Defendant in Toineeta murder faces additional charges
Brandon Tyler Buchanan, 25, of Cherokee is now facing new criminal charges in addition to the first-degree murder charge he…
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SBI passes Meadows voter fraud investigation findings onto AG’s office
Mark Meadows may soon know whether he’ll face voter fraud charges in North Carolina.
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Cherokee cannabis company receives $63 million from Council
Cherokee’s recently created medical cannabis LLC will likely have $63 million at its disposal as it prepares for its first…
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WCU hands out honors at Homecoming 2022
Western Carolina University’s Homecoming 2022 celebration featured the recognition of three alumni for professional accomplishments in college football coaching, sports…
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Macon Schools latest to address budget squeeze
This month, the Macon County Schools Board of Education voted to approve its 2022-23 Budget Resolution.
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WCU employees express high satisfaction
Western Carolina University is ahead of the pack on employee satisfaction, according to the results of a survey to University…
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Graham Board of Elections dismisses one registration challenge, but the fight’s not over
Voters in Graham County can now establish legal residency simply by declaring their “intent” to reside in a particular place,…
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WCU Trustees approve tuition, fee increases
“Extraordinary” inflation and the need to match state salary increases will prompt increases to the cost of attendance at Western…
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Clubs announce new approach annual blanket drive
Mountain Projects and Waynesville Rotary Club paired for many years to coordinate a popular Christmas holiday blanket drive.
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Mission offers ‘COVID immunity’ defense in response to malpractice suit
Hospital Corporation of America and Asheville’s Mission Hospital have responded to a lawsuit filed by a Canton woman that claims…
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WNC Historical Association selects Brent Martin as winner of literary award
The Western North Carolina Historical has selected author Brent Martin’s “George Masa’s Wild Vision: A Japanese Immigrant Imagines Western North…
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Construction students compete in Atlanta
Students from Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction recently had the opportunity to participate in real-world construction scenarios at…
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Jackson County Commission welcomes new members
On Monday evening, Dec. 5, before a room full of family and community members alike, three men took the oath…
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Congressional committee discusses seating Cherokee Nation delegate
Shortly after the 1835 Christmas holiday celebrating peace and good will toward men, U.S. government officials met with a group…
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JCPS will once again expand pre-K capacity
Jackson County schools will once again expand its pre-K capacity at the start of the 2023-24 school year, this time…
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New sheriffs shuffle staffs
Across North Carolina’s seven westernmost counties, a whole slew of new sheriffs was sworn in on Monday, Dec. 5.
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HCC opens new health sciences building amid statewide nursing shortage
At a time when North Carolina faces a serious nursing shortage, Haywood Community College has invested in its nursing program…
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‘Not our jurisdiction’: Office of Charter Schools will not get involved in SRCA dispute
The Office of Charter Schools decided a recent dispute between Shining Rock Classical Academy and a parent is outside its…
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Cherokee prepares for special election
On Thursday, Dec. 15, Cherokee voters will head to the polls for a special election that will seat two new…
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The next chapter: Balsam Range celebrates 15 years, looks ahead
In a year that’ll surely end on a bittersweet note, beloved Haywood County bluegrass sensation Balsam Range is not only…
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Schools struggle with state-mandated pay increases
As Swain County Schools digs into the 2022-23 budget, staff are planning for the largest fund balance allocation needed in…
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Free lunch for Swain Elementary students
All students in Swain County elementary schools will receive free lunch this year with the help of a grant from…
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Wildfire grows at Harmons Den
A wildfire reported Wednesday, Nov. 23, in the Harmon Den area of Haywood County was still burning with no containment…
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WCU human remains detection K9 training program wins award
Western Carolina University’s human remains detection cadaver dog training program was recently awarded the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education…
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Searching for Boomer Inn
Readers are now likely to be searching their own minds for the meaning of the term “boomer inn.” Could it…
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WCU students network at research forum
Students from Western Carolina University were given the opportunity to network with students from other Southern Conference schools and expand…
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Couple calls out FedEx after driver admits to 17 break-ins
A couple that owns a home near Highlands is speaking out after they say FedEx failed to act even after warned…
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Information sought on runaway teen in Cherokee
The Cherokee Indian Police Department is seeking information about the whereabouts of Kyria Neal Swayney, a 16-year-old girl who was…
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Man found guilty of attempted murder in pig dispute
A dispute about a pig that escalated into attempted murder ended last week with a Tuckasegee man ordered to serve…
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Jackson County man indicted on first-degree murder charge
Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a former Cashiers resident this week for first-degree murder, Sheriff Chip Hall said.
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Macon County votes ‘no’ on quarter-cent sales tax
Decisions about following through with the new Franklin High School project were always going to fall to a new board…
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Untangling the web: Leading Native journalist says ignorance on Native issues poses danger for tribes
As voting hours ended on Election Day 2020, talking heads waiting for results to roll in filled the TV airwaves…
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Mainspring signs agreement in dam removal effort
After months of discussion and deliberation, Mainspring Conservation Trust and Northbrook Carolina Hydro II have signed an agreement allowing Mainspring…
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Cherokee strengthens banishment law
In a unanimous vote during Annual Council Monday, Oct. 24, the Cherokee Tribal Council passed an ordinance to strengthen the tribe’s…
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Seeing green: Inexperienced tax collector-elect gears up for new role
Of the many Republican victories in the 2022 General Election amid a red wave washing over Western North Carolina that…
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Kick off the season with a Christmas home tour
After the Canton tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30 and the Christmas parade on Dec. 1, the festivities continue with…
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‘Friendraiser:' REACH partners with Adamas Entertainment for Christmas benefit show
In a world mired with conflict and divisiveness, it can seem like there is little common ground to be found…
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Evergreen logs nine environmental violations in 18 months
Sept. 27, 2021, was a day of constant phone calls and email notifications for Brendan Davey, regional supervisor at the…
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Seventeen candidates vie for two seats in special election
Voters in Cherokee’s Dec. 15 special election will choose from a crowded field of candidates seeking to fill two unexpected…
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Republicans secure big victories, but their future in North Carolina is less certain
The predicted red wave washed over most of North Carolina’s elections last week, but now as it recedes and parties…
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Republicans dominate Western North Carolina races
The highly anticipated red wave hit Western North Carolina hard on Nov. 8, with Republicans retaining several crucial legislative seats and…
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Haywood 4 Good program announces enrollment
The Haywood 4 Good community wellness program is pleased to announce a new feature: continuous enrollment. Participants may register for…
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Man faces murder charges in Kobe Toineeta death
The Cherokee community is mourning the death of Kobe Toineeta, 25, who died by homicide Friday, Nov. 11.
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No panhandling ordinance for Sylva
Sylva will not update the Streets and Sidewalks section of its code of ordinances to include a section on panhandling…
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Edwards takes 11th Congressional District over Beach-Ferrara
Hendersonville’s three-term Republican Sen. Chuck Edwards is moving up in the world, from Raleigh to Washington, after defeating his Democrat…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center names CEO
Haywood Regional Medical Center announced that Chris Brown has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective Nov. 28, 2022.
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Jackson Board of Elections corrects election night mistake
The Jackson County Board of Elections held a public meeting Friday, Nov. 11, to inform the public about a misstep…
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Vecinos receives federal USDA funding
On Sept. 14, 2022, Vecinos, a free clinic for uninsured, low-income adults in Western North Carolina, received a $1 million…
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Jackson allocates funds for parks projects
This month, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners took the next steps toward capital improvement and construction projects for parks…
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Sylva to fund Art Walk with municipal grant
With the help of the Jackson County Municipal Grant, Sylva may soon be able to implement a Sylva Art Walk.
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