Shining Rock hit with ‘no trespassing’ order
A damaged corn crop and a no trespassing order from a farmer’s lawyer could thwart Shining Rock Classical Academy’s goal…
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Charter school to face opposition over special use permit for new location
Neighbors who live near the proposed site of a new charter school in Haywood County plan to oppose a special…
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Murphy casino on track for September open
A new casino under construction outside of Murphy is coming along on schedule and on budget, according to General Manager…
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Horseplay results in fired Jackson detention officer
A Jackson County detention officer was fired this summer after firing a Taser gun on a coworker.
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Gas station annexation approved in Franklin
Plans for a new gas station on the outskirts of Franklin will be moving ahead now that the town board…
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Planning board takes another look at indoor gun ranges
Allowing indoor gun ranges within the Franklin town limits is still on hold as the town planning board has been…
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Maggie mayor seat won’t be filled until election
The mood was somber at Maggie Valley town hall last Wednesday as Alderwoman Saralyn Price called a special board meeting…
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Demand grows for off-duty officers to work special events
The rising tide of triathlons, foot races and cycling events in Haywood County is stretching the capacity of spare deputies…
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Sylva considers fencing in Scotts Creek
To build a fence or to not build a fence? It might not seem like such a portentous question, but…
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Criminal past overlooked for latest hero named to Jackson Sports Hall of Fame
A new plaque coming soon to the Jackson County Sports of Hall Fame will no doubt raise some eyebrows of…
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Missing Haywood man found dead
The body of a missing Haywood County man was found in Richland Creek near Lake Junaluska on Aug. 3. Johnnie…
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La Crosse Encephalitis case confirmed in Macon
A child from Macon County has been diagnosed with La Crosse Viral Encephalitis according to Macon County Health Director Jim…
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Lake Logan triathletes bring a decade of tourism boost to Haywood
It’s been 10 years since the Lake Logan Triathlon made its debut in Haywood County, drawing a field of 162…
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Warm weather causes toxic algae at Waterville Lake
An algal bloom on Waterville Lake in northern parts of Haywood County has tested positive for a toxin with potential…
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Shining Rock leaders say transparency is goal
Shining Rock Classical Academy, a new charter school opening in Haywood County next month, will pull in more than $2…
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Shining Rock off to rocky start: Did new charter school violate open government law?
As a public entity receiving public dollars, Shining Rock Classical Academy — Haywood County’s first charter school — is required…
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Bryson City alderman running for Congress
Rick Bryson, a current alderman in Bryson City, has his eyes on Washington, D.C., as he plans a run to…
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Macon Health to offer primary care to limited number of residents
A new program will enable a limited number of Macon County residents to seek primary medical care at the health…
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Leaders plot the future of domestic violence advocacy in Jackson
It’s been two-and-a-half years since cash flow problems forced Jackson County’s domestic violence and sexual abuse resource center to close…
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Landscape shifts early in the game in Waynesville’s mayor race
A candidate for mayor in Waynesville is dropping out of the race, although his name will still be on the…
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Canton celebrates keeping its clinic
Within six months, a primary care medical clinic for Evergreen Packaging employees went from being on the chopping block to…
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Haywood County awards grants to local charities
Three grants have been awarded by The Fund for Haywood County, totaling about $7,000. This fund is an affiliate of…
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Haywood veteran honored at pinning ceremony
Francis “Jack” James was recognized on June 26 by the “We Honor Veterans” program for his years of military service. …
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Chief candidates to debate in Cherokee
Candidates for the two chief offices up for election this year will square off in a pair of debates at…
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Finding common ground
Standing in the back of The Stompin’ Ground in Maggie Valley last week, several languages could be heard in every…
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A spoonful of improv helps the glitches go down: Nimble feet are behind Folkmoot’s recipe for success
There’s a secret ingredient behind the bright lights, splashy costumes and glossy programs of Folkmoot: for every two parts planning,…
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Preserving to persevere: Relating to one another through music and dance
Each year international groups from all over the world travel abroad to share their traditional folk dances and songs with…
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Mayor remembered for reshaping Maggie’s future
There are two types of mayors — the ones who show up to shake hands and kiss babies and the…
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A life full of love: Family and friends honor DeSimone’s memory
As family members and friends took turns paying tribute to Ron DeSimone at his memorial mass on Tuesday, one word…
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Write-in likely to run for mayor in Maggie following tragic death
The tragic accident that killed Mayor Ron DeSimone last week has left a hole in upcoming town elections this fall.
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DeSimone dies in construction accident
Last Friday started out just like many other workdays for Maggie Valley Mayor Ron DeSimone.
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Political posturing once again waylays vote on Lake Junaluska, Waynesville merger
A bill paving the way for the merger of Lake Junaluska with the town of Waynesville was blocked at the…
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Family mourns much-loved victim of unsolved hit-and-run
Lisa Preston Clark wasn’t surprised to see the CD amid the items recovered from Cole Preston’s crashed car. The disc…
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Balsam Mountain Trust Nature Center caught in foreclosure quagmire
Homeowners in the high-end Balsam Mountain Preserve development are trying to strike a deal with an investment lender from New…
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Tribal Council explores possibility of elected police chief
There’s talk in Cherokee of making the chief of police’s job an elected position following a resolution introduced by Travis…
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Five candidates seek Maggie board seats; two mayoral candidates step forward
The town of Maggie Valley is small and only an average of 300 residents vote in any given election, but…
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Canton election gets two newcomers
Two new candidates have signed up to run against incumbent candidates Gail Mull and Ralph Hamlett for the Canton Board…
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Younger generation running for Franklin board
Several young residents have signed up to run for a seat on the Franklin Board of Aldermen while the race…
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Waynesville election won’t be dull this year
The dust has settled following a last-minute scramble of candidates signing up to run for the Waynesville town board last…
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New candidate takes on Bryson City mayor
The election for the Bryson City Board of Aldermen looked like it would be a landslide for the incumbents early…
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Younger board membership likely result in Sylva elections
With election sign-ups now closed, it looks like Sylva’s guaranteed to get some younger membership on its board after November’s…
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Dog owners brace for canine flu
Mountain dog owners may have started hearing rumor of a devastating canine flu strain coming their way, but according to…
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Frat disbanded by national organization
Western Carolina University’s chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha has had its share of troubles this year, and a recent decision…
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Cost continues to rise for Jackson greenway bridge
Building a footbridge over the Tuckasegee River will likely wind up costing more than twice the $641,000 it was originally…
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Folkmoot USA 2015: A guide to this year's festival
• Meet the performers• The 'glorious chaos' that is Folkmoot• Folkmoot redefines mission as 2015 festival gets underway• 2015 festival highlights•…
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When the going gets tough, bring in the bomb dog
A new K9 skilled in bomb and explosive detection will soon be joining the ranks of the Waynesville Police Department.
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The ‘glorious chaos’ that is Folkmoot
Q&A with new Folkmoot Executive Director Angie Schwab, who took the reins in March from former director Karen Babcock.
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Folkmoot redefines mission as 2015 festival gets underway
With just days until the 32nd annual Folkmoot USA international dance and music festival is set to kick off, the…
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