The road to revival: A look at Canyon Woodward’s endurance race to reshape rural politics
The path for Democrats to win back rural voters who once aligned with the party decades ago isn’t smooth; it’s…
Read More
Home for the past: Cherokee museum plans for archive facility
A new archival facility, reimagined exhibit space and a website overhaul are all on the horizon for the Museum of the…
Read More
Jackson to fund 8 positions for Sylva Fire Department
With increasing call volume, fewer volunteers and an expected continuation of growth in town, Sylva’s all-volunteer fire department is in…
Read More
Empowered women empower their community
In 2011, Nikki White and Michelle Briggs sat on a porch drinking wine, envisioning an organization by women, for the…
Read More
Legislature could finally expand Medicaid
Not long ago, it was an issue so contentious that it resulted in a three-year budget stalemate, but with Republican…
Read More
Waynesville resolution opposes partisan elections bill
A bill filed by Haywood County Republican Rep. Mark Pless to make all local elections partisan didn’t exactly receive a warm…
Read More
‘Lunchflation’ plagues WNC schools
After three abnormal school years due to the Coronavirus Pandemic that included free breakfast and lunch for all public-school students,…
Read More
Making conversation: UNC System considers state of free expression on campus
A five-part series exploring free speech and free expression on college campuses wrapped up last week in the University of North…
Read More
Canton presents ‘bold’ budget
While the instances of personal heroism, professional bravery and private donations are well documented, perhaps the most incredible story to…
Read More
Tax increase likely for Jackson residents
Jackson County residents can expect to see a two-cent tax increase in the coming fiscal year, rising from $0.36 to…
Read More
State of emergency declared in Haywood amid flooding
A State of Emergency has been declared in Haywood County due to ongoing risk of flash flooding. The proclamation was…
Read More
Jackson County issues 'Code Red'
At 10:30 p.m. last night Jackson County Emergency Management issued a “Code Red Message.”
Read More
First poll in NC-11 predicts tight race between Beach-Ferrara, Edwards
An internal poll commissioned by the Democratic nominee for NC-11 just days after the May 17 Primary Election suggests the…
Read More
Cawthorn’s loss means new dynamic in NC-11 race
Huddled in a semicircle around a blacked-out glass door in the bay of a former auto detail shop in downtown…
Read More
HEMC flips the switch on new solar array
Haywood Electric Membership Corporation installed its first-ever solar array to power its own headquarters’ operations, and its likely not the…
Read More
Collins to retire from TDA
After nearly 13 years at the helm of the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority, Executive Director Lynn Collins has decided…
Read More
Together once again: WNC festivals, events slowly return to normalcy
It’s been just about three years since the Cold Mountain Music Festival took place in a large field within earshot…
Read More
Maggie town manager announces resignation
Nathan Clark, longtime town manager of Maggie Valley, is set to leave his post in the coming months.
Read More
Maggie Budget proposes additional staff
If the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen accepts the proposed FY 2022-23 budget, taxes will remain at $0.40 for the…
Read More
Loftis, Carson advance in Swain County Republican primary
Following last Tuesday’s Primary Election, two Swain County Republicans will advance to November’s General Election.
Read More
Grant will help save more pets in Haywood County
Haywood County Animal Services announced a $7,500 grant investment from Petco Love to help newly adopted dogs, who are wonderful…
Read More
Haywood’s new senator is no stranger
In one of the most highly watched contests of the 2022 Primary Election season, voters gave their approval to six-term…
Read More
Big changes discussed for Cherokee Fair Grounds
A crack in an amphitheater canopy column at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds could lead to a complete overhaul of the…
Read More
WCU research takes aim at nuclear waste problem
In global conversations about climate change, carbon neutrality and green energy, nuclear power plays a pivotal role. It’s responsible for…
Read More
Bill seeks more partisanship in Haywood County elections
A bill introduced by Haywood County’s two state House representatives would make all of the county’s municipal elections — as well…
Read More
Macon choses commission primary winners
The voters of Macon County have spoken, and three of the seven Republicans — John Shearl, Danny Antoine and Gary…
Read More
Recount called in Macon Sheriff race
A recount has been called in the Macon County Sheriff’s race after Election day totals indicated Dereck Jones lost to Brent…
Read More
No Primary Election opposition for western Republicans
Unlike elsewhere, Western North Carolina’s westernmost legislators had a relatively quiet election night on May 17.
Read More
Jackson County elects new school board members
This election cycle there were 10 candidates running for three seats on the Jackson County Schools Board of Education. Of…
Read More
Jackson elects new school board members
This election cycle there were 10 candidates running for three seats on the Jackson County Schools Board of Education. The…
Read More
Voters pick Bryson, Wilke for November sheriff race in Haywood
Haywood County residents are a step closer to learning who will replace a longtime lawman in December, after convincing Primary…
Read More
Farmer, Buchanan win Jackson Sheriff primaries
Republican Doug Farmer and Democrat Rick Buchanan will compete to hold the office of Sheriff in Jackson County this fall…
Read More
Incumbents top vote getters in Haywood Commission Republican primary
November’s field for the Haywood County Commission is set as three Republicans and two Democrats will compete for three seats…
Read More
Familiar faces advance in Haywood commission GOP primary
Opting for experience over upstarts , Haywood County residents gave incumbent commissioners Jennifer Best and Tommy Long a vote of…
Read More
Negotiations continue on Ela Dam removal
According to public documents filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a decision on whether to pursue removal of the…
Read More
When the levee breaks: A perfect storm steers WNC toward a judicial crisis
Some catastrophes happen in the blink of an eye, while others develop so slowly they’re imperceptible, like a crack in…
Read More
Crisis pregnancy center opens in Waynesville
Just three days after protesters gathered on the courthouse lawn in Waynesville to demonstrate their support for legal abortion, a…
Read More
Maggie board approves food trucks
After months of contentious back and forth over the subject of food trucks, an ordinance allowing the mobile vendors in…
Read More
Maggie board accused of favoritism
After the Maggie Valley Town Board of Aldermen removed a zoning board member with little discussion, two residents spoke during…
Read More
COVID cases rising again
Haywood County Medical Director Dr. Mark Jaben is sounding the alarm that COVID-19 case counts are increasing again, and people…
Read More
Again, Cooper’s budget proposal includes Medicaid expansion
Saying that it invests in North Carolina’s “families, businesses and communities,” Gov. Roy Cooper presented his proposed 2022-23 budget, full…
Read More
Sylva nears final budget
The Sylva Board of Commissioners is one step closer to accepting its budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. However, the…
Read More
Location for public bathrooms still up in the air
Several Sylva residents came out Thursday night to express their opposition to the closure of Spring Street to construct public…
Read More
UNC building renamed for Cherokee trailblazer
Henry Owl was the first person of color, and the first Native American, to attend the University of North Carolina…
Read More
Waynesville rally for Roe is a sign of things to come
As it often does, the Historic Haywood Courthouse played host to a rally on May 14 that drew about 50…
Read More
Madison Cawthorn’s brief political career is over, at least for now
Less than 17 months after being sworn into office, Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn has been voted out of office by…
Read More
Dems pick Beach-Ferrara for NC-11
Buncombe County Commissioner Jasmine Beach-Ferrara delivered on expectations, running away with the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District.
Read More
An overview of Tuesday's WNC sheriff's primary elections
Among all the primary races decided Tuesday, some of the most important in Western North Carolina were to determine which…
Read More
Jackson County Commission primary results are in
Three seats are up for grabs this November on the Jackson County Commission — Commission Chairman, District One and District…
Read More
Hise prevails in inter-party contest
Voters in Senate District 47 won’t have to wait until November to find out who their next senator will be,…
Read More
