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Haywood sheriff candidates
Q: Haywood County has a growing Hispanic population. How will you address language barriers in serving that population? Hollifield: Would…
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New job yanked from resigned mental health director
Tom McDevitt, the former director of the Smoky Mountain Center for Mental Health who resigned amid scrutiny last fall, was…
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Wildlife could be affected by hunting laws
It’s not too late to weigh in on a few controversial changes to the state’s hunting laws under study by…
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Expensive parking holds new Sylva fire department in limbo
A proposed expansion to the Sylva Volunteer Fire Department building could be up in the air now that the project…
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Bicentennial celebration of a mountain community
By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer An exhibit focusing on the history of Haywood County is now on display at…
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Despite landslide worries, state slope rules face uphill battle
A controversial bill to regulate development on steep slopes to prevent landslides will be reintroduced in the state legislature this…
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Jackson leaders grapple over ending fight with Duke
An effort to end a six-year-long dispute between Jackson County and Duke Energy failed in a 3-2 vote last week,…
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Quieting the monster cries
For nearly a year, my 3-year-old son Jack has been obsessed with heavy machinery. We rent films from the library…
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Cherokee covers lunch for its own
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has recently begun funding the school lunches for enrolled members of the tribe who…
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Haywood Sheriff candidates line up for questions from public
Five candidates vying to be the next Haywood County Sheriff appeared at a question and answer forum Saturday, Jan. 24…
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Your friendly guide to area museums and historical sites
By Christi Marsico While looking for something fun and inexpensive to do in these tough economic times, look no further…
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Haywood County eyes old Wal-Mart shell for offices
A hulking space in the strip mall along U.S. 74 in Clyde that has sat vacant since the departure of…
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A new take on murderess legend
Midwinter by Maurice Stanley. Whittler’s Bench Press, 2008. 208 pages. North Carolina’s folklore and music resonates with the pain of…
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Tough budget facing legislature as session begins
The state legislative session began in Raleigh this week with the big issue being the budget during tough economic times.…
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Military a strong pull in this economy
The military remains a popular employment choice for young people today, and the poor economy is probably helping steer many…
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Landmark victory: NC forces TVA to clean up its act
It was the ultimate David and Goliath battle. North Carolina officials, fed up with coal-fired power plants pumping pollution into…
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Celebrating the vision of Joe Legge
Joe Legge’s “official funeral ceremony” was held at the Estatoah Wayfarers’ Chapel in Dillard, Ga., on Jan. 17 at 4…
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Canton mayor looks to state for help with business venture
Canton Mayor Pat Smathers is determined to realize his dream of turning a historic house in downtown Canton into a…
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Long-awaited Panthertown maps, trail signs move forward
The Friends of Panthertown has received a $7,500 grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area to develop a trail…
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Dillsboro dam fight heads into state hearing
In the latest in Jackson County’s quest to save the Dillsboro dam from demolition, the county will get its day…
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Massie questions permit hold-up
Jackson County Commissioner Tom Massie is skeptical of whether it is legal for the county to withhold permits that Duke…
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The blue side of Derek Trucks
By Chris Cooper The Derek Trucks Band: Already Free It’s tough to find something new and profound to say about…
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Westward Revelations
Art in America by Ron McLarty. Viking Adult, 2008. 384 pages. In Art in America (ISBN 978-0670—01895-6, $25.95), Ron McLarty…
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Singing and dancing songs of joy: African Children’s Choir comes to WCU
Bright colors, vibrant beats and contagious joy flood the room as the African Children’s Choir performs, and their boundless energy…
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Waynesville land use plan review moves forward
A comprehensive review of the town of Waynesville’s award-winning land use plan is set to begin following the town’s selection…
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County may meet with attorney on Duke permit dispute
The attorney representing Jackson County in its legal fight against Duke Energy was expected to meet with county commiseting Tuesday…
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Duke, county at odds over permits
Duke Energy, which sued Jackson County two weeks ago for failing to issue county permits to tear down the Dillsboro…
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Broken bridge ignites debate with Park over North Shore cemeteries
Swain County residents with family buried in cemeteries in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park claim the park service is…
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Special moments, a spoonful at a time
You hear it often, mostly from those of us who are guilty. I’m talking about making a promise of spending…
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Effort to end Duke fight fails in Jackson County
An effort to end a six-year-long dispute between Jackson County and Duke Energy failed in a 3-2 vote Tuesday night…
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Graves in the park
When Fontana Lake was constructed during WWII, some communities were submerged by the rising lake while others were merely rendered…
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Getting to know liverworts
Some years ago, when I was first interested in plant identification, I became curious about liverworts. They are one of…
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Woodsmen’s coach Jimmy Lawrence is devoted to the sport
Jimmy Lawrence, the coach for Haywood Community College’s Woodsmen’s Team and president of the South Atlantic Woodsmen’s Association (SAWA), loves…
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Incident heightens tensions between county, sheriff
Allegations that the Swain County Sheriff’s Department mishandled the capture of an escaped inmate earlier this month has strained the…
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Plants that are easy to grow from seeds
We’ve talked about saving money by growing plants from seeds, and that many more plant varieties are available as seeds…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Winter miracle
It’s late January and it’s 15 degrees outside, snow is flying, the Alberta Clipper has the huge yellow buckeye swaying…
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Dems meet to pick Sheriff Alexander’s successor
Democratic officials in Haywood County are gearing up to choose a successor to outgoing Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander, who…
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Poor economy boosts military recruiting
When Brandon Lenhart of Sylva was laid off from his construction job, he looked for work for four months but…
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Growing plants from seeds — the basics
Editor’s note: (This is the second of a 3-part series on growing plants from seeds.) Growing plants from seeds can…
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WestCare cuts 45 jobs
The financially struggling WestCare Medical Center with hospitals in Sylva and Bryson City has eliminated 45 full-time positions, according to…
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Bryson man pleads to lesser charge in assault case
A mentally ill man allegedly beat by a Bryson City policeman will not be charged with assaulting the officer involved…
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Dillsboro quietly assessing merger with Sylva
It appears Dillsboro has launched an official study into the pros and cons of merging with neighboring Sylva, although the…
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Civil rights and the arts
Christi Marsico • Staff writer Bright colors and inventive images offering a kaleidoscope of memories and historic moments will be…
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From Here: Authors spotlight Haywood County
In an expanding spotlight of regional and national acclaim, three of Western North Carolina’s own have distinguished themselves by penning…
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The view from the bench
For 25 years, Superior Court Judge Marlene Hyatt has often worked as much as 12 hours a day, five days…
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More gems from the used bin
Robben Ford and the Blue Line: Handful Of Blues No, it’s not out of print, nor is “Handful Of Blues”…
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The Naturalist's Corner
Happy new ivory-billed search in 2009 May old woodpeckers be forgot and never photoshopped. A $50,000 reward has been offered…
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Merger prospect talk of the town
While Dillsboro leaders claim the idea of merging Sylva is in its mere infancy, opinions on the issue are already…
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Not a social networking butterfly, but I’m out of the cocoon
Of course I had HEARD of Facebook. I may be well into the marrow of middle age by now, but…
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