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Central Elementary declared ‘surplus’ for ‘disposal’
Haywood County’s Central Elementary School has been declared “surplus” school board property and will be disposed of according to proper…
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Drug testing in Haywood County schools: do results justify cost?
Some surprising statistics regarding drug testing in Haywood County schools have raised questions about the policy’s cost and effectiveness.
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New landlines no longer available in Swain County
Even though Londa Bohl had the summer off from teaching in Swain County, she spent most of her vacation learning…
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Republican mega-donor backs Presnell
In the second quarter of 2016, Burnsville Republican State Rep. Michelle Presnell only received one contribution that wasn’t from a…
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Presnell, Schandevel war chests offer insights
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times — the second quarter, that is.
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Waynesville hires new town manager
After a seven-month search that included more than 40 candidates, the Waynesville Board of Aldermen selected former Pittsboro, Southport and…
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Symposium will, hopefully, provide some food for thought
When Christopher Holt contacted me in March about a trip he was about to embark on to Cuba, I was…
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Keep life simple and family close
I’ve always felt this in my gut, but I’ve learned with keen certainty lately that things we think matter actually…
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Ron Mau: the commissioner we need
To the Editor: My dad, Ron Mau, is running for Jackson County Commissioner. I am voting for my dad because…
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A real can of DNA worms
A new whole-genome (the entire genetic makeup) study published in Science Advances on July 27 is giving the already muddied…
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Messages to the future: Park Service, outdoor camp work to mold diverse new generation of outdoor enthusiasts
The air on the Cataloochee Divide Trail is heavy with humidity and the promise of an afternoon storm, but the…
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Wildlife education offered in schools
Mountain Wildlife Days, a weekend of wildlife-oriented fun, raised $2,600 this summer to go toward wildlife education programs in Western…
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National Trails Day breaks records
The numbers are in, and this year’s National Trails Day, organized at locations across the country by the American Hiking…
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Meteors galore are on the way
A high-intensity meteor shower will light up the sky next week, and the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute will host an…
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Get your gleaning on
The harvest is coming in, and for a contingent of growers and volunteers in Haywood County, that means gleaning season.
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Kids get out for a day on the farm
Kids spent a day learning about gardening and raising animals — while also enjoying swimming, fishing and hay rides — with a…
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Protecting the past: Mounds hold key to understanding Cherokee history
Following the Little Tennessee River miles away from modern civilization in Franklin — past the pavement and subdivisions and through the…
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Putting the pieces together: Archeologists continue to uncover mysteries of Cowee Mound
While most people come to Macon County in the summer for a relaxing mountain vacation, Kathryn Sampeck makes the trip…
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WCU donates equipment to Haywood mission trip
When Western Carolina University alumnus Greg Boothroyd of Haywood County issued a call for donations of soccer equipment for a…
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Swain trash site changes go into effect Sept. 1
Beginning Sept. 1, Swain County residents will notice some big changes when they go to drop off their trash and…
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Key personnel change at Waynesville City Hall
After almost three years with the town of Waynesville, Amie Owens is out as administrative services director.
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Swain left off SCC priority funding list
Southwestern Community College is receiving $7.17 million from the Connect N.C. bond to make major infrastructure improvements to its three…
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Council shortens term of casino board member
Tribal Council narrowly passed a resolution last month that would shorten the term of embattled Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise board…
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Former Sequoyah Fund director pleads guilty to embezzlement
The former director of an organization charged with spurring community development on the Qualla Boundary has pled guilty to embezzling…
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Silence-filled service puts a unique frame on spirituality
Evening is suspended over Lake Junaluska as doors open for the 8 p.m. Taizé service, its coming fall foretold by…
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Animal advocates get a boost in Jackson County
A newly purchased cargo van has animal advocates in Jackson County applauding — and rolling up their sleeves to load dogs…
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Animal control plan presented to Swain commissioners
It’s been more than a year since the Swain County commissioners charged a newly formed ad hoc committee with tackling…
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Sylva mulls public art program
There’s something missing from the streets of Sylva, the town’s board has been noticing, and lately they’ve been talking about…
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Renewed steam engine service excites Bryson, Dillsboro business owners
Spirits were high in Dillsboro last week as Steam Engine No. 1702 chugged noisily to a stop on the Great…
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Voter ID law struck down in N.C.
Ruling that North Carolina’s 2013 voter identification law purposely targets African-Americans with “almost surgical precision,” the U. S. Court of…
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Tale of the tape
If you find yourself charged with a crime and can’t afford an attorney, one will be provided to you; if…
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Downtown Waynesville Association gets five-year deal
A new state law calling for more competition and transparency in how Municipal Service Districts are managed sent shudders down…
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Waynesville property owner sees bumps in the road to MSD exit
The same 2015 law that robs local governments of control over how and for how long they can contract with…
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Getting what you give up
In a 12-round heavyweight professional boxing match, at the beginning of the twelfth round there is a bell and the…
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Locally shot, genre-bending sci-fi thriller draws inspiration from the region
The presence of breathtaking topography, ancient native lore, and centuries of American history makes the Great Smoky Mountains a mystical,…
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Filming in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park requires permits for a number of activities beyond simply camping — getting married, holding…
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Haywood County to filmmakers: We’re ready to roll
Miles and miles of film have been shot in Haywood County, but it’s not just about national recognition or local…
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This must be the place
As I enter my fifth year living and thriving here in Western North Carolina, I’m also sliding into a space…
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Green Energy Park wins grants
The Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro was recently the recipient of two new grants, both intended to further…
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What’s life in Cuba like right now?
You can get answers to that question and more first-hand information about the island nation during a symposium and art…
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Galaxy of the Stars series returns to WCU
The Galaxy of Stars Series, the only professional entertainment series in Jackson County, enters its 12th season this fall. It…
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Trumpeting fear to a gullible electorate
To the Editor: After listening to Donald Trump’ s speech, I got the feeling that the earth was spinning out…
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I’ll be calling, and you might want to listen
To the Editor: About those phone calls -— you know the ones I mean — an unknown person is calling,…
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School closing lawsuit should move forward
I hope the lawsuit by Mark Melrose against the Haywood County School System has its day in court, and was…
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If neither candidate suits you, well, we can help
On our way back from the coast on Saturday in bumper-to-bumper traffic just outside Charleston, I saw a billboard that…
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Winged wonder: Bird study gets up close with WNC’s avian residents
Cloud cover keeps the summer morning cool as Mark Hopey makes the rounds below Cowee Mound. By 8:30 a.m., he…
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Local naturalist releases hiking guide
Naturalist Ken Czarnomski — in partnership with the the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority — has released the third installment…
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High schoolers conquer the Rockies
After biking more than 300 miles through the Rocky Mountains, the group of five high schoolers involved in Western Carolina…
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Fatalities prompt caution when visiting waterfalls
Two fatalities related to waterfalls occurred in the Pisgah National Forest last week.
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Bradbury created a genre all his own
Last year a storm of controversy erupted over the destruction of writer Ray Bradbury’s home in Los Angeles. Architect Thom…
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