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WCU human remains detection expert debunks Helene misinformation
Lisa Briggs, director of Western Carolina University’s Human Remains Detection K-9 training program and Emergency Disaster Management program, and Edwin…
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Edwards silent, but his record speaks for itself
The legacies of Western North Carolina’s two previous Republican congressmen, Mark Meadows and Madison Cawthorn, haven’t exactly aged well.
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NC Attorney General candidates discuss key issues
Among the most important races in North Carolina is the contest to see who will become the state’s next attorney…
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Jackson voters to choose two new commissioners
With two current commissioners not seeking reelection, no matter the outcome, the Jackson County Commission will have two new faces…
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Four candidates vie for two seats on Swain Commission
There are two seats open on the Swain County Board of Commissioners this year, and voters will see four candidates…
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Grant program assists Jackson businesses post-Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Jackson County Economic Development has put together a grant opportunity for businesses impacted by…
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Early voting ends this weekend
In-person early voting ends Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m., but voters will still have one last opportunity to cast…
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Macon to consider waiving environmental health fees
In the coming months, the Macon County Commission will consider waiving environmental health fees, and possibly building inspection fees, after…
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How to deal with damaged wells and septic systems
North Carolinians who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Helene may…
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U.S. agriculture secretary visits WNC
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Asheville to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank…
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N.C. welcomes breed pair of Red Wolves
The Red Wolf Center in Columbia, North Carolina, is set to welcome its first-ever breeding pair of Red Wolves. This…
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More Blue Ridge Parkway sections open up
On Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 2024, the National Park Service restored access to nearly 55 miles the Blue Ridge Parkway…
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Ivey named to Appalachian Leadership Institute
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named George Ivey, North Carolina Development Director for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, to participate…
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Ready for the Rotary Club turkey trot?
“First the huffin’, then the stuffin’.” That’s the motto for the Waynesville-Sunrise Rotary Club’s fourth annual 5K turkey trot, held…
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Junaluska Sanitary District receives $9.5 million award
Junaluska Sanitary District (JSD) has been awarded $9,495,104 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for the HCC/Broyhill and…
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Jackson County Greenway provides access update
While most of the river access points and parks are open along the Jackson County Greenway, there has been some…
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Israeli delegation visit highlights international concern over Helene
When Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast on Sept. 27, the storm’s destructive capabilities instantly grabbed national headlines. Now,…
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Canton, still recovering from 2021 flood, moves forward
Lost in the aftermath of the damage Hurricane Helene dealt to Canton is the fact that when the storm hit…
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NCGOP chair tours hard-hit western counties
As Western North Carolina recovers from one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the state, residents alongside local…
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Voter Guide 2024
N.C. Governor Josh Stein - D Josh Stein earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Dartmouth College in 1988 along…
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‘Rock For Relief’
In the wake of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, “Rock For Relief: A WNC Flood Benefit Festival,” an…
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Bluegrass legend comes to Glenville
Americana/bluegrass artist Darren Nicholson will hit the stage for the “Young Mountain Magic” fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26,…
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Ready for ‘Frightacular’?
The Haywood Community Band will present “Frightacular” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the First United Methodist Church in…
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Espalin returns to Mountain Layers
Singer-songwriter Wyatt Espalin will hit the stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Mountain Layers Brewing in Bryson City.
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Unplugged Pub welcomes Jon Cox
Regional country/rock act The Jon Cox Band will perform as part of the “Halloween Costume Party” at 8 p.m. Saturday,…
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Word from the Smokies: In the park, Cataloochee saw Helene’s worst
As Hurricane Helene fomented in the Caribbean, it seemed likely that Great Smoky Mountains National Park would take a direct…
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U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road is closed to commercial vehicles: Violators will be subject to a citation with a fine of up to $5,000
The National Park Service reminds commercial drivers that commercial vehicles are prohibited on U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky…
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DEQ Offers Emergency Loans to Local Governments
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is offering initial emergency loans to 20 local governments for emergency projects to rehabilitate drinking water and/or wastewater systems in response to…
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NCDA&CS offers cleanup and disposal assistance for pesticides
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges farmers and homeowners to evaluate pesticides and other chemical storage areas…
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Pisgah Ranger District reopens
The Pisgah National Forest has reopened the Pisgah Ranger District effective Oct. 18,, in coordination with local communities and governments.
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Is your house termite-safe post-Helene?
Hurricane Helene not only flooded many areas, knocked out power and destroyed the possessions of thousands of homeowners and businesses…
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Farmland preservation grants available
The application period for county governments and conservation nonprofit groups to apply for farmland preservation grants from the N.C. Agricultural…
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Jackson County hosts ‘Archery 101’ class
The Jackson County Recreation Department has announced it will host an “Archery 101” class for kids ages 10-14.
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Inflation, deflation and the presidency
To the Editor: The economy of this great nation, and indeed, the world, is a huge thing that, like those…
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Misinformation is the ‘Poison Apple’
To the Editor: Listening to Trump’s string of falsehoods and misrepresentations reminds me not of what a strong and vibrant…
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Democrats are a danger to democracy
To the Editor: There has been a lot said about democracy being on the ballot, but it’s mostly Democrat gasbaggery.…
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Trump is not a president for all
To the Editor: Donald Trump promised at the NRA convention to roll back gun control measures enacted under Biden and…
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Tax cuts, vouchers, abortion drive western legislative races
North Carolina’s four westernmost state legislators are all seeking reelection this year, but their campaigns are about much more than just…
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Haywood schools face repair work, shifting student enrollment
Following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Haywood County Schools reopened its doors to students and staff last week.
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Jackson increases occupancy tax rate
With a short but proven track record of funding capital projects, Jackson County will increase its occupancy tax rate to…
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Officials break ground on new FHS
Construction on the first phase of the new Franklin High School is officially underway after years of advocating and planning…
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Macon selects interim county manager
At its October meeting the Macon County Commission said goodbye to long-time County Manager Derek Roland and announced its selection…
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Two men plead guilty to trafficking meth
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch announced that in separate cases, two Macon County men pleaded guilty this month to trafficking…
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JCPS announces district winners
Blue Ridge School Principal Kheri Cowan was named Jackson County’s Principal of the Year during a surprise announcement last week.…
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The long road ahead: NCDOT begins process toward massive I-40 repairs following Helene
As the rain from Hurricane Helene mercifully subsided around noon on Sept. 27, smaller creeks in Haywood County receded fairly…
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State and feds look to head off economic disaster from Helene in Haywood
With the North Carolina General Assembly’s preliminary $273 million relief bill in the rearview mirror, Western North Carolina Sen. Kevin…
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Cooper, Tillis pledge joint response to Helene’s economic impact
Western North Carolina’s small businesses, even those that suffered no damage, now occupy an unenviable position — struggling to rebuild…
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Ready for Apple Harvest Festival?
The Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in downtown Waynesville.…
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Rising songwriter returns to Franklin
Kentucky singer-songwriter Dalton Mills will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, on the side-lawn stage at Yonder Community Market…
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Stecoah Harvest Festival
The annual Stecoah Harvest Festival will return Oct. 18-19 to the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Robbinsville.
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