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Western North Carolina’s longest-running political feud, between two men whose families have plodded about these here hills and hollers since…
With 51.41 percent of voters in favor of the measure, Jackson County residents approved a referendum that will allow the…
The Democratic majority on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners could strengthen to a 4-1 hold following Election Day results.…
Josh Young, a young Republican in his first attempt to run for public office, will join the Macon County Board…
Two incumbents will claim their second terms on the Swain County Board of Commissioners after being the top vote-getters out…
“I want to dance for the renewal of the world.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer
As the colder weather settles in, many Western North Carolina counties are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases.
What began as a traffic stop ended with a jury finding a Waynesville man guilty last week on methamphetamine-related charges,…
This year’s Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance may very well be the most challenging yet, with…
Swain County commissioners recently approved about $200,000 in funding for the school system in an effort to improve student reading…
Due to decreased casino profits related to the pandemic, December per capita payments to members of the Eastern Band of…
Tribal Council voted 11-1 during Annual Council Oct. 29 to approve the Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise’s request to borrow up…
A report presented to Haywood County commissioners says the county’s detention center is approaching operational capacity and because the minimum…
A routine housekeeping measure intended to clarify who, exactly, can declare a State of Emergency on behalf of the Town…
Amid a spike of coronavirus cases in October, some members of the Sylva town board advocated for passing a mask…
After a 15-minute closed session discussion, Tribal Council voted unanimously Oct. 29 to allocate up to $25 million to develop…
Two women presented a petition to the Jackson County School Board during an Oct. 27 meeting asking the board to…
When it comes to Keller Williams, there are three key elements of his storied live performances — experimentation, fun, unity. …
I could hear the planes overheard from the nearby Nashville airport. The room was cool. The bedsheets warm. It took…
When the terms “systemic patriarchy” and “systemic racism” became common rhetoric in our society, they made my brow furrow. I…
George Vanderbilt first opened Biltmore, his magnificent private estate, to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895. Today, 125 years…
Vecinos Farmworker Health Program was honored to receive a $10,000 grant from Nantahala Health Foundation, which partners and collaborates with…
Haywood County Public Health received notice of 33 new cases of COVID-19 since Oct. 23. As of 5 p.m. Oct. 29, the…
Macon County has identified that a sixth Macon County Public Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch’s office intends to seek the death penalty against a Haywood County man accused of killing…
Democratic vice-presidential nominee/California Senator Kamala Harris visited Western North Carolina last week, reminding voters of the importance of getting to…
By the Officers of Digali’i As enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the officers of Digali’i,…
More than six years ago, Southwestern Community College officials started looking into making necessary safety improvements at their firing range…
Tuesday night at approximately 5 p.m. Haywood County received notice that a local bear hunter, Richard Warren, had been injured…
The Jackson County Department of Public Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a child care center.
Due to decreased casino profits related to the pandemic, December per capita payments to members of the Eastern Band of…
Search and Rescue Team members in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park found missing hiker Fred Braden Jr. last night…
To the Editor: Of all the childhood films I can still bear to watch as an adult, I love “Superman.”…
To the Editor: In most professions work experience is a major factor as to whether you get the job or…
To the Editor: I’m writing in response to Ted Carr’s letter in the October 21 edition of your paper. Unlawful,…
To the Editor: I support Randy McDowell for a seat on the Haywood County Board of Education.
To the Editor: There were 8,820 bills and joint resolutions submitted to Congress in 2019. Two-thirds were submitted in the…
To the Editor: Filling a Supreme Court vacancy a week before the election is wrong. Spray as much rose water…
To the Editor: Don’t you get it? Mask (keep your germs to yourself), socially distance (don’t stand close to each…
To the Editor: Do you believe that your vote doesn’t matter? Your vote doesn’t matter to the Democrats. Here’s an…
To the Editor: In my faith tradition when someone is baptized, everyone in the congregation renews their promises to God…
To the Editor: Madison Cawthorn’s website states: “Send a fighter to Congress.”
To the Editor: I keep hearing conservatives say that the Democratic Party is the party of hate and divisiveness. However,…
To the Editor: If you believe permanent one-party rule is desirable; big cities should always determine who becomes President; the…
To the Editor: I must have been 7 or 8 years old when I first realized my grandma hung out…
To the Editor: In normal times, we are not unduly impacted by the actions of our elected officials, whether they…
To the Editor: It’s so past time we shared health care with all North Carolinians
To the Editor: I am not a big Donald Trump fan. However, this man is the one who proved in…
To the Editor: I have a tendency to speak my mind. I have intentionally not done so during this election…
To the Editor: How insulting Joe Biden is to the American public … us the voters, the ones who deserve…
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