Haywood sheriff challenger pledges modern approach
Voters will have a choice between a fresh or familiar face in this year’s Haywood County sheriff’s race. Democratic incumbent…
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Swain sheriff candidates head for final showdown in high stakes race
It’s nearing showtime for the most heated race in Swain County: the battle between Republican Sheriff Curtis Cochran and his…
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Children’s advocate to speak at Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
Marian Wright Edelman will speak at the Lake Junaluska Peace Conference at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Stuart Auditorium.…
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Alzheimer’s Association opens Cherokee office
A grand opening celebration of the Alzheimer’s Association’s office and counseling center in Cherokee will take place 2:30-5:30 p.m. on…
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Mark the Scouts’ 100th anniversary Sept. 25
The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating 100 years of scouting with a council-wide camporee and celebration at Camp Daniel…
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Court filing raises questions about Moody Funeral Home
An accountant tasked by a Superior Court judge with taking control of Moody Funeral Home in Sylva said she couldn’t…
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Proliferation of ‘for sale’ signs sparks debate in Maggie
Ron Rosendahl took the time to count every single sign greeting the main road that dissects the town of Maggie…
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Internet could be key to economic development in WNC
Western Carolina might never be the next Silicon Valley, but experts say improving Internet access could help kick-start the region’s…
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Flowering trees — and lots of them — could be Maggie’s aesthetic salvation
Retired horticulturist Clayton Davis envisions a new Maggie Valley. Instead of a tiring five-mile stretch of asphalt along Soco Road,…
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Haywood tries new approach in dealing with unhealthy garbage
After enduring months of dogged opposition over a county rule that would protect residents from nasty garbage piles on their…
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Haywood Memory Walk to support Alzheimer’s care
Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Haywood County Memory Walk, which will be held at 3 p.m. Oct.…
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Support offered for families of chronically ill persons
“Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Care giving,” is a six-week series created to educate those who care for…
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Learn more about respite caregiving
Training sessions for those wishing to work as a respite caregiver will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday,…
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Defining ‘family’ not so easy for zoning purposes
Tired of all-night parties, yards used as parking lots and overflowing trash cans, a community near Western Carolina University is…
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Nothing comes easy when Highlands’ town limits jag into Jackson County
Call Highlands home and you live in Macon County, right? Not necessarily. Some town of Highlands residents have discovered they…
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Pet first aid workshops offered
Dog and cat owners will have an opportunity to learn basic emergency first aid for their companion pets in a…
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Constitution readings planned
In an effort to revitalize the nation’s civic culture, veterans and schoolchildren from throughout Jackson County will gather at 11…
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Learn about regional colleges at HCC
College Night at Haywood Community College will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in the auditorium.…
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Environmental groups support Needmore Road improvements, but not DOT’s proposal
An environmental group dedicated to protecting the Little Tennessee River has come out against a state proposal to widen and…
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An uphill battle: Western North Carolina struggles to overcome digital divide
A few years ago, Michael Wade was ready to hang up tin cans and have tenants at his Rabbit Ridge…
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Landslide repair below Ghost Town set to begin
Stabilization of the landslide below Ghost Town in Maggie Valley will begin in two weeks, finally bringing comfort to downslope…
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The kindest army
Though the bell ringers have seen how hard the recession has hit the local community, they are surprised at the…
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Swain plods toward fund balance recovery
Despite cutting corners across the board, Swain County still isn’t sure it has achieved a healthy level of savings. Nevertheless,…
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Duke prevails over Jackson
The seven-year battle between Jackson County commissioners and Duke Energy has come to a close. After losing a critical court…
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Wal-Mart no more
Haywood County commissioners are joining a burgeoning nationwide movement that is making use of abandoned Wal-Marts and foresaken strip malls…
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Canton joins trend of imposing steep fees on video sweepstakes outlets
The Town of Canton has begun clamping down on video sweepstakes machines with a new ordinance last week, but some…
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Canton leaders hope to unlock potential for commercial development around interstate
Canton aldermen are embarking on an ambitious quest to identify long-term goals and strategies that will shape the town in…
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Rule change will consolidate mental health in WNC
The state agency in charge of implementing new mental health rules this year says those changes will save money and…
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Haywood Regional projects positive financial picture
Haywood Regional Medical Center was in better financial shape than expected as it embarked on an affiliation with neighboring hospitals…
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Creeks now flow clean through Waynesville and Sylva
Ed Williams is an expert when it comes to spotting the telltale signs of sewage seeping into creeks. “You get…
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Get creative at Green Energy Park’s Youth Art Festival Sept. 18
The 3rd Annual Youth Art Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, at…
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Tiny town of Forest Hills holds fate of Cullowhee revitalization in its hands
Being the top leader of the Village of Forest Hills isn’t as serene as it once was. Admittedly, Irene Hooper,…
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Resolution long way off in Haywood’s historic courthouse quagmire
Haywood County is headed to arbitration in a lawsuit over the $8.2 million renovation to the historic courthouse. The contractor…
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Haywood commissioners finally give OK on HCC crafts building
After months of debate, Haywood Community College leaders emerged victorious this week in their quest to build a $10.3 million…
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Sept. 11 tribute honors emergency personnel
The second annual Sept. 11 “Never Forget” tribute and candlelight memorial will honor first responders who serve every day to…
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Suicide risk workshop offered Sept. 10
Assessing suicide risk is the topic of a daylong professional development workshop to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5…
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Grace Church invites applicants for grants
Grace Episcopal Church in Waynesville again will devote all the proceeds from its annual parish fair to mission outreach grants.…
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Peace conference organizer featured on UNC-TV
Haywood County resident and Lake Junaluska Peace Conference Committee Chairman Garland Young and United Methodist Bishop Ken Carder will appear…
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Meet GOP candidates in Jackson Sept. 9
Conservative candidates running for the Jackson County commission, state legislative offices and judgeships will be speaking at a “Meet Conservative…
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Building Better Balance
Dr. Kate Queen will address “Building Better Balance” during a lunch and learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Monday,…
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Habitat for Humanity build day in Clyde
The Haywood County Board of Realtors is organizing a Build Day for Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 16 at Barefoot…
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Log cabin raffle to benefit mentor program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina will raffle off a Smoky Mountain cabin to benefit its efforts to…
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University maintains top 10 spot in a recent national ranking
Western Carolina University maintained its top 10 ranking on a list of leading public regional universities in the south in…
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Ballot measure would bar felons from serving as sheriff
After six felons in North Carolina ran for sheriff during the May primaries, legislators decided it was time to close…
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Sylva board rift over police chief reveals larger power play afoot
Sylva Commissioner Christina Matheson surfaced as peacemaker last week for a town board that, among other matters, has shown signs…
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Sylva pedestrian plan to come one step at a time
Getting around on your own two feet in Sylva would be safer and easier if an ambitious, $4.5-million pedestrian plan…
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Efforts to preserve Waynesville neighborhood underway
Waynesville is attempting to preserve the neighborhood bounded by Walnut and North Main streets by seeking official recognition from the…
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Old Waynesville hospital could be converted to affordable housing
Haywood County officials foresee the historic hospital in Waynesville one day being transformed into affordable or senior housing. “That would…
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Supporters hoping to keep WBHN on the air
When Swain County faced an onslaught of snow and ice last winter, local radio station WBHN wasn’t broadcasting road information…
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How would being a town help Cullowhee?
In hopes of transforming Cullowhee into a more vibrant college community, a group dedicated to reinventing the lackluster area around…
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