Franklin approves data center moratorium
Franklin’s town council has approved a one-year moratorium on the development of any new data centers. The town follows in the footsteps of a growing number of local governments, including those in the Smoky Mountain News coverage area like Canton, Swain County and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The moratorium was passed following a…
New Jonathan Creek roundabout completed
The N.C. Department of Transportation recently opened a multi-lane roundabout in Haywood County. NCDOT and its contractor constructed the two-lane roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 19 (Dellwood Road) and…
Victory in NC-11 will be decided in counties that look very different from Buncombe
What did you do on July 4, the 250th anniversary of our Independence Day? Did you enjoy baseball, hot dogs and apple pie as the jingle for a…
WNC legislators talk new state budget, Helene relief
Josh Stein signed a new North Carolina budget into law on Tuesday, making it the state’s first new spending plan in about three years. The state is supposed…
Needmore residents face a frustrating legal landscape
Needmore community members met June 29 at Maple Springs Baptist Church — joined by Representative Anna Ferguson and a staff member from Congressman Chuck Edwards’ office — to…
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Smokies hosts naturalization ceremony welcoming
On July 1, Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted a naturalization ceremony in partnership with the United States District Court of Eastexrn Tennessee and the Nashville Field Office…
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Appalachian Blues: Scott Low releases new live album
Scott Low is a true troubadour. Based just over the state line in Clayton, Georgia, he’s been a professional musician around Southern Appalachia for many years now. He’s also a great father and devoted husband, a fly fishing guide and oversees the Hatch Camp & Art Farm, his creative oasis for live music and cultural…
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One day in the shower…
One thing about aging is that you never really know how, when, or where you will be blindsided. I was in the shower yesterday getting ready to go…
New commissioner districts a bad idea
To the Editor: Last week, the Macon County Planning Board…
Sinclair gets it wrong on Madami
To the Editor: I recently sent this letter to WLOS:…
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Don’t trash millions of Trump supporters
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