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Developers discuss potential Bryson City airfield plans
Atop a hill on the western edge of Bryson City, Sossamon Airfield has sat mostly unused for quite some time,…
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Public restrooms likely coming to Spring Street
There is $250,000 available for public restrooms in downtown Sylva. At the March 24 town board meeting, commissioners discussed detailed…
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Jackson County Snack Master Competition
Last week, Jackson County Schools held its 10th annual Snack Master Competition, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19…
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Maggie Valley one step closer to UDO
Maggie Valley is one step closer to completing its unified development ordinance after Town Planner Kaitland Finkle presented a draft…
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Bestselling author of ‘Dear Martin’ comes to Waynesville
Almost everyone wants the best for themselves, the people they love, the acquaintances they encounter and even the billions of…
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This must be the place: Goin’ places that I’ve never been, seein’ things that I may never see again
It was a matter of $50 when my father finally relented to his birthday celebration. In the depths of The…
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Two Sylva boys dead in shooting
Two boys, ages 15 and 10, are dead following a shooting in Sylva Sunday, March 27.
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More than 1,000 acres burning mountain region
High winds over the weekend felled trees and downed power lines, sparking a wildfire that now covers 950 acres straddling…
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Woman missing in Cherokee
UPDATE, March 29: Both Tonya and Tracy Tolliver have been located, and they are safe. On Monday, March 14, at…
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Local Jan. 6 defendant pleads guilty
A Sylva man arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington,…
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Plugged in: Cherokee receives state’s first electric school bus
With just about 2 inches to spare on each side, an 81-seat electric school bus eased into The Cherokee Convention…
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Four N.C. birds confirmed dead from avian flu
Wild bird deaths due to highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, have been documented in four North Carolina counties, and…
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Athletes complete the Assault on BlackRock
A total of 94 people completed the grueling Assault on BlackRock trail race Saturday, March 19.
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Swim lessons resume at Waynesville Rec
Swim lessons are back at the Waynesville Recreation Center, with a beginner class for ages 3-8 to be offered once…
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From pole to pole, reimagining the future
It’s rare to come across a book that takes one far afield from the original focus presented by the artist…
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A long night, lots to think about
Last night was one of those nights. That means today I’m running on caffeine instead of sleep. Normal bedtime, three…
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Five things a month to smile about
In what feels like a previous life, I was a mom blogger. After the birth of my youngest son, now…
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Speeches revealed party priorities
To the Editor: Given the current events many may have missed both the State of the Union and the Republican…
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Ready for the worst: Cherokee police receive toolkit to aid AMBER Alert response
When a child goes missing, the first 48 hours are the most critical portion of the response. If it ever…
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KARE recognized for effective, high-quality services to child abuse victims
For more than 30 years, the Robert Forga Family KARE House has served as Haywood County’s evidence-based, collaborative children’s advocacy…
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Rough start for Haywood Commission candidates
There aren’t a lot of differences between the five Republican candidates running for Haywood County Commission this year, but one…
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Big money coming for rural broadband
More than a hundred economic development professionals, elected officials, internet service providers and interested parties from across North Carolina’s seven…
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Jackson sets aside ARPA funds for internet service
“There is a definite and negative impact to lack of broadband in our community.”
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Bryson City buckles down to fix decrepit sewer system
As crumbling infrastructure in small towns across the country becomes a more urgent issue, Bryson City has been saddled with…
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Waynesville Planning Board meeting falls into disarray
Update March 24, 2022: Near the end of a chaotic March 21 meeting of the Town of Waynesville’s planning board, a…
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WCU approves master plan
A master plan envisioning campus needs for the decade ahead received unanimous approval from the Western Carolina University Board of…
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No criminal charges filed in Our Place Inn death
A March 17 press release from Maggie Valley Police Chief Russ Gilliland says that no criminal charges will be filed…
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Meet the Macon Matriarch
The Women’s History Trail (WHT), a project of the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County (FHAMC), adopted an activity in…
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Department of Public Instruction creates Parent Advisory Commission
Throughout the pandemic, parents have had a lot to consider when it comes to the education of their children —…
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New special enrollment period for marketplace health insurance
A new Special Enrollment Period on the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace has opened for consumers who have projected income of…
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Tribal Council sets term limit referendum
After tabling it last month for further discussion, on March 3 the Cherokee Tribal Council unanimously approved two referendum questions…
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State will investigate Mark Meadows voter registration as district attorney recuses herself
Former NC-11 Republican Congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has remained adamant that voters cast fraudulent ballots…
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Into the fold: Blue Ridge Craft Trails foster community, tradition
The studio space of blacksmith Rachel David is vast. Inside an enormous old hay barn there is equipment everywhere –…
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This must be the place: ‘People love you when they on your mind, a thought is love’s currency’
It was an odd feeling to wake up in a natural state, rather than be disturbed by the noises of…
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Public wants more protected forests
To the Editor: I appreciate George Hahn’s perspective on old-growth forests and agree with many of his sentiments. A mix…
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Reclaiming the tastes of home: Apple Trail effort resurrects legacy of Cherokee orchardists
The capital of Kazakhstan, Alma Ata, translates to “full of apples” — an homage to the country’s heritage as the…
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Find the Smokies Most Wanted
Help preserve the multitude of species in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by participating in the Smokies Most Wanted…
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Work planned for Clingmans Dome Road
When Clingmans Dome Road reopens for the season on April 1, it will do so with the caveat of single-lane…
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Sliding Rock reopens after flood damage
One of the Pisgah National Forest’s most popular tourist destinations, Sliding Rock Recreation Area, will reopen on April 30 for…
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Roadside volunteers wanted in the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is looking for volunteers to help park rangers provide minor roadside assistance to visitors.
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An old guy looks at graphic books
Over the last year or so, I’ve noticed that the graphic books on the shelves of my public library are…
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Why N.C. is at bottom of right-to-know states
For decades, North Carolina has ranked near the bottom of all states in the country when it comes to the…
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Forests need diversity for their health
To the Editor: The revised forest management plan for the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests have been under scrutiny lately.…
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Child rearing should take place at home
To the Editor: It’s almost humorous to read about what a child should glean from Pre-K and kindergarten. I said…
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Good luck to all who oppose Cawthorn
To the Editor: I will be so happy for this uneducated, law-breaking manchild — Rep. Madison Cawthorn — to be…
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ARPA helped most Americans
To the Editor: March 11, 2022 was the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that was signed…
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Vital VAWA: Act’s reauthorization expands domestic violence protections
It’s hard to believe there was ever a time when reports of stalking, sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence…
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It takes a village: Strong collaborative partnerships support victims in WNC
In 1978, there were all of two shelters in North Carolina for survivors of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault…
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Investigators say victim safety is top priority
In Suzie Pressley’s 11 years on the job, she’s seen the agony people face trying to leave an abusive relationship…
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