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Wednesday, 09 January 2013 00:00

Cherokee breaks new ground with fines for domestic violence

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hitting domestic violence abusers in their pocketbooks. People convicted of domestic violence-related charges must now pay a $1,000 fine, in addition to other penalties handed down by tribal court. Tribal council approved of…
Wednesday, 09 January 2013 00:00

Sweepstakes parlor closings leave some winners, some losers

Carol Anthony sat at in the back corner of a sweepstakes parlor in Maggie Valley one afternoon last week, getting her last fix of video gaming in before the next day’s ban took away what she claimed was her sole…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 00:00

2012: The year in review

The Smoky Mountain News takes note this week of some of the newsmakers of 2012 by handing out our annual awards. Back issues of the newspaper never fail to reveal a variety of humdingers: the funny, the astonishing, the interesting,…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 00:00

Timeline for Waynesville, Lake Junaluska merger picks up speed

Lake Junaluska and the town of Waynesville are pressing ahead with the possibility of a merger. The two entities have put the wheels in motion to introduce a special bill in the N.C. General Assembly in March that would bring…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 00:00

Soccer league seeking a leg up in Swain

Swain County suffers from a serious lack of soccer fields, a plight soccer enthusiasts there hope to do something about.
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 00:00

Two WNC National Guard units put on alert for possible deployment

The National Guard 210th and 211th Military Police Companies from Western North Carolina were recently placed “on alert.”
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 00:00

Meadows finds that homework is the first lesson for new Congressman

Give a U.S. congressman a cookie, and he can eat it. But offer him some free pancakes, and he’ll have to pass. “I can eat a pig in a blanket, but God forbid if it’s a hot dog. If it’s…
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:51

News from the conservation front

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust conserves five parcels in 2012 With the help of community members and donors, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust will have conserved five new properties by the end of 2012. The properties include two in Highlands, one that holds…
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:21

Undocumented workers arrested in Jackson traffic checkpoint now free again

Federal authorities have dropped deportation proceedings against 10 Latino men, all suspected illegal immigrants, who were arrested at a Jackson County license checkpoint in May.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:19

Swain’s oversized jail may finally be breaking even, but not for long

Swain County’s oversized jail will lose about one-third of its current inmate population and a sizeable revenue stream when the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opens a new justice center, complete with its own jail.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:14

The ultimate gift: Jackson church builds new house for 93-year-old woman

Margie Bradley has called a ramshackle shack in the hills of Cullowhee “home” for almost 60 years. The ceilings sag, the floor is made of plywood and the wind enters through the numerous cracks scattered about the windows and walls.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 00:00

Spirit of the Season: What liquor-buying trends say about a town

For liquor stores in Western North Carolina, the combination of Christmas and the New Year makes for the busiest time of the year. But with 1,800 different types of products to choose from — from the old standbys like Jim…
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 00:00

Haywood tourism holding its own, gradually coming back

Tourism numbers are looking good for Haywood County so far this year, and tourism leaders are keeping their fingers crossed that a cold winter will drive visitors to Cataloochee’s slopes.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 00:00

Haywood sheriff to step down early

Haywood County Sheriff Bobby Suttles announced last week he will retire in February, stepping down early despite another two years to go until his term is technically up.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 00:00

Democratic Party holds the power in appointing new sheriff

The task of finding a new top lawman in Haywood County to replace retiring Sheriff Bobby Suttles will begin in early January and likely be decided by March.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 00:00

Soaking up the sounds of Sylva on a silent walking tour

Most people have heard of a sightseeing tour, perhaps a wine or beer tasting tour, and maybe even the all-encompassing pleasure tour. But Sylva residents got an ear-dose when they followed a musician and sound expert on a not-so-common sound…
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 00:00

Home for the holidays: Christmas at Broyhill Children’s Home brings happiness to all

The most wonderful time of the year — it’s a line is engrained in us all. But nobody embraces and exudes Christmas quite like Betty Porter. As she talked on the phone outside a cottage at Broyhill Baptist Children’s Home…
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 14:33

College kids gum up Jackson County’s economic stats

The economic situation seemed to be looking up in Jackson County: unemployment was on a steady decline; the real estate market was rebounding; and tourists were finding more expendable income to travel.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 14:27

Haywood County economy outpaces its peers

Joey Del Bosque scrolled through his appointment book for the week; time slot after time slot was filled, with just enough room to breathe. Belle On Main, a salon and massage parlor along South Main Street in Waynesville, opened in…
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 14:03

Economic indicators show WNC’s pump is primed but still waiting to flow

More doom and gloom or a light at the end of the tunnel? For five years, the nation has waited eagerly for economic forecasters to tell us what we want to hear — that home sales are rebounding, wages are…
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Dismal participation in Sylva’s recycling begs the question

Since the town of Sylva’s curbside recycling program was reinstated about five years ago, its participation has stagnated, with the vast majority of residents not partaking.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

So long sweepstakes: Supreme Court upholds state’s authority to regulate gambling

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled last week that state lawmakers indeed have the power to ban video gambling in its various forms, including the latest reincarnation known as video sweepstakes.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Old hospital building needs a new lease on life, but takers are few

What to do with a hulking, four-story, run-down, decades-old, now-empty former hospital in Waynesville?
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Confederate flag flap in holding pattern in Haywood

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners have postponed voting on a controversial flag display policy until after the New Year, but that did not keep Confederate flag supporters from protesting outside the county courthouse Monday.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Franklin ambulance garage to hold green-go power over nearby stoplight

Ever wanted a magic button you could press to make the stoplight turn green? Macon County Emergency Medical Services will soon hold that power for one stoplight at an intersection near its ambulance garage in Franklin.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Billing error for casino IT services translates into $4.1 million refund for tribe

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was accidentally overbilled $2.7 million for IT service over several years by the company that manages Harrah’s Casino.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Bryson City radio station fine tunes programming for local AM airwaves

Two years after being saved from imminent death in the nick of time, WBHN began broadcasting regularly in Bryson City last week. Lloyd Brown, pastor of Spruce Grove Baptist Church, bought the Swain County radio station in 2010 and has…
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Compromise forged to save metal truss bridge

Macon County residents hoping to save an old metal truss bridge spanning the Little Tennessee River scored a small win, but the victory is bittersweet.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Arrest comes down in case of missing headstones in Sylva

An ongoing investigation into gravestones purchased from Moody’s Funeral Home in Sylva but never delivered to the buyers has resulted in charges against the former funeral home director.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 00:00

Business notes

Haywood Community College’s Adult Education Department celebrated GED Instructor Ernest Lee as an example of outstanding determination and success for his work with Haywood Vocational Opportunities during National Disability Employment Awareness month. After working for more than 20 years at…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 14:10

Franklin merchants run afoul of festival planning protocols

Some downtown merchants in Franklin have clashed with town leaders in recent weeks over a perceived lack of support for new ideas and initiatives to boost commerce.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 14:07

On the job with Franklin’s Main Street director

Franklin’s Main Street Program has found itself in an uncomfortable spotlight in recent weeks as Franklin merchants have complained that the town’s formal downtown association isn’t doing enough.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 14:05

Newspaper says advertising was pulled after critical news coverage

A side drama playing out in the downtown Franklin fracas involves an unusual public display of the tension that often exists between newspapers and the government leaders they cover.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 13:59

Downtown discord prompts call for renewed collaboration

Both sides in a downtown Franklin dispute have pledged to work together after publicly locking horns in recent weeks. “It seems there were a lot of issues because people were bumping in the dark. Both sides really need to reach…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 13:53

Despite student pleas, WCU hikes tuition again

Western Carolina University’s Board of Trustees approved an 8 percent increase in tuition next academic year — much to the vexation of its student body. “We came in here, and it was not an easy decision,” said Trustee Grace Battle. “I…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 13:49

Professors struggle with increased class sizes

While Western Carolina University’s budgets have been shrinking in recent years, its class sizes have been growing.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 13:46

New dental clinic should bring a smile to WNC

Citing a statewide shortage of dentists, East Carolina University is opening 10 clinics across North Carolina with the mission of training upper-class dental students as well as providing services to the underserved public.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 13:43

DOT negotiates buyouts for Haywood interchange

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is in the middle of buying nearly 40 Haywood County properties that stand in the way of its plans for redesigning “malfunction junction” — the interchange where Lowe’s and Shoney’s are — but there…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

County leaders ponder whether Cashiers could support ABC store

A Jackson County resident has taken it upon himself to show county decision-makers that a Cashiers ABC store is a must.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

Most Bryson City business owners OK with county financing train improvements

Most Everett Street business owners support Swain County’s pending investment in the privately owned Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, but some have questions about the mechanics of exactly how the deal will work.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

HCC hopes to finally choose president in January

The Haywood Community College Board of Trustees will meet on Dec. 19 to interview eight candidates who hope to be the college’s next president.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

Adopt a pet, hang a stocking at animal shelter

Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation is holding its “Home for the Holidays” promotion, in which “Youth For Sarge’s” members make Christmas stockings and each time a cat or dog is adopted, hang them at the Haywood County animal shelter to celebrate…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

Feds help local students stay in school

Southwestern Community College has been awarded a nearly $1.3 million grant under the Upward Bound Programs from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound is among seven federal programs that serve middle, high school and college students with the goal…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

Work grant to train poker dealers

Southwestern Community College will launch a training program for live game dealers, in conjunction with Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort, thanks in part to a nearly $400,000 back-to-work grant from the N.C. Department of Commerce. Specifically, the grant will help…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

WCU earns grant to train family nurses

Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing is the recipient of nearly $700,000 in federal grant funding to help address a shortage of primary health care providers in Western North Carolina. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department…
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 00:00

Business notes

MinuteClinic has opened a new walk-in clinic in Waynesville inside the CVS/pharmacy store on Russ Avenue. Nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. No…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:55

Rewarding students with fast-food coupons raises concerns

Some schools are thinking twice about the long standing practice of passing out fast-food coupons to children as rewards.
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:53

Confederate group refuses to surrender

The ongoing Confederate flag tug-of-war in Haywood County took an unusual turn last week.
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:51

Heating assistance applications needed

One-time assistance with heating expenses is now available for low-income disabled or senior citizens through county social services departments. The funding provides for a one-time payment for heating assistance for qualified low-income households that include disabled persons or at least…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:50

Fate of liquor stores in Maggie Valley in holding pattern for now

Maggie Valley’s ABC Board has put any plans to close one of its two liquor stores on the backburner for now. “It is doing better than we thought it was initially,” said Colin Edwards, an ABC Board member.
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:49

ABC store diverts money that schools once got

Haywood County Schools will lose about $30,000 in yearly revenue now that the Waynesville ABC Board has decided build a second liquor store. The town shares a cut of profits from liquor sales with the county and law enforcement. Haywood…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:47

Will two pay off? Waynesville to break ground on ABC store

Construction on a new ABC store in Waynesville could begin as early as January at the cost of $1.3 million, including the land.
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:43

Cherokee banks brace for rush when casino checks go out

Twice a year, Dorothy Posey arrives for her job at Mountain Credit Union in Cherokee knowing one thing: the lines will be long. Not the sort of long by normal bank standards, like the 10-person-deep line that might form during…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:42

Nonprofits getting creative for funds

From charity golf tournaments to bluegrass concerts to spare change jars, nonprofits lending a helping hand with heating costs for the needy use a variety of means to get people to pitch in for the cause.
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:38

Struggle to afford heating costs hits new ­high

It looked like any wood yard, piles of tree trunks in various stages of processing: long logs still bearing their bark, shorter stacks cut into rounds and neatly split triangles of firewood ready to be shoveled into a piping stove.…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:36

New Jackson tourism agency launches

After more than a year of wrangling, a new Jackson County tourism authority was finally created this week, its board members officially named, and formal marching orders handed down. The overhaul of tourism operations in Jackson County are intended to…
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 13:33

Parents urged to use diligence when in public with children

When a strange man approached an 11-year-old girl in Waynesville’s Walmart more than a week ago and asked her to take off her clothes, police say the young girl did the right thing — she refused.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 21:01

Candler man arrested in Walmart stalking case

Ryan Scot Davis, 48, was charged with taking indecent liberties with a child following an incident at the Waynesville Walmart on Saturday, Nov. 24.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Congressman Shuler trades U.S. House for Duke Energy job

Congressman Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, who is stepping down this year after spending six years in D.C., announced his next career move this week: directing the lobbying arm of Duke Energy in Washington. As senior vice president of federal affairs with…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

WCU has its fair share of misdemeanors, but thankfully devoid of violent crime

Although college for many is an oasis of learning, fun and social interaction, it is also a sprawling crime scene for everything from drug busts to rape. Despite its idyllic mountain setting, Western Carolina University is no exception. Last month,…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Billboard ban could stymie scenic byway in Jackson

A group of Western Carolina University students are leading a charge to get N.C. 107 from Cullowhee to Cashiers designated as a scenic byway, but they first must appeal to skeptical county commissioners for their backing.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Jackson County seeks input in crafting a recreation wish list

Jackson County is crafting a new long-range recreation master plan to set priorities and guide spending for its parks, open spaces and recreation centers during the next five years. But, the process can be a tug-of-war between residents with varied…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Lack of shelters leaves transit riders out in the cold

For the elderly, disabled and carless residents of Haywood County, the public transit bus is an indispensable resource that keeps them mobile.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Political events

Governor-elect to headline holiday dinner North Carolina Governor-elect Pat McCrory (R) will be the keynote speaker at the 20th annual Charles Taylor Holiday Dinner at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, at Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The event will be McCroy’s…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

From down-and-out to up-and-coming, former factory town undergoes transformation

Patty Atkinson took a short break from helping the constant flow of customers at a local family pharmacy in the heart of Hazelwood to talk about the evolution of the community around her — from a bustling blue collar factory…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

In a Main Street mood: Shoppers trade Black Friday chaos for downtown charm

She is every Main Street merchants’ dream. With a penchant for the eclectic and a passion for supporting independent businesses, Carolyn Phinizy worked downtown Waynesville’s shopping district during the post-Thanksgiving spending days like it was her civic duty, not calling…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

As Black Friday morphs into Grey Thursday, shoppers trade in the turkey in hopes of huge savings

Before the gravy had turned cold and the Thanksgiving Day turkey had been packed away in Tupperware, shoppers were already lining up at the Walmart in Waynesville for one of the earliest Black Friday door busters ever — Thursday night.
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 00:00

News in brief

WCU to offer courses at Harrah’s Western Carolina University is taking its masters in business degree on the road to Cherokee, offering MBA coursework at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino for part-time students over a three-year period starting in spring 2014.  WCU…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Vying for foot traffic: The Holy Grail of downtown commerce

Try scaring up a parking space, hunting down an empty bench or pushing a double-stroller along the crowded sidewalks on peak days, and the popularity of downtown Waynesville’s quaint, tree-lined shopping district is obvious. But for merchants, getting those browsers…
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Student shuffle creates space crunch at Pisgah High

A $2.5 million expansion at Pisgah High School in Canton will relieve chronic overcrowding and a classroom shortage that forces some teachers to spend their days as “floaters.”
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00

Haywood to sort its own recycling again — this time with machines

Haywood County is making plans to bring recycling operations back in-house — a move that would eventually mean dollar signs for the county.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:59

Former FBI agent shares exploits with students

Traveling around the world, taking down bad guys and helping exonerate the wrongly accused, Steve Moore’s life sounds glamorous — and he will agree that he has loved every minute.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:57

Calculated gamble Waynesville intersection takes leap of faith to make it across

It’s a dreaded intersection for anyone who frequents downtown Waynesville behind the wheel. You slowly edge the nose of your car forward, inching past the stop sign and bit-by-bit into the oncoming lanes, straining forward in your seat in hopes…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:55

Macon eyes 50-acre site for league-caliber softball complex

“Take me out to the ballgame,” is how the old song goes. But the question for Macon County residents in coming years may be “which one?”, as county commissioners lay plans to purchase an expanse of land that would be…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:52

Ousted by road widening, restaurant hopes to recreate historic log cabin feel

Waynesville seafood restaurant Maggie’s Galley will soon be forced to move from its longtime location at the intersection of Howell Mill Road and Russ Avenue to make way for a road-widening project.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:51

Tribe tightens the financial spigot for Sequoyah National

Sequoyah National Golf Course, a signature course built and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is slowly being weaned from tribal subsidies that have helped prop up its operations since it opened several years ago. This month, tribal…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:49

Flying club trying to takeoff again

The Smoky Mountain Flying Club is trying to get some wind under its wings again with a campaign to attract new members and buy a sporty plane, or two, for its pilots to use collectively. Instead of the small planes…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:47

Off-color graffiti hits Swain recreation area

A riverside park in Swain County was plastered with graffiti two weeks ago, with several cans of spray paint unleashed on the public outdoor recreation area. Nothing went un-tagged, even the trees were spray-painted at the Old N.C. 288 park,…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:45

Fatal heart defect passed down in one family plagues a fourth generation — and counting

When Monica Manrique was four months pregnant with her first child, her feet got so swollen with fluid she took to wearing slippers because her bulging ankles wouldn’t fit into regular shoes.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:38

WCU lines up against the Crimson Tide, for good or ill

Down by six touchdowns to the University of Alabama at halftime, Western Carolina University head coach Mark Speir never gave up on his team. “When you’re getting into an ugly ball game like that, our players didn’t quit playing; they…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:36

Creating a cohesive vision for WNC’s future

Six months after meeting with Haywood County residents to discuss ways to improve the community, a group called GroWNC is returning to the county to present various scenarios for the region’s future growth.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:35

Funeral home buys old Mountaineer press building

Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Waynesville has purchased a large building downtown that once housed The Mountaineer Publishing Company’s printing press. The old press building is located on Wall Street directly behind The Mountaineer’s newspaper office and adjacent…
Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:32

Haywood leaders likely to clamp down on Confederate flag displays

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners seem poised to adopt a policy that would severely limit the display of Confederate flags on county property.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

N.Y. boys’ sleuthing leads to return of Cherokee veteran’s medals

More than 50 years after Cherokee veteran Charles George died in the Korean War, military medals belonging to the private first class were finally welcomed home Monday — and along with them, the two young boys responsible for their return.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Weight-loss program tries to change lifestyles

In its first year, popular weight-loss competition is bucking the trend of mounting obesity in the United States, especially the South, and giving participants a reason to slim down. But with the holiday gorge-fest on the horizon, participants in the…
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Committee wants to start fundraising for Swain library

Bryson City town leaders have given a verbal OK to the idea of building a new library — but the when, where and how are all still unknown. “The library is an essential service for the community,” said Chester Bartlett,…
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Breaking barriers: Female Swain student wishes injury had not kept her from participating

As the Swain County high school football team marches towards another state championship, amid the fanatic cheers of the hometown fans who live to see the hard-hitting Maroon Devil boys take the field, there is another story unfolding.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Parrying continues over Cowee School

Now that the children are gone, and art projects sit abandoned next to overturned desks and emptied cupboards, community members have a vision to bring life back into the old Cowee school outside of Franklin. But the community’s path to…
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

News in brief

Animal rescue to host two holiday events Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will sponsor its Home for the Holidays event Nov. 21 through Dec. 31 to enable people to adopt dogs and cats from the Haywood County Animal Services at a…
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Maggie seeks input from business owners on town’s future

A Thursday meeting with Maggie Valley business owners and area leaders will serve as the first test to see if the valley can successfully come together for the town’s common good.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Rural precincts needed as easy voting option

During early voting this year, some voters in Haywood County found themselves waiting up to an hour to cast their ballot. But when Election Day rolled around, many walked right into their precinct without delay.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Internet exploits: All-day Wi-Fi users a problem for some coffee shops

Nowadays, coffee and wireless Internet go hand-in-hand; you can’t really have one without the other. It is an expected amenity at coffee shops and bakeries. With the purchase of a coffee, tea or cinnamon bun, the customer is permitted to…
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Fire destroys HCC sawmill, closes campus

The remnants of Haywood Community College’s old sawmill were still smoldering Tuesday after a fire the night before destroyed most of the building.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Waynesville publisher hopes to capitalize on niche market

Covering everything from bugs’ butts and food for animals to animal tongues and eyes, EarlyLight Books has found a special section of the book world to occupy — science books for toddlers.
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 06:05

More briefs

Future of Cowee School discussed at luncheon Stacy Guffey will talk about the Macon County Heritage Center planned for Cowee School during the monthly Lunch with the League at noon on Nov. 8 in the Tartan Hall of the First…
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 06:01

Sylva Pediatrics picks Mission to partner with

Three longtime doctors with Sylva Pediatrics will soon come under the wing of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The physicians will keep practicing out of their same offices in Sylva and Bryson City, and keep serving the same local patients they…
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 05:59

Challenges lie ahead for new MedWest CEO

A new CEO who will take over MedWest-Haywood in December will face the parallel challenges of improving the hospital’s bottom line and capturing patients who travel to Asheville for health care.
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 05:57

MedWest-Haywood new CEO started as a nurse

Janie Sinacore-Jaberg will become the new CEO of MedWest-Haywood in December. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of a 320-bed system in Muskogee, Okla. She has served as the COO and CEO of several hospitals in Georgia, South Carolina…
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 05:52

GOP’s Meadows takes 11th Congressional District seat

Republican Mark Meadows won the 11th U.S. Congressional seat with more than 57 percent of the votes Tuesday. “We’re obviously humbled by the confidence that everybody has placed in us,” Meadows said.
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