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Political rhetoric reaches a new low
To the Editor: It was very sad to witness all the hateful rhetoric tossed around during elections this year. I…
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Make Lake Junaluska annexation more fair
To the Editor: Your opinion piece from the summer titled "Changing mind now won't undo the damage" left out a…
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There is no moral equivalent to ISIS
To the Editor: A recent letter to the editor states a moral equivalence between ISIS weird beards who behead journalists, crucify…
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Big mistake not to return Nikwasi Mound
To the Editor: I am writing in regards to the Nikwasi Indian Mound. I am concerned for the community of…
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As students change how they learn, teachers must adapt
Every attentive person knows there is a revolution occurring in language, and much of what was once communicated by words…
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Give Cullowhee a chance to fulfill potential
Cullowhee rising. Sounds like a fitting name for some aspiring college band, but it best describes what’s happening at Western…
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Three incumbents, one new candidate win Haywood School Board seats
With 10 candidates coming out for four seats on the Haywood County School board, the races was certainly a contested…
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Cochran wins a third term
Three candidates were aiming for the top prize in Swain’s sheriff race. The contest pitted the status quo against the…
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Hall wins sheriff’s seat
Chip Hall closed out a grueling race for the Jackson County sheriff’s seat with a landslide victory against his opponent,…
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Welch wins DA race decided by a landslide
After a hard-fought and hotly contested race, the job of top prosecutor for the seven western counties was won by…
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Commissioner challengers win two, lose one in Jackson
The fate of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners rested with this election. With six candidates on the ballot —…
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Haywood commissioners back for another four years
By Becky Johnson Staff writer Voters gave their seal of approval to the current Haywood County commissioners, returning all three…
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Bushyhead, Burns demand ‘change’
Smart money had the contest for the Swain commissioners race locked down in the primary. The board’s chairman, Phil Carson,…
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Haven ousted; Shields top vote-getter
The Macon County Board of Commissioners will soon see a new face at the table, and it will be that…
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Presnell holds onto state seat
Rep. Michele Presnell , R-Yancey, retained her seat for the N.C House, narrowly defeating fellow Yancey resident Dean Hicks in…
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Queen shuts down Clampitt, again
After winning re-election in the N.C. House District 119 race, Rep. Joe Sam Queen sounded more glum than one might…
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Davis pulls out a win, pledges to continue Republican direction in Raleigh
N.C. Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, pulled out a sizeable win over Democratic challenger Jane Hipps. Davis has represented the mountains…
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Benefit concert aids WNC veterans
It’s been two years since Bruce Yarrington and his Knights of Columbus buddies started volunteering at the Veterans Restoration Quarters…
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Haywood launches survey to access internet availability
The folks spearheading the effort to expand broadband access in Haywood County are thinking big. Gigabyte big. “Our goal is…
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WCU adopts sophomore residency requirement
It’s official. Starting with the 2016-17 academic year, sophomores attending Western Carolina University will be required to live on campus.…
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Signs of a new cell tower rush on the horizon
After a several-year lull in new cell towers being built in the mountains, a new wave of tower construction could…
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Haywood’s new economic development commission is ‘on the move’
The newly minted Haywood County Economic Development Commission has hit the ground running in its first three months following a…
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HCC awarded forestry grant
Haywood Community College was recently awarded a Tennessee Valley Authority Ag & Forestry Fund Grant through the N.C. Department of…
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Iranian-born journalist to speak Nov. 20 at WCU
A native of Iran who is a former Rotary Peace Fellow and past editor of publications now banned or shut…
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Dockie Brendle bridge now official
A dedication ceremony last week, held by the N.C. Department of Transportation, officially named a bridge at the intersection of…
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HCC student spearheads effort to restore East Street Park
When Katie Messer first presented her plan to improve water quality and generally spruce up a little-used park in Waynesville,…
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Franklin residents debate Nikwasi
Of the shoppers polled while coming and going from the Bi-Lo parking lot in Franklin on a recent Thursday, none…
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Crabtree Road to close for three November weekends
Construction along N.C. 209 — locally called Crabtree Road — near its exchange with U.S. 74 will cause the state…
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Copper hammering workshop in Sylva
A copper hammering workshop with William Rogers will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at…
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Art After Dark returns to Waynesville
Art After Dark continues from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in downtown Waynesville. Enjoy a stroll through working…
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Museum receives N.C. Arts Council grant
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has received a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council for $56,905 for the…
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Boys from Tuckasegee bring traditional music to WCU
The 2014-15 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Concert and Jam Series will get underway with a performance by the Boys…
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Cherokee celebrates Native American Heritage Month
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, there will be two special events Nov. 8-9 at The Museum of the Cherokee…
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This must be the place
Dave Mason has seen it all. As co-founder/guitarist for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Traffic, Mason, alongside band…
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‘42nd Street’ to hit WCU stage
The musical production of “42nd Street” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-15 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 16…
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In search of the perfect word
The beauty of literature is its solely unique power of transportation. That beauty lies in the meticulous arrangement of words, phrases…
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Davis vs. Hipps debate video
On Oct. 30, Sen. Jim Davis and challenger Jane Hipps squared off in a debate at Southwestern Community College. It…
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Winter weather causes Parkway closures
The first winter weather closures of the season will be in effect on the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend.
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YMCA camp coming to Swain County
Swain County will soon be home to a YMCA camp. The camp — called YMCA Camp Watia — will be…
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Blue Ridge Parkway closes section for Devil’s Courthouse Tunnel repairs
A small section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, between Milepost 420 (near Black Balsam Road) and Milepost 423 (at Hwy.…
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Celebrating the ever-popular essay
This week it’s time to break out the champagne, pop that cork, and raise a flute of bubbly to the…
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Culinary weekend returns to Highlands
The 8th annual Highlands Culinary Weekend will be Nov. 6-9 at participating restaurants and businesses. The four-day destination event, created…
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Daughtry to rock Harrah’s
Acclaimed rock act Daughtry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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WNC Halloween: where to go, what to do
Bethel • The Cold Mountain Corn Maze. Open 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 1 to 9 p.m.…
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Davis to spin yarns at HART
Renowned storyteller Donald Davis will be performing “Our Stories Take Us Home” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the…
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Opera, ballet on the Highlands big screen
The Live in HD Series will continue with “Carmen and The Legend of Love” at the ML Performing Arts Center…
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Professor, actor to receive state award
The North Carolina Literary and Historical Association will present Broadway star Terrence Mann, Western Carolina University’s Phillips Distinguished Professor of…
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Contemporary Christian music celebration hits Franklin
The Beautiful Offerings Tour featuring Big Daddy Weave, with special guests Chris August, Dara Maclean and Group 1 Crew will…
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This must be the place
It never ceases to amaze me the incredible people, places and things I cross paths with here in Western North…
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Reach for the Skyway
They say the easiest way to hide something is to place it right in front of someone. Well, what would…
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