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Animal rescue to host two holiday events Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will sponsor its Home for the Holidays event Nov.…
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Maggie seeks input from business owners on town’s future
A Thursday meeting with Maggie Valley business owners and area leaders will serve as the first test to see if…
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Rural precincts needed as easy voting option
During early voting this year, some voters in Haywood County found themselves waiting up to an hour to cast their…
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Internet exploits: All-day Wi-Fi users a problem for some coffee shops
Nowadays, coffee and wireless Internet go hand-in-hand; you can’t really have one without the other. It is an expected amenity…
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Fire destroys HCC sawmill, closes campus
The remnants of Haywood Community College’s old sawmill were still smoldering Tuesday after a fire the night before destroyed most…
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Waynesville publisher hopes to capitalize on niche market
Covering everything from bugs’ butts and food for animals to animal tongues and eyes, EarlyLight Books has found a special…
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A short bout with Victor the Bear
This is a bear story. Unlike many bear stories, this one is true. Tourism started in Western North Carolina during…
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For the love of local bookstores
When I was a child living in Boonville, N.C., a town of 600 people, my mother would load us into…
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Future of Cowee School discussed at luncheon Stacy Guffey will talk about the Macon County Heritage Center planned for Cowee…
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Sylva Pediatrics picks Mission to partner with
Three longtime doctors with Sylva Pediatrics will soon come under the wing of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The physicians will…
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Challenges lie ahead for new MedWest CEO
A new CEO who will take over MedWest-Haywood in December will face the parallel challenges of improving the hospital’s bottom…
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MedWest-Haywood new CEO started as a nurse
Janie Sinacore-Jaberg will become the new CEO of MedWest-Haywood in December. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of a…
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GOP’s Meadows takes 11th Congressional District seat
Republican Mark Meadows won the 11th U.S. Congressional seat with more than 57 percent of the votes Tuesday. “We’re obviously…
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Romney wins Western North Carolina but loses nationally
Western North Carolina voters favored Gov. Mitt Romney over President Barack Obama despite the president’s narrow victory nationally.
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Davis beats Snow by a wide margin
Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, pulled out a surprisingly strong win over his Democratic challenger John Snow in what was supposed…
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Queen slips by Clampitt in House race
Waynesville Democrat Joe Sam Queen beat out Republican candidate Mike Clampitt by a commanding margin to take an open seat…
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Ray Rapp out of N.C. House
N.C. Rep. Ray Rapp, D-Mars Hill, was defeated after serving a decade in Raleigh. It was one of the most…
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Sales tax for schools goes down in Swain
Swain County voters shot down a quarter-cent sales tax increase that would have funded school construction by a 3-to-1 margin. …
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Macon voters replace Democratic commissioner
The Republican stronghold of Macon County chose to elect conservative Paul Higdon over Democrat incumbent Bobby Kuppers to the board…
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Jackson to keep its current mix on board
The Jackson County Commissioner race was decided by a large margin, granting incumbent Mark Jones another term in office. He…
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Haywood County commissioners to remain unchanged
Commissioners Mark Swanger and Kevin Ensley — a Democrat and Republican respectively — won reelection to the Haywood County Board…
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WNC voters step to the plate
Temperatures dropped on Election Day, with high elevation snowflakes and low-lying raindrops greeting voters around Western North Carolina, making for…
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Guided hikes continue as fall gives way to winter
Hike amidst flowing creeks and historic remnants along the Smokemont Loop Trail on a guided hike through the Great Smoky…
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An easy, historical hike on the Carolina side of the Smokies
Hikers can participate in a leisurely, guided hike Saturday, Nov. 17, on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky…
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Water stewardship videos shown in Swain
Four short videos that are part of a Watershed Film Series titled “It’s Our Water” will be shown the evening…
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Trails initiative seeks input from Haywood residents
A public workshop focusing on ideas for Haywood County trails that could become part of a Regional Trails Plan will…
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Fourth-graders conquer Appalachian trails on hiking trip
More than 70 fourth-graders and parents trekked across the Appalachians in Macon County as part of an annual student trip…
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New trout website aims to hook anglers
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has fired up its new trout fishing webpage, which provides useful information for trout anglers…
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Diamond Brand partners to produce outdoor rec website
Asheville retailer Diamond Brand Outdoors has partnered with RootsRated.com to introduce a new, locally-sourced digital outdoor recreation guide for the…
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Lily effort takes root around WCU
An effort to re-establish a favorite local flower while also growing a scholarship fund at Western Carolina University is off…
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A WCU campus run with a twist and a message
Western Carolina University, as part of its Love Your Body Week, will hold a station run on campus at 4:30…
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Stranded hiker rescued from national park backcountry
A hiker stranded on the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was successfully evacuated by rescuers last…
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Some things never get old
Last Saturday (Nov. 3) was this year’s annual fall hike in the Waynesville watershed. The hikes started back in 2007,…
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Cherokee hopes bounty will help rein in pesky coyote population
In Cherokee, a dead coyote is worth more than a live one — about $25 more. In the coming weeks,…
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For the love of local bookstores
When I was a child living in Boonville, N.C., a town of 600 people, my mother would load us into…
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Consequences of intervention not so good
To the Editor: Almost all actions of politicians have unintended consequences. In times of tragedies their mistakes are amplified. Last…
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Points about Mormonism obviously misunderstood
To the Editor: Your correspondent William Fisher has written a constructive response to my recent letter about religion and politics,…
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Election is over, so use newfound time wisely
To the Editor: I am writing this letter in celebration that the elections are now over. I will not miss…
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Jackson commissioners off the mark on tourism
To the Editor: As a nearly 50-year-veteran of the tourism industry and one of the “authors” of the Florida accommodation…
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Income disparity much more than a campaign issue
I’m a late-blooming entrepreneur from a lower middle-class upbringing. My parents came from farming and mill-town childhoods, and they bought…
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Tourism-driven growth in Cherokee burdens sewer system
The tribal council for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians recently approved a $28 million upgrade for the sewage treatment…
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Haywood keeps tabs on contaminants leaching from old landfill
Eight new monitoring wells will be drilled an old landfill in Haywood County, the latest step in an ongoing effort…
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Seminar will address physical therapy, lower back pain
Orthopedic physical therapist Todd Watson will speak at a free Dine and Learn seminar that addresses the links between physical…
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Waynesville Rec Center basketball courts get facelift
The Waynesville Recreation Center recently had a new design placed on the basketball courts. This was the first time the…
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Girl Scouts offer affordable and fun activities
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence…
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Online database holds the key to reining in stolen goods black market
A $12,000 tractor stolen in Macon County and sold as scrap in Georgia for a fraction of the price; rusting…
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Safety committee tries to improve emergency response
When Kevin Seagel slipped into Swain County’s courthouse during a mock exercise brandishing a pretend weapon, it only took emergency…
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Swain’s courthouse metal detector not pulling its weight
Swain County may heighten security measures at the courthouse and administration building to stop guns and weapons from being carried…
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Vehicle property tax bill will soon be wrapped in with tag registration
In an effort to extinguish delinquent vehicle taxes, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law that will combine vehicle…
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Waynesville police engage residents through forums
A committee of Waynesville residents is putting the community in the term “community policing.”
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