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Experts educate residents on cumbersome healthcare reform
Thousands of uninsured Western North Carolina residents will soon benefit from the Affordable Care Act, despite most people still being…
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Swain County fights for its just due
Swain County Manager Kevin King made another trip up to Washington, D.C. last week, though this time the visit was…
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Appointment signals Meadow’s rising clout in Washington
U.S. Congressman Mark Meadows was appointed as one of the country’ two representatives to the United Nation’s General Assembly last…
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A moving target: Small-towns’ eternal chase for doctors
Five full-time doctors practicing at Swain County Medical Center have left during the past year. The departures account for half…
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Bryson City: just what the doctor ordered
As Dr. Randall Castor stared down the final weeks of his residency, it was clear those long, grueling years of…
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How a tiny bracelet saved the life of a man with dementia
During rehearsal for her church’s band one Monday night, Paula McElroy called home to check on her 82-year-old husband who…
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Canton factory revs up production of big-rig cab parts
A manufacturing plant that makes parts for big-rig cab interiors has broken ground on a $5.9 million expansion in Canton…
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At least the rich got a tax cut
To the Editor: Congratulation, the Republican legislature just gave everyone in the state a tax cut. Well, maybe not, just…
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Hoping memories last until next election
To the Editor: In a recent letter titled “New laws bring advantages to N.C. citizens,” the writer stated “It’s time…
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National spotlight shines on N.C.
To the Editor: The 2013 North Carolina legislature has enacted numerous measures to benefit corporations and attract new business to…
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Let’s keep the AT as pristine as possible
To the Editor: In the winter of 1979, in the midst of studying for a degree at a large university,…
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What a great day in Western North Carolina
From the very first few days I lived in the mountains — as an 18-year-old freshman at Appalachian State University…
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Macon Aero Modelers Barbecue Fundraiser
The Macon Aero Modelers is holding its 5th annual BBQ Charity Fun Fly at 9 a.m. Sept. 21-22, at the…
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Join the famed Pink Glove Dance, be in a national video contest
MedWest-Haywood is asking the community to step up to the plate and do their best rendition of the ‘Pink Glove…
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Mountain Momma
I credit my older sister with teaching me many of life’s important lessons. Like not wearing white heels after Labor…
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Crafts, contests and music at Railfest
The 12th annual Railfest will bring a taste of railroad food, memorabilia, storytelling, Appalachian music and dance, and special train…
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Youth Art Festival coming to Dillsboro
The 6th annual Youth Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Jackson…
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Wrestler brings musical talents to Maggie rally
Professional wrestler and country singer Mickie James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at Thunder In The Smokies bike…
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This must be the place
He slinked by, turned and glanced at me. “Well, hey there, you must be Jack, eh?” I said to him.
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Must-see in Cullowhee
From blockbuster Broadway musicals to the obscure art of throat singing to politically-charged documentaries on Iranian oppression, Western Carolina University…
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The lost West in all its violent glory
I have always had a fondness for great, sprawling epics, especially if they chronicle the downfall of a family/dynasty that acquired…
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Buckeyes still beguile nature lovers
A large yellow buckeye tree overhangs and supports the swinging gate that accesses our property. The tree has started to…
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Blight-resistant chestnuts planted in Cashiers
Tree seedlings planted at McKinney Meadow in Cashiers this week may signal a new chapter for the American Chestnut in…
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Advanced tech courses offered to students
Haywood County high school students will have more educational opportunities in the areas of electronics and machining, thanks to a…
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Farm tour introduces tourists to their food source
A Western North Carolina farm tour provides the perfect chance to see where food comes from and to get to…
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Parkway throws mountain party
A day full of activities at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center near Asheville promises mountain music, outdoor literature, local…
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Geothermal project extends crop’s life
Haywood Community College will soon build an experimental geothermal pre-cooling facility to extend the shelf life of produce and crops…
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Chestnut trees highlight of hike
A walk along the Blue Ridge Parkway will take hikers on a journey to explore the mighty chestnut tree and…
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Buy gear and help the park’s friends
Mast General Store is offering outdoor enthusiasts a way to get new gear while helping out the Great Smoky Mountains…
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Get thee to an eatery
Sorry, I couldn’t help it – I saw Hamlet at Montford Park this past weekend. But to be more specific,…
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Growing pains: Farmers pay the price as elk herd damage crops, fences
It is a common story — a species once eliminated returns to find not everyone welcomes it back with open…
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Business calendar
• Western Carolina University will host information sessions on a new part-time MBA program starting in January and held in…
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Business notes
• The 2014 Apple Harvest Festival, held Oct. 18 in Waynesville, was a tremendous success. The estimated attendance was 50,000-plus…
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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital soon to forge partnership with Mission
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is expected to come under the umbrella of Mission Health in coming months. The Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is current…
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Getting a handle on cutlery
Kristi Culpepper knows knives. Browsing the wide selection of specialized hunting, hobby and kitchen cutlery at Old School Knife Works…
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Rural Center will survive, but as a shadow of its former self
Despite fears that the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center would meet its maker after losing its state funding, the…
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Changes on table for TDA grant funding
People seeking funds from the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority spend hours filling out grant applications, and all the tourism…
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Tribal council gets a few new faces following election
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held tribal council elections last Thursday (Sept. 5). All 12 seats on tribal council…
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Sewer credits: a commodity market in Cashiers
To relieve sewer gridlock in the Cashiers area, the Tuckasegee Water and Sewer Authority may change its rules to let…
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New restrooms in store for Waynesville playground
The town of Waynesville will soon put in temporary restrooms next to the popular children’s playground on Marshall Street. They…
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Waynesville to invest in tennis courts
Waynesville plans to repair the six cracked and aging tennis courts in its recreation park, as long as the local…
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Skaters find their groove at Waynesville’s new concrete playground
Skateboarders from across Western North Carolina have streamed into Waynesville during the past week to try out the town’s newly…
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Forest Hills doesn’t have the green to buy abandoned golf course
Forest Hills residents and town leaders overwhelmingly opposed purchasing a 60-acre abandoned golf course in the middle of their community…
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Clyde police chief suspended, but keeps job
Clyde Police Chief Gerard Ball won’t return to work until Oct. 5 after the Clyde Board of Aldermen decided to…
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Exhibit aimed a piquing interest in Cherokee history
A new traveling exhibit is using technology to teach people about traditional Cherokee culture.
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Tourism tax increase at root of complaints lobbed against Maggie mayor
Two Maggie Valley aldermen recently indicated that they have a laundry list of grievances against the town’s mayor, but there…
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Opponents of Maggie mayor try but fail to remove him from office
As the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen called its monthly meeting to order, it was the last item on the…
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Haywood Schools assess benevolent policy toward club sports
A proposal to charge youth sports clubs and outside groups rental fees to use school property is being studied by…
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Liverworts — a unique bridge in the plant world
Some years ago, when I first became interested in plant identification, I became curious about liverworts. They are one of…
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A great dam run
The annual Dam Race at Fontana Dam — featuring a run over the top of the towering dam itself —…
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