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Welcome to the better side of the Smokies
The new Smokies superintendent got his introduction to the North Carolina side of the park amid plates of snacks and…
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Noise complaints could shut down animal haven
A dispute between Haywood County neighbors could result in one couple shutting down a nonprofit operation that is near and…
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Neighbors keep close eye on Nantahala
Ami Shinitzky, developer of Mystic River, understands why all eyes are on him as he works to develop lots for…
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Landowners sue Nantahala River developer
Updated 1/22/20: The lawsuits between Mystic Lands landowners and developer Ami Shinitzky have since been resolved. Progess had been made…
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Survey aims to prove rural Internet need to companies
When the sun sets in rural Fines Creek, the little community library gets bumping. It may be after-hours, but any…
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Jackson entrepreneur takes on the last-mile challenge of high-speed Internet in the mountains
The gap between the haves and have nots in the world of high-speed Internet will get a little smaller this…
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First novel by local writer strikes a chord
Eighteen-year-old Jacob McNeely, a shy high school dropout from Walter Middleton High School in Jackson County, North Carolina, seems resigned to…
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Life on LeConte: Winter on the top demonstrates the harshness and beauty of nature
Sipping hot tea while swaddled beside a propane heater, warmth beaming as wind whips snowflakes around the mountaintop outside. A…
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A Golden secret
There is one winter visitor to our North Carolina Mountains that is probably happy the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed…
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WNC conservationists honored
Several Western North Carolina conservationists earned a spot in Wild South’s annual list of nominees for the Roosevelt-Ashe Conservation Awards,…
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Report spottings of the latest invasive plant: the fig buttercup
A new invasive plant species is springing up in moist, nutrient-rich soils across eastern North America and has been spotted…
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Smokies visitation sets records
January was a record-setting month for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with 351,670 visitors, achieving a lifetime visitation of…
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WNC farmers expand business through grants
Farmers in Western North Carolina will branch out with new crops and alternative growing methods, thanks to 31 grants totaling…
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Fees increase at Glenville campground
For the first time in more than 18 years, fees at the Ralph J. Andrews Campground on Lake Glenville, which…
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Waynesville continues Tree City USA tradition
Waynesville was named a 2014 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, keeping running a streak that began in…
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Chili cook-off in Highlands
The Highlands Annual Chili Cook-off will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Highlands Community Building.…
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Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ at HART
Neil Simon’s comedy hit, “Plaza Suite” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and at 3 p.m. March…
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Cullowhee teen wins film contest
The National Coalition Against Censorship announced Anne Wade of Cullowhee as the winner of the 11th annual Youth Free Expression…
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STYX to play Harrah’s
Legendary rock group STYX will be performing at 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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This must be the place
Just as I took my first sip of beer I was told to turn around. Outside the Tipping Point Brewing…
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The Joy of Self-Destruction: WNC writer releases debut novel
David Joy doesn’t look like your typical writer. Then again, Joy isn’t your typical writer. Stepping into Innovation Brewing in…
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Medicaid expansion equals economic growth
To the Editor: A recent letter suggested that its author does not believe in economic projections. He may not realize…
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N.C. loses by not expanding Medicaid
To the Editor: An earlier letter requires concrete proof of the success of the Affordable Care Act. Those truly interested…
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Jackson votes supports real free speech
To the Editor: Thank you, Jackson County Commissioners for your courage in passing a resolution calling on the North Carolina…
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N.C. GOP leadership likes to bully opposition
By Martin Dyckman • Guest Columnist Whether they strut across schoolyards or along the polished halls of a state capital, all…
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Time for universal, free pre-K is long overdue
“… the long-term benefits of a high-quality pre-K program can be substantial. These include higher high school graduation rates, lower…
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Franklin plans for water and sewer improvements
Engineers for the town of Franklin are recommending the town spend $15.1 million over the next 10 years to make…
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Haywood discusses background checks for appointees
Haywood County commissioners debated this week whether to make volunteers who serve on appointed boards and committees undergo a background…
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Burned at auctions, Haywood retools how it recoups back taxes
When Haywood County gets stiffed on property taxes, it carries a big stick of last resort: the foreclosure. But since…
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Opinions sought on redevelopment plan for abandoned factory
A draft plan to revamp the old Drexel furniture factory property in Whittier into an agricultural center will be presented…
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Lawyers involved in Sylva’s bar noise dispute
Attorneys for the Town of Sylva and No Name Sports Pub are busy trying to hash out the legal road…
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University says county development ordinance shouldn’t apply
County and university officials had a sit-down last week over the question of whether Western Carolina University should fall under…
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Canton moves forward with expanded Labor Day
Canton has decided not to spend upwards of $60,000 to bring in a nationally known headlining music act for Labor…
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Hydropower plant proposed in Highlands
The town of Highlands may not be interested in investing millions to rebuild a hydropower plant along the Cullasaja River,…
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Haywood tourism authority to hire new position
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority plans to grow its staff to five as it dives into reviewing applications for…
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Tribal Council approves $10 million for new tech, organizational overhaul
Scanty wireless networks, outdated computer equipment, slow servers — technological woes have been a centerpiece of discussion at Cherokee Tribal…
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Higher ed a solid investment, study shows
Higher education in North Carolina got some good news with the release of an economic impact study last week, which…
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Folkmoot center renovation plans finalized
Folkmoot USA has finalized its capital improvements and business plan for the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Hazelwood. Since taking over…
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Babcock resigns from Folkmoot
After being at the helm of Folkmoot USA for six years, Karen Babcock has resigned as executive director and is…
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Words, language and grammar do matter
“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell We live in an…
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Adaptation helps plants weather the cold
As I write this on Tuesday morning there are five or so inches of snow covering the ground outside my…
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Weigh in on Cold Mountain Game Land management plans
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is working on a plan to guide management at the Cold Mountain Game Land in…
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Buy Haywood guide seeks new listings
An agritourism guide for Haywood County is looking for new listings to help visitors and locals alike explore everything from…
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Volunteers sought to adopt tree plot
Smokies rangers are looking for tree-lovers who want to try their hand at science to adopt a tree monitoring plot…
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WCU launches outdoor speaker series
A speaker series featuring outdoor adventurers at Western Carolina University will kick off at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, with…
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Hike explores Smokemont
The season’s first hike in Friends of the Smokies’ “Classic Hikes of the Smokies” series will explore Smokemont Loop Trail…
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Behind the wheel with Paul Carlson: a two-hour tour of the Little Tennessee
As Paul Carlson tooled out of downtown Franklin, houses faded into rolling hayfields, and the Little Tennessee River soon took…
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Changing attitudes: Carlson reshaped ideas about conservation
History will no doubt remember Paul Carlson as one of the great visionaries of our time in Western North Carolina.…
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WCU history faculty members oversee project for Trail of Tears Association
Western Carolina University history department faculty members Sue Abram and Andrew Denson are overseeing a public history project that recently…
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WCU to host tourism conference
The impact of successful festivals and events on the economy of the 26 westernmost counties of North Carolina will be…
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