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Newman has my vote in Sylva
To the Editor: I was once a candidate for the Sylva Town Council but withdrew when I realized that I…
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Masks optional in Macon schools
During an Oct. 25 meeting, Macon County Board of Education unanimously approved to allow students and staff to have the…
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COVID treatment offered in Macon
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment (mAb treatment) is available to Macon County residents through local hospitals (Angel Medical Center and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital).
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Lynching commemoration in Franklin could ignite monumental debate
Plans are underway for a Nov. 6 event in Franklin to commemorate the lynching of a Black man more than…
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WNC African American conference to focus on reparations
The eighth annual African Americans in Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia Conference will be held virtually from 10 a.m.…
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Cawthorn refutes bombshell Rolling Stone allegations
An Oct. 26 report in Rolling Stone based on the claims of two anonymous sources places Western North Carolina freshman…
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Coercion or comedy? Maggie Valley candidate prompts investigation
John Hinton, a candidate for Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen, prompted an investigation by the North Carolina State Board of…
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Sylva, Jackson to discuss opportunities for housing
The housing crisis gripping the entire region hasn’t spared Sylva, and the town board hopes to partner with Jackson County…
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Macon to spend millions on new pay plan
After spending the last several years discussing the need for an updated pay scale, Macon County commissioners recently approved spending…
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Zoning decisions unearth deeper issues in Maggie Valley
A slew of zoning decisions in the Town of Maggie Valley have revealed deeper concerns about development and the future…
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‘We are the medicine’: Nonprofit uses community connection to combat addiction
A new nonprofit expanding its services into Haywood County is challenging the status quo when it comes to overcoming addiction.
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Clampitt’s Oath Keeper membership comes as no surprise
Western North Carolina Republican Rep. Mike Clampitt is an Oath Keeper.
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Division runs deep over Biden’s domestic agenda
Since his election last November, President Joe Biden has spent a lot of time — and untold political capital —…
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Cherokee to vote on Council term limits
During this month’s Annual Council sessions, Tribal Council’s structure and compensation loomed large in the discussion — and in the…
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Ghost Town developers make major hire
Developers associated with the rejuvenation of Maggie Valley’s Ghost Town in the Sky are moving forward with plans to resurrect…
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Let's Play Ball!
By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Life’s rolling along and you’re feeling confident and BAM out of the blue you…
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Working For The Knife
By Daley Hooten • Rumble Contributor | Everyone! Mitski is back! I repeat, Mitski is back! After a 3 year hiatus,…
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Experience World-Class Argentina Culinary Wine Tour
Well-known Western North Carolina chef Ricardo Fernandez Battini announced dates for the seventh Culinary Wine Tour to Argentina, Nov. 7…
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Hands-on approach key to HCC program
When Dylan Brooks first started his college education, he began in a business program. It didn’t take long to figure…
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Haywood lumberjack team takes first place
Haywood Community College recently hosted the 30th John G. Palmer Woodsmen’s Meet, usually held at the Cradle of Forestry, In…
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Forgotten history: ‘The War of Jenkins’ Ear’
Recently I posted another first to my list of lifetime accomplishments: I managed to hit myself in the head with…
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In the shadow of the pines: Ty Gilpin of Unspoken Tradition
With a slew of chart-topping bluegrass hits, including the No. 1 “Dark Side of the Mountain,” Cherryville-based string quintet Unspoken…
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Cherokee Mural Added to Appalachian Mural Trail
After over two years of work and delays, The Snowbird Cherokee mural is now available for viewing on the Appalachian…
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Wanda Taylor Receives HART’s Career Achievement Award
Following the curtain call for the opening night performance of HART’s current production of “Harvey,” the show’s director, Wanda Taylor…
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Unite For a World Without Breast Cancer
Hundreds of local breast cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and corporate and community members are uniting to make the greatest impact…
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When being a mom breaks your heart
Being a mom is always hard, but there is something uniquely challenging about parenting an adolescent. For me, it felt…
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Does American history deserve a ‘content warning?’
To the Editor: My first impression was that the letter writer’s claim (SMN, Oct. 6) was just the latest bit…
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Why ask Cawthorn to speak to police?
To the Editor: The Macon County Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police had Rep. Madison Cawthorn as the guest…
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This place is changing
To the Editor: This past year plus has been challenging for us all due to a nasty global virus. It…
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Barbara Bates Smith returns to HART Theatre
When you portray strong and influential women onstage for more than 30 years, chances are some of that strength and…
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Zoning issues divide board, community in Maggie Valley
A Maggie Valley Town Board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12, reached capacity with nearly 100 attendants, several people listening from the…
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Pisgah rolls to nine straight over Mountaineers
It was Friday night football on a perfect fall evening under the lights in front of a capacity crowd at…
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Rod Honeycutt makes immediate impact in NC-11 Republican Primary
Raised in humble circumstances in Woodfin, Rod Honeycutt could have ended up on a very different path were it not…
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Freedom on the farm: Full Spectrum Farms a refuge for people with autism
On an unusually warm fall afternoon in the mountains, art class is taking place in the outdoor pavilion at Full…
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In-person early voting continues
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, Nov. 2, but in-person early voting…
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Haywood schools outlines COVID retention bonus plan
During COVID-19, Haywood County Schools’ employees have gone above and beyond to support the community and encourage learning during the…
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Complaint filed against Town of Highlands
A group of homeowners calling themselves the “Save Highlands Committee” has filed a legal complaint against the Town of Highlands…
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Drama continues to unfold around homelessness task force
The Town of Waynesville’s years-long attempt to address homelessness within its borders has been filled with raw emotion, whimsical theatrics…
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Body recovered on Blue Ridge Parkway
An autopsy has been completed by the North Carolina State Medical Examiner's Office on the body found Oct. 9, on the…
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Zonta Club Asks For Bra Donations
For the next month, the Zonta Club of the Franklin Area is collecting new and gently-used bras at the Franklin…
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Wear Purple Day on Oct. 21
REACH of Haywood is urging everyone in the county to wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 21, to show support for…
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Check Out These Top Fall Festivals
There are plenty of ways to celebrate the autumn season around Appalachia in October. Here are some fall festival suggestions…
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Relationships & The Law Of Attraction
By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | “…every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” - ZuZu Bailey…
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Getting Naked for a Good Cause
When you’re new to town, it seems like everyone invites you to join their group whether it’s a church, civic…
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Straight for the basket: Disc golf course will open soon in Cherokee
By the end of this year, a new championship-caliber disc golf course will debut on a wooded property along Raven…
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Public input sought on Nikwasi
Help determine the future of a unique and precious cultural resource in downtown Franklin by taking an online survey hosted…
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Torches: literary lights for dark times
Ever had one of those times when every day brought bad news? In addition to our boatload of national catastrophes…
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Our public health crisis is not over yet
Allison Richmond • Guest Columnist | Haywood County is struggling to cope with a very unusual situation, two separate states…
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One of those moments — the Rolling Stones
I bought my first record when I was 11 years old — a 45-rpm single by the Rolling Stones called…
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