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Haywood commissioner candidates tackle the county’s hot-button issues
Six Democrats and five Republicans are vying for three seats on the Haywood County board of commissioners. Only three from…
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Haywood commissioner candidates tackle the county’s hot-button issues
Six Democrats and five Republicans are vying for three seats on the Haywood County board of commissioners. Only three from…
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Scant primary in Jackson commissioner race
While three of five seats are up for election on the Jackson County board of commissioners, there is primary competition…
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Swain commissioner candidates
Democratic candidates, pick four Steve Moon, 59, owner of a tire shop, incumbent Moon is finishing up his first term…
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Fiscal responsibility resounding theme in Macon election
This year in Macon County, three seats on the board are up for election. Each commissioner represents a geographic district…
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Catching air on the Nantahala
Big names in paddling will dish up their best stunts and tricks in the NOC Freestyle Shootout kayak rodeo on…
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Haywood commissioner candidates
Democrat candidates, pick three Raymond L. Brooks, 59, owner of trucking company Brooks has worked with citizens for more than…
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Cherokee casino renovation halfway home
Last week, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians celebrated the topping off of their new 21-story hotel tower, the centerpiece…
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Oversight of mental health foundation called into question
Western North Carolina’s mental health agency may be headed for a civil war with its partner foundation. Smoky Mountain Center,…
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Swain and Graham strike deal over ambulance service to motorcycle Mecca
Swain County is nearing the end of an ongoing saga with neighboring Graham County over who will provide emergency services…
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Will cell phones rule the World??
By John Beckman • Guest Columnist If Alexander Graham Bell were alive today he’d probably be carrying an iPhone. Based…
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Time to tackle immigration reform
Now that the health care debate is over, here’s what we have: a very middle-of-the-road health insurance reform package. Most…
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Swain candidates address task of pulling county out of the red
Nine Democrats and four Republicans have set their sights on four open commissioner seats in Swain County. A primary on…
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Dillsboro bats looking for new homes
Throughout the years-long bickering over the future of the Dillsboro Dam, the little brown bats that spent the summer in…
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Deadly fungus could annihilate even the most common bats
Nine bat species across the South are at risk from a deadly fungus decimating certain bat populations known as white-nose…
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A modern take on Chaucer’s classic
eoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales: a Retelling by Peter Ackroyd. Viking Press, 2009. 436 pages Being an old English teacher,…
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Live-Art fundraiser offers ‘Backstage Pass’ to creation
Looking for a high-energy spring art evening that’ll make your jaw drop, open your eyes and please your palate, give…
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Remembering when books were magic
We’re still at it—considering books and related matters like shelving strategies, bookplates, home libraries, favorite books, and “How do we…
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The Naturalist's Corner
Spring in the watershed The Town of Waynesville’s annual spring pilgrimage to the Waynesville Watershed will be Saturday, April 24.…
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A tale of two sports at new Jonathan Creek Park
It’s not often that soccer players go head-to-head with softball and baseball athletes. But whenever Haywood County decides to build…
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A knack for helping others
With a long trail of accomplishments already behind him, Tony Giorgio is ready to work his magic on Western North…
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Friedman aims to take ‘green’ thinking to Raleigh
Avram Friedman is not your average North Carolina political candidate. Born in the Bronx, Friedman studied political science at Hunter…
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TWASA looks for long-term solution on orphan sewer lines
Last month, officials from the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority and the Town of Sylva clashed over who was responsible…
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The Naturalist's Corner
Spring’s a buzzin’ Mom was a little concerned the other day as she helped Izzy find a butterfly net to…
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Smoky Mountain Center privatizes services
Smoky Mountain Center, the mental health management entity for Western North Carolina, has finally gotten itself out of the game…
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Jackson ridge law review off the table
The Jackson County planning board is no longer contemplating revisions to the county’s ban on ridge top construction. The ridge…
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Marking Easter with a community of three
When I was young, Easter was a circumscribed affair. We woke up, hunted for painted eggs in the backyard, ate…
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Residents challenge price tag of new DSS building in Haywood
A handful of Haywood County residents are demanding a vote by the people before county leaders proceed with purchasing the…
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New standards to shine light on WNC air quality
New federal standards for ozone will be issued by year’s end, and the verdict will determine whether Western North Carolina…
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GOP contenders
There are six Republicans vying for a shot to run against Congressman Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, this year. The six Republican…
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WNC Fly-Fishing trail adds trophy trout water in Cherokee
The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail has added a new stop on the map for anglers — the Raven…
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Peregrine falcons take up new nesting spot on Whiteside Mountain
A pair of endangered peregrine falcons has established a new nesting spot on Whiteside Mountain near Highlands, forcing a relocation…
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GOP hopes voter anger will help beat Shuler
Republicans hope 2010 will be their year to reclaim the congressional seat representing Western North Carolina — a seat they…
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President Obama’s change brings debt and doubts
By Kirkwood Callahan • Guest Columnist Plunging public support for Obamacare accelerates presidential efforts to convince the nation that great…
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Malicious prosecution lawsuit dismissed
A malicious prosecution lawsuit by a woman accused of misappropriating flood relief donations was dismissed by a federal judge last…
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Design under way for old Wal-Mart renovations
The deserted Wal-Mart near Clyde will be hardly recognizable once Haywood County is through with its makeover of the megastore.…
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Live dealer conversation stalled in courts
After years of a stalemate with the state over live dealers at Harrah’s Casino, the election of Gov. Beverly Perdue…
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The case for soccer
Soccer coach Nathan Trout recalled, with a tinge of jealousy, the four “unbelievable” sports parks in his Florida hometown, including…
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EPA ozone standards
Limit prior to 2008: .08 parts per million New limit set in 2008: .075 parts per million New limit pending…
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Duke faces yet another hurdle on substation
A coalition of Cherokee and Swain County residents have stepped up the pressure on a proposed Duke Energy substation in…
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Quintessential quilts
In 1980, Gov. Jim Hunt signed a proclamation declaring Franklin as the “Quilting Capital of the World.” That tradition has…
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Iconic drugstore to interesting bookstore
We’re been considering books and related matters like shelving, bookplates, home libraries, favorite books, and (last week’s topic) — “How…
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Haire seeks re-election in N.C. 119 race
N.C. House District 119 represents Jackson, Swain and portions of Haywood and Macon counties. In the Democratic primary, incumbent Phil…
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The case for ball and bat
Like many of the stakeholders in the argument, county commission chairman Kirk Kirkpatrick wishes the county could build enough fields…
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Obsessing over grammar
Twelve years ago, while teaching Latin at a local high school, I was discussing a point of grammar — I…
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Life and death aboard a tin can
By Dr. Robert H. Spiro Jr. • Guest Columnist Friday, April 6, 1945, is a day emblazoned in my memory.…
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Debate over Duke power lines shifts to second front
Imagine buying an idyllic piece of land in the mountains only to learn you’ll be living under a giant, humming…
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Haywood challenger emerges as top vote-getter
With the county budget on everyone’s mind, two Haywood commissioners received a vote of confidence on the job they’ve done…
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Shelton beats Brown in Jackson primary
Incumbent William Shelton beat challenger James Bo Brown by almost a two-to-one margin to win the Democratic spot on the…
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Crowded judge field narrowed
District Court judge candidates who made it past the primary hope the race will become more digestible to voters now…
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