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Writer takes residence in the Smokies
Bakersville, North Carolina, resident Sue Wasserman is taking her place as this year’s Steve Kemp Writer in Residence at the…
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Fishy field guide hits bookstores
A new field guide dedicated to the aquatic residents of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now on bookshelves.
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Fire Mountain closed for OneWheel event
Fire Mountain Trails in Cherokee will be closed Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, for the second annual WheelScorcher…
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Rep. Pless bullies his way over local leaders
“Arrogant.” “Out of control.” “Power hungry.” I’ve heard all these words — and worse — used to describe Rep. Mark…
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So what’s the big deal about plastics?
The towns of Waynesville and Canton have recently joined hundreds of other communities in declaring a need to dramatically reduce…
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Burr, Tillis should support gun control
To the Editor: This is an open letter to Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis.
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We need to enact stricter gun laws
To the Editor: I am a recent resident of the lovely state of North Carolina and am truly honored and…
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Highlands Biological Foundation opens North Campus
After years of planning, fundraising, and construction, the Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) officially dedicated the North Campus of the Highlands…
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Junaluska announces Summer Worship Series and events
Lake Junaluska will host outdoor, lakeside Sunday worship services led by inspirational visiting preachers from June 26 through Aug. 14…
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Slanted Window Tasting Station cuts the ribbon
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce was proud to welcome the Slanted Window Tasting Station to the community and the chamber…
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Bear injures campers at Elkmont
A bear has been euthanized after it broke into a tent occupied by a family of five and their dog,…
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Cherokee police chief resigns
After just shy of a year on the job, Cherokee Police Chief Josh Taylor announced June 13 that he would…
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Songs of Freedom: Local churches celebrate Juneteenth through gospel music
On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas were told of their freedom — two months after Robert E. Lee…
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Walk in their shoes: Event raises awareness for elder abuse
For the tenth year in a row, people will gather in towns across Western North Carolina on the evening of…
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Report highlights bungled aftermath of sexual abuse claims at teen rehab center
Leadership at Unity Healing Center in Cherokee failed to properly investigate or report allegations that an employee of the federally…
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One man’s vision of the Southern Appalachians
In my recent passion and ongoing interest in reviewing books by local and regional authors, I am offering here, yet…
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Bear injures campers at Elkmont
A bear has been euthanized after it broke into a tent occupied by a family of five and their dog,…
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Substantial voter fraud alleged in Lake Santeetlah
It may look like any other rustic vacation community, but beneath the placid surface of Lake Santeetlah, division runs deep.
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Taking the leap: Food truck celebrates lineage, the independent spirit
It was just about four years ago when Jeremiah Chatham decided to put down the hammer and pick up a…
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This must be the place: Ode to the girl from the North Country, the one who loved horses
I first got word about Steph Wilkins while sitting in the kitchen at an old flame’s parents’ house in the…
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Energy efficiency speaker series kicks off
A series of three workshops looking at energy efficiency and cost reduction techniques for homes and businesses will kick off…
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Rains banish dry conditions
The return of dry conditions in Western North Carolina appears to have been temporary after massive rains last week erased…
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Protecting the nest: Volunteer program aims to restore falcons at Devils Courthouse
For years, Blue Ridge Parkway staff have been concerned that visitor behavior at Devils Courthouse, a popular overlook on the…
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Jacobsen chosen as Haywood Waterways leader
Preston Jacobsen has been selected as the next executive director of Haywood Waterways Association following the departure of longtime leader…
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Bill seeks National Scenic Trail designation for Benton MacKaye Trail
A bipartisan bill seeking to designate the Benton MacKaye Trail as a National Scenic Trail has been introduced to the…
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Fundraising bike ride ends at Lake Junaluska
Johnson City residents Steve Wheeler and John Redmond spent the weekend biking from Johnson City to Lake Junaluska in hopes…
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Notes from the National Park Service
With 423 units covering more than 85 million acres, there’s much more to the National Park Service than the Great…
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New natural area opens to the public
Bobs Creek State Natural Area is officially open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 2, attended by Gov. Roy Cooper…
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A quick review and a word of gratitude
Recently in this space I reviewed “The Broken Spine” by Dorothy St. James, a murder mystery set in a small…
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This must be the place: Ode to Paul McCartney, ode to being together again
Amid a brisk walk down Phillip Fulmer Way towards the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, last Tuesday evening, I found…
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‘Living with Pride’
For the first time in its 45-year history, the Haywood County Arts Council is celebrating Pride month with its ‘Living…
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It’s hard not to love where we live
When I travel and tell someone I’m from Waynesville, a small town nestled in the Smoky Mountains, the comment is…
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Will Chuck Edwards condemn attempt to steal election?
Chuck Edwards defeated Rep. Madison Cawthorn in the District 11 Republican congressional primary because of the incumbent’s bizarre and immature…
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Remembering the sailors aboard the USS Liberty
To the Editor: A reporter for Al Jazeera (Shireen Abu Akleh) was killed by Israeli military personnel as she covered…
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GOP has lost its moral compass
To the Editor: The Republican Party is not the party of life.
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NOC marks 50 years in business
In 1971, Payson and Aurelia Kennedy were living a successful, stable life in Atlanta. Payson was a librarian at Georgia…
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Ken Howle reflects on finding his path through NOC
In retrospect, it’s no surprise Ken Howle ended up at a place where lives are transformed through renewal of soul,…
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Wayne Dickert’s river life born at NOC
Wayne “Wayner” Dickert may not have started paddling until he was 18 years old, but that didn’t stop him from…
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Wet Your Whiskers fundraiser
FUR’s fifth-annual Wet Your Whiskers fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Wells…
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Sylva settles on railroad depot restroom
Sylva residents and visitors to the town can expect to see a new public restroom at the old railroad depot…
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Greenway planning begins in Haywood
Haywood County is taking the first steps to establish a comprehensive greenway plan that could end up linking all the…
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Maggie distillery in foreclosure as bidders come forward
The building housing Elevated Mountain Distilling Company, a fixture in Maggie Valley for over five years, is facing foreclosure and…
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At last, a UDO for Maggie Valley
After years of effort and several failed attempts by multiple town boards, Maggie Valley has successfully passed its Unified Development…
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Jackson gathers to discuss homelessness
Last Thursday evening, June 2, residents of Jackson County gathered at Sylva First United Methodist Church to discuss the issue…
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Tribe votes no on Ela Dam removal
In a narrow vote June 2, the Cherokee Tribal Council voted against a resolution to pursue purchase and removal of…
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Finally, Haywood gets an offer on a troublesome parcel
Haywood County may have found a buyer for a county-owned 22-acre plot off Jonathan Creek, as long as everything goes…
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Runoff declared for Jackson School Board
Voters in Jackson County will return to the polls July 26 to determine the winner of a runoff election for…
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Rep. Pless wants to strip Haywood municipalities of some regulatory powers
A COVID-era sports seating bill has now morphed into a pro-development bill that would hobble the ability of Haywood County’s municipalities…
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Pigeon River grants announced
The latest round of Pigeon River Fund awards provide 10 grants totaling $234,241 to fund water quality projects in Haywood,…
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