Disguised as incense and salts, over-the-counter chemicals double as street drugs
A little more than a year after the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law banning various forms of synthetic…
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The new par? Decline in golfing persists in post-recession world
As people’s discretionary spending remains low nationwide, golf courses in Haywood County are trying to drive their way out of…
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Wayensville Rec Center gets new water park hours
The Waynesville Recreation Center will institute new hours for its water park for the summer. The water park will open…
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New Franklin dog park to open June 9
The new dog park in Franklin will open at 10 a.m. June 9. The park, sponsored by the Friends of…
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Jackson library to have one-year birthday party
The Friends of the Library are holding a birthday party for the new Jackson County Public Library beginning at 6:30…
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GOP candidates to attend debate
Republican group FreedomWorks will host a debate between candidates Mark Meadows and Vance Patterson at 8:30 a.m. June 9 at…
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State legislators deal Harrah’s Casino winning hand
Live table games at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino cleared its final hurdle this week with passage in the N.C. House of…
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Shelton House to commemorate 150th anniversary of Civil War
The Shelton House in Waynesville will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a series of summer lectures…
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Food shortages persist in the land of plenty
Counties in Western North Carolina have seen dramatic increases in the number of people who need food assistance — either from…
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Still no settlement money for Swain
Swain County’s uphill battle to get the federal government to make good on its promise of a $52 million cash…
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Canton businesses to explore unified vision
A seminar intended to help small businesses in Canton develop the town’s potential will be held from 5:30 to 8…
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Organizing for America chapter to launch
Haywood Organizing for America, the local campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama and other Democrats, will hold its first monthly…
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Input needed about regional bike plan
Community meetings seking input on a regional bike plan will be held in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties. • Haywood…
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Franklin has second thoughts about motorcycle rally venue
A motorcycle rally initially planned to take over the streets of downtown Franklin in August has been given the boot,…
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Welfare fraud on the rise with recession
Swain County’s Department of Social Services has started cracking down on welfare fraud after seeing a rise in violations. “We…
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Chess tournament planned at Blue Ridge Books
Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville will host a chess tournament starting at 10 a.m., June 21. The Smoky Mountain Chess…
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WCU hosted cadaver dogs, handlers for training
A group of four-legged students possessing powerful senses of smell visited the Western Carolina University campus recently as 66 dog…
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Counties’ hands are tied in proliferation of sweepstakes
When it comes to sweepstakes cafes Macon County has hit a jackpot of sorts, with at least 11 of the…
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Old trailers plopped down in the heart of Cullowhee cause a cloud of unhappiness
Two decrepit trailers hauled in and dumped down on an empty lot in the middle of Cullowhee’s old business district…
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From bars to research, Cullowhee poised for growth on all fronts
A grand and engaging vision for Western Carolina University’s Millennial campus as a place where academics, research, private industry and…
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More working poor using food pantries to get by
A clean-cut looking Perry Matthews walked into the food pantry with a smile on his face. He wore a crisp,…
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Frog Level Brewing Company event to benefit Sarge’s
The Frog Level Brewing Company will host a Dogs and Suds event to raise money for Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation…
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Summer conference to dispel stereotypes
Lake Junaluska will host the Native American Tribal Social Justice Issues Conference June 29- July 1. Richard Twiss, a member…
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Cherokee language course to be offered
A one-day intensive course in the Cherokee language will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June…
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Cherokee gathering casts light on generational trauma
When the microphone opened up to the crowd, Laura Stout felt compelled to say her piece. She raised her hand,…
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Performer or panhandler? Street musicians scarce where codes ban begging
The warm weather and sunshine brings a flurry of people to Waynesville’s downtown to enjoy the local fare — but it…
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Jackson sheriff makes a stand against countywide alcohol
Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe is refusing to grant permits for businesses wanting to sell alcoholic beverages despite voters overwhelmingly…
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Innocuous budget on the table in Jackson County
Jackson County looks set to approve a budget that keeps the tax rate the second lowest in the state at…
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Cherokee’s top coffee spot taken over after loan, lease default
Regular coffee connoisseurs in Cherokee may have noticed a slight change in their popular downtown coffeehouse. The Sequoyah Fund, an…
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Breaking bread: Macon County commissioners aren’t going hungry at meetings
When it comes to staying well fed, the Macon County commissioners are leading the pack. From finger food and pizzas…
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Haywood extends financial olive branch to towns for trash hauling
Haywood County will help ease the burden faced by towns as they start trucking their trash all the way to…
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MedWest discontinuing in-home personal care
MedWest-Haywood will discontinue in-home aide services in Haywood County, laying off 17 nursing assistants that visit housebound patients and aid…
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Healthy eating program offered at Sylva library
Food coach Manon Fancher of Sylva will be at the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on May 31…
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Celebrate EMS Week with open house
MedWest-Harris Emergency Medical Services will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 23 to celebrate…
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Bike ride to benefit Open Door Ministries
The third annual Open Door Benefit Bike Run will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9. The fund-raiser, hosted by…
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BizWorks to close two regional offices
The Mountain BizWorks office in Sylva, which serves would-be entrepreneurs and other small business owners in the state’s seven westernmost…
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Veterans urged to register for Memorial Day parade
Time is running out for Haywood County veterans to register to participate in the Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Day…
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Free sports physicals for Haywood youth
Student athletes can get free sports physicals Tuesday, May 29 at the MedWest Health & Fitness Center on the campus…
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Recalling Fontana: Appalachia sacrifices to generate power for the war effort
A celebration honoring the sacrifice of those who made the WWII construction of Fontana Dam possible will be held as…
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Move to Amend activists on the stump locally, but Jackson commissioners are not buying
Jackson County commissioners butted heads with local activists at a meeting this week, refusing to lend their philosophical support to…
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Jackson not eager to pony up new deputies in wake of alcohol vote
A request by Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe for eight additional deputies now that the sale of alcoholic beverages has…
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Recount results in: Queen wins House race by a hair
Two weeks after the primary election, an official winner has finally been declared following a recount in an insanely tight…
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Creative arts building back for more contingency funds
A feeling of déjà vu swept over the Haywood County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday as they reviewed more than…
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Model HCC childcare center to get model playground
It might be a day late, but it’s certainly not a dollar short. A $235,000 playground is coming to the…
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Business community lends a hand with start-up grants
Two businesses — Copper Pot and Wooden Spoon, and Belle on Main Salon and Spa — came out winners during the…
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Maggie Valley wants to know: what should its future hold?
Business owners needs to put aside their bickering and resentments for the good of Maggie Valley, Mayor Ron DeSimone emphasized…
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The calling card of tourism pays off in the mountains
In addition to the obvious benefits of tourism — jobs and revenue for the county — tourism dollars save Haywood County…
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Fate of live dealers hinges on state House
The quest to bring live table games to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino faces a final political hurdle. Both the Governor and…
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Annexation and fracking and voter ID, oh my! A look at the General Assembly’s short session
While arguments over the state budget are likely to dominate everything in Raleigh as the General Assembly convenes for the…
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Fun in Sun Summer Camp in Waynesville
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer the “Fun in the Sun Summer Camp” for kids ages 5 to…
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