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Town takes over Downtown Waynesville Association duties
After months of debating the future of Waynesville’s downtown business district, the Waynesville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously during a…
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Parking rule changes approved in Sylva
Two new changes to Sylva’s rules for downtown parking are now in effect following a pair of unanimous votes at…
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Haywood activist shakes up NC11 Dem Primary
Progressive Haywood County organizer Chelsea White made it official during a Sept. 19 rally at the Haywood County Courthouse —…
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Dueling rallies in Haywood highlight persistent divisiveness
If anyone thought that the political polarization of 2020 died with President Donald Trump’s election loss that year, they’d need…
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Moving forward by circling back: Pathways new kitchen manager brings education, experience
Haywood Pathways Center’s mission has always been to help people from all walks of life get back on their feet,…
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Proposed Waynesville subdivision meets stiff initial resistance
The seemingly endless conflict between preservation and development in Waynesville — specifically, badly needed housing — entered a new chapter…
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Enrollment, retention dip at WCU
Enrollment, retention and freshman interest at Western Carolina University are all down this fall compared to last year, and university…
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FEMA assistance for flood victims
Homeowners and renters in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties who had uninsured losses from Tropical Storm Fred may be eligible…
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Sen. Tillis returns to Canton
Almost exactly one month after extreme flooding on the Pigeon River killed six, displaced hundreds and dropped mud and debris…
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Maggie Valley to give food trucks a try
Maggie Valley has decided on the details for its Food Truck Pilot Program, slated for approval Oct. 4.
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MerleFest returns, giving up-and-coming acts a huge opportunity
MerleFest has been the premier “traditional plus” music festival in the country for decades, launching the careers of many well-known…
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This must be the place: Ode to Jorma Kaukonen, ode to the spirit of rock
At the core of iconic rock guitarists, Jorma Kaukonen resides in the same company of his 1960s peers, which includes…
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Haywood reports 12 COVID-19 deaths this week
"This is the kind of information no one wants to have to share with our community. We’ve written and shared…
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Maggie Valley to give food trucks a try
Maggie Valley has decided on the details for its Food Truck Pilot Program, slated for approval Oct. 4. At the…
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DIY Calming Candle
For 5,000 years, individuals have been using botanicals as healing agents for the mind and body. Modern women fully understand…
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How a Morning Routine Can Impact Mental Health
By Liam McLeod • Rumble Contributor | One of the most important things I have come to realize in life is…
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Staying Sane Amidst The Change... yeah, it's possible
By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | I remember when I was a little girl taking family trips to the beach.…
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Power of Pink 5K returns to Frog Level
The longest, currently tenured running event in Haywood County returns in 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. in…
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Power of Pink 5K returns to Frog Level
The longest, currently tenured running event in Haywood County returns in 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. in…
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Veteran speaks out on impacts of military sexual assault
By Heather Hyatt-Packer • Rumble Contributor | Vulnerability is not my strong suit. I’ll be the first to admit this. Over…
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Country miles: Federal designation sought for Benton MacKaye Trail
This year marked both the 16th birthday of the Benton MacKaye Trail and the 100th anniversary of its namesake’s flagship…
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Songbird outbreak is subsiding
A mysterious outbreak that has been affecting songbirds since May 2020 appears to be subsiding, and thanks to diligent reporting…
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Get in gear for adventure
UPDATE: Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Sept. 25 event has been postponed until next spring. A full weekend of…
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Literature as a defensive fortification
It’s late summer, but the song lyrics still work: living is supposed to be easy. So I’m looking for some…
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Politicians pandering to American paranoia
By Martin Dyckman • Guest Columnist | Two heart-rending articles occupied the front page of the Florida newspaper that I…
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Vaccine mandates a good bellwether
To the Editor: Cops threatening to quit over vaccine mandates is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reform police departments. Let them…
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Climate columnist cherry picked facts
To the Editor: After reading guest columnist Patrick Gleason’s column in the September 7 issue of The Smoky Mountain News,…
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Does Gleason think the earth is flat?
To the Editor: The SMN does not have any comics, but some of the letters to the editor are a…
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Democrats try to destroy America
To the Editor: Our forefathers proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence that we have certain inalienable rights, those being the…
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Gleason’s reality is a fantasy
To the Editor: In his editorial, Patrick Gleason claimed that Dr. Curry’s editorial on climate change was not based on…
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Is this really our democracy?
To the Editor: “Dissent is the highest form of patriotism” was a popular statement in George Bush’s presidency during protests…
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The weight of the wait: Local governments look forward to FEMA reimbursements
The aftermath of deadly flooding that killed six people in the Cruso community of Haywood County on Aug. 16 saw…
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‘And then it was too late’: Flood warning timeline reveals challenges of mountain forecasting
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 17, Rob Young was watching the rain fall. He watched it first through the…
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Haywood County Schools has $10.5 million in flood damage
Beginning Sept. 20, students at Central Haywood High School will return to part-time in-person learning. These students have been learning…
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Resignations plague Downtown Waynesville Association board
Updated at 10 a.m. Sept. 15: The Waynesville Board of Alderman voted unanimously at Tuesday night's meeting for the town…
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Elected officials, employees to see raises in new Cherokee budget
The $633 million budget Tribal Council approved Sept. 7 represents a return to growth, after a cautious 2020-2021 budget relied…
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How to apply for FEMA assistance
Residents of Buncombe, Haywood, and Transylvania counties who were affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred from Aug. 16…
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Permits required for bridge rebuilding
Many smaller, private bridges were damaged in Tropical Storm Fred, and homeowners are understandably anxious to get them replaced.
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Swain man found guilty of murder
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee, of second degree murder last week, announced William…
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Franklin’s new town manager no stranger to WNC
A little over a year after she left for a town manager job in Altavista, Virginia, former Waynesville Assistant Town…
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Balsam Range flood relief benefit concert
Presented by Balsam Range, United Way of Haywood County, Town of Canton, Clyde Lions Club, Canton Lions Club and The…
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This must be the place: ‘Tall building shake, voices escape singing sad, sad songs’
Sitting in a camping chair next to the small fire, I sipped a nightcap and reached for my phone to…
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Cherokee upholds same-sex marriage ban
After nearly two hours of discussion, debate and even tears during its Thursday, Sept. 9 meeting , the Cherokee Tribal…
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A History of Makeup
Makeup is a part of the human experience. Almost as far back as historians and archeologists have artifacts of human…
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Best Foods For Healthy Skin
Healthy skin is sold to us every day. Bottles and jars of every shape and size contain soaps, creams, oils,…
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Enrollment dips at WCU
For the first time since 2015, Western Carolina University has posted a fall enrollment figure lower than that of the…
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Biden declares major disaster in Haywood County
More than three weeks after deadly flash flooding along the East Fork of the Pigeon River killed six and displaced…
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DIY Citrus Sugar Scrub
I've been a fan of high-quality essential oils for a long time, and it seems when people get hooked on…
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How To Find Your Personal Power
By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | “Beauty is the illumination of your soul.”-John O’Donohue
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Below the waterline: Fred’s impact on aquatic life remains to be seen
Eric Romaniszyn had been Haywood Waterways Association’s project manager for less than six months when the legendary floods of September…
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