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Candidates weigh in on board of education videos
Just prior to the Haywood County Board of Education’s work session on Aug. 4, Chairman Chuck Francis unilaterally decreed that…
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Haywood Board of Elections copes with changes
The recent ruling out of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit may have county elections boards…
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High impact development ordinance to protect vulnerable populations
Haywood County commissioners are considering an ordinance that would ensure that certain types of developments do not pose adverse effects…
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Davis, deVille spar over state education funding
In the last year, Macon County teacher John deVille has asked county commissioners several times to pass a resolution asking…
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Novel explores questions of real import
It’s a wonderful day when a book surprises us with its wit, story, style, and wisdom. Recently I was talking…
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It’s ragweed that is the real culprit
“Hay fever: An acute allergic condition of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes, characterized by…
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Speaking for the trees: Waynesville launches arboretum effort
As manager of Waynesville’s urban forest, it’s safe to say that Jonathan Yates likes trees. So when Diane Kornse of…
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Ahead of her time: Photographer shifted the art of the image, fought for women’s rights
Who was Bayard Wootten? “She was a wonderful, strong North Carolina woman,” said Pam Meister. “She was a skilled photographer.…
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School board to continue recording meeting
Earlier today, Haywood County Board of Education Chairman Chuck Francis reversed his controversial decision to stop taping the board’s work…
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Sheriff searching for break-in suspects
Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is searching for one or more individuals who around midnight Tuesday, Aug. 16, broke into the…
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Rev. Jimmy Pennell named 2016 Chief Junaluska
Rev. Jimmy Pennell was recognized as the 2016 Chief Junaluska recipient during Lake Junaluska Associates Weekend held on Aug. 6.
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HB2 and Voter ID controversies boost Cooper’s campaign
North Carolinians can debate whether a few of the controversial laws enacted by the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly and…
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Trickle-down economics just doesn’t work
To the Editor You may have noticed that we have an election coming up. With that, one hot topic will…
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Trip to Trump Tower teaches powerful lesson
To the Editor: Glittering gold and gleaming glass Dominating the miserable humans Huddled in the shadows Of the Trump Tower.…
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More wilderness areas not a good idea
To the Editor: I want to commend the U.S. Forest Service and district ranger staffs for an excellent job in…
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Build greenway bridge, and they will come
To the Editor: I was very happy to read the article, “Greenway use rising in Jackson County” in The Smoky…
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I’ll say it: Epstein is the greatest living American essayist
Most of us like lists: “The 100 Greatest Novels of the Twentieth Century,” “The Ten Best Movies of All Time,”…
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Ma Nature doesn’t see things the way we do
The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCWO) is a small – cardinal-sized – woodpecker native to eastern pine forests. It once ranged from…
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Forest Service evaluates potential wilderness areas
The cadre of groups helping the U.S. Forest Service work toward a new management plan for the Pisgah-Nantahala National Forest…
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Locals succeed in Lake Logan races
Nearly 1,000 athletes converged on Lake Logan this month, pushing for a finish in challenging half-ironman and triathlon competitions at…
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Town manager hopes to bring Waynesville to new heights
Waynesville’s new town manager won’t take the helm until Aug. 22, but The Smoky Mountain News was recently able to…
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The ‘man’ behind the ‘manager’
When hiring a new employee in any profession, the focus is first and foremost on professional qualifications, as it obviously…
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Fly fishing museum moves to Bryson City
Just one year after setting up shop in Cherokee, the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians will be moving…
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Board brings early end to MSD exodus
Sharon and James Earley had sought unsuccessfully for almost two years to have their property removed from Waynesville’s downtown taxing…
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TVA meets with Alarka houseboat owners
Following a May 5 decision by the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors to ban all houseboats on Fontana Lake…
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Health news
Details on Mission Hospital for Advanced Medicine The public got its first detailed look at the Mission Hospital for Advanced…
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Big city fitness in the heart of Waynesville
While motivating oneself to wake up early and hit the gym may be a constant struggle for some, whenever that…
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for health, fitness, self-defense
The Gracie family is well known to martial arts enthusiasts across the world; as perhaps the only martial arts practitioners…
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Maggie Valley Wellness: Finding balance with a healthy mind and body
As a yoga instructor and a massage therapist, Candra Smith knows that staying healthy requires a sound mind and body,…
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Commit to be fit: Franklin Health & Fitness helps community stay healthy
Franklin Health & Fitness has invested a lot in its community, and in return, the community has been able to…
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Grant focuses on building love of outdoors for Cherokee youth
The Nantahala Racing Club is all about ensuring future generations have a love and appreciation for whitewater recreation, and a…
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Fitness by the numbers at 9Round
Enjoy working out like a fighter but hate getting punched in the face? Then a new fitness franchise concept in…
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Flying on faith: Clyde woman finds strength and spirituality in aerial silks
Wearing a leopard-print leotard and suspended 4 feet off the ground in a band of purple silk, Patricia Forgione is…
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Working toward relaxation: After years of renovation, Fusions Spa relocates to downtown Sylva
After 35 straight days on the job, Jeannine Sowers is sorely in need of a spa day. The irony of…
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Boost in N.C. arts funding
The new budget signed by Gov. Pat McCrory will allow the North Carolina Arts Council to support an extensive arts…
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Pouring passion: Andrews welcomes second brewery
Turning onto 2nd Street from the hectic U.S. 19/74 highway, you find yourself cruising through downtown Andrews. It’s Saturday afternoon,…
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Canton welcomes first brewery
After operating in Waynesville for the past four years, BearWaters Brewing will be making a big move to downtown Canton.
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Bashing teachers does nothing to help public education
When the back-to-back national political conventions finally ended, it was like a benevolent deity had provided a merciful pardon, finally…
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There is something special in the slow unknown
We made our first trip to Edisto Beach 10 years ago and almost immediately, we wondered what we had gotten…
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Why is Mark Meadows ducking WNC women?
To the Editor: Chapters of the League of Women Voters in Henderson County and Macon County recently invited the congressional…
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Time to take a look at independent candidates
To the Editor: A friend recently asked me if I could give her a short answer to a question and…
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Open carry gun laws make us less safe
To the Editor: I encountered a customer openly carrying a pistol at a local business. I inquired as to the legality…
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Trump not perfect, but he’ll do us good
To the Editor: Most papers lean to the left a little and some a lot. I believe your newspaper is…
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Thanks for supporting law enforcement
To the Editor: This is a letter of appreciation to the people that live in Haywood County as well as…
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Not a lot known about Bryson City’s namesake
Two well known sites in Swain County were named for Col. Thaddeus Dillard Bryson, a significant figure in Western North…
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Pursuing the Pinnacle: Mountain bikers push to create new trail system in Sylva
For the past decade, Sylva’s Pinnacle Park has had Sae Smyrl envisioning a lofty future for the hiking area. A…
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Species mapper unveiled in the Smokies
Anyone with an internet connection can now pull up a map showing where they might encounter any of 1,800 Smokies…
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The life of Harry Crews makes for depressing reading
This may be the most depressing biography I have ever read. Although I frequently considered abandoning this painful trudge through…
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