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Cleanup efforts remove tons of litter
This year’s Big Sweep event in Haywood County removed a whopping 3,100 pounds of trash from county streams with the…
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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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Gunter wins two Josie Music Awards
Marshall native and country music performer Ricky Gunter walked away from the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on…
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So many good things in one place
The socket wrench felt comfortable in my hands, which was a good thing: a quick look in a nearby box…
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Reminders of humanity after a grueling day
In today’s unpredictable, chaotic world, we’re in search of anything that offers hope for humanity.
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Warning on archives is just too much
To the Editor: One can find treasures in the most improbable places. For me, the Letters to the Editor captures…
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GOP actions weaken republic
To the Editor: Republicans keep claiming that Democrats are destroying the country. They use emotionally laden words like “socialism” and…
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Texas abortion law appears unconstitutional
To the Editor: The anti-abortion law enacted by Texas appears strong and worrisome. But, is it really strong? This major…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bear attack injures two on the Blue Ridge Parkway
A black bear injured two people near the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville when it…
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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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Book explores past murders in the mountains
“The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine.”
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Transformation on trail: Volunteers converge to secure Max Patch’s future
On a sunny Saturday in September, tall grasses wave a fringe atop Max Patch, framing mountain layers fading from ripened…
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Winner announced for Kids in the Creek shirt design
Waynesville Middle School student Kate Clark is the winner of this year’s Haywood Waterways Association Kids in the Creek T-shirt…
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Highlands educator given statewide honor
Patrick Brannon, outreach specialist at the Highlands Biological Station, has received the 2021 award for exceptional environmental education programs from…
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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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Outdoor Economy Conference postponed
Due to the Delta variant’s continued impact on public health, the Outdoor Economy Conference originally scheduled for Oct. 12-15 has…
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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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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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Judaculla property protected
Mainspring Conservation Trust recently closed on an in-holding of the Nantahala National Forest Service in the Caney Fork Valley of…
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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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Grant award to spur WNC’s outdoor economy
Nearly $3 million in newly announced funding will support further development of the outdoor-driven community and economy in Western North…
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This must be the place: Ode to ‘Grit & Grace,’ ode to coming together
Putting the truck into park, I hopped out of the Tacoma in front of the legendary WNCW studios on the…
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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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Jackson Chamber tees off annual golf tourney
The 30th annual Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament drew 92 golfers to participate in 23 four-person…
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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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‘Black Folks Camp Too’ wins national award
The Brevard-based business Black Folks Camp Too was recently given The President’s Award from America’s State Parks during the organization’s…
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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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Blaming unvaccinated is somewhat misplaced
To the Editor: In the Sept. 1 opinion piece titled, “Maskless, unvaccinated bear a responsibility,” Norman Hoffman states that the…
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Enough with the divisiveness
To the Editor: Before I ramble on with my allotted 400 words, entertain these two ideas that I believe we…
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Access to public Records within reach
By Sandy Hurley and Bill Moss Guest Columnists When the 2021 session of the General Assembly began, passage of legislation…
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Sewer flies, mice and mold; schools need help
By John deVille & Kenya Donaldson Complaints ranged from undrinkable water, termites and even sewer flies. There was extreme overcrowding near a…
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Moxie and Mettle: Balsam Range on new album, flood relief show
Situated on Pisgah Drive/N.C. 110 in the outskirts of downtown Canton is the WPTL studio, a Haywood County community radio…
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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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