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Alcohol sales likely at WCU games this fall
Changes to the alcohol situation at Western Carolina University games are on the way for the upcoming school year, both…
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Raleigh budget squabbles impact WCU
A state-level budget stalemate that’s been ongoing since July could cause real problems — and real changes — at Western…
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NC elections highlight the importance of the West
There’s a strong, long-held sentiment here in rural Western North Carolina that the region is often overlooked when balanced against…
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Meadows move leaves his district hanging
A tweet issued by President Donald Trump on the evening of March 6 made Rep. Mark Meadows’ next move pretty…
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Jackson jail death spurs lawsuit
The family of a Sylva woman who died by suicide in the Jackson County Detention Center last year has filed…
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Works of late Cherokee artist part of massive collection
When Dr. Michael Abram thinks of the late Cherokee artist John Daniel “Dee” Smith Sr., he can’t help but smile…
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This must be the place: Ode to Nashville, ode to rebuilding
Being the nighthawk that I am, it was around 3 a.m. on March 3 when I found myself listening to…
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Van Duyn won't call for runoff in lieutenant governor election
Days after uncertified results from the Democratic Primary Election showed Buncombe County Sen. Terry Van Duyn finishing second to Raleigh…
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Breaking: NC11 Rep Mark Meadows to become President Trump’s next chief of staff
After more than two months of speculation as to his next move, Western North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows will become…
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UNC President visits WCU to discuss budget needs
University of North Carolina System Interim President Bill Roper joined Chancellor Kelli R. Brown to tour the campus of Western…
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Plenty of room in the arena
I became aware of a Facebook group recently called “Finding Solutions — Waynesville.” On the surface it appeared this group was…
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The rubble heap that was our basement
It has been over a week since my son had seven boys stay overnight at our house to celebrate his…
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No newspapers? No thanks
To the Editor: Imagine a world without your local newspaper. Imagine a world without any newspapers. Where would you get…
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Expand Medicaid without work mandate
To the Editor: At the recent Waynesville Town Board meeting on Feb. 11, there was a motion to support Medicaid…
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A legend re-told: the story of Crazy Horse
On Feb. 8, William B. Matson and members of the Clown/Crazy Horse family were scheduled to give a talk at…
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Riley Howell race postponed
A race scheduled for April 4 honoring hometown hero Riley Howell has been postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
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Give Craggy extra protection
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” — John Muir And if a coalition of local,…
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Stakeholders offer initial feedback on long-awaited forest management plan
The atmosphere inside the Lake Logan Conference Center was more akin to a reunion of friends than to a gathering…
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Corbin cruises in Senate race
Republican voters in seven western counties have again decided that a candidate from Franklin, in Macon County, should be their…
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Clampitt takes nomination in 119th District
It looks like one of North Carolina’s longest-running political feuds will go another round.
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North Carolinians decide state and federal offices
From president to state auditor, the March 3 Primary Election was full of an almost overwhelming slate of federal and…
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Wallace, Young will fight for Macon in November
As the top vote-getters from each party, Democrat Betty Cloer Wallace and Republican Josh Young will battle it out for…
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Carson, Parsons to continue for Swain commissioner
Democratic candidates Roger Parsons and Phil Carson will move on to the November election after being the top two vote-getters…
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Bogardus to advance in Jackson contest
Susan Bogardus has won the Democratic primary in the race to represent Jackson County’s District 3 on the Board of…
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Republicans stick with incumbents in Haywood
When Canton businessman Brandon Rogers led the county commission ticket in 2016, he helped narrow the Democratic majority from 4-to-1…
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Wingate wins GOP judicial primary
Once Judge Richard K. Walker announced he wouldn’t seek re-election, four Republicans from three of the seven counties in the…
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Wild finish in 11th Congressional District
Last fall, few people expected to be devoting so much time, energy and money to two Primary Election races in…
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Rock netting coming to Nantahala Gorge
N.C. Department of Transportation officials recently awarded a $450,000 contract to increase the stability of a hill beside U.S. 19/74…
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Erosion issues persist at Millennial Apartments
The Millennial Apartments project overseen by Zimmer Development Corporation has racked up seven notices of violations of state standards since…
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Smoky Mountain News again recognized for journalistic excellence
It was another good year for community journalism in Western North Carolina, and writers from The Smoky Mountain News were…
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Banishment law changes considered in Cherokee
Tribal Council will consider a pair of ordinances proposing changes to the tribe’s banishment laws during its March 5 meeting,…
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Catamounts hope to continue basketball turnaround
By Todd Vinyard • Contributing Writer | Western Carolina University basketball has been using the hashtag #ItsComing on social media…
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Oregon State’s Alex Gary named WCU athletics director
By Todd Vinyard • Contributing Writer | Alex Gary, a former student-athlete on the Western Carolina University baseball team who…
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Attorney General wants answers from HCA
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued a letter to HCA Healthcare’s president last week wanting answers to the many…
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Another song, another mile: A conversation with Steve Gorman
In any rock-n-roll band, the unsung hero is the drummer. With a soaring singer and whirlwind guitar solos, the person…
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This must be the place: What a way to ride, oh what a way to go
In March 2011, I was a 26-year-old freelance writer traveling down Interstate 87 in Upstate New York to one of…
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Haywood County voter turnout off to a good start
When Super Tuesday dawned in Western North Carolina, most voters awoke to torrential downpours, but the heavy rain doesn’t seem…
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Democrats want to capitalize on open Lt. Gov. seat
Six Democrats are competing for their party’s nomination in the lieutenant governor’s race; one of nine Republicans also seeking the…
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Republicans look to thin large field in Lt. Gov. primary
With the departure of Lt. Gov Dan Forest – running for governor and with a primary contest of his own…
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Insurance commissioner primary features familiar face
Charlotte Republican Ronald Pierce will again challenge incumbent Commissioner of Insurance and fellow Republican Mike Causey. In 2016, Pierce finished…
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State Auditor faces primary challenge, Republican opponents
The office of State Auditor might be the most unnoticed, misunderstood agency in the state, but the job is tremendously…
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Three GOP candidates seek Secretary of State nomination
On Tuesday, March 3, Republican Primary voters will be asked to choose between three candidates for the Secretary of State…
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Forest, Grange fight for right to face Cooper
Two Republican candidates, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and Rep. Holly Grange are seeking their party’s nomination for the November gubernatorial…
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Sen. Tillis faces primary challengers
Three Republican candidates have thrown their hat in the ring with hopes of taking out U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis during…
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Five Dems run for Sen. Tillis seat
The Smoky Mountain News: What do you think the biggest issue is in the primary right now?
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Another wild turn in Lynda Bennett “never Trump” saga
Audio purporting to depict the full context of a discussion in which Lynda Bennett can be heard expressing disdain for…
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Cades Cove reopens
Cades Cove has reopened following a two-month closure for repairs at Bote Mountain Tunnel.
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Attorney General wants answers from HCA
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued a letter to HCA Healthcare’s president on Tuesday wanting answers to the many…
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Davidson River Campground partially open
After a month-long closure for tree removal operations, a portion of the Davidson River Campground in the Pisgah National Forest…
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The locked gate: Road closure decisions complex in the Smokies
Lisa Hendy is an early riser, and when it comes to dealing with snow days in the Great Smoky Mountains…
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