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Pactiv’s request for a tax break is soundly rejected

It took all of about 25 minutes for the Haywood County Board of Equalization and Review to reject Pactiv Evergreen’s request to reduce the assessed value of its $19.8 million parcel in Canton.

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Hicks, Sneed to face off in September General Election

Former Principal Chief Michell Hicks dominated the field in today’s Primary Election race for the office of principal chief, according to unofficial results pulling in 41.7% of the vote in a field of six and leaving incumbent Richard Sneed a distant second with 21.3% of the vote.

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Coalition nears fundraising goal for Ela Dam removal

A coalition working to remove the aged Ela Dam in Swain County has raised $8 million of an estimated $10 million needed to complete the project.

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Smathers: ‘We will fight’ Pactiv’s tax break request

Officials on both the local and the state level have been adamant in demanding Pactiv Evergreen be held accountable for a number of unresolved issues since shortly after the company announced it would halt operations in Canton. But now, a week after the mill’s final whistle blew, they’re adopting a more forceful tone.

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'It didn't have to be this way': Former paper mill employees observe last whistle blow

It’s 11:57 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Canton. Daniel Gregg is standing on the Park Street bridge overlooking the Pigeon River. Leaning against the bridge, Gregg kept gazing up at the tall smoke stacks of the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill. 

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Referenda on cannabis, mixed drinks considered for Cherokee

During Tribal Council Thursday, June 1, the body will consider resolutions seeking to legalize cannabis use for adults 21 and older and to allow mixed drinks to be served at “qualified establishments” on tribal land.

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‘Lowest tax rate in North Carolina’: Macon County budgets for revenue neutral tax rate

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Haywood Animal Shelter receives Petco grant

Haywood County Animal Shelter is set to receive a $12,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Haywood County.

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Pless makes progress with collaborative rehab proposal

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