A new calling: Respected Waynesville PD lieutenant leaves law enforcement in his prime
Amid a tough time for law enforcement when stories about good officers leaving the profession dominate headlines, the Waynesville Police…
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Violations issued by DEQ for Waynesville Golf project
Complaints by a neighbor about sediment in a creek have resulted in two notices of violation being issued to the…
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Swain bristles at perceived encroachment by Rep. Clampitt
A feud brewing between Rep. Mike Clampitt (R-Swain) and the governments of Swain County and Bryson City reached a new level…
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Jackson domestic violence shelter moves forward
Jackson County has approved an architectural contract and laid out a timeline for the construction of its domestic violence shelter,…
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Support personnel get pay raises in Macon schools
Substitute teachers in Macon County can expect a raise in the coming school year after a vote by the Macon…
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Inflation outpaces state budget raises for WCU employees
The state budget Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law July 11 wasn’t the historic slam dunk for Western Carolina University…
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Franklin welcomes new ‘softwash’ business
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebration to welcome H & H Softwash to the Franklin…
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New disaster declaration offers help for Haywood, Swain
Businesses and residents affected by severe weather, wildfires and winds from March 30 through April 6 of this year are…
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Retired vice chancellor receives lifetime achievement award
A former Western Carolina University vice chancellor for advancement and external affairs who enjoyed successful careers as a community journalist…
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Additional flooding causes full Greenbrier closure
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed the Greenbrier area to all use due to additional road damage caused…
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School of Nursing combines experiential learning with community service
A makeshift clinic of folding chairs and tables, separated in clusters by curtains and canvas tents, has been set up…
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Haywood Pathways Center receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Haywood Pathways Center has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time…
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Applicants sought for Maggie Valley Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Haywood County Board of County Commissioners continues to seek applicants for the Maggie Valley Planning Board and the Maggie…
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Police reform inches forward in WNC
The conversation around police reform has cooled down slightly over the last year, but that doesn’t mean law enforcement agencies…
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‘Self-sufficiency is resistance’
Julie Fox Jones’ family has been in Cullowhee for at least 100 years, probably even longer. Naturally, as a kid…
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Blue Ridge Books celebrates 15 years
In this day and age of Amazon, Kindles, big box bookstores, streaming services and social media that fight for more…
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Waynesville Housing Authority’s new director searches for solutions
She’s only been here for three months, but Missouri native Tina Okenfuss is already looking to make a big impact…
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Waynesville Inn construction muddies waters
Workers performing construction activities at the Waynesville Inn and Golf Club are in hot water this week after a complaint…
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Grant helps businesses relocating for NC 107 expansion
Jackson County Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce have created the N.C. 107 Business Relocation Grant program for businesses that…
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Maggie Valley purchases land for Festival Grounds
The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are continuing to grow after the town purchased a tract of land connected to the…
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Maggie receives grant for wastewater treatment repair
On Tuesday night, the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen accepted a grant from North Carolina Emergency Management to repair the…
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Nearly one year on, Haywood strengthens flood response capabilities
Eleven months to the day after Haywood County awoke to unprecedented flood damage along the Pigeon River resulting from torrential…
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School board races set
Candidates have filed and the races are set for school board elections this November.
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Trends are becoming more apparent in the greater Asheville regional housing market
Starved for supply, realtors in the Asheville region are listing fewer homes than at this time last year as pricing…
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The Open Door’s Second Season
When the Open Door closed in Frog Level earlier this year, Long’s Chapel Pastor Chris Westmoreland promised a rebirth, looking…
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Voter fraud allegations move forward in Lake Santeetlah
In a preliminary hearing, the Graham County Board of Elections has found that there is probable cause to believe that…
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Former Sylva Police officer charged with misdemeanor assault
On Feb. 15, 2021, the Sylva Police Department became aware of an allegation of excessive force by then SPD Officer…
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Greenbrier roads, trails and picnic area temporarily closed due to flooding
Great Smoky Mountains National Park temporarily closed roads, trails and facilities in the Greenbrier area of the park to all…
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New Waynesville planning board taking shape
Increasingly, the Town of Waynesville’s planning board has found itself at the crossroads of preservation and development as housing market…
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The wheels through time roll on: WNC motorcycle museum celebrates 20 years, looks ahead
With a quick roll start to crank over the engine of the 1916 Traub motorcycle, Matt Walksler hops off the…
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Maggie codifies park rules
Disparate parks and recreation regulations in Maggie Valley will be codified under one ordinance if the board of aldermen accepts…
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Local shop lifts up customers and creators
For Haley Gaylord and Chelsea Ramsey, opening their own small business was not an early career choice. But opening the…
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Two Macon men convicted on drug charges
Two Macon County men admitted guilt last week in connection with drug-related crimes, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
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The ‘strong right arm’ of the Republican Party flexes its muscles in Maggie Valley
Energized by recent Supreme Court rulings and eager to remake North Carolina in their own image, members of the N.C.…
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After landmark SCOTUS decisions, midterm elections carry heavy consequences
The United States Supreme Court shocked the world during its last term, issuing several rulings that had most conservatives cheering…
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Clampitt calls for unification of Bryson City, Swain County emergency services
As towns and counties across Western North Carolina grow and attract more visitors, the services provided by those places must…
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Legislation provides some assistance to school nutrition departments
After passing in Congress, President Biden signed the Keep the Kids Fed Act on June 23, partially extending school meal…
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Decision reached to name permanent Macon Middle School Principal
Mark Sutton will continue in his role as principal of Macon County Middle School after taking the position late last…
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The Haywood partisan elections bill is dead, for now
A bill advanced by Rep. Mark Pless (R-Haywood) to make school board and municipal elections in Haywood County partisan has…
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Pisgah Legal opens Waynesville office, offers program to help working families
As Pisgah Legal Services continues to grow and better serve its clientele, a key challenge has simply been getting word…
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Five convicted in Haywood drug trafficking case
State assistant district attorneys in Haywood County Superior Court last week successfully prosecuted five residents for trafficking illegal drugs. Collectively,…
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Pleased to be here: Gary Carden Returns to The Liar’s Bench
When the snakes around here want to go somewhere they put their tails in their mouths and contort themselves into…
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Special project grants awarded by Haywood TDA
Although the indirect benefits of the unprecedented tourism boom that’s enveloped Haywood County over the past few years are readily…
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State budget goes to Gov. Cooper
Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly approved the state’s $28 billion fiscal year 2022-23 budget last week, but…
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Tribal Council to consider supporting Clingmans Dome name change
During its July 14 meeting, the Cherokee Tribal Council will consider a resolution that calls for Clingmans Dome, the highest…
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Vecinos spearheads services uninsured and low-income residents
Vecinos, a free and charitable clinic providing bilingual primary and behavioral health care in Western North Carolina, is leading a…
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Man dies in jail: SBI investigates Jackson’s fourth jail death since 2014
For the fourth time in eight years, a person has died while incarcerated at the Jackson County Detention Center.
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Cherokee tribes voice joint opposition to recognition for Lumbee, other tribes
During their annual Tri-Council session held Thursday, June 23, the three Cherokee tribes agreed unanimously to a resolution opposing state…
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United Christian Ministries dedicates newest pantry addition
United Christian Ministries of Jackson County held an open house on Wednesday, June 15, to formally dedicate the pantry addition…
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Distillery foreclosure auction heats up
The foreclosure auction for Maggie Valley’s beloved Elevated Mountain Distillery kicked off on May 24, and although it could have…
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