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Geronimo’s brush with WNC
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in a February 2012 edition of The Smoky Mountain News | The names Geronimo and…
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Rest in peace, Mary Higgins Clark
She died at the age of 92 in January 2020 in Naples, Florida. Renowned for her beauty when young, she…
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Thanks for the reminder
To the Editor: I want to thank Scott McLeod for his encouragement to all of us in his “From the…
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Some political ads are not helpful
To the Editor: One of the blessings or curses of too many philosophy classes at university is an appreciation for…
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Democracy hits the mat
To the Editor: Just when I thought it was safe to be optimistic about the trajectory of our country, I…
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Lessons learned from a bird of prey
It was a crisp and cold morning. The lake was still, like a mirror. The sun had just risen. Every…
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Bad choices will make things worse
By Steve Wall • Guest Columnist | There are over 200 cases of coronavirus that have appeared in Italy, with…
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Schools confront inequity in education
Nothing represents a community’s diversity better than its public schools. Each school is a cultural melting pot of ethnicities, identities,…
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WNC charities receive Dogwood Health funding
Dogwood Health Trust has awarded more than $3.7 million to a diverse range of 259 nonprofit and government agencies from…
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Proposed ordinance aims to ensure transparency for tribal boards
Tribal Council is considering an ordinance change that would require the tribe’ various boards and committees to publicly televise or…
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Tribal LLC buys modular home company
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hopes to see a recent $5.8 million purchase by Kituwah LLC generate revenue for…
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Fentanyl overdose results in federal charges
Cherokee resident Shannon White, 42, will face federal charges for allegedly distributing fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death.
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Policy change aims to improve sheriff recruitment
Sheriff Chip Hall is hoping that a recently adopted policy change will make it easier for the Jackson County Sheriff’s…
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Waynesville wastes no time in budget discussions
Waynesville’s elected officials, administrators and department staff were supposed to spend Feb. 21 talking about the year’s upcoming budget —…
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A new chapter: Other options explored for Marianna Black Library
No one is thrilled about the idea of having Swain County’s only public library located in a strip mall, but…
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Paying the cost to be the boss: NC’s 11th Congressional District race, by the numbers
There are plenty of arguments for getting money out of politics, but anybody who wants to get money out of…
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Judicial race heats up
When most people think about exciting election action, they don’t often think about judgeships. Judicial races are not usually contested,…
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This must be the place: Some say you might go crazy, but then again it might make you go sane
Walking up to the Civic Center (aka: Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville) this past Sunday evening, the building was buzzing wildly…
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UPDATED: Lynda Bennett campaign under fire for sham endorsement
(Editor's note: This story was originally published on Feb. 22, but has been updated with new information as of Feb.…
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A sea journey well-told
I’m on page 289 of a 308-page book by Brian Doyle called The Plover and am having fun. The book…
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A glut of information can paralyze voters
The phones we carry everywhere contain or have access to more information than the largest libraries in the world, many…
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The painful reality of car shopping
If I could go back now and talk to my 12-year-old self, I’d tell him a few things. First, most…
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The annual state of the lies
To the Editor: During his State of the Union address to Congress, President Donald Trump repeated more than 20 of…
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Senate loses power with impeachment
To the Editor: The President of the United States (no longer to be confused, or considered synonymous with, “Leader of…
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TWSA hires new director
The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority will have a new executive director on the job by March 19 after the…
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Canton teen recognized for ag leadership
A Canton student was one of six youth statewide to win the 2020 AgYouth Leadership Award from Carolina Farm Credit.
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Water champions honored
Haywood Waterways Association had a hard time choosing from the many people and organizations deserving of its annual awards recognizing…
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A time for change: Outdoor Mission Camp expands its focus under new name
Neither Jamie and nor Ruffin Shackleford ever attended summer camp as children, but they believe they were built to lead…
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Generous donation feeds the hungry
The generosity of Waynesville farmer Gene Christopher has allowed the Haywood Gleaners to gather, box and deliver more than 4,000…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Remember when hope was the thing with feathers?
Emily Dickinson wrote of that feathered hope in 1861: “Hope is the thing with feathers — That perches in the…
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Council approves purchase of Franklin properties
Franklin Town Council recently approved purchasing two parcels of land in the downtown area for a total cost of $206,660.
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In Fitzgerald’s fields
In Fitzgerald’s fields they toiled, sun-dappled and rain-soaked, caked in mud and in blood and in sweat. They raised corn…
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Fatal stabbing in Hyder Mountain community
Updated: 2/19/20 10:30 a.m Jody Vance Jones, 26, of Clyde, has been charged with murdering his father Marion Jones and…
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Debate over Second Amendment sanctuary continues in Macon
More than a hundred people crammed Franklin’s Macon County courthouse to speak both for and against designating the county a…
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Pancake Day fundraiser free to community
The beloved community fundraiser known as Pancake Day will return Tuesday, Feb. 25, to First United Methodist Church of Waynesville.
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Macon starts preliminary budget talks
Macon County continues to find itself in a secure financial position heading into the 2020-21 fiscal budget process, but commissioners…
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Work begins on Haywood County budget
Haywood County’s financial position remains strong ahead of talks about next year’s budget, but a host of challenges will test…
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Morris announces internet speed, access increases
Morris Broadband has significantly upgraded and expanded its service in Macon and Jackson counties, increasing both its download speeds and…
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Virginia casino bills move forward
In Virginia last week, both the House and Senate passed versions of a bill that would allow for casino gambling…
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Cherokee, Sylva pass food truck ordinances
The landscape got a bit brighter for food truck owners following a pair of decisions in Cherokee and Sylva this…
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Haywood commissioners face Primary Election opponents
Two years ago, voters in Haywood County made some decisions at the polls that were at odds with not only…
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That path is for your steps alone: A conversation with Jay Blakesberg
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the images of Jay Blakesberg are worth a thousand notes. Initially…
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Folk school offers ‘Local Standby’ program
Western North Carolina residents are now eligible for half-off tuition for all 2020 classes at John C. Campbell Folk School…
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This must be the place: And no matter what may come to shine, the dream will always be mine
I awoke in the guest bedroom and it took me a few seconds to realize where I was. Tampa, Florida,…
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Big moves for Nantahala Brewing
Normally, when one hears the sounds of hammers and saws at 61 Depot Street in Bryson City, it signaled an…
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Waynesville names homelessness task force members
Although there was more than a little wrangling over logistics, the Town of Waynesville has finally announced the membership of…
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Waynesville merchants offer discounts for locals
It's February, which means Waynesville merchants are once again offering special discounts for locals the entire month of February. Look…
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Sample ballots for WNC
Early voting is underway in Western North Carolina for the March 3 Primary Election. View sample ballots here:
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Charter renewed for Shining Rock Classical Academy
The North Carolina State Board of Education recently voted to renew the charter for Shining Rock Classical Academy for another…
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Land conserved for new Morganton park
The Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina has acquired 330 acres of what is expected to be a 651-acre project in…
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