain. Read more and see a YouTube video of Sheepback Mountain here.

Legends, as it is known in Maggie Valley, has gigantic burgers, and is a favorite eating spot for locals as well as visitors. How can you NOT love a restaurant with great chicken wings … Bourbon, honey barbecue, teriyaki, to name just a few of their many styles of chicken wings. They are famous for the size and taste of their hamburgers, and have a very appetizing group of burger variations to choose from (see picture of burger menu below video). The Mountain Burger that I devoured yesterday was delicious… with coleslaw and chili on top. Shirley Wilde, who was my lunch ‘date,’ loved her Grilled Chicken Wrap. Read the rest and see the YouTube video here.