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Welch to seek second term as DA
First-term District Attorney Ashley Welch recently announced her candidacy for re-election at the GEM Country Republican Women’s Club meeting in…
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Reroute planned for Blackrock Trail
The infamously steep trail leading up to Blackrock from Pinnacle Park will soon find itself with a gentler incline following…
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Brewery trademark dispute dismissed
The ongoing and exhaustive trademark dispute between Sylva’s Innovation Brewing and Bell’s Brewery is now over.
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Life in Limbo: Franklin native fighting to have rights restored
Hannah LeAnn Nix says she’s not the same person she was a few years ago when a judge deemed her…
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Canton wants to help you sign up for Haywood alerts
Haywood County’s new emergency alert system startled many Jan. 11 with a “shelter in place” notification just after 6 p.m.,…
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Canton water leaks irk public
A series of water line breakages in Canton during a recent period of extreme cold provoked unusually lengthy complaints from…
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Brunch Bill finally passes in Maggie Valley
It was déjà vu all over again in Maggie Valley, where the Board of Aldermen once again passed the controversial…
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Eye of the beholder: Outdoor photographer shares love of the craft
Catch him if you can. For the last few years, Steve Yocom has made quite a name for himself as…
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This must be the place: ‘You know I’m such a fool for you’
They said it happens. When I was younger, and very much so in conversation nowadays, it was always said that…
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Grant awarded to Women’s History Trail
The Women’s History Trail (WHT), a project of Folk Heritage Association of Macon County, has received a $740 grant from…
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Duke Energy rate hike request to hurt working families
Working families in Western North Carolina know that when you earn less money, you tend to use less electricity to…
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I support our state’s treasures
To the Editor: In light of Mr. Holliday’s letter to the editor on Jan. 3, I’d like to take this…
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A rising tide floats all boats
To the Editor: The column written by Martin Dyckman in the Jan. 3 issue of The Smoky Mountain News attacking…
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A $4 million thank you
To the Editor: As a member of the Swain County community, I believe there is a long overdue amount of…
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Implore leaders to protect environment
To the Editor: I recently read Boyd Holliday’s letter to the editor about the environmental damage our senators are doing…
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The future for this region is bright
In last week’s edition of The Smoky Mountain News we published articles about positive political and economic signs in two…
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I’m just that kind of fan
From the time I was about 10 years old, I have been a rabid sports fan. In the beginning, I…
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CMC recognized for Parkway service
The Carolina Mountain Club was awarded the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 2017 Enduring Service Award, recognizing the efforts of the club’s…
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2017 ends with slim wildfire count
In sharp contrast to the blazing wildfire season of fall 2016, December 2017 drew to a close with only one…
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Waynesville Rec sets attendance record
The Waynesville Recreation Center logged a record attendance for the second year running, with 180,611 visits in 2017.
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The devil is all over this dark tale
Since Luke Bauserman is a folklorist, it is safe to say that many of his characters already exist; some have…
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Deep freeze: Frozen waterfalls offer rare winter spectacle
It was cold, but I was prepared. Leggings and Underarmour, sweatpants and sweatshirt, parka and hiking pants, an array of…
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Cat museum needs donations to stay open
The American Museum of the House Cat needs donations to continue operating.
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Bryson City to expand hours for alcohol sales
After voting down the measure just a couple of months ago, the Bryson City Board of Aldermen is now on…
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Bryson City manager moving to Murphy
After serving as Bryson City’s town manager for more than a year, Chad Simons will be moving on to Murphy…
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Waynesville mayor indicted for forgery
A North Carolina State Bar complaint filed against Waynesville attorney and Mayor Gavin Brown Oct. 11, 2017, that had accused…
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Charter school narrows down school director choices
After receiving 20 applications from candidates hoping to succeed founding School Director Ben Butler at Shining Rock Classical Academy, the…
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SRCA hiring process not kept private
Last week, Shining Rock Classical Academy held an event for “parents and community supporters” to meet the top four candidates…
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Academic performance of schools in Haywood County, 2016-17
No matter who takes the helm at SRCA, the new director will no doubt have his or her hands full…
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Cherokee chief under investigation
Principal Chief Richard Sneed is now under investigation following the Cherokee Tribal Council’s unanimous vote Jan. 4 to look into…
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Haywood school board discusses hiring a new superintendent
By coincidence, Haywood County Schools has, since about the same time as Shining Rock Classical Academy been readying itself to…
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Brunch Bill stymied in Dillsboro
An ordinance that would have allowed Sunday morning alcohol sales to begin in Dillsboro died for lack of a motion…
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School superintendent search progresses in Jackson
Jackson County is getting closer to choosing a replacement for former school superintendent Mike Murray after school board members held…
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Mashburn to fill late husband’s seat on Franklin board
When longtime councilmember Billy Mashburn passed away just days before the 2017 municipal election, the Franklin Town Council was prepared…
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Franklin passes noise ordinance
After months of trying to figure out the best way to address late-night partying that was disturbing residents, the Franklin…
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Former chief Youngdeer named Beloved Man
War hero and former Principal Chief Robert Youngdeer received the highest honor available in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians…
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Commissioners hopeful about future of historic hospital
A years-long effort to find some use for the Historic Haywood County Hospital on Waynesville’s North Main Street appears to…
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Hearing granted for former alcohol commissioner
An alcohol commissioner who was removed from his post last month will get a hearing following the Cherokee Tribal Council’s…
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Between the lines tells the story: Waynesville woodworker carves into passion
When you are in the presence of the woodwork by Ben Grant, you find yourself captivated by the contours of…
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This must be the place: ‘It ain’t me you’re lookin’ for, babe’
So, what do you make of it all?
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Camper rescued from Linville Gorge
Mountain rescue teams, local rescuers and an aircrew from the NC Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team (NC HART) worked together early this…
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Suspect still sought in Bethel shooting incident
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two individuals who were believed to be involved in a shooting incident Tuesday night…
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‘Everything ahead of me’ for 2018
I have a tattoo on the inside of my right wrist that says, “Everything ahead of me.” I got it…
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My resolve is strengthened by Trump
By Martin Dyckman • Guest Columnist This is a letter my wife and I sent to President Donald Trump: I…
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Our representatives doing WNC harm
To the Editor: The League of Conservation Voters keeps a “scoreboard” that rates our congressional representatives and senators on their…
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SMN should rethink use of cuss words
To the Editor: I always enjoy reading your fine publication with its in-depth articles about local news. Today, Dec. 30,…
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SMN’s Scott Mcleod and his hypocrisy
To the Editor: “You can’t debate with someone who repeatedly traffics in blatant lies and counterfeit bluster,” wrote Smoky Mountain…
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Adventure through 2018: WNC offers excursions for every month of the year
When people praise the Smokies, it’s often the area’s status as a four-season bonanza of beauty that spurs the discussion.…
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Bank supports education at Tremont
A $7,500 donation from SmartBank will help underserved kids experience the beauty of the Smokies through the Great Smoky Mountains…
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