Folkmoot funding gets the ax
Folkmoot festival has lost a vital source of advertising money, jeopardizing its ability to lure visitors to Haywood County during…
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A decade in the making, new SCC building expands campus holdings
A new building started taking shape last month at Southwestern Community College’s campus in Sylva, with completion slated for next…
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A Jackson County library primer
For Jackson County’s book-loving residents, the temporary closure of the public library in Sylva presents true hardship, a time of…
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WCU sends off graduates May 6-7
Western Carolina University’s spring graduating class will be honored as the university holds a trio of commencement ceremonies over a…
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Healthcare reform specialist to speak at GOP meeting
Dr. C.L Gray, who is well known for his activities promoting healthcare reform, will speak on May 3 at the…
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Training for dealing with the mentally ill
A 40-hour training program for professionals who have encounters with mentally ill people will be held May 16 through 20…
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Here we go again: Sylva town leaders spar over DSA funding
The organization many credit with helping to create and nurture Sylva’s vibrant downtown scene is facing the possibility of going…
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Macon County achieves success with open access
The Macon County Health Department implemented a new open-access appointment system in February that has cleared a four-week backlog of…
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Haywood may look to property tax hike to offset still sagging sales tax revenue
Haywood County, like everyone else, is bracing for the impact of state budget cuts. But the good news is that…
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MMS offers three-day mediation training
Mountain Mediation Services will hold a three-day community mediation training from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 24 through 26…
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Gearing up: Mill outage to bring hundreds of outside laborers to Canton
For the last month, Greg Petty has been on a leaflet campaign around Canton. He’s been to parking lots. He’s…
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Dillsboro could be on the hook for railroad loan
Depending on which town leader you ask, Dillsboro is prepared to co-sign on a more than $300,000 loan for the…
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Who exactly will pay for all that electricity?
With Jackson County set to take possession next month of the renovated historic courthouse and new library, commissioners agreed it’s…
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Ghost Town bankruptcy hits dead end
Ghost Town in the Sky has no hope of pulling itself out of bankruptcy, according to a federal bankruptcy administrator.…
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Jackson educators expecting deep state dollar cuts
Jackson County Schools isn’t asking for extra money this year from county commissioners despite an expected 10 percent or more…
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Jackson dropout rates decline in 2009-10
Jackson County is one of four counties in North Carolina that has decreased its dropout rate the most, according to…
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Learn how social media can boost your business
The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar entitled, “Business Owner’s Guide to Facebook and…
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Haywood commissioners caught in backlash over new property values
An angry crowd accused Haywood County commissioners this week of unfairly slapping some property owners with higher values while letting…
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Hearing planned for McCoy Bridge project
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 25, regarding…
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With construction down, Haywood Home Builder’s struggle to stay viable
While the construction industry, the Haywood Home Builders’ Association is giving itself a makeover, one it hopes can keep them…
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Musical chairs between Franklin, Macon government posts
Mike Decker is retracing the steps he made 11 years ago when he left county government for a job across…
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Regional food forum to look at WNC needs
With the latest increase in gas and grocery prices, the already long lines at soup kitchens and food pantries across…
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Chamber trash pick-up planned
A trash pick-up of Veterans’ Boulevard and U.S. 19 is being organized by the Swain County Chamber of Commerce beginning…
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Swain, Macon commissioners try to rein in DOT plans for Needmore Road
Swain and Macon commissioners believe a state plan to widen and pave a 3.3-mile gravel road along a remote stretch…
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Hagan sets constituent meeting this week
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will meet with constituents Thursday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Southwest…
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Canary Coalition lobbies for bill that rewards conservation
A presentation on a state bill to overhaul energy consumption will be given by the Canary Coalition at 6:30 p.m.…
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Spiritual community: A matter of being part of something greater
Plink plink plink. A moment of silence. Again – plink plink plink. It’s 6 a.m. and the sky is still…
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Learn to resolve conflict at Haywood workshop
Waynesville resident Kristen Wall, a trainer with the Asheville Compassionate Communication Center, will present two workshops on conflict resolution. “Communication:…
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Cherokee business community tests the waters on alcohol sales
The absence of alcohol in Cherokee is hurting tourism, according to the business community. And that’s something the Cherokee Chamber…
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Jackson commissioners give bypass thumbs down
The likelihood of the state Department of Transportation building a bypass around Sylva seems increasingly unlikely after Jackson County commissioners…
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Celebrate Earth Day
Haywood Community College’s Earth Day celebration will include demonstrations of renewable energy and sustainable technologies, a Green Business Expo, green…
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March against domestic violence
Men and boys are encouraged to gather in Sylva to take a stand against violence against women at 9 a.m.…
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Discounted cat adoptions
Cat adoption fees will be discounted from April 16 to 19 at Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation in Waynesville. Cats between…
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Macon County airport getting longer soon
A 600-foot extension of Macon County’s airport runway is scheduled for completion by mid-May and plans for a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Life coach teaches how to be a better person
Life coach Marne Harris will conduct a workshop “Alter Yourself: 5 Fundamentals of Fulfillment” from 6 to 8 p.m. on…
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Documentary on school crisis in America
The documentary on the state of education in America “Waiting for Superman” will be shown at 3 p.m. Thursday, April…
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Learn conversational Spanish in Haywood
A new class for people who want to learn conversational Spanish is being setup by the Latino Institute for Human…
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Program teaches raw food diet for pets
Learn about the benefits of raw food diets for cats and dogs at the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association’s April…
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WCU faculty seeks role in university restructurings
It required barely 15 minutes and a minimum of discussion for Western Carolina University’s Faculty Senate to unanimously vote it…
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Swain chamber to hold annual banquet
Swain County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at the…
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Help children dealing with split custody
Children In The Middle, a class for any parent who shares custody of children, will be held from 6 p.m.…
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Money Mosh puts real life money lessons in play for Cherokee youth
David Cozzo is sitting behind a table at the Holiday Inn in Cherokee, trying to sell a ’76 Volkswagen to…
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Tea Party rally in Waynesville on tax day
Fiscal responsibility and property revaluation in Haywood County will be among the main topics discussed at the annual tax day…
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Swain to host wedding expo
The annual Swain County Wedding Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the…
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Business owners rally to make Maggie blossom
Maggie Valley is gearing up for its next round of beauty treatments in an ongoing effort to spruce up the…
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Maggie loses another attraction with closure of Eaglenest Entertainment
After eight years of entertainment, Maggie Valley’s largest venue is closing its doors, falling prey to the poor economy. 800-seat…
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Tap personal potential with workshop
A workshop geared toward reaching emotional freedom and full-potential, “7 Keys to Self Empowerment,” will be held from 9 a.m.…
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Senior expo offers free health screenings
A senior expo and health fair in Franklin will provide free seminars, health screenings, entertainment and refreshments from 10 a.m.…
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Counties push back against state threat to shift its budget burdens
Budget concerns that the state will dump responsibilities on local governments, and anecdotal assessments of the current economic climate, dominated…
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Belcher brings unique skills to new post as WCU chancellor
The last time David Belcher played publicly was about a year or so ago, when he paired with cellist Melita…
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