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A start on that ever-growing pile of books
So many books, so little time. Many booklovers may have uttered that old saw with a sigh, but in my…
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This great life we wish to attend
When one is in pursuit of their dreams, once-feared obstacles become golden opportunities, where you see what it will take…
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Drifting back down to earth at the peak of beauty
With brightly colored leaves falling from nearby trees in my front yard, the mountains appearing in the morning fog, and…
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WNC goes to the polls
The 2018 Midterm Elections are upon us, and there is still time to register and learn where local and state candidates stand on important issues before early voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Body of missing woman found in the Smokies
A week-long search for a missing woman in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ended in tragedy Tuesday, Oct. 2,…
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New board leadership for Folkmoot
Folkmoot will say goodbye to one board president but welcome another after a late September meeting where new board members…
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Tribal budget looks to shrink spending
As the 2019 fiscal year begins for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the tribe is operating under a recently…
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‘Poverty simulation’ to be held at Mountain Projects
Mountain Projects, in conjunction with the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency and the North Carolina Community Action Coalition,…
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Mountain Projects finds funds for health care enrollment
Worries last month over the potential defunding of local social service agency Mountain Projects’ Obamacare Navigator program became real when…
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New group forms to oppose N.C. 107 plan
During an Aug. 6 public hearing on the future of N.C. 107 in Sylva, Kel-Save owner Robert Kelley was the…
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Jackson commissioner challenges chairman
Ron Mau is still in the midst of his first term on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, started in 2016, but this November he’s challenging incumbent Chairman Brian McMahan in McMahan’s bid for re-election.
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Sen. Davis up for fifth term
Franklin Republican Sen. Jim Davis is probably one of the most popular legislators in the state with his constituents, winning four straight elections and garnering support on the order of 75 percent in some counties.
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Sales tax hike back on the Swain ballot
Swain County is once again trying to increase its sales tax rate a quarter of a cent with the intent of putting additional revenue toward school improvements, but the final decision will be left up to voters.
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Three seats open on Swain commission
Six candidates are campaigning for three open seats on the Swain County Board of Commissioners — four of the candidates are competing for two seat while the other two are competing to fill a two-year unexpired seat left vacant by the death of David Monteith.
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Clampitt faces Queen for fourth time
While not quite reaching the level of Hatfield and McCoy, Western North Carolina’s longest running feud — that of Mike Clampitt and Joe Sam Queen — is no less competitive; after losses in 2012 and 2014, the Bryson City Republican Clampitt finally defeated the Waynesville Democrat Queen in 2016, and will predictably face him again this year in the race for House district 119.
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Schandevel challenges Presnell for state rep
Ask Canton native Rhonda Cole Schandevel why she’s running for House district 118 again after a disappointing yet decisive loss in 2016 and she’ll tell you, in not so many words.
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St. Paul warms the bones of Pisgah
Before Saturday night, I'd never heard of St. Paul & The Broken Bones. As such, I had no foresight of…
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Bethel student diagnosed with chickenpox
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 3, Haywood County Schools administration was notified by public health officials that a student…
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Is this the demeanor of a Supreme Court justice?
I did not go to college with Brett Kavanaugh, but I went to college at about the same time he…
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I’ll vote for candidates who support education
When I vote, I take a broad perspective. I care about the present and its immediate requirements, but I also…
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Shame on Raleigh for making teachers buy classroom supplies
By Lori Wright • Guest Columnist To all of my fellow teachers and parents, I only have one question: how much…
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Manafort worked against U.S. interests in Ukraine
To the Editor: In October of 2005, I arrived in Ukraine as a Peace Corps (PC) volunteer. At that time,…
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Voter fraud is indeed a real problem
To the Editor: Can we talk about voter fraud? It’s real, folks. And it’s spreading throughout North Carolina. I’m not…
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Economic system is a potent mix
To the Editor: We have seen, read, and heard a lot of fuss lately about the precipitous dangers of socialism…
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Thoughts on our elected leaders
To the Editor: We moved to Burnsville just over two years ago about two months before the 2016 election. When…
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Big political money is root of evil
To the Editor: About the political cartoon of September 12: Please don’t make horrible political divisions worse by repeating brain-bypassing,…
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Tax collector is doing a good job
To the Editor: Despite the best efforts of reporters, a newspaper article will not contain the entire story. This letter…
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Oil Nut, that most curious fruit
For Elizabeth and me, the fall season is one of the most invigorating times to get out in the woods…
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River access restored at Beechertown Road
Repairs have been completed to Beechertown Road and the Nantahala River access there in the Nantahala National Forest near Franklin.
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Agriculture losses from Florence top $1 billion
Initial estimates for crop damage and livestock losses in North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence are expected to top $1.1…
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Poor acorn crop leads to increased bear encounters
A nighttime breath of fresh air turned traumatic for 75-year-old Swannanoa resident Toni Rhegness when she spotted three bear cubs…
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Search underway for missing woman near Clingmans Dome
A full week after Ohio resident Mitzie Sue “Susan” Clements, 53, went missing in the Clingmans Dome area of the…
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New signs tell Cowee story
The ancient Cowee mound in Macon County, once home to a thriving Cherokee town, now has interpretive signs to pay…
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Kayak donated to SCC
Phil and Connie Haire have donated a kayak to Southwestern Community College’s Outdoor Leadership Program.
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Book examines change in rural Appalachia
In the last 75 years, the landscape and the culture of the Appalachian South have undergone enormous change. Take the…
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Blue collar dreams: Balsam Range wins big at IBMAs
Sitting on a bench in the lobby of the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium last Thursday evening, Marc Pruett waits quietly for…
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This must be the place: You who are on the road, must have a code that you can live by
I had to really think back and question it. Had I ever crossed that line into what could be considered…
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WCU unveils new Cherokee sculpture
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ historical and cultural connections with the land now home to Western Carolina University were…
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Carden’s ‘Birdell’ gets DVD Release
There will be a DVD release party for acclaimed writer Gary Carden’s play “Birdell” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5,…
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Building on something good: Educational remedies for workforce deficiencies
Heaters that won’t heat. Lights that won’t light. Pipes that won’t pipe. The modern conveniences most people have taken for…
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No more emissions testing in Haywood
The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved a reduction in North Carolina counties required to perform yearly vehicle emissions tests.
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Jarrett House re-opens in Dillsboro
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held a STIR Business After Hours event at the newly re-opened Jarrett House in…
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WCU resumes chancellor search
After more than two months in limbo, the search for Western Carolina University’s next leader has re-launched with the goal…
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Health, social services changes upheld in Jackson
There was no discussion as the Jackson County Commissioners voted 3-2 Oct. 1 to uphold a vote they took in…
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Important voting deadlines approach
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Make sure you’re ready to vote by following the simple flowchart below.
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Two Republicans vie for district judge seat
One of 43 spread across the state, North Carolina’s 30th Judicial District covers Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties and is where many people have their first interaction with the court system.
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It’s a rematch for Deitz and Cody in Jackson commissioner race
Jackson County Commissioner Boyce Deitz took office in 2014 after wresting the seat from incumbent Doug Cody, but this time around Cody is looking to reverse that result in a repeat face-off to represent District 2.
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Two Dems in high-profile superior court race
You’ve probably seen the billboards by now, if not for months. Or, you’ve seen the candidates out campaigning in person — incumbent Superior Court Judge Brad Letts and well-known Waynesville attorney Mark Melrose.
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Incumbent sheriff challenged in Swain
Incumbent Republican Curtis Cochran is running for a fourth term as Swain County sheriff. While he’s never had an easy race, he said, this election cycle has been particularly brutal with mudslinging coming from all directions.
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Joint opioid task force leads to 75 arrests in WNC
A major law enforcement operation targeting drug trafficking in and around the Qualla Boundary has resulted in the arrest of…
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