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Haywood dogs go bulletproof: Group donates Kevlar vests for local police dogs
The four-legged officers of Haywood County are now bulletproof, thanks to a donation from the Western North Carolina Dog Fanciers…
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A few problems with one-sided letter
To the Editor: In his column, Martin Dyckman disparages supply-side economics but contradicts himself two paragraphs later stating that teachers…
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Your property rights are at risk
To the Editor: Republican Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, co-sponsored SB 786, which is now law. • It fast tracked fracking…
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The truth about Common Core
To the Editor: Common Core and understanding the ramifications of the future of our children’s education are something all citizens…
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Can anyone afford to get sick?
By John Beckman • Guest Columnist About eight months ago I had a misunderstanding with a pile of lumber which,…
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Once again, WNC health care landscape shifts
Haywood County’s hospital was in trouble. The average number of patients staying overnight had dropped precipitously, causing severe problems to…
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Suite of school leadership changes announced in Haywood
The summer ritual of naming new principals and assistant principals before the start of the next school year wrapped up…
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WestCare to open primary care clinic
WestCare Health will launch a new full-time primary care clinic in the Health and Human Sciences Building at Western Carolina…
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Canton business, neighbors in parking dispute
A Canton business has recently found itself in the midst of a heated parking debate. Blackbear Automotive & Transmission, located…
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Macon commissioners pass resolution opposing additional wilderness
Macon County commissioners voted unanimously last week to endorse a resolution stating that no new wilderness areas in Macon County…
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Franklin aldermen vote no to hospice grant
Hospice House of WNC suffered a setback last week when the Franklin Board of Aldermen made a split decision not…
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Fracking presentation draws a crowd in Jackson
A question-and-answer session concerning fracking drew a full crowd to a recent Jackson County Planning Board meeting. Western Carolina University…
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Jackson still mulling landslide mapping
Landslide hazard maps for the Wayehutta Creek watershed in the Cullowhee area of Jackson County were unveiled recently. The mapping…
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Construction turns up Cherokee grave in Franklin
Macon County’s project to turn the 48-acre Parker Meadows project into a tournament-level softball and baseball complex met some complications…
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With food allergies on the rise, schools grapple with how to keep students safe
In light of the growing number of children with food allergies, a new policy has been adopted by Haywood County…
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Hospital back online following fire
Three weeks after a fire in the power room knocked out electricity at Haywood Regional Medical Center, the hospital is…
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Expanding the Circle: Circles of Hope program to attack poverty in Jackson County
Monty Williams didn’t know a whole lot about the Circles of Hope program when he sat down to his first…
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Duke LifePoint sale to finalize by July 31
The sale of the MedWest hospital trio in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties will be finalized by the end of…
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Jackson takes another step toward controlling Cullowhee growth
The latest development to throw down a stake in Cullowhee intends to build a 488-bed student housing complex on a…
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Franklin hires town manager
After a closed session Monday, the Franklin Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to give Interim Town Manager Summer Woodard a…
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Snafu at Cherokee wastewater plant causes cloudy discharge in the Luftee
One month after low oxygen levels killed the bacteria needed to process sewage at the Cherokee Wastewater Treatment Plant, discharge…
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Jackson sheriff contenders gear up for second primary
The general election ballot for Jackson County Sheriff will finally be final next week when polls close on a second…
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Fracking opposition organizes in WNC
Candice Caldwell Day and her husband Shayne recently went to Andrews Airport in Cherokee County. “To hold up a really…
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Macon schools get $100,000 more from county
Macon County Schools got a little extra to fix up their buildings when some bids for the Parker Meadows recreational…
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Haywood hospital continues with fire recovery
The Emergency Department at MedWest Haywood is fully online, having treated 180 patients during the Fourth of July weekend. The…
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Two Haywood graders cited for wetland violations
In two separate incidents, graders in Haywood County bulldozed over wetlands, violating state and federal regulations that protect the environmentally-sensitive…
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Lead contamination found in soil near SCC shooting range
Results are back from the first round of testing for lead at Southwestern Community College’s shooting range, and the conclusion…
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Ghost Town opens for season, draws a crowd
After passing state inspections, Ghost Town in the Sky opened for the season on the Fourth of the July. The…
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Evergreen union negotiations ‘haven’t got there yet’
Negotiations between Evergreen Packaging and its union employees at the company’s Canton and Waynesville facilities are still ongoing. The talks…
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Corridor K: Beyond the road
Though the Corridor K debate was the impetus for the Opportunity Initiative Study, Opt-In wasn’t all about transportation. The results…
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Corridor K: Dueling studies
A stalemate in the debate over Corridor K boils down to a central issue: can upgrades to the existing two-lane…
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The road ahead: Opt-In study concludes, Corridor K debate continues
After a year-long study capping off years of debate, the verdict is in on what’s next for the controversial Corridor…
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Forest Hills shies away from garbage collection
Officials in the town of Forest Hills in Jackson County recently explored the possibility of providing trash and recycling collection…
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No movement, ‘no surprises’ on Canton’s proposed firing range
After a firestorm of public outcry over the prospect of a firing range being built in an African-American neighborhood in…
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Jackson plays hardball with Verizon over Cashiers cell tower
Public concerns over the visual blight of a proposed cell tower in the Cashiers area have prompted Verizon Wireless to…
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More dialogue – anyone listening?
The next USDA Forest Service public meeting regarding the National Forest Plan Revision will be held from 9 a.m. to…
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Outdoors events for kids
Kids program offers chance to touch bones, or delve into digestion Haywood Public Library will get more than skin deep…
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Nantahala Lake gives up record-breaking fish
Nantahala Lake spawned two state fishing records within a week during the month of June. Until now, the state record…
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Trout tournament coming up in Cherokee
The annual Cherokee Dog Days Fishing Tournament will be held in Cherokee again July 18-19, with $10,000 in cash prizes…
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New map and website highlight Swain fishing
A new website and brochure highlight all the fishing opportunities available in Swain County.
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Mountain Wildlife Days returns to Sapphire Valley
The 11th annual Mountain Wildlife Days will take over Sapphire Valley Resort near Cashiers, N.C. June 18-19, activities ranging from…
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Forging a forecast: NASA, Duke project aims toward better weather forecasts in the Smokies
It’s no secret that an accurate weather forecast is hard to come by in the Smokies. But after two months…
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Give thanks to Burroughs for telling us ‘how’
This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More, For Young and…
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Strawberry wine and its place in the Smokies
To the Editor: I have never met George Ellison, but I am appalled as a result of his referring to…
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Time to accept reality of climate change
To the Editor: Alduous Huxley once said, “Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” Recently, in a…
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Is there a ray of hope in the stampede to frack?
To the Editor: The cage is open and the monster is on the loose. Despite promises of comprehensive safeguards for…
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Changing mind now won’t undo the damage
“Absolutely ridiculous.” Those are the words of Rep. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, to describe the actions of Rep. Michelle Presnell,…
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Folk festival in Franklin
The 11th annual Folk Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in downtown Franklin.…
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Sweet Corn Festival in Franklin
The 17th annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at St. Cyprian’s…
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Contestants sought for youth talent contest
The Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest will be held at 3 p.m. July 19 during the Franklin Folk Festival.
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