Homeless shelter management decision coming up for Jackson
The return of warmer weather means that Jackson County’s cold weather homeless shelter has been closed for two months, but…
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Haywood budget presented to commissioners
For the second year in a row, Haywood County taxpayers can expect no increase in property taxes, thanks to increasing…
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N.C. Senate opposes Catawba casino
A bipartisan majority of senators in the N.C. General Assembly have signed a letter opposing a Congressional bill that would…
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Court bars decertification hearing for McCoy
In a divided opinion, the Cherokee Supreme Court decided that Teresa McCoy will not have to participate in a second…
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Shining Rock hiring decision will have to wait
The search for Shining Rock Classical Academy’s next head of school will continue, after the board took no action following…
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On the upswing: Golf industry changes with the times
Golf is more than a game in Western North Carolina — the wellbeing of the popular past time can be…
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Grievances filed against Shining Rock interim head
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories on Haywood County’s public charter school, Shining Rock Classical…
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Updating voter registration records
Have you moved, changed your name, mailing address or phone number since you registered to vote in the county, state…
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Bethel bridge earns National Register designation
The oldest metal truss bridge in the state of North Carolina has earned inclusion on the National Register of Historic…
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Dogwood Health Trust to transform communities
The Health Equity Coalition will hold a forum to explore new ways of connecting community to philanthropy. The $1.5 billion…
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Reflections on Haywood NAACP pilgrimage
By Katherine Bartel • Secretary, Haywood County NAACP “My little brother Isaiah is, as you would call it, ‘a boy of…
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Insurance premiums rise for Jackson employees
Jackson County employees are now paying significantly higher premiums for their health insurance following a plan change that went into…
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Price tag falls for Green Energy Park project
A Green Energy Park makeover under discussion in Jackson County could be a good bit cheaper than originally discussed, with…
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Council nixes proposed penalties for campaign law violations
A proposed ordinance that would have laid out the criminal penalties for violating laws regulating election campaign practices was withdrawn…
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Shooter pleads guilty to second-degree murder
On Friday, May 3, Justin Scott Fuller, 31, of Waynesville, pled guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of…
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Canton looks to maintain property tax rate
The Town of Canton’s preliminary proposed budget shows an increase over last year from $8.7 million to more than $9.2…
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Clyde park to reopen
Much like the Pigeon River itself, it’s been a long and winding journey for the Town of Clyde in recovering…
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Protest filed — again — against McCoy’s candidacy for chief
Following a battle that involved hearings before both the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Board of Elections and the Cherokee…
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Haywood’s hero: The life and legacy of Riley Howell
At this time last week, few knew of him and most all those who did were of the home —…
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Foundation established in Riley Howell’s honor
It’s barely been a week since Riley Howell’s heroic acts at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, but a group of…
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Searching for answers: Mass shootings linked to multiple factors
A senseless tragedy. Those words are repeated over and over again in the aftermath of mass shootings in the United…
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Riley Howell, hero of UNCC shooting, returns home
Although the impact of the shooting at UNC Charlotte will continue to be felt for some time, residents of the…
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Audit finds issues with Athletic Department accounting at Cherokee schools
A recently completed report commissioned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Office of Internal Audit and Ethics has concluded…
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Franklin transfers ownership of Nikwasi Mound
After months of debate, Franklin Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to transfer the deed for Nikwasi Mound over to…
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All I-40 slide lanes to open by sunrise
All four lanes of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee state lane will be open to traffic before sunrise on Wednesday.
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Congressional hearing explores Catawba casino
Political leaders in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are optimistic following a recent congressional hearing on legislation that would…
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Sylva’s proposed budget features less spending, level taxes
At $4.06 million, Sylva’s proposed budget for 2019-20 will be nearly $200,000 lower than the adopted budget for 2018-19.
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Planning underway for Cullowhee’s future
Development of a plan to guide Cullowhee’s future is now underway, with a three-day marathon of activities held April 22-24…
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WCU fundraising campaign surpasses $60 million
More than 12,000 donors contributed over a five-year period to raise over $60 million for scholarships at Western Carolina University.
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HRMC Names 2019 Mercy Award winner
Haywood Regional Medical Center recently announced that Johanna Dewees, RN, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2019 Mercy Award winner.…
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Haywood Healthcare Foundation will help fund proposed HCC facility
Last month, Haywood Community College President Dr. Barbara Parker told Haywood commissioners that HCC wanted a new $7.2 million facility…
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Waynesville police chief to retire in June
Longtime Waynesville Police Chief Bill Hollingsed will retire in June after more than 20 years at the helm of the…
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WCU’s ‘Lead the Way’ fundraising campaign total surpasses $60 million goal
More than 12,000 donors contributed over a five-year period to raise over $60 million for scholarships at Western Carolina University.
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Can’t keep a good man down: Banjo legend Raymond Fairchild on turning 80, a life in music
Though his fingers seemingly wrap around a walking cane more than his trusty banjo these days, Raymond Fairchild remains one…
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Expect one lane traffic over Cowee Mountain
A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will begin setting up a lane shift on U.S. 441 in Jackson…
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WCU professor works on opioid series
A professor in Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing is teaming up with an award-winning documentary filmmaker to produce a…
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Mother’s Day cards to help Mountain Projects
Surprise you mom and other special women in your life this year with a greeting card that will also help…
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Ground breaks on crisis unit in Cherokee
The weather matched the mood when the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians broke ground on a $39 million crisis stabilization…
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McCoy once more a candidate for principal chief
Former Big Cove representative Teresa McCoy will regain her place on the ballot in the race for principal chief following…
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Erase library fines with food
Haywood County Public Library cardholders have an opportunity to relieve their library fines while helping out with food insecurity in…
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Improvements to showcase one of Waynesville’s most recognizable landmarks
It’s long been a common sight, the scores of visitors to Waynesville’s trendy Main Street shopping district snapping selfies in…
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Franklin mayor proposes Nikwasi compromise
Franklin Mayor Bob Scott hopes he can push town council and Nikwasi Initiative board members toward a compromise before a…
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Residents continue Waynesville park push
As promised, a group of about 20 people showed up to the April 23 Town of Waynesville Board of Aldermen…
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Haywood Habitat embarks on second subdivision
With a site plan approved unanimously by the Waynesville Planning Board, Haywood Habitat for Humanity is getting ready to embark…
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Waynesville cemetery committee chosen
Months after a proscribed cleanup in Waynesville’s Green Hill Cemetery outraged residents who felt they hadn’t been given adequate notice,…
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Entegra merges with First Citizens Bank
After announcing in January that Franklin-based Entegra Bank would be bought out by SmartFinancial Inc. out of Knoxville, the deal…
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WCU commencement recognizes graduating students
Graduating students who comprise what is believed to be Western Carolina University’s eighth straight record spring class will gather with…
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WCU welcomes new chancellor to Catamount country
Everyone donned purple Monday afternoon to show their Catamount pride as Western Carolina University staff, faculty and students welcomed their…
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Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of WCU
A new chancellor has been chosen for Western Carolina University, with the University of North Carolina Board of Governors unanimously…
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Growing up grinding: Waynesville skate park takes on new importance
When the Town of Waynesville’s skate park opened in 2013, it was a welcome addition to the suite of recreational…
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