Interchange construction in Haywood could take three years
The Lowe’s interchange in Haywood County will finally get re-structured but not for a couple more years. N.C. Department of…
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Cullowhee community holds second meeting
Residents and business owners of Cullowhee and Jackson County are invited to attend a community meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. on…
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Tuckasegee bridge to be replaced
A $3.4-million contract to replace the T. Walter Middleton Bridge on N.C. 107 over the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County…
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Two signs to Cherokee after all: Tribe rents billboard
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is taking matters into its own hands in the tug-of-war over the best route…
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Specialty plates to stay on North Carolina highways
The iconic black bear, the parkway’s winding scenic road and the Appalachian Trail’s solitary hiker have gotten a reprieve. A…
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Jackson gas stations on Cherokee’s doorstep now in the catbird seat as alcohol vote nears
Large, walk-in beer coolers are ready and waiting to be stocked at Dwight and Jamie Winchester’s Catamount Travel Center, a…
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Tuscola High School counters rumors that advanced courses have been curtailed
Despite rumors that cuts at Tuscola High School in Waynesville could reduce the number of advanced courses, academically gifted students…
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Dissension among the Jackson medical community spells trouble for MedWest
A group of Jackson County doctors say they want out of the two-year-old partnership with the hospital in Haywood County…
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Haywood County commissioners to host work session
The Haywood County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 19, at the Bethea…
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Sylva man gets seven years for 2008 murders
The last of six people accused of playing a role in the murders of two Swain County residents back in…
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Learn how to sell, serve alcohol
The N.C. ABC Commission is holding a series of free Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program classes to educate businesses with alcohol…
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Wayesville finalist in favorite Main Street competition
Go online and vote for Waynesville as your favorite Main Street in the contest “Great Places in North Carolina.” A…
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Nursing scholarship available
The Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship Endowment Committee is accepting scholarship applications for 2012. The scholarship program for nurses was established…
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Franklin sprays ancient Indian mound with weed killer
The use of weed killer to temporarily denude an ancient Indian mound in Franklin has some critics accusing the town…
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Forum to focus on Lake Junaluska’s future as a town or not
As Lake Junaluska weighs whether to become part of the town of Waynesville or form its own town, a public…
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Dusting the mothballs off Sylva’s ‘ghostel’
The shell of a vacant four-story hotel sitting partially finished on Sylva’s main drag for three years is finally going…
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Cherokee voters say ‘no’ to alcohol sales
About two dozen people gathered outside the tribal council house broke into song with the words “Praise God, Praise God,…
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Cherokee teens sue in class action for money lost in stock market crash
A class action complaint aims to hold the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians responsible for money lost when the stock…
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Prevent child abuse
For the month of April K.A.R.E in Haywood County, Kids Advocacy Resource Effort, will join thousands of communities throughout North…
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Seniors, start training
Seniors around the county are gearing up for the 2012 Haywood County Senior Games from May 7-22. For just $10,…
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Walk in her shoes
The fourth-annual “Take A Walk In Her Shoes” sexual assault awareness event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30…
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Lawmakers hesitant to meddle in turf war between Mission, smaller hospitals
A movement to rein in the dominance of Mission Hospital in Western North Carolina’s healthcare landscape has hit a critical…
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Maggie wins out in which-way-to-Cherokee highway sign quandary
Maggie Valley has emerged victorious in an ongoing tug-of-war with Jackson County over who can rightfully lay claim to tourists…
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Haywood Republicans must narrow their slate
Like a game of musical chairs, three Republican candidates for county commissioners are circling Haywood County and hoping they can…
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Jackson County Democratic primary features two experienced Democratic candidates
One thing is for certain. Whichever of two Democrats Jackson County voters pick in the May 8 primary will be…
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Macon commissioner candidates share their views
Three of the five seats on the Macon County Board of Commissioners are up for election this year, and all…
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Cherokee voters say ‘no’ to beer, wine and liquor sales
The Cherokee Reservation will remain dry, keeping in place the historic ban on alcohol sales, following Thursday’s election on the…
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Perk up New coffee shop opens in Waynesville
Coffee lovers and addicts have a new place in Waynesville to get their fix. Main Street Perks opened on Main…
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Sylva family bakery has a Cuban twist as stalwart Catamounts
With its obvious Cuban influences — the combination of guava and cream cheese, or even mango and cream cheese —…
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All things bridal focus of workshops
A morning of free bridal workshops featuring local wedding merchants will be held at 9:45 a.m., April 21, at Twin…
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Fight AIDS by eating out
Help battle the AIDS disease April 26 by dining out at one of 108 restaurants in Western North Carolina. This…
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Dog parks taking shape in Franklin and Sylva
Two communities can see the finish line on respective dog parks: Franklin and Sylva. The Friends of the Greenway in…
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WCU schedules public forum on final draft of strategic plan
A draft strategic plan for Western Carolina University will be the subject of a public forum at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday,…
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Fundraiser set for Debbie Ginn in Jackson
The First United Methodist Church of Sylva will hold an Alzheimer’s disease awareness event from 1-7 p.m., April 21, in…
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Macon commission candidates forum
The public can find out where candidates for county commissioner stand on various issues at noon on Thursday, April 12,…
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Opportunity to meet Mike Clampitt, House candidate
Mike Clampitt, Republican candidate for the 119th House District, will hold a “Meet and Greet” from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April…
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Will NC pass amendment banning same-sex marriages? Question decided May 8
If you believe in polls then North Carolina voters are likely to pass a constitutional amendment that bans same-sex marriages.…
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Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces $1.8 million in grants
Cherokee Preservation Foundation has awarded 24 new grants totaling $1.8 million that support cultural preservation, economic development, job creation and…
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Cashiers wants guarantee of seats at the table on new Jackson tourism board
A task force studying whether Jackson County should revamp its approach to luring tourists began laying the groundwork last week…
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Commissioners raise eyebrows over HCC building snags
The creative arts building at Haywood Community College has hit a few more snags on its way to completion — much…
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Lose some weight, have some fun
The second kick-off in Macon County for Lighten Up for Life will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at…
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MedWest to benefit from golf tournament
A golf tournament will be held starting at 9 a.m. on May 12 at Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier…
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Alumni football game coming up in May
The famed Pisgah-Tuscola rivalry will renew itself six months sooner than usual as alumni from both schools take to the…
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Ghost Town’s savior officially takes title to retro amusement rides
The new owner of Ghost Town in the Sky tied up the final loose ends related to her purchase of…
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Reviving domestic violence agency in Jackson could take time
Two months after the domestic violence agency REACH of Jackson County abruptly shut its doors in February, services to domestic…
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Macon schools seek more funding
Facing a dire state budget outlook and a loss of one-time federal stimulus dollars, Macon County School’s leaders came hat…
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What comes next?
Finding a new leader to replace the outgoing MedWest-Haywood President Mike Poore could take months and will be handled by…
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Poore resigns as MedWest Haywood leader
The president of MedWest-Haywood hospital suddenly stepped down this week after three-and-a-half years on the job. Mike Poore’s tenure at…
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Voters swimming in a sea of U.S. Congressional candidates
The race for a congressman to represent the mountains in Washington is crowded with candidates, making the political waters murky…
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Some voters still undecided on eve of Cherokee alcohol vote
Opinions among members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians remain mixed leading up to a vote that could lift…
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