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Low morale cited in vote to fire Waynesville town manager
Waynesville Town Manager Marcy Onieal was fired last week in a 3-2 split vote by the town board following a…
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Koch money at WCU remains under scrutiny
A Western Carolina University professor with ties to the ultra-conservative Koch brothers political network worked behind the scenes with outside…
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A yes or no please: Has the state school budget been cut?
Democratic candidates who pledge to fight for more education funding could resonate with parents witnessing the impacts of the funding…
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Blame game flares up in school closure debate
Alert: A public meeting on the possible closure of Central Elementary School has been moved from Tuesday to Wednesday due to concerns over lingering hazardous road conditions. The new meeting time is 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. The potential closure…
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Update: Massive cuts on the way for Haywood schools
News that a beloved elementary school might close next year grabbed headlines last week, but shuttering Central Elementary School in Waynesville won’t be enough to make up for the $2.4 million budget shortfall Haywood County Schools is facing next school…
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Fired WCU worker wins wrongful termination suit
After a former employee won a lawsuit claiming that Western Carolina University had fired him without cause, the university is…
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Community colleges also stand to benefit from bond passage
Though community college leaders aren’t allowed to take an official position on whether they support the $2 billion Connect NC…
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Bond could give higher education an influx of funds
Despite the large number of politicians that will be on the ballot March 15, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee probably…
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Infrastructure bonds garner bipartisan support
On March 15, North Carolina voters will be asked whether they support borrowing $2 billion to fund a backlog of…
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Macon commissioners pass on wilderness resolution
Macon County commissioners maintained their stance against creating more wilderness areas in the county despite The Wilderness Society’s attempt to…
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Free clinic to serve uninsured in Swain County
Dr. Frank VanMiddlesworth is on a mission to bring free medical care to the uninsured in Swain County and improve…
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Start off with something old, something new
With the new year now upon us, it strikes me that “something old” and “something new” is appropriate for this…
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This must be the place
There are singers, there are performers, and then there’s Laura Reed. Wandering the numerous floors and stages of New Mountain…
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Healing the mountains, healing the people
Byron Ballard is one misunderstood witch. “There is this whole cultural mythology that witches aren’t human. They’re seen as these…
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Suspects sought in Canton armed robbery incident
The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating two suspects in an armed robbery that…
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It’s a great plan, just work on the free throws
I was in my early twenties before I knew what I wanted to do with my life. My son, Jack,…
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Proposed Koch gift to WCU a bad idea
By Mark Jamison • Guest Columnist The proposed $2 million gift from the Charles Koch Foundation to Western Carolina University…
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Beware the politics of the anglerfish
To the Editor: The political season has kicked in full bore, and what we are about to witness is politics…
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Let’s stand up to injustice, hatred, fear
To the Editor: The Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century brought about real positive change: the end of legalized…
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Ban on poultry shows and sales lifted
A state ban on poultry sales and shows in place since August was lifted a week earlier than anticipated, as…
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Dairy farmers to vote on mandatory sales contribution
Haywood County dairy farmers may soon be required to give a portion of their proceeds for dairy-related education, research and…
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LTLT name change becomes official
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee started off the new year with a new name, officially launching its new…
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One park at a time: WNC hiker explores the South’s natural and human history through national parks
For Danny Bernstein and her husband Lenny, trips south to visit Lenny’s family in Miami Beach are a regular feature…
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Work beginning on access trails along the Chattooga
Work has started on new trails and signs along the Chattooga River aimed at improving access for paddlers.
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Learn to use a stand up paddleboard
People wanting to get in on the stand up paddleboard craze will have a chance to learn the basics at…
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Ironwood is piquing the interest of WNC residents
There seems to be an upsurge of interest in ironwood in Western North Carolina of late. It’s curious how reader…
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A look at religion and the ‘misfits for Jesus’
Nadia Bolz-Weber is the founder of the House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, Colorado. She defines herself as…
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Brewing success, crafting a brand
Thirty-eight is Noah McIntee’s favorite number these days. “For a lot of folks, we’re not the sleeper hit anymore,” he said.…
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Nantahala purchases new facility, expands production
In a long-awaited strategic move, Nantahala Brewing in Bryson City will soon be putting the final touches on the purchase…
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HART to present Ephron hit, new café
The production of the Nora Ephron play “Love Loss and What I Wore” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan.…
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If Central Elementary closes, then what?
The sudden announcement this week that Central Elementary School in Waynesville could be closed in Haywood County has prompted a swirling litany of questions for both parents and the public at large. SEE ALSO:• Parents shocked over Central Elementary closing• Closing Central…
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Parents shocked over Central Elementary closing
Parents of Central Elementary School students were shocked Tuesday morning when they heard the Haywood County School Board was considering closing down the longstanding Waynesville institution.
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Closing Central Elementary emotional for school officials
Haywood County School Board members were grave and sober Monday night as they confronted the ominous prospect of closing down one of the county’s nine public elementary schools.
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Cuts widespread as Haywood faces $2.4 million shortfall
A proposal to close Central Elementary School in Waynesville is only one piece of a sweeping and wide-reaching plan to close a $2.4 million budget shortfall being faced by Haywood County Schools next year, including the elimination of more than…
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Waynesville town manager fired in narrow vote of board Tuesday; Supporters question motives of those who ousted her
Waynesville Town Manager Marcy Onieal was fired Tuesday night in a 3-2 split vote by the town board following a…
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Friday last day to apply for Maggie board
Maggie Valley is still accepting applications from potential candidates to fill a two-year unexpired term on the board of aldermen.
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Man’s body found near Dry Falls
Rescue crews recovered the body of Sean Kasey around 1:30 p.m. Sunday from the Cullasaja River after conducting a search…
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Macon flood damage exceeds $1 million
Heavy rains and high waters in December have resulted in more than $1 million in flood damage in Macon County.
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Bill introduced for Swain to receive school funding
Since 1940, the Federal Government has provided Impact Aid Funding to assist school districts that have lost a portion of…
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Animal shelter advocates make their case
Jackson County’s animal lovers had a message for county commissioners last week, and it couldn’t have been clearer: We need…
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Council discusses the court system’s place in government
Last week wasn’t the first time since the new tribal leadership took office that the issue of separation of powers…
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Tribal council votes to create legislative office separate from executive oversight
When the Cherokee Tribal Council voted to create the Office of Legislative Support last week, it was doing more than…
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Motion to dismiss filed in lawsuit contesting Cherokee council raises
Defendants in a lawsuit stemming from raises and backpay the Cherokee Tribal Council voted itself in October 2014 are hoping…
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Jackson County manager announces retirement
For Jackson County Manager Chuck Wooten, the time has come to shift his professional focus from managing a county to…
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Cashiers cell tower approved
A proposal to build a new cell tower outside Cashiers got the OK from Jackson County Commissioners last week, a…
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Howell Mill Road projects nears completion | Gallery
Barring any unexpected circumstances, Howell Mill Road should be open to vehicle traffic in a couple of weeks. The $11.7…
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Wilderness for all, all ways, always
To the Editor: Two happenings in the past 12 months led me to some end-of-the-year musings. The happenings were related,…
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