Brown wins by slim margin in Waynesville
All of Waynesville’s current leaders managed to hang on to their seats despite an impressive challenge mounted by a contender…
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Two incumbents win seats in Sylva, “old” newcomer joins board, too
Sylva voters on Tuesday night might have put the brakes on something of a voting trifecta by adding former commissioner…
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Winning trio promises change in Maggie Valley
A slate of three candidates pledging change and an end to good old boy politics swept into office in Maggie…
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Write-in candidate takes mayor’s race in Bryson City
After months of campaigning, a write-in candidate won the Bryson City mayoral election — an interesting twist in a competition…
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Cashiers crowd mounts protest to room tax increase in Jackson
Cashiers business owners led the charge against a proposed tax increase on overnight lodging in Jackson County during a public…
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Man thieving election signs
Hide your posters; hide your signs. Somebody might sneak on your property and snatch all your election signs up. The…
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Bryson City — from sleeper race to write-in frenzy
Despite only having one candidate on its ballot, the Bryson City mayoral race has heated up, with two potential write-in…
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2011 Peace Conference addresses poverty
Registration is still open for the fourth annual Lake Junaluska Peace Conference, “Poverty, Abundance, and Peace: Seeking Economic Justice for…
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Surgeons support women’s right to choose
Newly released statistics compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show more than 79,000 breast reconstruction procedures were performed…
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Speakers urge state to deny rate hike request
Economic times are simply too hard, and Duke Energy is being too greedy for the state utilities commission to allow…
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AARP thanks veterans for service
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Driver Safety Program is offering a free, four-hour classroom course to all veterans…
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WCU to hold Native American Heritage Expo
The third annual Native American Heritage Expo will be held at Western Carolina University beginning Nov. 7. All events held…
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Grant money available
Tourism groups and projects that want to apply for a 1 percent funding grant from the Haywood County Tourism Development…
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Catamount Legacy Walk fundraiser begins
With about half of the bricks for the first section of the Western Carolina University Catamount Legacy Walk commissioned, facilitators…
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Hall named Macon finance director
Lori Hall has been selected as the new Finance Director for Macon County. Hall replaces Evelyn Southard, a long time…
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Foster home recruitment rally to be held
The Haywood County Department of Social Services is hosting an informational recruitment rally Nov. 5 from 1-4 p.m. Haywood County…
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MedWest offering ‘Hope for the Holidays’
A community event to help people deal with feelings of grief and loss during the upcoming holidays will be held…
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Jackson room tax hike threatens Cashiers tourism group
Cashiers could soon lose autonomy over its tourism marketing efforts if a plan to merge two separate tourism entities in…
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Where do the candidates shake out?
Three challengers in the Waynesville town election have staked out clear positions against the town’s commercial development standards. They say…
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Planning regs in Macon keep center stage
Macon County commissioners decided last week that they needed more time to study whether to implement construction guidelines recommended by…
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Let the battles begin in Cherokee
Cherokee tribal members could vote this April on whether to allow alcoholic beverage sales on the reservation, one month before…
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Land use plan ‘truthometer’: What really happened to all those new businesses that were coming to Waynesville?
Did Waynesville run off a Cracker Barrel? What about Chick-fil-A? Challengers running in next week’s town election say Waynesville’s appearance…
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Hello Walmart Supercenter; hello vacant Walmart shell
When Walmart of Franklin moves from U.S. 441 to its new location next spring, at least two — perhaps three…
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Walk for a good cause in Asheville Nov. 5
An HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. in Asheville. Walkers will gather at The…
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Mission Hospital monopoly debated
More than 300 people packed a public hearing last week to debate whether Mission Hospital in Asheville is an overbearing…
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Carolina Readiness Supply thanks customers
Carolina Readiness Supply will have a Customer Appreciation Day at their new location, 72 Montgomery Street in Waynesville, just below…
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Cherokee Youth Center will be built in Graham
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will build a youth center facility on approximately 20 acres of national forest land…
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WCU campus leaders accept challenge to eat on $1.50 a day
Inspired by a Global Poverty Project presentation on campus, the president of Western Carolina University’s Student Government Association and the…
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WCU chancellor cans athletics director
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher this week fired C. Joseph “Chip” Smith, the director of intercollegiate athletics. Belcher…
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Sylva explores historic district designation
There’s a move afoot in Sylva to designate some of the downtown area as a national historic district. A study,…
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It took four decades, but new gym and fine arts center looks certain
Design work on a proposed gym and fine arts center will move forward at Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva,…
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HCC president to leave legacy of sustainability
When Rose Johnson took over at Haywood Community College five years ago, she was clearly a woman on a mission…
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Foster care, adoption awareness event set
Homeward Bound, a foster care/adoption awareness event coordinated by the Haywood County Department of Social Services and Western North Carolina…
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Cherokee Indian Hospital CEO to speak Nov. 2
Casey Cooper, chief executive officer for Cherokee Indian Hospital, will deliver Western Carolina University’s annual public lecture on Indian health…
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Help a kid, give a coat
The final day to donate “Coats for Kids” through the Cullowhee United Methodist Church and Cullowhee Valley Elementary School is…
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Canton candidates target downtown revitalization, recreation
Four years ago, candidates for office in Canton wanted new faces. Two years ago, their platforms were cooperation. And this…
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Too fancy or just right?
Waynesville has spent $7 million over the past four years building a new fire station, police station and town offices…
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Meet the candidates: Who’s who in Waynesville’s race
Waynesville mayor: Pick one Mayor Gavin Brown, 64, attorney. Mayor for four years, town alderman for eight Every morning Mayor…
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Rerouting lines gets bridge project off to a slow start
Although work has barely begun, the replacement of Park Street Bridge in Canton has already hit a delay. The project…
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Optimistic outlook for lodging revenue falls short
The Haywood County Tourism Board was hoping for a 15 percent increase in occupancy tax collection this August, but what…
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Craft brewery hops into Frog Level
Just beyond the large glass doors and computer paper “Coming Soon” signs, Clark Williams is filling kegs with his flagship…
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Free Alzheimer’s screenings
In recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, Western Carolina University will offer free confidential memory screenings on Nov. 15…
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Walk for a good cause
An HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. in Asheville. Walkers will gather at The…
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Cherokee Youth Center will be built in Graham
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will build a youth center facility on approximately 20 acres of national forest land…
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Pigeon River truss bridge gets replacement
The state’s oldest metal truss bridge will be replaced with a new, $1.7-million bridge built beside the old one. The…
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Off-the-books accounts used to hide funds, warrants say
Less than two weeks after the Bryson City Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to fire Fire Chief Joey Hughes, state…
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What’s going on, Franklin? Town leaders to stroll back into office unchallenged
In a town that has long thrived on competitive, and sometimes markedly heated, political contests, the prospect of an incumbents-only…
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MedWest volunteer classes coming up
Palliative Care and Hospice Services of MedWest Health System will hold a series of training classes for new volunteers Oct.…
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Share your stories of home with Smoky Mountain Living magazine
This winter Smoky Mountain Living is celebrating the home. Help share the joys of home by telling about your hometown…
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Sunburst Trout opens Waynesville location
Sunburst Trout Farm has opened a retail location in downtown Waynesville, offering a convenient spot to pick up local trout…
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