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The Naturalist's Corner: Winter miracle
It’s late January and it’s 15 degrees outside, snow is flying, the Alberta Clipper has the huge yellow buckeye swaying…
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Dems meet to pick Sheriff Alexander’s successor
Democratic officials in Haywood County are gearing up to choose a successor to outgoing Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander, who…
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Poor economy boosts military recruiting
When Brandon Lenhart of Sylva was laid off from his construction job, he looked for work for four months but…
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Growing plants from seeds — the basics
Editor’s note: (This is the second of a 3-part series on growing plants from seeds.) Growing plants from seeds can…
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WestCare cuts 45 jobs
The financially struggling WestCare Medical Center with hospitals in Sylva and Bryson City has eliminated 45 full-time positions, according to…
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Bryson man pleads to lesser charge in assault case
A mentally ill man allegedly beat by a Bryson City policeman will not be charged with assaulting the officer involved…
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Dillsboro quietly assessing merger with Sylva
It appears Dillsboro has launched an official study into the pros and cons of merging with neighboring Sylva, although the…
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Civil rights and the arts
Christi Marsico • Staff writer Bright colors and inventive images offering a kaleidoscope of memories and historic moments will be…
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From Here: Authors spotlight Haywood County
In an expanding spotlight of regional and national acclaim, three of Western North Carolina’s own have distinguished themselves by penning…
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The view from the bench
For 25 years, Superior Court Judge Marlene Hyatt has often worked as much as 12 hours a day, five days…
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More gems from the used bin
Robben Ford and the Blue Line: Handful Of Blues No, it’s not out of print, nor is “Handful Of Blues”…
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The Naturalist's Corner
Happy new ivory-billed search in 2009 May old woodpeckers be forgot and never photoshopped. A $50,000 reward has been offered…
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Merger prospect talk of the town
While Dillsboro leaders claim the idea of merging Sylva is in its mere infancy, opinions on the issue are already…
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Not a social networking butterfly, but I’m out of the cocoon
Of course I had HEARD of Facebook. I may be well into the marrow of middle age by now, but…
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Franklin seeks AT town designation
Franklin’s role on the Appalachian Trail Franklin is an important town on the Appalachian Trail because it is one of…
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This time, WCU passes academic integrity test
This time, WCU passes academic integrity test If you want a messy issue with lots of overtones, then let’s talk…
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Casino job losses first since Cherokee opening
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is cutting 100 jobs because of the national economic downturn. The cuts represent about 5 percent of…
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An interested observer
omething banged against the office window above my desk. I assumed it was a bird of some sort. And since…
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WNC continues to captivate
There’s something about Haywood County. In recent years, the small Western North Carolina community has found itself as the setting…
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Searching for clarity after muddy disaster
It was around 1:30 a.m. on an exceptionally rainy Wednesday that Bruce and Lorraine Donin’s world came crashing down. One…
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Macon leaders struggle with budget shortfall
K-4 school on hold due to economy Due to the national economic downturn the Macon County commissioners have decided not…
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Trash or treasure?
Denver Blaylock sees nothing wrong with his junkyard that straddles U.S. 276 in the Cruso area of Haywood County.
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Cataloochee reaches out to women
Ski instructor Kathy New can truly empathize with the nervous beginners she teaches at the Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie…
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