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Survey shows more mountain residents enjoy the outdoors
A statewide survey to gauge support for making hunting on Sundays legal revealed some interesting side statistics on outdoor recreation.
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Hospital board stands by ER decision
A new set of doctors will take over emergency room operations at Haywood Regional Medical Center at midnight on the…
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Speace’s style still rings true
Something I’ve noticed over the years is that the longer you’re on this planet, the smaller said planet seems to…
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Five questions
Tell us about what you do. How did you learn what you do? What are your duties day-to-day? What about…
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Hospital board stands by ER decision
Despite outcry from the medical community and general public, the hospital board of Haywood Regional Medical Center has stood by…
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Selling national forest land is just a bad idea
The proposed sale of U.S. Forest Service land to find money for counties who have lost revenue from declining timber…
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Jackson commissioners take control of airport authority appointments
Jackson County Commissioners last week strategically deferred making a decision about who would become the newest member of the Jackson…
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Give the lasting gift of independent media
Several years ago, as Christmas approached, I remember my youngest daughter saying, “I can’t imagine what I want for Christmas;…
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It is a sad day, indeed
Thursday night, the Haywood Regional Medical Center Board chose to breach the hospital’s contract with Haywood Emergency Physicians rather than…
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Reality, outcomes and education spending
This deserves emphasis, given the central role that public education plays in North Carolina political debate: our schools have vastly…
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Emergency physicians air concerns, hear public input at community forum
Haywood Emergency Physicians expressed concern at a public forum last Tuesday night (Dec. 19) about the turnover of emergency room…
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The news of 2006
2006 was a big year for news in the mountains. From the economy to the world of politics, there’s been…
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Winter workout and wear
By Rachel Tomlinson With the winter season in full swing, dressing appropriately to prevent cold injuries is often overlooked, especially…
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New fish species gets boost from Fish and Wildlife grant
The sickle-fin redhorse, a new species of fish recently discovered that dwells in only a handful of rivers in WNC,…
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Resolving to go green(er)
The only New Year’s resolution that I know I have kept came after a particularly devastating New Year’s morning back…
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Outside in 06
The Smoky Mountain News Outdoors section has printed scores of news about the environment, adventure sports and outdoor activities in…
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Recommended diversions
Traditions It’s over now, but the 24 hours between Christmas Eve afternoon, say around 6 p.m., and the evening of…
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Abandoned library 06
Well I just received a hurriedly written letter from 2006. (It was on a page torn from a Gideon Bible).…
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Doctors criticize board’s decision and its process
The current falling out between Haywood Regional Medical Center and the ER doctors is a symptom of a larger problem…
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It’s that time again
By Kathleen Lamont The tradition of New Year’s Resolutions can be accurately traced to 153 B.C., although it could go…
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Working on the fly
By Michael Beadle Wintertime may not offer the best opportunities for fly-fishing, but that doesn’t mean fly fishers aren’t busy.
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Start the year with some drama — HART style
By Michael Beadle What is art? What makes a relationship stand the test of time? How do you move on…
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I Got A Guitar For Christmas ... Now What Do I Do?
By Chris Cooper Christmas is one of those times where there’s a surge of buying in the instrument market, and…
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Recommended diversions
Small, but Big Something most retail stores do before a busy Christmas season is run some kind of “sales report”…
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Steps towards manhood
I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers by Tim Madigan. Gotham, 2006. 208 pages. Dear Chris, Your questions…
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A brief history of a complicated situation
By Sarah Kucharski In January 2005, Jackson County Commissioners called in more than $1.2 million in loans issued to six…
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The EDC question: Comparing and contrasting various models, as Jackson looks toward the future
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer If there’s one thing economic development officials agree on, it’s that there’s no one…
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Haywood pushes legislative agenda
Creation of a one-half cent local option sales tax to support building needs at Haywood Community College and tax relief…
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Phoenix says transition smooth despite patient complaints
A corporate entity took over emergency room operations at Haywood Regional Medical Center last week, and so far it hasn’t…
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Details of the new policy
A new public comment and meeting policy has been adopted by the Swain County Board of Commissioners. Here are some…
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Swain change lets the sun shine in
Swain County commissioners have adopted a new policy designed to keep the public more informed and give them a bigger…
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Hopeful thinking for the coming year
New Year’s resolutions? Don’t believe in most of them, especially those that are akin to a miracle diet or those…
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Suffering through a fever to find the holiday spirit
Sometime before daylight on the day before Christmas Eve, Tammy and I were gently nudged out of sleep by a…
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The Annual Balsam CBC
The fifth annual Balsam Christmas Bird Count was conducted last Saturday, Dec. 30. The 15-mile diameter circle, which covers a…
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Self-preservation
Land For Tomorrow is a statewide initiative launched last year to set aside $1 billion for land conservation over the…
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Speaking out
More than 300 people attended a public hearing on Land For Tomorrow in Asheville last week, overwhelming the expectations of…
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Support builds for Haywood land trust
Dave Curphey’s story is a dime a dozen. Fed up with the urban sprawl that ruined his small town in…
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WLOS no longer available on Mediacom
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer Local Mediacom cable subscribers up late Friday night saw their ABC affiliate WLOS Channel…
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Overcoming a dysfunctional relationship
Haywood Regional Medical Center, the entire medical community and its volunteer board of directors have some work to do. That…
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County must take role in new Jackson EDC
The business sector in Jackson County will benefit from the renewed efforts to establish a working Economic Development Commission.
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Coexistence on the Chattooga
Paddlers floated down the Chattooga River outside Cashiers last weekend for the first time in 30 years since the U.S.…
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ATBI identifies 5,000-plus species ... and counting
The All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, an ambitious project to identify every organism in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is…
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Principles of Growth for the Town of Franklin
Preamble What can we do now to ensure that in 20 years Franklin will still be recognized as a great…
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Joyful gospel: Harlem Gospel Choir aims to enlighten as well as entertain audiences
By Sarah Kucharski It was Allen Bailey’s aim to bring about a better understanding of black culture and the church’s…
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A hip, humanitarian collaboration
By Chris Cooper Some conclusions could be drawn after listening to Rhythms Del Mundo in its entirety.
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Recommended diversions
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield Margaret Lea, the daughter of an antique book collector, receives a curious letter from…
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Dexter: friendly, gruesome with a twist of sociopath
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. New York: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. $12.95 – 288 pages. Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff…
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DSA plans series of meetings to discuss downtown taxing district
The Downtown Sylva Association will hold a series of public meetings in January to answer questions about a proposed municipal…
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Cherokee heads into election with absentee limits in place
As the Cherokee election season gets under way in the race for chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,…
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