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Supporting a free press is, well, patriotic
The cookouts are over, the red, white and blue decorations are coming off the patios and tables and are being…
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Plastics everywhere — should we be worried?
A baby whale washed up on a beach. Eighty-eight pounds of plastics were found in its stomach. Should we care?
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Being mindful of Mother Nature’s gifts
Lately we’ve been enjoying the hummingbirds each morning on our back deck.
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Building the vision: Pisgah View State Park aims for 2025 open
Harold McCarson isn’t surprised to see a deer standing in the road as he steps out of the familiar white…
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Plane crash debris removed from Browning Knob
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 27, the National Park Service airlifted the wreckage of a 1983 plane…
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Bridge work planned for the Parkway
Over the coming weeks, maintenance work will begin on six bridges on the Blue Ridge Parkway, including two in the…
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Celebrate a centennial
The Carolina Mountain Club is inviting the community to help celebrate its 100th birthday 1-5 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at…
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Max Patch restrictions extended
Restrictions on use at Max Patch in the Pisgah National Forest will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, extending…
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Haywood group campaigns to phase out single-use plastics
The Environmental Action Community of WNC is celebrating Plastic-Free July with an initiative encouraging all Haywood County restaurants, cafes and…
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WNC represented in conservation awards
Two Western North Carolina people and organizations were recognized in this year’s Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards, presented by the N.C.…
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Delve into the world of rattlesnakes
Free screenings of the wildlife documentary “RATTLED: Conserving Rattlesnakes in Appalachia” will be offered at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday,…
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Outdoor activities offered for youth
Youth have multiple opportunities to get outdoors this month with a variety of events offered by Haywood County Recreation and…
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Notes from a plant nerd: St. John’s wort
Among the many plants that signify the start of summer, perhaps none is more showy than St. John’s wort (Hypericum…
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Woodland Muse: Reclaiming nature’s bounty
Artists Bill and Patricia Weinert channel their appreciation for the environment into collaborative works under the banner of Woodland Muse.
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Fourth of July in the Smokies
Nothing says summer more than the Fourth of July, and in Western North Carolina, we celebrate Independence Day with gusto.…
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What’s left behind: Canton mill closure leaves complex environmental footprint
The paper mill has been closed for years now, but the cleanup is ongoing.
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Waynesville company sues Labor Department
Waynesville’s USA Farm Labor is suing the federal government in hopes of changing a new rule it claims will cost…
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Macon GOP precinct chair threatens to censure four Republican commissioners
The Macon County GOP is poised to take action against one of its precinct chairs, Rob Tolp, after he sent…
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School board approves property acquisition
The Haywood County School Board has approved the acquisition of a parcel of land off Ratcliff Cove Road for the…
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Macon leaders sign agreement on high school
The Macon County Commission unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Macon County School Board this month concerning the…
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Jackson accepts grants to fund substance abuse recovery planning
Jackson County has received a grant from Dogwood Health Trust to create a substance abuse recovery planning program over a…
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WCU’s educator receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Kofi Lomotey, the Chancellor John Bardo and Deborah Bardo Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Western Carolina University, recently received…
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Red Cross announces summer blood drive
The American Red Cross will host its 36th annual Operation Blood Drive on Thursday, June 29, in Asheville, Hendersonville and Waynesville.
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Jackson reworks plans for domestic violence shelter
Jackson County has had to rework the design for its domestic violence shelter after cost estimates came in well over…
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Harris and Swain Hospital names 2023 Mercy Award winner
Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospital recently announced that Missi Bowman has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award…
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Haywood County Ambulance wrecked in rollover accident
Around 6:30 a.m. June 22, a Haywood County ambulance based out of Bethel lost control on a curve in a…
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A new day dawns for young Melvin
Melvin McLeod Trawick, our first grandchild, came into this world seven days ago.
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Quirkiness attracts, at least in my marriage
I have always been fascinated by and drawn to quirky people.
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Law-and-order Republicans are silent
To the Editor: It is truly disheartening to see the response of elected Republicans to the indictment of Donald Trump.…
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Tribal Council should show more respect
To the Editor: I am writing to say I am discouraged and disappointed by the behavior of some Tribal Council…
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To forestall a flood: Statewide mapping effort aims to prevent future floods
With less than two years gone since Tropical Storm Fred destroyed lives and property along the Pigeon River in Haywood…
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Turkey season in 2023 brings record harvest
North Carolina’s five-week wild turkey season had its highest ever recorded harvest of 24,089 birds, surpassing the previous record of…
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Water monitoring available for local swim holes
Make sure the water’s clean before taking a swim using the Swim Guide app, a resource offering a weekly update…
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Event to focus on reducing plastic pollution
A community conversation about reducing plastic pollution will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Grace Episcopal Church…
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Journey through time with a geologist
Geologist and author Bill Jacobs will discuss the captivating geologic history of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau during a free lecture at…
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Walker Sisters Cabin reopens
After being closed since late 2021 for renovations, the Walker Sisters Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is…
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Word from the Smokies: An annual checkup for salamanders
Pay a visit to Chimneys Picnic Area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the first days of spring,…
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Macon GOP precinct chair threatens to censure four Republican commissioners
The Macon County GOP is poised to take action against one of its precinct chairs, Rob Tolp, after he sent…
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Supreme Court's Indian Child Welfare Act ruling preserves tribal sovereignty
Native American tribes across the country are celebrating after a June 15 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court struck down…
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Cherokee Schools water damage repair to total ‘many millions’
T The Cherokee Tribal Council has approved $7.6 million for water damage repairs at Cherokee Central Schools, but that’s expected…
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Canton logs eighth recent earthquake
Another earthquake shook the Canton area last week, bringing the count to eight quakes since May 23.
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Macon passes budget, maintains lowest tax rate in state
After weeks of heated discussion and back and forth over both revenue and expenditures, the Macon County Commission approved the…
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Macon imposes penalty for camping on greenway
There will be legal penalties for camping on the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Macon County after the County Commission…
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Town opens Sylva Pipes
Skaters in Sylva finally have a place to ride in their own backyard after the opening of Sylva Pipes —…
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Patriotism requires a common story
Is a picture really worth a thousand words? In very online debates among very online people, the exchange rate is…
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If you had a magic crayon, what would you draw?
Recently I stumbled upon one of my columns from 2017. I talked of an evening where I sat with my…
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What’s happening to waterfowl at Lake J?
To the Editor: I would like to know what is happening to the ducks and geese at Lake Junaluska.
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On the fly: new Maggie Valley shop debuts fly fishing festival
Shannon Young has no trouble identifying the exact moment he fell in love with fly fishing.
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New trail opens near Old Fort
A new trail is open in the Old Fort area, an important milestone in an ongoing 42-mile trail expansion project…
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Experience history in Cosby
A series of community programs celebrating the natural and cultural history of the Cosby area will be offered Fridays June…
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