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6 Tips to Nurture Literacy in Young Children
Years ago when I was a mom to very young boys and blogging almost daily, I wrote a post about…
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Book explores past murders in the mountains
“The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine.”
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Recommended Reads from Rumble Readers
In honor of National Literacy Month, Rumble asked its readers for book recommendations. Here are the books that have changed…
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Why We Go High, When They Go Low
By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | “When they go low, we go high”-Michelle Obama
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Transformation on trail: Volunteers converge to secure Max Patch’s future
On a sunny Saturday in September, tall grasses wave a fringe atop Max Patch, framing mountain layers fading from ripened…
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Winner announced for Kids in the Creek shirt design
Waynesville Middle School student Kate Clark is the winner of this year’s Haywood Waterways Association Kids in the Creek T-shirt…
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Highlands educator given statewide honor
Patrick Brannon, outreach specialist at the Highlands Biological Station, has received the 2021 award for exceptional environmental education programs from…
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Tubman statue arrives as Confederate soldier gets new plaques
Chiseled by an Emmy- and Academy Award-winning artist, a 2,400-pound bronze piece depicting Harriet Tubman leading a young girl out…
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Outdoor Economy Conference postponed
Due to the Delta variant’s continued impact on public health, the Outdoor Economy Conference originally scheduled for Oct. 12-15 has…
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Pillar of NC-11 Democrat Bo Hess’ campaign is safety
Born at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas, Democrat Bo Hess is both a product of his upbringing and…
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Venture abroad with NOC
In celebration of its 50th anniversary year in 2022, the Nantahala Outdoor Center has announced a schedule of international travel…
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Mandy Allen named Haywood Teacher of the Year
Bethel Elementary School fifth grade teacher Mandy Allen was named Haywood County Schools’ 2022 Teacher of the Year at a…
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Judaculla property protected
Mainspring Conservation Trust recently closed on an in-holding of the Nantahala National Forest Service in the Caney Fork Valley of…
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Jackson schools offers onsite COVID testing
Students and staff in Jackson County Public Schools will soon have a convenient option for free COVID-19 testing right in…
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Virus cases have started to fall, but hospitals are still busy
The number of new daily COVID-19 cases in North Carolina fell below 3,000 last week for the first time since…
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Grant award to spur WNC’s outdoor economy
Nearly $3 million in newly announced funding will support further development of the outdoor-driven community and economy in Western North…
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This must be the place: Ode to ‘Grit & Grace,’ ode to coming together
Putting the truck into park, I hopped out of the Tacoma in front of the legendary WNCW studios on the…
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Tribal Council balks at golf hotel funding request
The future of a three-star hotel project at the Sequoyah National Golf Club in Whittier is uncertain after Tribal Council…
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Jackson Chamber tees off annual golf tourney
The 30th annual Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament drew 92 golfers to participate in 23 four-person…
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Common themes emerge in redistricting hearing
Although a majority of speakers at a Sept. 21 public hearing designed to gather input on the constitutionally-mandated redistricting process…
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Dogwood Health Trust reflects on 2021 progress
Dogwood Health Trust had lofty goals when it was formed in 2019 with the mission to dramatically improve the health…
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Two resign from Transylvania hospital board
By Peter H. Lewis Asheville Watchdog Two long-time members of the Transylvania Regional Hospital board of directors resigned Monday, saying…
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Municipal election voting underway
Municipal elections in Western North Carolina will be held in some jurisdictions on Tuesday, November 2, but in-person early voting…
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‘Black Folks Camp Too’ wins national award
The Brevard-based business Black Folks Camp Too was recently given The President’s Award from America’s State Parks during the organization’s…
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Waynesville Task Force on Homelessness issues final recommendations
Riddled with dissention, defections and a lack of clear direction, Waynesville’s Task Force on Homelessness finally limped across the finish…
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Blaming unvaccinated is somewhat misplaced
To the Editor: In the Sept. 1 opinion piece titled, “Maskless, unvaccinated bear a responsibility,” Norman Hoffman states that the…
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Enough with the divisiveness
To the Editor: Before I ramble on with my allotted 400 words, entertain these two ideas that I believe we…
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Access to public Records within reach
By Sandy Hurley and Bill Moss Guest Columnists When the 2021 session of the General Assembly began, passage of legislation…
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Sewer flies, mice and mold; schools need help
By John deVille & Kenya Donaldson Complaints ranged from undrinkable water, termites and even sewer flies. There was extreme overcrowding near a…
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Moxie and Mettle: Balsam Range on new album, flood relief show
Situated on Pisgah Drive/N.C. 110 in the outskirts of downtown Canton is the WPTL studio, a Haywood County community radio…
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Registration snafu leads to NC11 candidate withdrawal
Just five days after announcing her candidacy in the 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary, Chelsea White made another announcement.
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Primus gets 'Closer to the Heart' of Rush
A few weeks ago I photographed Primus doing a tribute to Rush playing the entire "A Farewell to Kings" album. Anyone who…
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Cast Iron Skillet Recipes
As fall rolls into the mountains, so too does the season for soups, stews and chilis. Cold weather sparks cravings…
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It's a Yin / Yang Thing
By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Ah fall…and the beautiful colors that come with it! A season that as the…
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Favorite Fall Events
Fall is an exciting, beautiful season in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Below is a roundup of some of…
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Mercury Retrograde Coming Next Week
Coming out of the full moon in Pisces, which was intense with emotions, everyone is rejoicing in the first days…
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September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Tidbit: There are no reliable or straightforward screenings available for ovarian cancer, so we depend on our connection with our…
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Girl Friday Agency Opens Consignment Shop
If you need help moving, getting organized or downsizing, you’ll want to call Tatia Childers with Girl Friday Agency to…
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WNC water treatment plants honored
Two Haywood County water treatment plants were among the 13 North Carolina facilities recognized with the Gold Star honor for…
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Improved disc golf course opening at HCC
Help celebrate the grand re-opening of the Haywood Community College disc golf course with a two-round tournament starting at 9…
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Fishing after the flood: Flood took two-thirds of state hatchery’s trout
When the Davidson River first hit flood stage on at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, it was a normal — albeit…
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A walking tour of Paris and the arts
Every once in a while I like to go back and read the classics, especially those that have managed to…
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A new day dawns for downtown Waynesville
It was tough to witness the demise of the Downtown Waynesville Association. The DWA has a long, proud history, one…
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Learning from the young to protect our planet
My 12-year-old son is extraordinarily inquisitive. Since he was a little boy, he’s inquired about everything from politics and finances…
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Truth matters, but some don’t see it
To the Editor: I fear for my country. The cause of my anxiety is the judgment that our nation has…
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Time to end the filibuster
To the Editor: In November 2020, millions of voters like me went to the polls and cast a ballot for…
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Highlands looks for balance of progress, preservation
Discussions going on right now in the town of Highlands are the same discussions happening across the nation as the…
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COVID cases still climbing
Haywood County Public Health has received notice of 321 new cases of COVID-19 in the last week.
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Designs unveiled for Jackson pool
Waves, water and mountain streams will be key design elements at Jackson County’s new indoor pool complex, commissioners heard during…
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