Jackson commissioners declare time’s up on wrangling over new tourism structure
A festering disagreement over how to overhaul Jackson County’s tourism agency is coming to an end, but some lodging owners…
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Do-over on Haywood Community College president search raises questions
Haywood Community College employees earlier this month presented the board of trustees with a list of concerns about the college’s…
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“Partners in Leadership” launches mentoring program
The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business and the Young Professionals of Haywood have launched the “Partners in…
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Net zero home built in Haywood County
A “net zero home” constructed in Haywood County will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on…
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More news briefs
Microchip your pet to ensure safety Haywood Spay/Neuter is holding a pet microchip clinic 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.…
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WCU to hold open house
Western Carolina University will welcome prospective students and their families and friends to campus when the university holds its second…
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Donate a turkey dinner for those in need
Maggie Valley Area Lodging Association is once again donating turkey dinners to Haywood County residents this year, which will be…
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Fairground auction seeking donations
Second annual benefit auction for the Haywood County Fairgrounds will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the fairgrounds.…
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Motorcycle toy run, to roll through Haywood
21st annual Haywood County Motorcycle Parade and Toy Run will take place at noon Saturday, Nov. 10, starting at Canton’s…
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Volunteers needed in Franklin
Kids Against Hunger will host a 30,000-meal packing event starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at First Christian Church…
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NCDOT to work on tunnel drainage
North Carolina Department of Transportation will perform work on two tunnels in the Pigeon River Gorge on Interstate 40 in…
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School back in session on Saturday
To make up for school being cancelled on Tuesday, Oct. 30, Haywood County schools will have class from 8 a.m.…
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All’s fair in love and politics
Western North Carolina found itself in an unflattering national media spotlight a year ago when a reporter from The New…
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Money, flyers steal the show in Davis-Snow rematch
John Snow dreads his daily trip to the post office these days. It’s just two blocks from his home outside…
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A push for planning in Cullowhee gets lukewarm reception from county for now
This November could prove to be the do or die month for the planning effort in Cullowhee when Jackson County…
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Where Jackson commissioner candidates stand
Whether a grassroots movement to spark planning in Cullowhee dies or moves forward will rests with the next Jackson County…
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Tribal employee charged with embezzlement
An Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians employee was recently charged with embezzlement during a 15-year period. Amanda Leigh Smoker, 33,…
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Business owners lobby for train at every turn
Since the headquarters of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad moved from Dillsboro to Bryson City in 2008, the little picturesque…
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News in brief
The newly formed Haywood Area Wholistic Integrative Practitioners group (known as HAWIP) is hosting a silent auction and reception 6:30…
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Early voting numbers continue to rise
Absentee voters have been licking their stamps for weeks, and beginning last Thursday, early voters started arriving at polling places…
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Golden LEAF offering funding for Swain
The Golden LEAF Foundation and Swain County are hosting a community forum at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Room at…
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Swain brings business training and education center online
After about 18 months of construction, the $1.5 million Swain County Regional Business Education and Training Center is officially open…
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Manufacturing leads Haywood out of recession
For the second year in a row, area research economist Tom Tveidt delivered his state of Haywood County’s economy address…
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Organizations in Haywood hosting support group
The MedWest Health System Chaplaincy Service, Haywood Community Connections and Mountain Projects are hosting a free Caregivers Unite support group…
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HCC students register voters
A Haywood Community College political science class got a good dose of the mechanics of voting by running a voter…
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Sylva auto dealer locked in sidewalk stand-off with town
A grand goal of bringing sidewalks to the main commercial drag in Sylva has elicited protests from one business owner…
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Swain fund balance once again teetering on the brink
Swain County might have to raise taxes or make budget cuts to keep its cash reserves from falling into unhealthy…
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Swain property owners will soon find out where they fall on real estate roller coaster
Just after the New Year, property owners in Swain County will find out just how well — or how poorly…
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Macon commissioner candidates talk budget matters, schools and slope regulations
Despite having three Macon County commissioner seats on the ballot this fall, only one has any competition. In the conservative…
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Haywood gets offer for vacant office building
A nonprofit in Waynesville has made an offer to buy a vacant building from Haywood County. LIFESPAN, which offers programs…
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Return to sender: Homeowners denied road name change for Henry Dingus Way
Homeowners on Henry Dingus Way in Maggie Valley who don’t like their street name have struck out in their quest…
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Commissioners quietly opt not to rein in protestors
The ordinance was discussed and drafted; Jackson County’s legal counsel had reviewed it; and it had the stamp of approval…
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Survey says … Business poll sets the stage for new day in Jackson economic strategy
After several stumbling blocks, disbanded boards and departed directors, proponents of a Jackson County economic development program hope to soon…
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Mothers-in-law shatter stereotype in joint restaurant venture
Sitting in their bakery-café last week, Ann Cooper and Kim Buchanan were constantly intervening to expound on the other’s comments…
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Children-focused consignment sale in Waynesville
Duck Duck Goose is hold a consignment sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 22, just…
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Free baby gear during SIDS awareness month
MedWest-Haywood and the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation (NCHSF) will partner to distribute onesies, nightlights and parent checklists to new…
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Library offering classes on building website, using Craigslist
The Sylva library will host a class on building a website at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 22 and another course on…
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Kids Against Hunger needs volunteers
Kids Against Hunger in Franklin is looking for people to help package meals at 8 a.m. Nov. 3 at the…
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Pancake breakfast to support international and local charities
Sylva Rotary Club will host its twice-annual pancake breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. on Oct. 26 at the First United Methodist…
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Citizen responsibility and empowerment expert to present at WCU
Paul Loeb, a writer who has spent more than 30 years researching citizen responsibility and empowerment, will deliver a lecture…
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Students register voters
A Haywood Community College political science class got a good dose of the mechanics of voting by running a voter…
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Forum attracts diverse audience, engaged candidates
Nearly 200 people came out for a candidate forum in Jackson County Monday (Oct. 15) to listen to a slate…
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Meditation class looks to resolve conflict
Sylva and Western Carolina University will raise awareness of conflict mediation as an alternative to litigation and to settle personal…
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Meadows, Rogers to debate at WCU Oct. 23
Western Carolina University’s Department of Political Science and Public Affairs and the Public Policy Institute will host a debate between…
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Meadows catches Rogers in U.S. Congressional race fundraising
Republican Mark Meadows has out fund-raised his competitor 2-to-1 this quarter, but the two candidates for the U.S. Congress are…
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Macon faces five-year countdown to ready more landfill space
The trash keeps piling up, and if Macon County doesn’t do something soon, its landfill could be overflowing. By conservative…
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Tattoo parlor knocking on Canton’s door prompts likely repeal of 30-year-old ban
Cruso native Nathan Poston wants to open a tattoo parlor in Canton — the first in that town since at least…
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A recipe for success: Waynesville B&Bs score kudos for scrumptious breakfasts
People rent hotel rooms because they need a place to shower and lay their weary heads. But, people check into…
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Lt. Gov. candidate to visit Haywood
Dan Forest, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, will be at a meet and greet at noon Oct. 29 at Shoney’s…
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‘Bootiful Babies Benefit’ planned for future birthing center
To raise money for its New Generations Birthing Center, Smoky Mountain OB/GYN Associates will host the first “Bootiful Babies Benefit”…
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