Macon, Jackson funded for school health centers
Macon County Schools will be setting up a school-based health center at South Macon Elementary School soon thanks to a…
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Old Haywood Hospital receives favorable score in pursuit of tax credits
The Town of Waynesville and Haywood County both got a spot of good news last week when it was announced…
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Commissioners pause on Cashiers sidewalk vote
The Jackson County Commissioners tabled a vote March 19 that would have given a nonprofit group in Cashiers the go-ahead…
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Maggie at 45: looking forward, looking back
Steadfast she stands in a yellow bonnet, wearing the mountain range behind her like a shawl draped upon her blouse…
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Tribe a big player in state campaign contributions
A longtime democracy nonprofit director and self-proclaimed “watchdog” of political activity is calling for an investigation into how the Eastern…
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State bills seek to bring sports betting to Cherokee
A pair of bills now working their way through the state House and Senate would legalize sports betting on tribal…
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Candidates appeal certification decisions in Cherokee
Appeals are underway following the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Board of Elections’ decision not to certify three candidates to…
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Asheville Design Center to present recommendations for N.C. 107
The Asheville Design Center will present its findings on alternatives to the current plan for N.C. 107 in Sylva during…
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Jackson jail death caused by hanging, autopsy says
Hanging was the cause of death for a woman who died Jan. 18 while in custody of the Jackson County…
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Death by Distribution: Drug dealers could be charged with murder
Drug dealers in North Carolina could face more prison time for selling someone a deadly dose of narcotics if newly…
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Haywood remains poised for more landslides
Working in municipal government, one often encounters geographic challenges that exist in some areas, but not in others.
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The Archaeology of the Nikwasi Mound
On Tuesday, April 16, the lecture series “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture” at Cowee School Heritage Center, will…
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Jackson County settles with student housing developer
Plans for a proposed housing development on South Painter Road in Cullowhee will proceed following the Jackson County Commissioners’ decision…
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Haywood strengthens incentive policy
Haywood County’s opportunity zone has been getting “a lot of looks,” according to County Program Administrator David Francis, but it’s…
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New Nantahala Health Foundation board in place
The Nantahala Health Foundation, a newly formed, public nonprofit, recently announced its board of directors, as well as the launch…
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HCC lumberjacks claim first place at Woodsmen’s Meet
The Haywood Community College timbersports team claimed first place at the Mid-Atlantic States Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet held at the Haywood…
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Three candidates booted from tribal election
Three women who had filed for tribal office this year will not be allowed to run following the April 1…
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One year later, Cherokee media ban still in effect
Tribal Council got off to an unusual start in April of last year when Councilmember Tommye Saunooke, of Painttown, asked…
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Message in a bottle: Distillers demand parity with brewers
Think about it like this — your buddy owns a factory that makes widgets and he can sell as many…
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Haywood takes stance against proposed casino
A bill currently in the United States Senate that could clear the way for a new North Carolina casino is…
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Franklin board hears feedback on Nikwasi’s future
Tensions ran high at Monday night’s Franklin Town Council meeting as the board sat before a packed room of residents…
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Certification process boots three candidates from tribal election
Three candidates were dropped from the list of contenders for tribal office with today's release of a list of certified…
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The HART of a community: Beloved Waynesville theatre celebrates 35 years
Leaning back in his chair, in an office tucked in the depths of a large studio building, a slight grin…
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Park, tribe sign gathering agreement
An agreement allowing members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to gather sochan in the Great Smoky Mountains National…
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Waynesville residents push for promised park
Years after demolishing a blighted structure in Waynesville’s historic African-American neighborhood, aldermen still haven’t funded the park that was supposed…
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Macon residents try to halt Nikwasi deed transfer
A group of Macon County residents plan to file a complaint seeking an injunction to keep the town of Franklin…
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Split vote establishes health, social services boards in Jackson
In a mirror image of a vote taken seven months ago, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners has voted to…
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Indoor pool survey coming to Jackson
Jackson County residents will likely be asked to participate in a survey this spring gauging their support for an indoor…
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New members appointed to TCGE, TABCC
Tribal Council approved a pair of appointments March 14 that added new members to two of the tribe’s most influential…
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Tuscola still seeks ‘level playing field’
In January, Haywood County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Nolte told The Smoky Mountain News that HCS would engage in a…
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Western Carolina University parking deck delayed
Construction on a 1,000-space parking deck expected to be complete at Western Carolina University by August of this year has…
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WCU police seek public’s help in campus firearm incident
Western Carolina University’s Police Department needs help identifying a person who may have been involved in discharging a firearm near…
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Haywood County native behind ‘#trashtag’ sensation
A trending hashtag … err … #trashtag has been gaining worldwide attention for encouraging people to photograph pictures of the…
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Jackson health plan faces deficit
Jackson County will likely be making some big changes to its health plan following the realization that it’s headed toward…
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Nikwasi ownership sparks more debate
The Franklin Town Council was in agreement to move forward with plans to deed over the Nikwasi Mound to new…
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Maggie Valley development ordinance nearing completion
After years of fits and starts, Maggie Valley’s unified development ordinance is finally about to see the light of day,…
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Waynesville will seek loans for sewer financing
Waynesville aldermen have taken a historic step toward replacing the town’s ailing sewer plant — a step that will bind…
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Letts planned to run for chief, public records show
A Feb. 26 announcement from Superior Court Judge Bradley Letts that he would retire from his seat but would not…
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Me Too Movement founder speaks about sexual violence
In 24 short hours, more than 12 million people posted a personal message on social media using the #MeToo hashtag.…
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Parkway district ranger barred from law enforcement duties
Nine months after a traffic accident that resulted in a pair of drug possession charges for a lead law enforcement…
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Cherokee election filing ends
Following the conclusion of candidate filing for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' 2019 election season, below is the list…
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Parkway district ranger charged with drug possession
A Blue Ridge Parkway district ranger was arrested in Tennessee last year following a traffic accident in which he was…
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Former WCU chancellor dies
John W. Bardo, who served as chancellor of Western Carolina University from 1995 to 2011, passed away Tuesday, March 12,…
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Trump signs Land and Water Conservation Fund reauthorization
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was permanently reauthorized today following President Donald Trump’s signature on a law that received…
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Youth ministry sees success, growth
It’s official: Increased numbers of middle and high school students are choosing to experience personal and spiritual renewal at Lake…
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WOW will welcome new members
Women of Waynesville, a nonprofit organization that supports the needs of women and children in Haywood County, invites all interested…
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Complex child welfare cases costing counties
Substance abuse has had a number of unintended consequences on society from mental illness, unemployment, overcrowded jails, a backlogged court…
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Large donations will benefit Haywood students, residents
A substantial and somewhat surprising gift by two Haywood County natives has the potential to contribute to the community for…
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Canton gears up for budget talks
Although it wasn’t a formal budget retreat, leaders in the Town of Canton met last week to begin identifying budget…
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Consolidation reversal likely in Jackson
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will likely hold yet another vote on potential changes to its health and human…
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