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There are many reasons to vote
To the Editor: Why Vote? First, before you vote you need to register to vote and if you think you’re…
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Beware speeding in Tallulah Falls
To the Editor: I am sending this in hopes that it might save some of my neighbors in Franklin and…
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‘Biggest election we’ve ever had’: Macon gets ahead of illegal signs, voter intimidation, misinformation
Macon County officials held a press conference last week to address illegal political signs and get ahead of some misinformation…
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RFK ballot fight leaves voters in limbo
He fought to get on the ballot, and then fought to get off the ballot. Now, after a favorable ruling…
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Pioneer Heritage Festival offers tour of historic Shook-Smathers House
The historic Shook-Smathers House in Clyde has seen significant improvements in recent years, and this weekend folks will have a…
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General Assembly approve private school vouchers
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly passed a conference report, also referred to as a mini budget that includes…
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Changes to Sylva panhandling ordinance fail
After multiple rounds of public opposition to proposed changes to Sylva’s panhandling ordinance, the board decided to dismiss the changes…
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Superior Court judge nearing EBCI Supreme Court confirmation
Superior Court Judge Bradley B. Letts has confirmed he has the intention of vacating his seat on the bench to…
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Macon County manager announces resignation
After more than a decade of leadership in Macon County, Derek Roland announced last week that he intends to resign…
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Lake Junaluska names leadership award winners
Judy and Ed LaFountaine, wife and husband, are the 2024 recipients of the Junaluska Leadership Award, an honor bestowed annually…
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Wreaths Across America returns to Waynesville
Started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester with the donation and placement of 5,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery during the…
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Documents indicate shuttered Canton paper mill will soon be sold
The old paper mill in the heart of Canton will have a new owner by the end of the month…
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Ready for Highlands Porchfest?
The Highlands-Cashiers Center for Life Enrichment (CLE) will host its annual Highlands Porchfest music festival from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept.…
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‘Social District of Sylva Celebration’
The Main Street Sylva Association will host its “Social District of Sylva Celebration” from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at…
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Appalachian Smoke rolls into Bryson City
Americana/bluegrass act Appalachian Smoke will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Swain Arts Center in Bryson City.
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Fall into Darnell Farms
The annual corn maze and pumpkin patch will continue through Oct. 31 at Darnell Farms in Bryson City.
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Haywood County Studio Tour
Presented by the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC), the annual Haywood County Studio Tour will be held from 10 a.m.…
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Reggae, soul at Lazy Hiker
The Natti Love Joys will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. A roots-rock-reggae…
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‘Youth Arts Festival’
The annual “Youth Arts Festival” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Jackson…
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Doing battle with the world's deadliest animal: WCU researchers join the fight against mosquito-borne diseases
Sure, mosquitos are an important link in the food chain for amphibians, birds and other insects, but they’re annoying, they’re…
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Sorghum festival comes to East Tennessee
The 25th Annual Sorghum Festival will allow visitors to have the opportunity to observe sorghum cane being processed into molasses…
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Volunteers needed for the ‘Big Sweep’ stream cleanup
Haywood Waterways is calling for volunteers to take part in a county-wide cleanup event that removes tons of trash from…
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GSMNP employees receive education award
A team of Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees was recently awarded the 2023 Excellence in Education Award at a National Park Service…
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Smokies spenders pump billions into local economies
A new National Park Service report shows that 13,297,647 visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2023 spent $2.2…
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‘Who can deny what we saw?’
To the Editor: I agree with the writer of “ Democrats need to learn a lesson” in the July 17 issue, when…
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Harris will be bad for the country
To the Editor: This is in response to Cory Vaillancourt’s two articles in The Smoky Mountain News’ August 21 edition.…
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GOP becoming a fascist party
To the Editor: I have seen banners and bumper stickers that read, “Socialism or Freedom.” I would hardly call the…
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Trump appointed only the best
To the Editor: It is exceedingly rare for members of a former president’s cabinet or inner circle of advisers not…
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Food prices are too high
To the Editor: To establish a baseline, acknowledge that there are various factors that influence prices at the grocery store.…
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Cherokee celebrates first day of adult recreational cannabis use
It’s been almost a decade in the making, but anyone over 21 with a valid ID can purchase THC products…
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Here’s what’s keeping America’s elections experts up at night
A bipartisan panel of election law experts is largely satisfied with the integrity of the American election system, but they’re…
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Another school shooting, another call for assault rifle bans
Remarks given by Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, stumping for the Democratic presidential ticket during a visit to Western…
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Jackson aims for traditional middle school
Jackson County Schools is taking a stab at a traditional middle school and applying for a state grant to fund…
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Pigeon Center hosts farm-to-table dinner
Celebrate the change of seasons with your friends and neighbors at a farm-to-table dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21,…
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Moderate drought expands in WNC
Last week brought a moderate drought back to parts of Western North Carolina, and the latest state drought monitor report…
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Harrah’s Cherokee welcomes ZZ Top
Classic rock icons ZZ Top will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Formed in…
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Americana, folk at Scotsman
Appalachian/indie act Jackson Grimm & The Bull Moose Party will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at The Scotsman…
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Ready for classic rock, country gold?
Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Unplugged Pub in Bryson City.
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Word from the Smokies: Dedicated Smokies volunteer force protects elk and people
At 3:30 p.m., traffic flows smoothly along U.S. 441 past the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The 80-some elk living in this…
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Haywood County reminds residents of mosquito dangers
As the summer season comes to an end, Haywood County Health and Human Services is urging residents to take immediate…
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Pause on ginseng harvesting continues in WNC national forests
The U.S. Forest Service announced that its pause on issuing permits to harvest American ginseng on the Nantahala and Pisgah…
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Smokies Life now accepting applications for writer’s residency
Smokies Life, a nonprofit partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is now accepting applications for its fifth Steve Kemp…
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Fall Plant Sale at Lake Junaluska
The Lake Junaluska Fall Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Nanci…
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Smoky Mountain Beekeepers hosting intro to beekeeping class
The Smoky Mountain Beekeeping Association is hosting an Introduction to Beekeeping class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
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DEI creates its own controversies
To the Editor: Kudos to the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) for rescinding the grant over the proposed passport…
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Bus drivers wanted: Local schools face non-certified staffing shortages
Finding enough bus drivers to operate all necessary routes has become a common issue for school systems across North Carolina…
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Rachel Hunt seeks to build on her own legacy in Lt. Gov. race
It’s a name familiar to older North Carolina voters largely due to her father’s two separate eight-year terms as the…
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Bryson City residents decry water rate increase
It’s been a long time coming, in a sense, but frustrations have finally reached a boiling point as Bryson City…
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Waynesville police chief to appeal certification suspension
Waynesville Police Chief David Adams had all of his law enforcement instructor certifications suspended by the North Carolina Criminal Justice…
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Parkway visitation, spending grows
Visitors to one of the country’s most unique national park units pumped nearly $1.4 billion into local economies in 2023,…
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