‘We are the medicine’: Nonprofit uses community connection to combat addiction
A new nonprofit expanding its services into Haywood County is challenging the status quo when it comes to overcoming addiction.
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Clampitt’s Oath Keeper membership comes as no surprise
Western North Carolina Republican Rep. Mike Clampitt is an Oath Keeper.
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Division runs deep over Biden’s domestic agenda
Since his election last November, President Joe Biden has spent a lot of time — and untold political capital —…
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Cherokee to vote on Council term limits
During this month’s Annual Council sessions, Tribal Council’s structure and compensation loomed large in the discussion — and in the…
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Rod Honeycutt makes immediate impact in NC-11 Republican Primary
Raised in humble circumstances in Woodfin, Rod Honeycutt could have ended up on a very different path were it not…
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Municipal Election 2021
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, November 2, but in-person early voting…
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Zoning issues divide board, community in Maggie Valley
A Maggie Valley Town Board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, reached capacity with nearly 100 attendants, several people listening from the…
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Pisgah rolls to nine straight over Mountaineers
It was Friday night football on a perfect fall evening under the lights in front of a capacity crowd at…
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Freedom on the farm: Full Spectrum Farms a refuge for people with autism
On an unusually warm fall afternoon in the mountains, art class is taking place in the outdoor pavilion at Full…
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In-person early voting continues
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, Nov. 2, but in-person early voting…
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Haywood schools outlines COVID retention bonus plan
During COVID-19, Haywood County Schools’ employees have gone above and beyond to support the community and encourage learning during the…
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Complaint filed against Town of Highlands
A group of homeowners calling themselves the “Save Highlands Committee” has filed a legal complaint against the Town of Highlands…
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Drama continues to unfold around homelessness task force
The Town of Waynesville’s years-long attempt to address homelessness within its borders has been filled with raw emotion, whimsical theatrics…
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Body recovered on Blue Ridge Parkway
An autopsy has been completed by the North Carolina State Medical Examiner's Office on the body found Oct. 9, on the…
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Vecinos: Serving the invisible neighbors of WNC
The Coronavirus Pandemic has been a trying experience for everyone. Quarantine, the threat of serious illness and job loss have…
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COVID cases down in Haywood
In the last week, Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 176 new cases of COVID-19, which is down…
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In-person early voting for municipal elections begins next week
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, Nov. 2, but in-person early voting…
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Cawthorn defies law on school property
By Tom Fiedler • Asheville Watchdog | For the second time in as many months, Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces a potential…
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Below the belt: Vulgarity, divisiveness push NC political discourse to a new low
North Carolina’s known as a purple state where fierce partisan divide is the norm, but after two high-profile politicians —…
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Bus driver shortage challenges WNC schools
Over 790,000 students ride the bus to and from school each day in North Carolina. That’s almost half of all…
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School data shows pandemic learning loss
Performance data recently released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows that just 45.4% of elementary, middle and…
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Franklin to hire code enforcement officer
The Town of Franklin is moving forward with plans to hire a code enforcement officer after adding the new position…
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Heatherly leaves CEO post at Harris
Steve Heatherly left his position as CEO of Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital on Oct. 7 to pursue…
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Haywood’s ‘hidden history’: Monument to Waynesville lynching victim could prove controversial
Almost 120 years ago, local newspapers reported two separate instances of attempted rape in Haywood County. Similarities between the two…
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Franklin candidates: Town is moving in the right direction
The tone of this year’s Franklin Town Council election is much different than it was four years ago, making for…
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Benefit showcases Canton's 'Grit and Grace'
Multi award-winning bluegrass supergroup Balsam Range (who are also Haywood County locals) appeared in Canton’s Sorrells Street Park on Saturday,…
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Canton’s future at stake in upcoming election
A scant three months ago, when candidates filed for the upcoming municipal elections, the Haywood County town of Canton was…
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COVID-19 cluster found at Haywood jail
Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 cluster at the Haywood County Detention Center. Over the…
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Pfizer boosters delayed in Macon
Macon County Public Health will delay plans to begin giving COVID-19 boosters to eligible persons due to a number of…
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Etched in stone: Cemetery tour regs rub some the wrong way
Waynesville’s historic Green Hill Cemetery has long been a centerpiece of the community, but of late it’s been at the…
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New convention center opens in Cherokee
After three years and $330 million, a new hotel tower and convention center is now open at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino…
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PAC seeks Cawthorn indictment over knife incident
Another incident involving Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-Hendersonville, possessing a weapon where it’s prohibited drew renewed outrage from many on the…
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Republican field solidifies in NC-11
As the filing period for the 2022 midterm elections draws near, moves are being made on the Republican side of…
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Cherokee kicks off new Council term
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians marked the start of a new Tribal Council term this week, with 2021 election…
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Four candidates vie for two seats in Maggie Valley
Four candidates will compete for two open spaces on the Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen in municipal elections this November.
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Race for town hall: Sylva board race draws four candidates for two seats
This November, Sylva voters will have their pick of four candidates to fill two seats up for election on the…
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Rolling Start provides independence
Rolling Start N.C. recently presented a 2005 VW Jetta to a single woman living on disability who has not had…
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Canton police chief retires
Shawn Gaddis, chief of the Canton Police Department since March, 2018, announced his retirement today according to an email sent…
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Pillar of NC-11 Democrat Bo Hess’ campaign is safety
Born at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas, Democrat Bo Hess is both a product of his upbringing and…
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Tubman statue arrives as Confederate soldier gets new plaques
Chiseled by an Emmy- and Academy Award-winning artist, a 2,400-pound bronze piece depicting Harriet Tubman leading a young girl out…
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Mandy Allen named Haywood Teacher of the Year
Bethel Elementary School fifth grade teacher Mandy Allen was named Haywood County Schools’ 2022 Teacher of the Year at a…
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Jackson schools offers onsite COVID testing
Students and staff in Jackson County Public Schools will soon have a convenient option for free COVID-19 testing right in…
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Virus cases have started to fall, but hospitals are still busy
The number of new daily COVID-19 cases in North Carolina fell below 3,000 last week for the first time since…
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Tribal Council balks at golf hotel funding request
The future of a three-star hotel project at the Sequoyah National Golf Club in Whittier is uncertain after Tribal Council…
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Common themes emerge in redistricting hearing
Although a majority of speakers at a Sept. 21 public hearing designed to gather input on the constitutionally-mandated redistricting process…
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Dogwood Health Trust reflects on 2021 progress
Dogwood Health Trust had lofty goals when it was formed in 2019 with the mission to dramatically improve the health…
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Two resign from Transylvania hospital board
By Peter H. Lewis Asheville Watchdog Two long-time members of the Transylvania Regional Hospital board of directors resigned Monday, saying…
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Municipal election voting underway
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, November 2, but in-person early voting…
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Waynesville Task Force on Homelessness issues final recommendations
Riddled with dissention, defections and a lack of clear direction, Waynesville’s Task Force on Homelessness finally limped across the finish…
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Registration snafu leads to NC11 candidate withdrawal
Just five days after announcing her candidacy in the 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary, Chelsea White made another announcement.
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