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Sponsored: Discover Biltmore, your year-round oasis from the cares of the world
George Vanderbilt first opened Biltmore, his magnificent private estate, to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895. Today, 125 years…
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Farmworker Health Program receives $10K grant
Vecinos Farmworker Health Program was honored to receive a $10,000 grant from Nantahala Health Foundation, which partners and collaborates with…
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More community spread of COVID-19 in Haywood
Haywood County Public Health received notice of 33 new cases of COVID-19 since Oct. 23. As of 5 p.m. Oct. 29, the…
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Sixth Macon Health employee positive for COVID
Macon County has identified that a sixth Macon County Public Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
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DA seeks death penalty in case involving infant's death
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch’s office intends to seek the death penalty against a Haywood County man accused of killing…
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Dem veep nominee Harris speaks in Asheville
Democratic vice-presidential nominee/California Senator Kamala Harris visited Western North Carolina last week, reminding voters of the importance of getting to…
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Native American Culture is Not a Costume
By the Officers of Digali’i As enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the officers of Digali’i,…
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SCC firing range cleanup gets statewide attention
More than six years ago, Southwestern Community College officials started looking into making necessary safety improvements at their firing range…
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Injured bear hunter successfully rescued
Tuesday night at approximately 5 p.m. Haywood County received notice that a local bear hunter, Richard Warren, had been injured…
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COVID-19 cluster found at Jackson child care center
The Jackson County Department of Public Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a child care center.
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Pandemic hit to per cap payments smaller than feared
Due to decreased casino profits related to the pandemic, December per capita payments to members of the Eastern Band of…
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Missing Knox County man found safe in park
Search and Rescue Team members in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park found missing hiker Fred Braden Jr. last night…
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Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Banana cake with chocolate icing was a staple during childhood. Banana bread is a staple of the comfort food genre.
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The gender gap plays critical role as election looms
By Ethel Klein — In the past four years, Americans have experienced a series of large-scale events and shocks to our…
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The world needs the U.S.
To the Editor: Of all the childhood films I can still bear to watch as an adult, I love “Superman.”…
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Experience makes Greene a better choice
To the Editor: In most professions work experience is a major factor as to whether you get the job or…
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Trump has failed to keep America safe
To the Editor: I’m writing in response to Ted Carr’s letter in the October 21 edition of your paper. Unlawful,…
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McDowell great choice for school board
To the Editor: I support Randy McDowell for a seat on the Haywood County Board of Education.
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Moe Davis is the qualified candidate
To the Editor: There were 8,820 bills and joint resolutions submitted to Congress in 2019. Two-thirds were submitted in the…
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Filling High Court seat now is wrong
To the Editor: Filling a Supreme Court vacancy a week before the election is wrong. Spray as much rose water…
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Pull together and win this war
To the Editor: Don’t you get it? Mask (keep your germs to yourself), socially distance (don’t stand close to each…
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Greens think your vote does matter
To the Editor: Do you believe that your vote doesn’t matter? Your vote doesn’t matter to the Democrats. Here’s an…
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Take your faith into voting booth
To the Editor: In my faith tradition when someone is baptized, everyone in the congregation renews their promises to God…
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No need for more fighters in Congress
To the Editor: Madison Cawthorn’s website states: “Send a fighter to Congress.”
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Sad to feel unsafe in America
To the Editor: I keep hearing conservatives say that the Democratic Party is the party of hate and divisiveness. However,…
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To those who are undecided
To the Editor: If you believe permanent one-party rule is desirable; big cities should always determine who becomes President; the…
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Be safe, but be sure to vote
To the Editor: I must have been 7 or 8 years old when I first realized my grandma hung out…
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Let’s get back to normalcy
To the Editor: In normal times, we are not unduly impacted by the actions of our elected officials, whether they…
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For better health care, vote Democrat
To the Editor: It’s so past time we shared health care with all North Carolinians
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This is why I will vote for Trump
To the Editor: I am not a big Donald Trump fan. However, this man is the one who proved in…
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Vote Democrat and support all Americans
To the Editor: I have a tendency to speak my mind. I have intentionally not done so during this election…
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Trump is the President we deserve
To the Editor: How insulting Joe Biden is to the American public … us the voters, the ones who deserve…
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Editors Note
The number of political letters we have received from readers in our coverage area (Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties,…
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Finding joy and exploring a museum
Near the beginning of Katherine Center’s novel What You Wish For (St. Martin’s Press, 2020, 309 pages), school librarian Samantha…
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Waynesville rec department earns national distinction
After seven years spent laying the groundwork, the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded an honor that Director…
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Smokies seeks solutions to overcrowding
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has gotten a lot busier since its creation in 1931. In 1932, its first…
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Melonas named new head of N.C. national forests
Allen Nicholas retired in September after nearly five years in charge of North Carolina’s national forests, and James Melonas will…
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1,500 pounds of trash hauled from Haywood waters
Fifty people participated in the Big Sweep trash cleanup Haywood Waterways Association hosted Sept. 19, removing 1,500 pounds of trash…
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Knox County man missing in the Smokies
A Knox County man was reported missing yesterday after day hiking alone on the Middle Prong Trail in the Tremont…
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Fighting for attention: When politics and professional wrestling collide
Earlier this month, nearly 300 people packed the four-bay garage of the Jackson County Rescue Squad in Sylva on a…
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Staff, technology brings breast care to new level at Harris
Breast cancer is something that weighs heavy on every woman’s mind. What is my risk? Does it run in my…
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Council balks at casino expansion price tag
Two years into construction of a $250 million expansion at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, the Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise approached…
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Sylva to host Tubman statue
A plan to host a sculpture of Harriet Tubman at Bridge Park next year met enthusiastic approval from the Sylva…
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Who will preside over District Court? Greene, Wingate run for judgeship
Kaleb Wingate and Justin Greene both earned their law degrees at North Carolina Central University in Durham, but they have…
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Rep. Corbin looks to move up in Senate District 50
Since last fall, events in North Carolina’s 50th Senate District have largely been overshadowed by an attention-grabbing race in the…
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Beasley, Newby race for Chief Justice of NC Supreme Court
Cheri Beasley has served as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court since she was appointed by Gov. Roy…
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COVID-19 cluster found in Jackson
The Jackson County Department of Public Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster associated with a social gathering.
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Q&A with Leah Wong Ashburn, Owner of Highland Brewing
Since taking over the family business in 2015, Leah Wong Ashburn has been a breathe of fresh air in the…
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My Story as a Previvor: A BRCA2 Diagnosis
By Kristina Smith Jan. 30, 2020 — My genetic test came back positive for BRCA2. A genetic mutation. The doctor explained…
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Cooking on The Mountain
The drive to The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center in Highlands sets the stage for its seclusion from the outside…
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