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Gender equality on pay under the magnifying glass
Western Carolina University has launched a pay study to determine whether male employees are paid more than their female counterparts…
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Lack of funds could hinder accessibility of early voting
Swain County’s Board of Elections will decide this month whether it is worth several thousand dollars to operate an early…
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Cherokee Bear Zoo cited for Animal Welfare Act violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited the Cherokee Bear Zoo for violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act. During…
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Cherokee alcohol vote tailored to give communities more say so
Cherokee tribal council last week decided to change the format for an upcoming vote on alcohol sales, a move that…
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Motives questioned in term limit proposal for Macon board
If Macon County commissioners decide to impose term limits for the planning board, beleaguered planning members could become the only…
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Corndogs on the go: Couple brings mobile street food to Franklin
Street food vendors aren’t welcome everywhere in Western North Carolina, but Andy and Pamela Fife haven’t found that to be…
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The Shuler effect: Democrats face uphill battle to hang on to seat
The race for the Congressional seat representing Western North Carolina was flipped on its head last week when incumbent U.S.…
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Family first: As Shuler steps down to spend time with family, finding a Shuler-esque candidate to fill the void has Democrats scrambling.
When Coach Boyce Dietz got a call from his former standout quarterback Heath Shuler asking him to meet for breakfast…
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Family welcomes charges in baby’s death
Caron Swayney knew better than to torture herself, but still she occasionally found herself drawn to the trailer park where…
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How much is a cell tower worth? Counties could be getting short end of the stick
Haywood County might not be getting a fair shake from cell tower companies on their property taxes. County commissioners learned…
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I-40 cleared of rock-slide debris and open to motorists
Interstate 40 near the Tennessee line in Haywood County reopened early Sunday morning following two rockslides in as many weeks.…
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Battle over public protests at Jackson meetings continue
Jackson County commissioners this week formally attempted to put the kibosh on 83-year-old Marie Leatherwood’s pattern of outbursts, picketing and…
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I-40 West expected to be open by Monday, Feb. 6
The Tennessee Department of Transportation anticipates the re-opening of Interstate 40's westbound lanes by Monday Feb. 6. TDOT has awarded…
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Poetic writing by a true mountain woman
I am the summer … I am the firefly and the moon … the rain on the leaves the swamp…
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Foundation Grant underpins Trust’s work
A three-year, $225,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation will help the Conservation Trust for North Carolina accelerate land…
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Wildlife Commission taps social media
Hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts can now receive the most up-to-date information about the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission via social…
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GSMNP appoints new board member
The Benton MacKaye Trail Association elected Ernest Engman, of Maryville, Tenn., as a board member and maintenance coordinator for the…
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Backyard Naturalists program launched for kids in Highlands area
The Highlands Biological Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from the Eckerd Family Foundation to create “Backyard Naturalists,” an after-school…
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A unique way to explore ‘your’ Smokies
A new program called experience Your Smokies is a different method now in place to get to know the Great…
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Time to talk gardening in Sylva
A program on Straw Bale Gardening will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Fellowship Hall of…
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Calling for nominees in Green Oscars
Wild South’s Roosevelt-Ashe Society is seeking nominations for its annual conservation awards, with winners recognized next month in Asheville. Nominations…
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Fitness Expo coming to Haywood Health & Fitness Center
MedWest Health & Fitness Center in Haywood County will hold a Fitness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 18…
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Winter hike at the Needmore tract
Meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, to take part in a winter walk along the Little Tennessee River at…
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Nearly half of all N.C. legislators score a “zero” on the environment
The annual Environmental Scorecard is now out that ranks how friendly or unfriendly state legislators are to the environment, and…
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Better eat … or rather, grow your broccoli
Researchers need organic farmers to help them test-grow broccoli to determine the best varieties for the mountains. The majority of…
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Slip-sliding away
Dateline 1999: David Kullivan a forestry/wildlife student at Louisiana State University, tells faculty that while turkey hunting in the Pearl…
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NOC does eco-friendly refit of outfitter’s store
Nantahala Outdoor Center is celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary by giving its flagship outfitter’s store in the Nantahala Gorge an…
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Hikers’ cars hit by thieves: Trailhead safety becomes focus after recent “car clout” convictions
Three Tennessee residents are headed to prison for breaking into a slew of cars at trailheads in Haywood County during…
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Some novels requires a certain tolerance
Recently I watched several early episodes of “Blue Bloods,” a fine television series centered on a New York family with…
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Two days, two events, two writers
City Lights Bookstore will host two writers this weekend. Anne Clinard Barnhill will be at the bookstore at 7 p.m.,…
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‘Fight Like A Girl’ offered
Southwestern Community College will once again offer the popular Fight Like A Girl course from 9 a.m. to noon on…
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REACH Volunteer Training Day
REACH of Haywood will hold its annual Volunteer Training Day on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Waynesville. Anyone who would like…
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Sylva foot cop takes to patrol car to put the brakes on speeders
Sylva speeders beware: at downtown business owners’ requests, Sylva is tapping the full array of skills that newly hired downtown…
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Education cuts likely to steal the stage in elections
N.C. Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, spent much of his two-hour town hall in Haywood County last week addressing the topic…
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Bothwell goes on the stump in primary race for Congress
An Asheville Democrat going up against Congressman Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, in the May primary held his first town hall meeting…
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The difference between us and them
To the Editor: I wish to address the controversy surrounding the Macon County Planning Board. Maybe, just maybe you’ll understand…
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Macon’s Ron Haven is making a difference
To the Editor: Macon County Commissioner Ron Haven is a man of character, courage and conviction. He is knowledgeable of…
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Haven keeps promises, makes enemies
To the Editor: Macon County should be proud to have a politician who makes promises to voters and then works…
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Program was a unique, moving experience
To the Editor: My wife and I were richly blessed at a recent presentation of a unique ministry called “Let…
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We must fix election spending fiasco
To the Editor: There are two ways to look at the Supreme Court decision that enables corporations to spend what…
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Soon, we may all be working in our 70s
To the Editor: Last year I watched news coverage of the Occupy movement as it took root in cities around…
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McCrae’s new book a must have for local historians
Macon County residents, indeed all local history buffs, are about to receive a great gift from Barbara McRae, editor of…
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Shame on you, Smoky Mountain News, for poking fun
Shame on you, Smoky Mountain News, for making fun of my attempts at public service and, in so doing, potentially…
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Celebrating our little corner of the world
“[I] discovered that my own little postage stamp of native soil was worth writing about and that I would never…
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MedWest leadership shuffle gives hospitals more autonomy
Concerns among Jackson County doctors that Harris Regional Hospital is not thriving as it should under a partnership with Haywood…
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Jobs at what price? Jackson has long history of extending questionable loans
Supporters of Jackson County’s revolving loan program describe the financial give-outs as a tool in the county’s economic toolbelt, a…
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Sagging roof trusses on Waynesville fire station prompt lawsuit
The town of Waynesville is suing a Hendersonville contractor for negligence in the construction of its new fire station on…
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Just ask this therapist: laughter is definitely the best medicine
Teeheeheehee, yuk yuk yuk, ho ho ho, BAHAHAHA — no matter how you do it, laughter can boost your mood, lower…
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Waynesville leaders caught between salt factory and irked neighbors
Giles Chemical pledged last week to do what it could to appease neighbors fed up with intrusive truck traffic on…
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Financial series for women planned
Mountain BizWorks will host a free, women only three-part series on increasing your financial independence. The series is sponsored by…
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