WCU Public Policy Institute launches N.C. politics blog
The Public Policy Institute at Western Carolina University has created a new blog site designed to offer a nonpartisan glimpse…
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Kathryn Magendie book release party is Nov. 6
Kathryn Magendie will celebrate the release of her new novel, Sweetie, at Blue Ridge Books at 4 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Veterans Day events
Jackson County honors veterans Southwestern Community College will honor veterans of all wars for their patriotism and willingness to serve…
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White Oak citizens seek well testing ahead of landfill privatization agreement
While Haywood County’s bid for privatizing the White Oak Landfill is still being considered, the site has now drawn the…
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Dead man gets a ‘My Vote Counted’ sticker
From the we-really-couldn’t-make-this-stuff-up file, election workers in Jackson County didn’t bat an eye when a woman this election cycle brought…
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Jackson County says no thanks, no more to incumbent commissioners
Jackson County voters upended the board of commissioners Tuesday, calling an abrupt end to progressive land-development regulations that had set…
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Allen holds her own against incumbent Haire
State Rep. Phil Haire (D-Jackson) fought off a surprisingly strong challenge from fellow Jackson County resident Dodie Allen to retain…
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Ashe handily returns as Jackson County sheriff
Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe won his third term in office Tuesday, easily beating back a challenge from political newcomer…
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Historic judge’s race puts three newcomers on bench
A monumental judge’s election to fill three 30th District Court seats in Western North Carolina has ended after a clean,…
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Holland keeps his hand on the helm in Macon County
Macon County Sheriff Robert “Robby” Holland, a Republican, has won another term in office — his third — by beating…
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Newcomer will be on Macon County Board of Commissioners
One new face — Republican Ron Haven — will be on the Macon County Board of Commissioners if unofficial voting…
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Shuler keeps House seat
Despite an overwhelming Republican landslide in the 2010 congressional election, Rep. Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) beat back challenger Jeff Miller of…
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Democrats buck trend in Haywood
Democrats claimed victory in all three open commissioner seats in Haywood County, with incumbents Kirk Kirkpatrick and Bill Upton keeping…
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Suttles keeps Haywood sheriff’s job
Haywood County’s Bobby Suttles won his first election for the sheriff’s seat he has held since 2008, beating Republican challenger…
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Davis headed to Raleigh as part of Republican surge
A hard-hitting campaign, coupled with a surging Republican tide helped Jim Davis claim the state’s 50th District Senate seat on…
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Queen ousted in GOP takeover of state Senate
Incumbent Joe Sam Queen (D-Waynesville) lost his state Senate seat to fresh-faced Republican challenger Ralph Hise, making Hise the youngest…
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Democrats retain power on Swain board
Swain County will spend the next four years with an all-Democrat board of commissioners after all the incumbents running for…
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Cochran retains sheriff’s seat
In Swain County, incumbent Republican Sheriff Curtis Cochran successfully fended off challenger John Ensley. Cochran has faced several controversies in…
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Information session on ‘fixing’ N.C. 107 set for next week
Are you ready to rumble? Because here we go again: The great debate in Jackson County on whether traffic congestion…
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This group might have some bite — watchdog group formed to monitor WCU
It just wouldn’t be the Jackson County we’ve all come to know and love if there wasn’t some kind of…
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Ghost hunters turn attention to historic Shook House
In the clear chill of a mid-October midnight, all is quiet, but in Clyde, a hunt is on. Within the…
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Health department offering flu vaccines
The Haywood County Health Department is offering flu vaccines on a walk-in basis, with no appointment necessary, to persons ages…
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WCU’s criminal justice department explores the death penalty
How do you feel about the death penalty? Two upcoming events at Western Carolina University by the Department of Criminology…
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Learn how to get business financing Nov. 4
Find out what it takes to produce a bankable loan proposal in a free class at Southwestern Community College on…
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Library’s “Puppy Tales” offers remedy for shy readers
If you’ve got a young reader who has difficulty reading to parents or teachers, the Haywood County Public Library may…
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Conservation group names new director
Michelle Wilson Price has been named the new executive director of the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance. Price grew up in the…
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Whittier’s tangled web: sewer, water drama ratchets up … incrementally
One of three board members overseeing the Whittier Sanitary District resigned this month, saying he could not “in good faith”…
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Sylva slips on parking ordinance; version passed not enforceable
In the “Oh, oops” category this week we have the town of Sylva, which, after extensive review, work and dispute…
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Haywood deeds office gets e-filing
The Haywood County Register of Deeds Office took a big step toward going paperless with the debut of a new…
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Parking, pedestrians and crosswalks, oh my
Fix a problem, create a new one. That’s how the cookie has crumbled lately in Sylva. When the town board…
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Republicans look to control state Senate
State Senate races here in the mountains could determine whether a historic shift occurs in North Carolina’s overall political landscape.…
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Campaign to target literacy
The Region A Partnership for Children will kick off its annual fundraising campaign this month with a new emphasis on…
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Early voting data doesn’t favor any party
Older voters are hitting the early polls in force this election year, according to data gathered by Western Carolina University…
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Registration under way for kids’ recreation basketball
Haywood County Recreation & Parks Department is now accepting registration for the Kids Recreation Basketball League. Intended for ages 5-15,…
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For Queen and Hise, job creation is the primary concern
The race for the state’s 47th Senate District is a case study in the political battle of freshness versus experience…
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Davis looks to seize Snow’s Senate seat; momentum favors GOP candidate
Sen. John Snow, a Democrat from Cherokee County, first won N.C. Senate District 50 by beating longtime incumbent Sen. Bob…
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Health services, info available through SCC
Cholesterol, glucose and vision screening, sonography ultrasound demonstrations, body fat checks, flexibility assessments, door prizes and a wide variety of…
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Public comment period closed on Needmore
For being just 3.3 miles in length, the improve-or-don’t-improve Needmore Road debate has generated reams of comment. Try 772 signatures…
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Certification underscores committment to ‘green’
Haywood Builders Supply has recently been certified by the Smartwood Program of the Rainforest Alliance for the “Forest Stewardship Council”…
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Should employees play on Web at work?
A workshop regarding the legalities and liabilities of employee use of social networking websites will be held from 9 a.m.…
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HCC’s Myers wins recognition
Haywood Community College’s Sherri Myers was recently honored by the North Carolina Council of Officers for Resource Development with its…
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Consultant to share networking savvy
Andrew Sanderbeck will speak briefly on “Identifying your Inner Circle of Support for Your Business and Career” at the Haywood…
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Skating rink to open in Waynesville
The Smoky Mountain Sk8way, located next to the Waynesville Cycle Center on the Great Smoky Expressway, is scheduled to open…
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HVO opening brings new jobs to Haywood County
With the snip of a ribbon last Friday, Haywood County gained a new manufacturing facility and the promise of 75…
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Expansion nearly complete at Franklin Health and Fitness
A 4,000-square-foot, $800,000 expansion that includes a major renovation at the Franklin Health and Fitness Center will be finished in…
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Jackson forum allows for more candidate scrutiny ... sort of
Jackson County commissioners passed a slate of sweeping development regulations in 2007 designed to rein in what they saw as…
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Flu shots offered
The Haywood County Health Department is offering flu vaccines on a walk-in basis, with no appointment necessary, to people ages…
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Haywood Heroes 5K to make first annual debut
The Haywood Heroes 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run honoring emergency service personnel who gave their lives in the…
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Program on addiction scheduled at Junaluska
The Live and Learn program “The Genetics of Addiction” will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, in…
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Coat donations sought for Swain’s needy
The second annual “Coats 4 Folks” program in Swain County will continue through Oct. 31, and winter clothes can be…
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