The price of being certifiably ‘green’
Go into any store and you run into the term “green.” Bags of chips, detergents, new cars and fluorescent-light bulbs…
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McCoy bridge compromise muddies debate
A proposed compromise by Macon County commissioners on a historic bridge outside of Franklin isn’t sitting well with those who’ve…
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Haywood schools may be cut as sales tax collection drops
In Haywood County, the tax rate would have to bump up three cents for the county to bring in the…
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Many buildings certifiably green; others just follow the LEED
What do Harrill Residence Hall at Western Carolina University, the Cherokee Central School System, the new Oconaluftee Visitor Center in…
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Debnam critical of preference given to SCC road projects
The motivation behind a $12 million entrance road to Southwestern Community College has been called into question by a Jackson…
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Veterans sought for Memorial Day parade
The Haywood County Veterans Office and the Haywood County Veterans Council are calling for veterans to participate in the Memorial…
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Constitutional workshop set for Franklin
A Citizen’s Constitutional Workshop will be held in Franklin Friday, May 20, at The Fun Factory on U.S. 441 South.…
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After a decade of debate, Duke’s dams on the Tuck get federal approval
Duke Energy has received a new 30-year permit to operate its five hydroelectric dams in Jackson County, which could pave…
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WCU faculty reject plan to set Honors students free from general curriculum
A proposal to set up a special track for Western Carolina University’s crème de la crème — the honor students…
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Donate food for Haywood kids
Donate food to the Manna Food Bank Summer Sack program from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 12 and…
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Bothwell to run in Democratic primary
Cecil Bothwell, who announced his congressional bid in March, will not run as an Independent but instead run in the…
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Waynesville leaders compromise on parking in front of businesses
Developers in Waynesville rejoice: your customers may now park in front of your buildings. Sometimes. In some places. The new…
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Democrats ‘struck speechless’ by state budget cuts
Under the newly verdant trees shading the lawn of the historic Haywood County Courthouse, 29 people silently lined the sidewalk…
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Thai food spices up Waynesville’s culinary scene
Americans love pad thai. This one fact, Nonglak Pafuang is sure of. After moving to the U.S. from Thailand five…
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Angel close to merger with Mission if state bill stays at bay
The pending merger of Angel Medical Center with Mission Health System could be sidelined, at least temporarily, by a state…
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Sylva leaders support DSA with more funding
The future of the Downtown Sylva Association remains unclear despite a move by town leaders to increase public funding for…
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Politics, Cherokee style, are in high gear leading up to primary
The July 7 primary is drawing closer in Cherokee, when the field for principal chief will narrow from five to…
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Mission in the crosshairs: Hospital turf war in WNC heats up
A state bill aimed at ensuring a balance of power between Mission Health System and smaller hospitals has placed lawmakers…
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Murray selected as Jackson schools superintendent
The Jackson County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael L. Murray as the new…
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Lack of childcare hindering WCU recruitment, retention
Finding childcare, particularly for infants, has surfaced as a growing problem for the young professionals who make up much of…
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Legislation would give Tribal ABC Board more authority
Legislation that would bring alcohol regulation in Cherokee completely under tribal control is now working its way through the General…
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Sylva makes bid to Jackson leaders for old library
Sylva leaders want their Jackson County counterparts to lease, for $1 a year, the old library building to them, citing…
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No tax increase projected for Jackson
No increase in taxes, more funding for the new public library, the same amount for the schools and a more…
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A recipe for helping kids
It’s 4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon, and in a kitchen in Frog Level, a chocolate almond layered torte is beginning…
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Is it worth it?
Despite years of negative publicity surrounding the contamination of soil at Barber’s Orchard, the actual health risk posed by the…
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Uphill battle to purge Barber’s Orchard of dirty soil
Residents of Barber’s Orchard will safely be able to eat the dirt on their lots after a $15 million federal…
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Haywood schools bracing for deep state budget cuts
The state’s bloodletting has begun, and for Haywood County Schools, the losses might add up to more than $4 million…
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Maggie erupts with showdown between bar and museum
A formerly notorious bar will reopen in Maggie Valley despite bombastic protests from the owner of Wheels Through Time Museum,…
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State reprimands EPA over Superfund cleanup
Federal contractors performing a $15 million cleanup of Barber’s Orchard have violated state erosion laws, failing to keep the arsenic-tainted…
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Canton feels slighted by shift in visitor center funding
In the world of Haywood County tourism, a turf battle is brewing, and the fiefdoms under fire are the county’s…
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Folkmoot funding gets the ax
Folkmoot festival has lost a vital source of advertising money, jeopardizing its ability to lure visitors to Haywood County during…
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A decade in the making, new SCC building expands campus holdings
A new building started taking shape last month at Southwestern Community College’s campus in Sylva, with completion slated for next…
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A Jackson County library primer
For Jackson County’s book-loving residents, the temporary closure of the public library in Sylva presents true hardship, a time of…
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WCU sends off graduates May 6-7
Western Carolina University’s spring graduating class will be honored as the university holds a trio of commencement ceremonies over a…
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Healthcare reform specialist to speak at GOP meeting
Dr. C.L Gray, who is well known for his activities promoting healthcare reform, will speak on May 3 at the…
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Training for dealing with the mentally ill
A 40-hour training program for professionals who have encounters with mentally ill people will be held May 16 through 20…
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Here we go again: Sylva town leaders spar over DSA funding
The organization many credit with helping to create and nurture Sylva’s vibrant downtown scene is facing the possibility of going…
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Macon County achieves success with open access
The Macon County Health Department implemented a new open-access appointment system in February that has cleared a four-week backlog of…
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Haywood may look to property tax hike to offset still sagging sales tax revenue
Haywood County, like everyone else, is bracing for the impact of state budget cuts. But the good news is that…
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MMS offers three-day mediation training
Mountain Mediation Services will hold a three-day community mediation training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 24 through 26…
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Gearing up: Mill outage to bring hundreds of outside laborers to Canton
For the last month, Greg Petty has been on a leaflet campaign around Canton. He’s been to parking lots. He’s…
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Dillsboro could be on the hook for railroad loan
Depending on which town leader you ask, Dillsboro is prepared to co-sign on a more than $300,000 loan for the…
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Who exactly will pay for all that electricity?
With Jackson County set to take possession next month of the renovated historic courthouse and new library, commissioners agreed it’s…
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Ghost Town bankruptcy hits dead end
Ghost Town in the Sky has no hope of pulling itself out of bankruptcy, according to a federal bankruptcy administrator.…
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Jackson educators expecting deep state dollar cuts
Jackson County Schools isn’t asking for extra money this year from county commissioners despite an expected 10 percent or more…
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Jackson dropout rates decline in 2009-10
Jackson County is one of four counties in North Carolina that has decreased its dropout rate the most, according to…
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Learn how social media can boost your business
The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar entitled, “Business Owner’s Guide to Facebook and…
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Haywood commissioners caught in backlash over new property values
An angry crowd accused Haywood County commissioners this week of unfairly slapping some property owners with higher values while letting…
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Hearing planned for McCoy Bridge project
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 25, regarding…
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With construction down, Haywood Home Builder’s struggle to stay viable
While the construction industry, the Haywood Home Builders’ Association is giving itself a makeover, one it hopes can keep them…
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