Call them statesmen, not “republicrats”
To the Editor: There has been too much name-calling in the media lately criticizing the way in which some of…
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Bothwell will represent WNC, not Washington politics as usual
To the Editor: One of the more interesting races in the May 8 Democratic primary is the race for U.S.…
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Dilapidated mobile homes should be illegal
To the Editor: Old Cullowhee Road in Cullowhee is a beautiful route for viewing land, homes, water and sky. Lately…
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The new world of political advertising
To the Editor: I’m going to be as “tacky” in my public response to Mr. Swanson as he was in…
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Women should make their voice heard on Election Day
To the Editor: Recently there were two letters to the editor locally by Shirley Ches and Marge Abel which expressed…
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Don’t tax the hand that feeds us
To the Editor: I have been reading the news regarding the Jackson County Occupancy Tax and the discussion around the…
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Farming frees the spirit, especially for this goat
I was fortunate enough this past weekend to be present when a mother goat gave birth to two babies, and…
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Trayvon Martin just went too far
To the Editor: Norman Hoffman has his facts wrong about the Trayvon Martin shooting. Based on my experience, and…
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Jackson should join Franklin on this one
To the Editor: I write to urge the Jackson County commissioners to follow the lead of the Franklin Town Board…
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Franklin leaders say corporations not people
To the Editor: Kudos to the Franklin Board of Aldermen for unanimously passing a resolution calling on the North Carolina…
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Marty Jones does not deserve criticism
To the Editor: In a recent letter to the editor John Edwards attacks District 4 County Commissioner Candidate Marty Jones.…
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Let me explain how FreedomWorks works
To the Editor: My, that was quite a headline on Margery Abel’s letter appearing in the March 28 edition of…
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Cherokee voters should say no to alcohol
To the Editor: Ruin your life. Paralyze your mind. Impair your higher thinking. Make poor judgements imbalanced by intoxication due…
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The heart of America is just right of center
To the Editor: The President’s budget will “never” balance, or reduce spending, or reduce our borrowing. So, no one —…
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A few meaningful moments with the local wildlife
I heard a distinctive gobble gobble gobble one recent evening through the open windows and French doors of the cabin…
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Who is candidate Cecil Bothwell?
To the Editor: We may criticize someone not attending our church or not believing what we believe. Many of us…
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Right now, I’m taking a stand to make a start
Firmly resolute in my desire to set aside more time for my writing I decided not to have a garden…
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Armed citizens not always a good thing
To the Editor: A recent letter by a firearms instructor made the assertion that no one at the shooting of…
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Do not mess with our health insurance
To the Editor: This is an open letter to Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin. Let me be perfectly clear. Obama Care…
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Our sister publication takes the Smokies nationwide
The revelation was at first surprising and then disappointing. So I’ll take a stab here at shedding some light on…
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Staring over the edge of the political divide
Question: How does one come to the conclusion that the upcoming General Assembly short session will almost certainly be an…
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Affordable Care Act already helping families
To the Editor, For my entire working life, I have paid for medical insurance, first for myself and later for…
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Hayden Rogers made right debate decision
To the Editor: In the Thursday, March 15, edition of The Asheville Citizen-Times, Jon Ostendorff takes issue with Hayden Rogers,…
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Women treated unfairly in health care debate
To the Editor: We’ve all heard the remark “Follow The Money.” It’s more important than ever to look behind all…
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Land use criticisms were off the mark
To the Editor: I have been a full time resident and small business owner in the Cashiers area since 1988…
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My critics just can’t get enough of me
I’m sitting here writing this column in the company of Suki, a 13-year-old Golden Retriever mix. Suki is not actually…
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Alternating between joy and gloom, grasshopper and ant
Spring weather like we’ve been experiencing makes clear that we live in a world essentially comprised of two kinds of…
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Psychos don’t know park boundaries
To the Editor: There seems to be a bent in this publication about taking away the gun rights of decent…
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Stronger rules needed to regulate puppy mills
To the Editor: For the sixth time since the end of the 2011 legislative session in North Carolina, the state…
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Motorcycles are asset to tourism economy
To the Editor, It is not my norm in life to write letters to a newspaper. However, I feel that…
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Squeezing a little basketball into my life of madness
While I can appreciate that many citizens get caught up in this so-called “March Madness” every year, I no longer…
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From Drags to Riches: Harrah’s host drag show
Harrah's Hotel and Casino will host three of the country's top Drag Queen entertainers in DRAGS TO RICHE$, a new drag…
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Grace Noon Concerts to begin 4th year
The fourth season of Grace Noon Concerts will kick off at noon on March 15 at Grace Church Episcopal in…
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WCU professor’s book about ‘H.D.’ published
The University of Iowa Press recently released "The American H.D.," a book by Annette Debo, a Western Carolina University associate…
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Robin Whitley to perform songs and stories
Musician Robin Whitley will offer a program called "Songs and Stories of Life" at the Jackson County Public Library in…
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Dora May featured in OICA Gallery
The gallery at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will feature an exhibition of work by artist Dora May during…
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Edible book contest at Waynesville library
Craft an edible creation inspired by a book. Whether your favorite recent read is The Lorax or Lord of the…
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Theatre presents the musical, Lamb of God
The Overlook Theatre Company will present the musical, "Lamb of God," March 22-25, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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Groovy Movie Club presents “The Double”
The Groovy Movie Club will show the film "The Double" on Friday, March 16. The event will begin with a…
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Balsam Mountain Roller Girls host retro Prom-O-Rama fundraiser
Haywood County's first female flat track roller derby team, Balsam Mountain Roller Girls, is hosting a retro prom at the…
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Stellar Chapman to lead Songwriters event
Stellar "Tall Girl" Marshall Chapman will head the next Songwriters-in-the-Round event on March 17 at Balsam Mountain Inn. Chapman is…
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Renowned Christian artists to perform
Four legendary artists — Steve Green, Twila Paris, Wayne Watson and Michael Card — will unite together for their Christian…
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Singers earn places in honor choir
Four members of Voices in the Laurel were selected to sing in the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Children's…
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Story of dramatic mountain rescue to be centerpiece of Liars Bench show
The Liars Bench will perform the first in a series of stories called "Balsam Chronicles" at 7 p.m. on March…
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Another broken promise about national park
To the Editor The National Park Service says we need to charge for backcountry camping. After hundreds of letters and…
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State GOP leaders did cut education
To the Editor: The Republican state legislators have repeatedly said that the $428 million in cuts to the public education…
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Support of bike rallies not a good idea
To the Editor: I was amused to read recently that Scott Cochran, the promoter for the town's upcoming Rumble in…
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Police presence should be a blessing
To the Editor: Complaints about the significant police presence in Maggie Valley, I think, are highly exaggerated. In the 10-plus…
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Pressley deserves everyone's support
To the Editor: All of Haywood County — and especially Maggie Valley —should be standing on their heads in support…
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Maggie Valley police presence appreciated
To the Editor: With regard to your news story "Are cops making a pest of themselves in Maggie Valley?" (Feb. 29…
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