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Loss of paper mill is a loss for forests
The closing of the paper mill in Canton is a major loss for its 1,100 employees and a shock to…
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Get the scoop on septic systems
Learn more about septic systems during an event 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the Haywood County…
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Sierra Club program to contemplate the future of the French Broad
A lively conversation on the history of the French Broad River corridor’s transformation — as well as the opportunities and…
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Parkway services open for the season
Campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers on the Blue Ridge Parkway are now open with full services for the 2023…
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Barn party sets Smokies fundraising record
Friends of the Smokies raised more than $400,000 for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during its 25th annual Greenbrier…
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This must be the place: Ode to the Indy 500, ode to organized chaos
I awoke to the sounds of numerous police sirens. It was 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Looking out the eighth-floor window of…
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Park Service releases updated ‘Green Parks Plan’
This spring, the National Park Service released its third edition of the Green Parks Plan, setting refreshed goals and objectives…
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Get inspired by hiking writer Jen Seymour
International hiker and writer Jen Seymour will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Macon County Public Library…
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Comment deadline extended for Laurel Falls EA
The deadline for public comments on an Environmental Assessment examining the impact of proposed changes associated with the Laurel Falls…
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Haywood Animal Shelter receives Petco grant
Haywood County Animal Shelter is set to receive a $12,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of…
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Pless makes progress with collaborative rehab proposal
Elected leaders from nearly all of Western North Carolina’s local governments continue to express strong support for Rep. Mark Pless’…
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Senior prank leads to legal ramifications
A group of Smoky Mountain High School seniors could be facing criminal charges for what administrators see as taking a…
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For whom the bell tolls: As local leaders look to heal, Canton mourns its mill
Nearly three months ago, Pactiv Evergreen unceremoniously announced that after more than a century in operation, the paper mill at…
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No tax increase likely for Jackson
The proposed 2023-24 Fiscal Year general fund budget for Jackson County totals just over $88.1 million, an increase of about…
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Senate budget includes large changes for WNC courts
Western North Carolina’s judicial system might get the help it’s needed for several years now.
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Macon will address cryptocurrency mining
Macon County is the latest in Western North Carolina to address the rise in cryptocurrency and its disruptive mining practices…
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Proposal aims to replace Cherokee constitution adoption with Charter amendments
During its next meeting Thursday, June 1, the Cherokee Tribal Council is set to debate the future of a referendum…
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‘Lowest tax rate in North Carolina’: Macon County budgets for revenue neutral tax rate
Macon County has experienced incredible growth over the past several years, both in population and property values. Despite this increase…
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Natural Connection: Statewide 'Year of the Trail' celebration aims to get more people invested in the outdoors
The General Assembly declared 2023 the “Year of The Trail,” in hopes of getting more people to appreciate the state’s…
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Renewing the fire through education: A conversation with Lori Reed
We can learn about cultures, history, social and economic structures, and more importantly ourselves — especially where we have come…
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Following mistrial, settlement reached in Knibbs case
After five years of litigation the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and former Macon Deputy Anthony Momphard have agreed to settle…
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This must be the place: Ode to the Futurebirds, ode to keepin’ it real
It was just about 9 p.m. last Saturday (central standard time) when I found myself side stage at the legendary…
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Six strings of soul: NC Guitar Celebration returns
In its second year, the North Carolina Guitar Celebration in Brevard has much to celebrate — the sacred six-string instrument…
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Sylva Police awarded grant for Community Care Program
Thanks to a set of grants, the Sylva Police Department will be able to continue its Community Care Program with…
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Waynesville will consider establishing a social district
After more than a year of consideration, the Downtown Waynesville Commission has voted unanimously to recommend the establishment of a…
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Mill receives two air quality violation notices
As it prepares for permanent closure this spring, the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton has received two new notices…
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Lynch named superintendent of Macon County Schools
The superintendent of Macon County Schools announced his retirement earlier this year, and now the Macon County Board of Education…
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Don’t legislate your ‘beliefs’
To the Editor: According to a couple of newsletters I got, the week of May 14-20 was National Women’s Health…
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Visions of leadership: Principal chief candidates debate the issues
The tribe’s financial future was the crux of the conversation when all six candidates in this year’s race for principal…
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Minor correction on partisan voting
To the Editor: I would like to offer a small clarification to Ron Rokstool’s fine column last week concerning Rep.…
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Cherokee Schools get new superintendent
The Cherokee Central Schools Board has chosen Consuela Girty, a 20-year employee of Cherokee Central Schools, as the school system’s…
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Real reporting is much appreciated
To the Editor: My oh my, but Janet Presson, R.N., M.Ed., seemed intent on ripping Cory Vaillancourt a new one…
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Remembering our aging warriors
When I was growing up and even in early adulthood, World War II veterans were the elder of the veterans…
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Pre-trial conference set for Bo Crowe assault case
A criminal case in the Cherokee Tribal Court involving former Wolfetown Rep. Bo Crowe appears to be headed for trial.
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The U.S. just can’t really ‘budge it’
The national budget is often compared to that of a family. We are told to “Live within your means just…
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Play pickup soccer
Starting Thursday, June 1, adult soccer pickup games will be held weekly at 6:30 p.m. at the Cullowhee Recreation Park…
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Native Plants Act gets unanimous Senate approval
The N.C. House of Representatives is considering a bill titled the North Carolina Native Plant Act after it unanimously passed…
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Summer starts at Highlands Nature Center
The Highlands Nature Center kicks off its summer season on Memorial Day weekend, with extended hours noon to 4 p.m.…
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Exhibit to celebrate bonsai as fine art
The ancient art of bonsai will take center stage during the “Bonsai as Fine Art” exhibition June 2-11 at the N.C.…
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Women’s Paddlefest returns to NOC
Nantahala Outdoor Center will hold its Women’s Paddlefest Friday, June 2, through Sunday, June 4, hosted by inspirational paddler Anna…
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Future of the forest
Mill closure looms large in discussion of challenges facing WNC forests The familiar challenges of climate change, invasive pests and…
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A health care coverage crisis is unfolding at Canton’s paper mill
That the American health care coverage system is broken shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, even proponents of the…
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Canton mill workers encouraged to explore health insurance options
Help is now available for Pactiv Evergreen Canton paper mill workers to determine how they can maintain health insurance after…
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Now, Pactiv Evergreen wants a tax break
Pactiv Evergreen’s announcement that it would shutter its century-old paper mill was devastating enough for the tiny mountain town of…
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Six vie to be Cherokee’s next principal chief
II In the most heavily contested race on the ballot in this year’s Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians election, six…
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Employees, debt at forefront of Waynesville budget
There won’t be a tax increase, and there won’t be any borrowing from fund balance, but that doesn’t mean the…
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Public hearing set for school board rezoning request
As first reported in The Smoky Mountain News, Haywood County Schools has proposed a multi-million dollar consolidation of several auxiliary…
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Yellowhill Tribal Council candidates share their vision
FF Five candidates are running to earn a seat representing Yellowhill on Tribal Council 2023-2025, and the Primary Election Thursday,…
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Amid changing times, Haywood budget seeks solid ground
Strong growth across multiple revenue streams will help Haywood County government balance increasing costs for staffing, schools and vehicles in…
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Canton’s flood projects gaining momentum
The Town of Canton has made another big move toward recovery from Tropical Storm Fred by accepting advanced planning documents…
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