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Library a go, probably at Jackson Plaza site

Library, senior complex win budget approval

The public weighs in Jackson residents speak out on proposed development regulations

REACH funding called into question by commissioners

Chief’s race pits incumbent against gaming official

Dam Break: Scale of disaster leaves community reeling

Gauging the fallout: Opinions vary on effect of Jackson’s proposed development rules

Unrealized dreams: Much heralded 1999 agreement fails to deliver for workers

Chattooga at the crossroads

Hope on the horizon: Hung up by park service, Swain’s cash settlement has been in limbo

Can the digital age save the Cherokee language? The halls of Facebook, Google and texting

Contenders line up to be next Haywood Sheriff

Steep slope rules on the rocks? Jackson planning board seeks middle ground in ordinance rewrite

Changing the rules: Jackson re-writing development standards amid new economic realities

Haywood tourism holding its own, gradually coming back

Haywood sheriff to step down early

Democratic Party holds the power in appointing new sheriff

Economic indicators show WNC’s pump is primed but still waiting to flow

WNC lakes join list with mercury warning for fish

Franklin merchants run afoul of festival planning protocols

Newspaper says advertising was pulled after critical news coverage

Downtown discord prompts call for renewed collaboration

Rewarding students with fast-food coupons raises concerns

In a Main Street mood: Shoppers trade Black Friday chaos for downtown charm

Vying for foot traffic: The Holy Grail of downtown commerce

Sylva Pediatrics picks Mission to partner with

Challenges lie ahead for new MedWest CEO

MedWest-Haywood new CEO started as a nurse

Davis beats Snow by a wide margin

Sales tax on the ballot in Swain: If passed, money would go toward school construction

Jackson commissioners declare time’s up on wrangling over new tourism structure

All’s fair in love and politics

Money, flyers steal the show in Davis-Snow rematch

Where Jackson commissioner candidates stand

Macon commissioner candidates talk budget matters, schools and slope regulations

Keeping up with the Joneses in Jackson’s commissioners race

MedWest hopes round of layoffs will shore up financial picture

Courthouse – again – slated as possible library site

Commissioners weigh in: More flexibility proposed as Jackson board scrutinizes development regulations

Mill buyer amasses large share of juice carton market

Swain sets hearing on North Shore Road

Preserve’s sediment woes pre-date dam break

Philanthropic streak runs deep with patients of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Highlands-Cashiers hospital to jump on Mission affiliation train

Jackson commissioners at odds with task force on tourism overhaul

WestCare wants out of hospital partnership with Haywood

What a difference a word makes

N.C. lawmakers micromanage school calendars from afar

Task force to study liquor store options in Jackson

Where state candidates stand on preschool for low-income children

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