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Edwards bows out of House race; GOP begins process to find replacement
Chuck Edwards touted himself as someone who would work hard for his constituents and not get mired in controversy. He may not have been a flashy social media star, but he’d be steady and competent, the adult in the room. In the wake of the scandal-plagued, feckless congressional term of Madison Cawthorn, that pitch was…
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WNC legal deserts hinder access to justice: Judicial leaders test new solutions
When Mack Tallant returned home to Western North Carolina to practice law in 1995, he was one of five attorneys based out of Graham County. In 2026, his…
For any need, call Restoration House
Restoration House staff didn’t hesitate when they found a familiar woman suffering from a panic attack, lying face-down in the dirt. Once Dedey Mathis was safely inside their…
Jackson schools weighs needs and wants ahead of bond vote
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Haywood commissioners briefed on emergency flood sirens
There is a simple phrase Haywood County leaders want residents to remember: “Hi-Lo, time to go!”
Those simple words can save lives, Haywood County Recovery and Resiliency Manager…
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Outdoors
The Joyful Botanist: Oh Lobelia, you’re helping my heart
Summer’s heat is at full boil, the garden’s bounty is filling baskets and bellies and the Lobelias are blooming. Must be August in Appalachia. Such a serious month,…
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Word from the Smokies: Quilting stitched Appalachian communities together
On a May Saturday more than 100 years ago, friends and family gathered at the home of Willis Willocks of Friendsville, Tennessee, to celebrate his 35th birthday. After enjoying a three-course noon meal and presenting Willocks with his gifts, the guests spent the afternoon sewing quilt squares, “making him [Willocks] a real nice quilt, each…
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This must be the place: ‘In a minute I’ll be free, and we’ll be splashing in the sea’
Hello from the Restaurant Bonaparte in the depths of Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Partly cloudy skies. A warm breeze drifting throughout streets and backalleys over 400 years old. A glass of sauvignon blanc and hearty conversation. Fine French cuisine and nowhere to be but here, and now.
I found myself here today on a simple…
This must be the place: ‘I remember the good old days, stayed up all night gettin’ crazed’
Hello from Room 214 at the Apres Hotel in Whitefish, Montana. I’m typing this while waiting for my laundry to finish down the hall, with reruns of “Friends” on the TV. In the next hour, I’ll be back on the road, heading north and over the border on a return trip to British Columbia, Canada. It’s been a whirlwind five days here in Big Sky…
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White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and a handy and versatile grain to keep on hand as it stores well.
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White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and a handy and versatile grain to keep on hand as it stores well.
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Trusting the unknown
Everything is as it should be.
“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is based on this philosophy, and I often whisper these words as a mantra when life seems confusing…
letters to the editor
The road to Iran runs through Israel
Steven Berner’s letter (SMN, July 15, 2026) was spot on…
Silence is not an option
I’m a lifetime member of the American Legion and the…
‘Why support Illegal immigration?’
As I participated Saturday — on the square in Bryson…