Graham County deputy cleared of wrongdoing
A Graham County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Tennessee man on June 20 has been cleared of any wrongdoing,…
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The next chapter: Wall Street Books seeks new home
Miss Virginia stretches unassumingly in the lamplit window of Wall Street Books. While she used to host bridge once a…
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Libertarian candidate offers voters a third way in NC-14
Libertarian David Coatney entered the race for North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District long before Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-Henderson) announced his…
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Republican Sen. Chuck Edwards joins race for NC-14
After much speculation, three-term Henderson County incumbent Sen. Chuck Edwards made his 14th Congressional District candidacy official with an announcement…
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No sleep until January: Retailers rejoice over bustling holiday season
The holiday shopping season tends to be a stressful time for shoppers as well as retailers with large crowds, long…
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Macon officer investigated on rape allegations
On the evening of Monday, Nov. 15, the Special Victims Unit of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation…
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Former deputy sues DA over Giglio Order
Former Western North Carolina law enforcement officer Eric Giles is suing District Attorney Ashley Welch and Assistant DA John Hindsman…
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Duke LifePoint hospitals implement vaccine mandate
Harris Regional Hospital, Swain Community Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center, all owned by Duke LifePoint, will require the COVID-19…
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Macon County Schools offers staff retention bonuses
Last week the Macon County School Board approved the use of ESSER funds to give recurring $1,500 bonuses to all…
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State budget funds all WCU requests
Western Carolina University leaders are celebrating passage of a state budget bill that funds every item on the university’s legislative…
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State budget funds might cover Allen Street repairs
More than $3 million in the recently enacted state budget will help Sylva reopen Bryson Park, install long-discussed public bathrooms…
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Two countries, one literature class, brought together by WCU
CULLOWHEE – Looking for study abroad opportunities in the midst of the pandemic, Brian Railsback, a professor of English at Western Carolina University,…
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Drake Software announces interim CEO
With strong financial results, underpinned by industry leading client satisfaction, Drake Software is moving forward with plans to increase investment…
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Be ready for travel delay in WNC
Digital signs posted several counties away are warning of delays on Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.
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Cherokee invests $15 million with Kituwah LLC
The Cherokee Tribal Council voted unanimously this month to allocate $15 million to Kituwah LLC as an equity investment from…
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State budget includes teacher pay increase, COVID relief
After years of working to provide public education during a pandemic without pay raises, or a state budget, public schools…
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Corbin, Pless secure critical improvements for Haywood County
Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin) and Rep. Mark Pless (R-Haywood) secured critical improvements for Haywood County in the compromise state budget…
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State budget includes $850K for Swain
The North Carolina General Assembly passed an official budget last week that includes $850,000 for critical infrastructure projects in Swain…
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Woodhouse makes her NC-14 run official
Almost immediately after Rep. Madison Cawthorn announced on Nov. 11 that he’d seek an open seat in the new 13th…
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Corbin will run for re-election to Senate, not NC-14
Saying that he feels he can “offer more to the citizens of Western North Carolina as a senator than as…
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New Register of Deeds in Jackson County
Shandra Sims will serve as the new register of deeds for Jackson County after being sworn in Thursday, Nov. 18.…
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Officials Warn of Travel Delay in WNC
Digital signs posted several counties away are warning of delays on Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge. They will…
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Perkins brothers turn custom home building business into YouTube fame
“Living the dream” is what comes to mind after spending a couple of hours with the Perkins brothers and their…
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Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen opens at Harrah's
Flavortown has arrived at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar is now open and is serving…
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Debris removal from flood to cease until Nov. 29
This week marks the 90-day post-flood milestone after Tropical Storm Fred impacted Haywood County. As that date nears, the second…
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Jackson to pay $725,000 in jail death settlement
Nearly three years after a Sylva woman was found dead in the Jackson County Detention Center, the county has agreed…
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Meth trafficker busted in Haywood
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized 4.1 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop resulting in one arrest and trafficking…
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Cawthorn Accepts AMAC American PATRIOT Award
Washington, D.C. — On Nov. 2 on Capitol Hill, Congressman Madison Cawthorn accepted The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC)…
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Haywood reports more COVID-19 related deaths
In the last week, Haywood County has mourned the loss of two more people to COVID-19. Both were in their…
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Going rogue: Cawthorn’s move has widespread implications
Western North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn has become known for saying some surprising things to further his political agenda, but…
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Planning Board Chairman removed from post in Maggie
David Williamson was removed from his position as Planning Board Chairman for the Town of Maggie Valley following a 3-2…
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New electoral maps approved
The North Carolina General Assembly passed new House, Senate and congressional maps last week, but if the lawsuits — some…
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HCC awarded $1 million construction grant
Haywood Community College was selected by the Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, to receive a…
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Movement to memorialize lynching victim in Franklin gains momentum
Exactly 123 years to the day after a Black man was dragged from his cell in Franklin and hung from…
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King, Augustine elected to Bryson City board
Only 10% of Bryson City residents cast a ballot in this year’s municipal election, which is not unusual for the…
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Franklin elects incumbent, two newcomers
The Town of Franklin elected one incumbent and two newcomers to the town council board during the Nov. 2 municipal…
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Newman, Gelbaugh triumph in Sylva elections
Beating out two incumbent board members, Natalie Newman took the top spot in last week’s Sylva Board of Commissioners election…
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Newcomers sweep Maggie Valley election
Municipal elections in Maggie Valley drew a record number of voters in a contest that boiled down to growth and…
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Haywood County Schools modifies quarantine policy
Haywood County Public Schools has implemented a new COVID-19 quarantine policy change. In certain cases, students will be required to…
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Traffic delays expected for I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge
HARMON DEN – A winding drive on Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge will soon take a little longer than…
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Haywood Alerts implements new, streamlined alert messages
In the next few weeks, Haywood County Alerts will switch over to a new, streamlined message format for emergency text…
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Cherokee announces record casino profits, plans for expansion
In the space of two days last week, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced its biggest per capita distribution…
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No pun not intended: Dave Waldrop, small-town sage
It’s said that the pun is the lowest form of humor — unless it’s yours.
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For veterans, service doesn’t stop when uniform comes off
On Veterans Day, we commemorate the service of members of the armed forces of the United States, past and present.…
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Popular tool retailer coming to Waynesville
The vacancy on Waynesville’s Russ Avenue left by big-box retailer Kmart in late 2019 is about to be filled with…
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Cawthorn won’t run for re-election in current district
During his brief political career, Western North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn has become known for saying some surprising things to…
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Incumbents carry Canton
The mountain mill town known for its downtown rejuvenation as well as its “ grit and grace ” in the…
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Haywood man wins $668,202 Cash 5 jackpot
Jason Clark of Canton tried his luck on a Cash 5 ticket and won a $668,202 jackpot.
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Haywood reports seven COVID-19 deaths
In the last week, Haywood County has mourned the loss of seven more people to COVID-19. They ranged in age…
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Suspicious Buncombe fires draw attention in Haywood
A series of suspected arsons in Buncombe County has drawn the attention of multiple law enforcement agencies, and due to…
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