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A letter to cancer
One nondescript day in May 2013 we had Sunday lunch plans. The morning had been a frenzy of cleaning and…
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Full house: Photo prompts concern about conditions at Max Patch
Mike Wurman visited Max Patch for the first time in May 2014, and the experience changed his life. Wurman, an…
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Online ag classes offered for youth
An online series of agriculture workshops for kids ages 8 to 11 will soon launch for the fall, offering a…
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PARI named International Dark Sky Park
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Transylvania County has been awarded the prestigious designation of International Dark Sky Park, recognizing…
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Breast Cancer: how to contribute to the cause
We all want to help. In today’s world, chances are we all know someone whose life has been impacted by…
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Don’t know much about history: time for a change
In mid-August, I was sitting in the waiting room of my local auto repair shop typing away on my computer…
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Nolte’s remarks were off the mark
To the Editor: First, we had to deal with Haywood County School Superintendent Bill Nolte’s ridiculous posting of white kids…
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Queen represents mountain values
To the Editor: In the upcoming District 119 House of Representatives race between Rep. Joe Sam Queen and Mike Clampitt,…
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GOP wants to Destroy ACA
To the Editor: If you or any of your loved ones has a pre-existing medical condition and private medical insurance,…
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GOP wants to end Social Security
To the Editor: President Trump issued an executive order that between September 1 and the end of this year, employees…
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Trump is the Bully in chief
To the Editor: There is a defiant child in the White House, and he is our President. He is not…
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RBG’s passing hardens my resolve
To the Editor: I woke up the day after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a mix of…
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Cawthorn is not ready for Congress
To the Editor: Madison Cawthorn says he is a “Washington outsider.” Who is he kidding? His campaign has worked with…
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Say no to drilling in Alaska
To the Editor: The Western North Carolina Climate Action Coalition (CAC), a Haywood County-based organization, supports efforts to protect the Arctic…
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Vote yes for the indoor aquatics center
To the Editor: We have a lot to decide this November on the 2020 ballot, but one thing I hope…
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Clampitt is gunning for your Social Security
To the Editor: Folks we have a big decision to make. House District 119 — covering Swain, Jackson and Haywood…
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How can anyone Vote for Trump?
To the Editor: “Trump lied, people died.” I can’t even begin to describe the range of emotion I felt when…
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Don’t send Cawthorn to Congress
To the Editor: Madison Cawthon’s website states: “Send a fighter to Congress.” In fact, the term “fight” is referenced several times throughout…
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N.C. 11 race is a no contest
To the Editor: I am a native Western North Carolinian and a member of Generation Z. I understand that my…
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GOP is a party in crisis
To the Editor: I’m not a Republican, but I know a party in crisis when I see one. The “Party of…
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As school gets going, a lingering anxiety
Elementary schools will open their doors and welcome students back over the next few days, and middle and high schools…
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What to expect as you prepare to vote
By Kirk Stephens • Guest Columnist | Our nation will hold an election this November, as it has always done,…
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Odds are stacked against working families
It’s the kind of street – lined with modest, well-kept houses flying U.S. flags – where neighborhood children haphazardly cast…
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Letson and Jones vie for seat as southern Jackson County’s commissioner
There’s no incumbent on the ballot for Jackson County’s District 4 commission seat, but voters will still find themselves choosing…
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Sylva will grant $20,000 to local nonprofits
A new grant program approved by a unanimous vote from the Sylva Board of Commissioners Sept. 24 will allocate $20,000…
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Clampitt, Queen face off for fifth time
They’ve now run against each other five times in 10 years so there’s not much voters don’t know about them…
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Election ordinance changes approved in Cherokee
During its Sept. 3 meeting, Tribal Council voted unanimously to approve a slate of changes to its election ordinance ahead…
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Dangerous material; celebrating banned books
By Boyd Allsbrook • SMN Contributor | What do To Kill A Mockingbird, Harry Potter, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s…
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Jackson commissioners terminate billboard lease
During a Sept. 15 meeting, Jackson County commissioners voted unanimously to terminate a pair of billboard leases the county holds…
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Waynesville Homelessness Task Force says need exists for shelter
The work groups tasked with assessing different aspects of the Waynesville homelessness situation gave their reports on possible practical solutions…
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Seasons of my heart: A conversation with Del McCoury
In the 21st century, the living bridge of the “high, lonesome sound” that is bluegrass music is Del McCoury. At…
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This must be the place
It’s 9:29 a.m. on Tuesday at the Holiday Inn off Interstate 135 near the city of Salina, Kansas. Looking out…
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Pink Regalia helps women recover from surgery
Pink Regalia, located in Waynesville and Asheville, is the second retailer in the nation to carry the newest technology…
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Jackson K-5 students will return to in-person learning
Elementary school students in Jackson County will go back to in-person learning four days per week beginning Monday, Oct. 5.
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Photo prompts concern about conditions at Max Patch
An updated and expanded version of this story is now available here. A widely circulated drone photo showing Max Patch…
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Delayed Harvest regulations begin
Delayed Harvest Trout Water restrictions will take effect in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 1.
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Census deadline fast approaching
The census deadline is Sept. 30, and response rates are low in WNC counties, meaning that the region could miss…
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Cooking with stone fruits: an early fall treat
Literature abounds with references to stone fruits. They signal something luscious and, if not romantic, intensely pleasurable. But there is…
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County will assume Clyde PD duties
A request by the Town of Clyde to disband its police force and contract with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office…
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Sen. Tillis wants Ginsburg’s seat filled now
Shortly before Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Sept. 18 after serving on…
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Important voting deadlines draw near
The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and there are plenty of ways to vote early, or vote from the…
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'Tis the Season of Seasonal Beers
The transition from summer to fall brings with it a sense of excitement for favorite pastimes, favorite foods and of…
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WNC Apple Orchards, Festivals and Corn Mazes
JUSTUS ORCHARD U-PICK PUMPKINS AND APPLES: Address: 187 Garren Rd., Hendersonville, NC, 28792 Hours: Daily 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Various prices depending…
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Lost and found in the woods
It has been said that the best place to start a story is at the beginning. With the first page…
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The art of sitting and listening
In a seismic move that will further propel the Asheville and greater Western North Carolina music scene into the national…
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Presnell's open seat draws competitors
After eight years in office, Burnsville Republican Rep. Michele Presnell will probably be better remembered for the things she didn’t…
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Future of Folkmoot Festival uncertain
The Folkmoot International Festival has overcome many obstacles in its 36 years of existence, but it couldn’t withstand the pressures…
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Candidates to meet in debates
Candidates for offices ranging from county commissioner to state senate will appear in upcoming debates.
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Cawthorn’s integrity is a problem
To the Editor: Whatever categories are on a home-schooled student’s report card, “works well with others” is probably not one…
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