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N.C. 11 race is a no contest
To the Editor: I am a native Western North Carolinian and a member of Generation Z. I understand that my…
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GOP is a party in crisis
To the Editor: I’m not a Republican, but I know a party in crisis when I see one. The “Party of…
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As school gets going, a lingering anxiety
Elementary schools will open their doors and welcome students back over the next few days, and middle and high schools…
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What to expect as you prepare to vote
By Kirk Stephens • Guest Columnist | Our nation will hold an election this November, as it has always done,…
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Odds are stacked against working families
It’s the kind of street – lined with modest, well-kept houses flying U.S. flags – where neighborhood children haphazardly cast…
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Letson and Jones vie for seat as southern Jackson County’s commissioner
There’s no incumbent on the ballot for Jackson County’s District 4 commission seat, but voters will still find themselves choosing…
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Sylva will grant $20,000 to local nonprofits
A new grant program approved by a unanimous vote from the Sylva Board of Commissioners Sept. 24 will allocate $20,000…
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Clampitt, Queen face off for fifth time
They’ve now run against each other five times in 10 years so there’s not much voters don’t know about them…
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Election ordinance changes approved in Cherokee
During its Sept. 3 meeting, Tribal Council voted unanimously to approve a slate of changes to its election ordinance ahead…
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Dangerous material; celebrating banned books
By Boyd Allsbrook • SMN Contributor | What do To Kill A Mockingbird, Harry Potter, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s…
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Jackson commissioners terminate billboard lease
During a Sept. 15 meeting, Jackson County commissioners voted unanimously to terminate a pair of billboard leases the county holds…
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Waynesville Homelessness Task Force says need exists for shelter
The work groups tasked with assessing different aspects of the Waynesville homelessness situation gave their reports on possible practical solutions…
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Seasons of my heart: A conversation with Del McCoury
In the 21st century, the living bridge of the “high, lonesome sound” that is bluegrass music is Del McCoury. At…
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This must be the place
It’s 9:29 a.m. on Tuesday at the Holiday Inn off Interstate 135 near the city of Salina, Kansas. Looking out…
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Pink Regalia helps women recover from surgery
Pink Regalia, located in Waynesville and Asheville, is the second retailer in the nation to carry the newest technology…
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Jackson K-5 students will return to in-person learning
Elementary school students in Jackson County will go back to in-person learning four days per week beginning Monday, Oct. 5.
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Photo prompts concern about conditions at Max Patch
An updated and expanded version of this story is now available here. A widely circulated drone photo showing Max Patch…
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Delayed Harvest regulations begin
Delayed Harvest Trout Water restrictions will take effect in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 1.
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Census deadline fast approaching
The census deadline is Sept. 30, and response rates are low in WNC counties, meaning that the region could miss…
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Cooking with stone fruits: an early fall treat
Literature abounds with references to stone fruits. They signal something luscious and, if not romantic, intensely pleasurable. But there is…
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County will assume Clyde PD duties
A request by the Town of Clyde to disband its police force and contract with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office…
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Sen. Tillis wants Ginsburg’s seat filled now
Shortly before Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Sept. 18 after serving on…
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Important voting deadlines draw near
The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and there are plenty of ways to vote early, or vote from the…
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'Tis the Season of Seasonal Beers
The transition from summer to fall brings with it a sense of excitement for favorite pastimes, favorite foods and of…
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WNC Apple Orchards, Festivals and Corn Mazes
JUSTUS ORCHARD U-PICK PUMPKINS AND APPLES: Address: 187 Garren Rd., Hendersonville, NC, 28792 Hours: Daily 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Various prices depending…
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Lost and found in the woods
It has been said that the best place to start a story is at the beginning. With the first page…
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The art of sitting and listening
In a seismic move that will further propel the Asheville and greater Western North Carolina music scene into the national…
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Presnell's open seat draws competitors
After eight years in office, Burnsville Republican Rep. Michele Presnell will probably be better remembered for the things she didn’t…
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Future of Folkmoot Festival uncertain
The Folkmoot International Festival has overcome many obstacles in its 36 years of existence, but it couldn’t withstand the pressures…
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Candidates to meet in debates
Candidates for offices ranging from county commissioner to state senate will appear in upcoming debates.
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Cawthorn’s integrity is a problem
To the Editor: Whatever categories are on a home-schooled student’s report card, “works well with others” is probably not one…
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Vote as if the Earth depended on it
To the Editor: I recently hiked to the top of Wayah Bald. Stunning views, and sobering to see the remnants…
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Tribe purchases casino-adjacent property
Tribal Council unanimously approved a $3.4 million land purchase in the Painttown Community during its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3.
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Just what is ‘appropriate' for a newspaper?
Our readers have spoken. You won’t find a single case of the F-word in this article, and perhaps never again…
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Tribe asks for new BIA superintendent
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is asking the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs to give it a new agency…
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The power of music amidst the chaos
When I was a little girl we had a Victrola sitting atop the stairs in our split-level home. Occasionally my…
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Research shows parks are important to Americans
A recently released report from the National Recreation and Park Association shows that most U.S. adults — 82 percent of them…
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Fairview teen wins national volunteer award
Fairview resident Virginia Ward has received the 2019 Youth Award as part of the George and Helen Hartzog Awards for…
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Rolf Kaufman reflects on Folkmoot USA
“Dr. Border was a neighbor of mine. He called me one day in 1983 and asked me to come to…
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This must be the place: Ain’t it funny how the time just flies, don’t you think it’s time to get on board?
Nearing midnight here in Eastern Idaho. A landscape I used to call home some 12 years ago. The faces I…
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Haywood K-5 students will return to in-person learning
Elementary school students in Haywood County will return to school full-time beginning Oct. 5.
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Drowning victim found in Big Creek area
Emergency responders have found the body of a 25-year-old man reported missing at 7:36 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, after falling…
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From end to end: Against ATC wishes, thru-hikers summit Katahdin
When Karly Jones began the Appalachian Trail on Feb. 27, the weather was cold and the trail crowded. She quickly…
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Maggie Valley Fall Days, a community affair
Fall decorations in Maggie Valley are a tradition that involves the entire town.
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Smokies investigates racially charged vandalism on Foothills Parkway
Racially charged vandalism in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has prompted an investigation searching for those responsible.
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Perfect Picnic Spots in the Great Smokies
As the sweltering heat is nearing an end, the fall season provides many enjoyable outdoor activities. Utilizing the beauty of…
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Two contractors die in fire at Canton paper mill
Haywood County Emergency Services issued an alert at 6:15 a.m. Monday morning reporting a large commercial structure fire at Evergreen…
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Onederland and Wanderlust
I struggle with my wanderlust most of the year, but there’s something about the change from summer to fall that…
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Cooper says K-5 students can all return to class Oct. 5
On. Sept. 17, Gov. Roy Cooper authorized Plan A in-person opening of schools for all elementary students in Kindergarten through fifth…
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