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Sen. Jim Davis’ mailers make false claims
To the Editor: Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, and his surrogates in Raleigh recently sent out a series of expensive glossy…
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Sen. Jim Davis raised taxes on farm families
To the Editor: If you are like many residents of Western North Carolina, you probably cut hay, raise a few…
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Yes, there are some bikers for Clinton
To the Editor: I am a female motorcyclist who actually rides my motorcycle across the country, not one who hauls…
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We need a senator who is for the people
To the Editor: Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, has unleashed a series of negative flyers against his opponent, Jane Hipps. His…
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The Wait of War
It is known by many names. Some call it the Second Indochina War. Some call it the Resistance War. Some…
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Education and infrastructure key issues for House candidates
It’s been 17 years since voters in North Carolina’s four westernmost counties have chosen a new representative for the state…
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Candidates seek school board seats
On Tuesday Nov. 8, voters in Haywood County will decide from amongst a slew of candidates seeking election to the…
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WCU seals the deal on $1.8 million Koch gift
A year in the making, Western Carolina University has sealed a deal with the Charles Koch Foundation for a $1.8…
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Between the lines: what WCU’s Koch gift says, and doesn’t say
Few if any universities have made the Charles Koch Foundation jump quite so many hurdles before opening its wallet as…
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Jackson unveils new ad campaign, celebrates upward tourism trend
After months of talking, planning and producing, Jackson County is set to unleash a new ad campaign and website showcasing…
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TVA houseboat policy scrutinized during congressional hearing
The Tennessee Valley Authority leadership fielded some tough questions from members of Congress last week in Washington, D.C., during a…
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Canton improvements on the horizon
The town of Canton has scored several small victories of late in its effort to diversify its economic base and…
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USDA loan hang-up: Blessing in disguise?
Another of Canton’s highly anticipated capital improvements on the horizon is a new municipal pool to replace the leaky aging…
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Water was not always taken for granted
Old-time mountaineers often picked their home and church sites according to the location and purity of springs. They were connoisseurs…
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Dreaming of Toyko: A conversation with Michal
Since the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Michal Smolen has been hopping continents to finish out the post-Rio racing season,…
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Dreaming of Toyko: Following competition in Rio, NOC paddler sets sights on 2020 Olympic medal
Much of America spent Aug. 5-21 with eyes glued to a television, cheering on athletes from all corners of the…
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Protect your beehive
Mosquito spraying for Zika virus in other states has led some North Carolina beekeepers to ask what they can do…
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Red wolf reintroduction to cease in southeast N.C.
Red wolves will be removed from the majority of the five-county area of eastern North Carolina where they now exist…
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Woman dies following fall in the Smokies
A woman perished following a fall at the Newfound Gap parking lot in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park last…
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Sales strong for Smokies plates
Sales of North Carolina Friends of the Smokies license plates brought in $118,240 to support the Great Smoky Mountains National…
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A rollicking debut novel with a Hemingway twist
In December 1922 Hadley Hemingway set out from Paris to join her husband Ernest, then a newspaper reporter and an…
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Remember when you were ‘16 going on 17?’
When I was 16 years old — going on 17 — I had a poster of Stevie Nicks, the mystical,…
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There are plenty of good reasons to vote for Hillary
By Martin Dyckman • Guest Columnist Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both have their liabilities, but his are so much more…
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N.C. leaders remain – indignantly – on wrong side of HB2
When it comes to HB2, our state’s Republican leadership will eventually prove to be on the wrong side of history.…
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Wrecker service denied location in Sylva
A vacant lot along the gateway to Sylva from Dillsboro will stay empty for a while longer following the town…
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Engineers say burn building needs to be replaced
Last month Macon County commissioners said they wanted a second opinion on the remaining lifespan of the first responder training…
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WCU faculty set new precedent for standing up to political influence of big donors
Western Carolina University faculty tasked with overseeing a $2 million gift from the Charles Koch Foundation had their work cut…
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WCU faculty closely monitoring $2 million Koch gift
A firestorm over a $2 million gift from political operative Charles Koch ignited the campus of Western Carolina University last…
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Haywood County high-impact development ordinance passes
Children, the elderly, the ill, the mentally challenged and the incarcerated in Haywood County all have at least one thing…
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Waynesville annexes charter school property
The Town of Waynesville’s area increased by 2.82 acres last week with the annexation of a parcel at 1023 Dellwood…
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Cherokee council votes to keep vans gifted from Washington Redskins
A pair of Mercedes-Benz vans that The Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation once bestowed upon the Eastern Band of Cherokee…
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No elk allowed: Two-mile fence keeps elk off dairy farm following winter shooting of seven animals
These days, bovines — not elk — are the only cows wandering around the Ross dairy farm in Jonathan Creek.
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Growing elk population triggers landowner conflicts, land conservation efforts
Elk may be the most polarizing animal in Western North Carolina right now, but William Carter has kept a closer…
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Upcoming political forums and debates
If you are undecided or just want more information about the Nov. 8 election, there are plenty of opportunities to…
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State candidates speak to Macon residents
Every election cycle, the Macon County League of Women Voters aims to educate its community about local and state candidates…
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Finding the root of your rhythm
The RPMs hovered around 4,000, the truck huffing and puffing up the steep hillside. Approaching Sam’s Gap (elevation 3,760 feet)…
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True patriotism comes in many colors
We drove through the small town of Clyde on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, right in the midst of the commemoration…
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Finding my way in this season of change
Not long ago my front porch was a barren, pathetic place with a few pieces of hard, wooden furniture, zero…
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I remember John Snow, and what GOP did to him
To the Editor: I remember John Snow. For those that don’t, he was the three-term state senator from this district who…
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Hillary does not deserve support of women
To the Editor: In the August 31 edition of The Smoky Mountain News, guest columnist Hannah McLeod asked “Where are…
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Rep. Meadows should open up discussions
To the Editor: I was one of the people who was turned away from Rep. Mark Meadows’ meeting at the…
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Hiking for Hope: Robbinsville man raises $70,000 for children with A.T. hike
It was nighttime in the White Mountains, and Steve Claxton was pretty sure he wouldn’t make it till morning. Rain…
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Explore N.C. wildlife online
A revamped website is allowing people to discover North Carolina’s natural heritage in new ways through the N.C. Natural Heritage…
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Grant supports Cherokee-infused environmental education
Classroom lessons focusing on Cherokee culture and ecology of the Great Smoky Mountains will expand to schools in seven Western…
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Must have been an omen
When I checked my email Friday morning (9/9), I had a message from Chris Kelly, mountain wildlife diversity biologist with…
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Putting a face on the growing white underclass
For decades, the lot of poor white Americans has worsened. Marriage rates have plummeted while out-of-wedlock births have skyrocketed. Unemployment,…
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WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day
Celebrating Southern Appalachian culture through concerts, living-history demonstrations, competitions and awards programs, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day will be…
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Fangmeyer Theater open house
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville is finally ready to show off its new second main stage, the Daniel…
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