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High fire danger prompts burning caution in Western N.C.
Fire danger is increasing throughout the forests of Western North Carolina, necessitating caution for any kind of outdoor burning.
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Livestock producers prepare for hay shortage
Drought is continuing and frost has ended the growing season in much of Western North Carolina, so hay could be…
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Locals make strong showing in grueling trail race
Local athletes figured prominently in the top places for the Naturalist Epic 25K/50K race held Oct. 8, a grueling undertaking…
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Smokies celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Smokies came to the Latino communities of Knoxville this month in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, with more…
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Grab your waterfall calendar and support WNC
Seasonal images of Western North Carolina’s most exquisite waterfalls adorn a newly published calendar set to raise money for the…
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Map publisher donates to maintain Tsali trails
A new map of Tsali Trails not only creates a better guide to the nationally known trail system on the…
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Environmental, economic leaders converge at WCU
More than 100 leaders from across Western North Carolina came together at Western Carolina University this month to talk about…
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A reviewer must learn to roll with the changes
Have you ever experienced one of those moments when you look at what you are doing and where you are…
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Pisgah wins 50th anniversary rumble
It was the tale of two halves as the Pisgah Black Bears went toe-to-toe against their Haywood County rivals, the…
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WCU to celebrate Homecoming 2016
The Western Carolina University community will come together under the theme “Purple Reigns” to celebrate Homecoming 2016 with major public…
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This must be the place
I’m entering hostile waters here, folks. So, bear with me as I bring up this ideology I recently heard, which…
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Relishing common ground amid the political divide
I am at the salad bar, evaluating the freshness of the broccoli and spinach, deciding whether I want croutons or…
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‘Get the hell out’ is not an answer
By Dave Waldroup • Guest Columnist Legendary former Chicago Bears head football coach Mike Ditka has now joined the chorus of…
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Negativity is infesting our politics
To the Editor: The greatest problem facing our country today and in the future is not from abroad but from…
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Raleigh ‘magicians’ must be held accountable
To the Editor: A key skill for magicians is misdirection. Look this way so you won’t see what I’m actually…
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Twenty questions for America’s citizens
To the Editor: The future of the American system of representative government is under attack, and who is heeding the…
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We are all going to be losers this election
To the Editor: Thank you for your honest opinion regarding Trump running for our highest office (www.smokymountainnews.com/opin-ion/item/18589). I respect your…
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This certainly is not politics as usual
To the Editor: I have been a political junkie since the Kennedy-Nixon race, but this letter is not about partisan…
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We need real change in this country
To the Editor: Are you an emotional voter letting the media and others tell you how to vote? Or an…
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Let’s ask Rep. Presnell to step down
To the Editor: As we face a drought, Rep. Michele Presnell, R-Burnsville, not only vigorously supports fracking (hydraulic fracturing) in…
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Vox Populi — the voice of the people: Voters express indecision, dissatisfaction with candidates, parties
As Jonathan Creek Road meanders south from Interstate 40 some 17 miles hence, it forms a “T” with Soco Road.…
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Challengers want change in Swain County
In this year’s commissioner election, Swain County residents will have to decide whether they are happy with the work done…
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Hipps and Davis race once more for Senate seat
Franklin orthodontist Jim Davis has held the District 50 seat in the N.C. Senate since 2010, when the legislature flipped…
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Early voting underway
Residents of Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties wishing to vote in advance of the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election in…
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Contentious ‘Dangerous Faggot’ tour brings alt-right punditry to WCU
Feminism is cancer. Patriarchy is good for everyone. The wage gap is a myth. Islam is not a religion of…
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‘Little Biltmore’ goes Hollywood
Thom Morgan isn’t the type to be star struck. When a location scout approached him two years ago about filming…
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Luck of the draw: how a Waynesville mansion made the silver screen
Haywood County was abuzz with excitement during the filming of the major motion-picture “Masterminds” two summers ago, but exactly how…
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Mountain Projects latest victim of USDA fiasco
Last month, the town of Canton’s highly anticipated municipal pool project hit an unexpected snag when it was learned that…
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Wilderness debate goes to the government
When the forest planning process for the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests kicked off more than two years ago, it…
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Multiple school campuses on lock down
Around noon today, a telephone call was made to local law enforcement. The caller made threatening comments about Canton Middle…
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You’re going the wrong way – not
When you’re out chasing fall migrants and you either have a good internal compass or you’re somewhere it’s pretty easy…
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New, free maps show the Smokies in greater detail
New U.S. Topo maps are out, and the quadrangles covering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park now display trails, campgrounds,…
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Take the 100-mile challenge
A statewide challenge to knock out 100 miles of hiking, walking, running, paddling, skating, horseback riding or rolling a wheelchair…
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Congressman sits down with wilderness supporters
Congressman Mark Meadows (R-Cashiers) and a room of 30 wilderness supporters spent two hours discussing everything from ecology to U.S.…
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Elk Bugle Corps gets a boost
A $3,500 grant from the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority will help enrich the elk viewing experience in the Cataloochee…
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Western Carolina recognized for energy savings
Western Carolina University was among the 18 public colleges and universities recently honored by the state for leadership in reducing…
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Presidential power grows at an alarming rate
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will…
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New Haywood dance initiative
It has been over 10 years since the Haywood County Arts Council brought the Atlanta Ballet to Haywood County to…
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WCU professor receives Cherokee honor
Brett Riggs, Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University, has received the 2016 Cherokee National Worcester Award…
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This must be the place
What the hell, I figured. Sometime around midnight, and somewhere around my third beer, I decided to send her a…
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After the dust settles: A conversation with Tim Reynolds
It is the rhythm of life. When you hear the guitar mastery of Tim Reynolds, you’re listening to the joyous…
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Sen. Jim Davis, corporate lapdog
To the Editor: From my mailbox recently I pulled a large political mailer from State Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, attacking…
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Negative flyers are a waste of money
To the Editor: With the advent of the election season, my mailbox and my sensitivities are being assailed by political…
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Tax facts instead of Sen. Jim Davis’ spin
To the Editor: Your income went down, but your N.C. income tax went up. Is this possible? You bet. If…
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Volunteer for school science laboratory
To the Editor: Have you ever seen the light in a student’s eyes when they learn a new concept? I…
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Local dogs need our help, not Korean dogs
To the Editor I was astonished by your recent article about the HSUS bringing dogs from Korea to Western North…
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‘And you may ask yourself, how did I get here?’
There were left hooks and right uppercuts. The crowd couldn’t look away as they cringed with each blast and low…
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It’s called The Open Door, so come on in
Lately I’ve been hanging out at The Open Door in Frog Level and I have to admit, it’s my new…
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Sorting out my aversion to Donald Trump
Cruel. That was it, that’s the word that defines why I think Donald Trump is unfit to be president. Obviously,…
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FBI investigating tribal housing authority
A tribal authority tasked with helping tribal members find housing is under investigation by the FBI for “possible criminal conduct…
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