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Endowment boosts resources for WCU track, cross country teams
A new endowment established by a competitive racewalker from Whittier is designed to help the Western Carolina University track and field and cross country programs overcome hurdles, with a campaign for matching gifts in the starting blocks to help push the effort across the finish line. Created through a $100,000 commitment from retired physical therapist Andrew Smith and his wife, LouAnn, the endowment will result in financial support for WCU’s cross country and track and field programs. The specific purpose of the Andrew “Andy” L. and LouAnn M. Smith Track and Field Support Endowment is to provide additional funding for…
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Two Macon deputies fired for misconduct
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in a three-day span announced the termination of two employees following separate instances of misconduct. New details reveal that one former detective…
COVID cases rise in Western North Carolina
Officials are reminding people that even though the coronavirus isn’t leading to as much severe illness, they should take precautions to mitigate its spread. Haywood County Medical Director…
‘Unfathomable’: State constitutional amendments will likely pass. Some warn of grave consequences.
Haywood County Commissioner Tommy Long is grateful to control his county’s most significant funding source — property tax, which the board increased by seven cents this past budget…
Waynesville names Amie Owens town manager
The Town of Waynesville announced the selection of Amie Owens as its town manager. Owens brings extensive experience in municipal government leadership, public administration, strategic planning, budgeting, and…
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‘Glow Life’ contest deadline extended
Smokies partners are giving fifth-grade classrooms in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina additional time to engage in a unique learning opportunity and the chance to win a…
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WNC Pottery Festival returns to Sylva
When it comes to clay and pottery in Western North Carolina and greater Southern Appalachia, the epitome of creativity, camaraderie, and candor is Joe Frank McKee. “I love promoting clay,” McKee said. “More clay is used for art therapy and so many more things than just making pots. They even use high-temperature ceramic tiles for…
This must be the place
This must be the place: ‘You’ll wear those shoes and I will wear that dress’
Last Wednesday afternoon, I walked onto a dock on Lake Logan and jumped in. The water held the first chill of the impending winter cold, and yet still felt soothing like it did when I immersed myself in the heavenly soak earlier in the summer. I knew, when I launched myself into the lake, that…
This must be the place: ‘Crossed the deserts bare, I’ve breathed the mountain air, of travel I’ve had my share’
Hello from Room 218 at the Holiday Express Inn & Suites in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. With a bustling Interstate 81 in the background, I awoke this morning and didn’t know where I was. The room was completely dark except for the small alarm clock on the nightstand. After a few seconds, I remembered I was in the Keystone State heading back home to Western North Carolina.
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Partner content: Taste of Local
Thursday, October 29 • 3pm-6pm Ingles Markets • 630 Champion Drive • Canton Complimentary Samples (Limited Availability)
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Partner content: Old Food Rules to Put to Rest
Old rule: “Kids should eat everything on their plate, even if they aren’t hungry.”
Reality: This was definitely a rule I grew up with, perhaps due to parents who were born at the end of the Depression and experienced food restrictions during World War II. When we force children to “clean their plates,” even after…
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Partner content: Howell for Haywood
As Haywood County continues to navigate regional growth, rural public safety needs, and changing community expectations, local law enforcement strategy has taken center stage. Experienced law enforcement professional Tyler Howell brings a grounded, policy-focused perspective to the conversation surrounding the future of the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. With nearly two decades in active service—spanning patrol,…
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Partner content: Old Rules vs New Reality
Recently I asked a question on my social media channels:
“What is a nutrition “rule” you grew up with, but now question – or maybe even realize was flawed and now you know better?”
Old rule – ‘Low fat and fat-free ice cream, cookies and cakes are good for you!’
Reality – We’ve realized when…
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Pull out a book, turn off the noise
In elementary school, I hid my favorite library book among the stacks so no one else could check it out. It was years before I realized this was…
letters to the editor
Framers never imagined Trump
Individual rights are at the heart of the Constitution, as expressed…
Fake claims of fake news
The only fake thing regarding fake news is the number…
Voting is your superpower
North Carolina’s regular voter registration deadline is Friday, October 9,…