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A time of waiting and yearning
I’m sick of looking at a pair of stylish winter boots sitting beside my bedroom door. I have other cold-weather…
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Town can keep mound and support initiative
By Bob Scott • Guest Columnist Five years ago, as mayor, I was placed in the position of defending the…
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Please support Medicaid expansion
To the Editor: More than one million North Carolinians have no health insurance. Many fall in what is known as…
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Trump haters overplay their hand
To the Editor: In the news story “Constituents of color: Meadows defense of Trump angers many,” published in the SMN…
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Let’s all embrace God’s healing
To the Editor: A recent columnist claimed that their church embraces LGBTQ members. Well, my church welcomes LGBTQ as well.…
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Founder’s grandson reopens RollsRite Bicycles
When John Mudge opened RollsRite Bicycles in 2002, his grandson Zack Moss was only 9 years old. Moss grew up…
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Conservation easement protects Parkway view
A recently conserved 50-acre property is the third conservation easement that George Rector and Joan Byrd have donated to Mainspring…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Breath still bated
Maybe it’s March Madness, maybe it’s simply madness, but I’m looking at the Lake Junaluska eagles and thinking “they’re gonna…
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Apollo missions were propelled by a bold vision
July 20, 1969. This summer marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin…
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This must be the place: Time don’t wait on nobody, it just keeps movin’ on
So, there I was last Saturday afternoon, sitting on a couch in the depths of country music legend Marty Stuart’s…
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Folkmoot welcomes Nashville songwriters
Renowned singer-songwriters Claire Lynch, Jerry Salley and Irene Kelley will perform on Saturday, April 6, in the Queen Auditorium at…
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The HART of a community: Beloved Waynesville theatre celebrates 35 years
Leaning back in his chair, in an office tucked in the depths of a large studio building, a slight grin…
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Haywood’s ‘hidden history’: Monument to Waynesville lynching victim could prove controversial
Almost 120 years ago, local newspapers reported two separate instances of attempted rape in Haywood County. Similarities between the two…
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Waynesville residents push for promised park
Years after demolishing a blighted structure in Waynesville’s historic African-American neighborhood, aldermen still haven’t funded the park that was supposed…
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Macon residents try to halt Nikwasi deed transfer
A group of Macon County residents plan to file a complaint seeking an injunction to keep the town of Franklin…
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Split vote establishes health, social services boards in Jackson
In a mirror image of a vote taken seven months ago, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners has voted to…
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Indoor pool survey coming to Jackson
Jackson County residents will likely be asked to participate in a survey this spring gauging their support for an indoor…
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New members appointed to TCGE, TABCC
Tribal Council approved a pair of appointments March 14 that added new members to two of the tribe’s most influential…
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Tuscola still seeks ‘level playing field’
In January, Haywood County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Nolte told The Smoky Mountain News that HCS would engage in a…
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Western Carolina University parking deck delayed
Construction on a 1,000-space parking deck expected to be complete at Western Carolina University by August of this year has…
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WCU police seek public’s help in campus firearm incident
Western Carolina University’s Police Department needs help identifying a person who may have been involved in discharging a firearm near…
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Park, tribe sign gathering agreement
An agreement allowing members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to gather sochan in the Great Smoky Mountains National…
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2019 Camp Guide
It’s never too early for parents to begin planning for the summer and deciding which summer camp they want their…
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Camp WILD educates through adventure
Every summer for the past seven years, the warmer months have brought opportunity for adventure and learning to the small…
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Registration open for Lake Junaluska summer youth events
From early June through early August, the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center offers residents and visitors of all ages…
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Camp focuses on life with legacy in mind
Three years ago, Meg Hanshaw was in full-on planning mode for a camp that she hoped to see grow into…
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Art camps at The Bascom
In addition to the year-round fun art spaces and activities for youth, The Bascom, A Center for the Visual Arts…
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Pigeon Center camp adds a touch of civics
Sure, summer camps are all about creating precious childhood memories filled with friends and fun, but at Waynesville’s Pigeon Community…
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Skyland Camp for Girls steeped in tradition
When Susan Courtney Harris first came to the Smokies, she was just looking for a place to escape the stifling…
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WNC camp spots in high demand
Most families in Western North Carolina haven’t even taken their spring break yet but already parents are clamoring to secure…
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Blackgum tree trunks have many uses
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in The Smoky Mountain News in March 2002. Some months ago I wrote about…
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Smokies ranger earns national award
A National Park Service ranger who has focused on the scientific and educational significance of the Great Smoky Mountains National…
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Cullowhee gets new welcome sign
A new sign along Old Cullowhee Road now welcomes visitors and residents alike to Cullowhee’s historic center, thanks to efforts…
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A quick run through some fine books
Spring-cleaning. Those two words conjure up images of washing windows, storing away the winter clothes, and carting off odds-and-ends to…
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Feels like the first time: Jeff Pilson of Foreigner
When you run through the gamut of truly great rock bands, the name Foreigner tends to usually be somewhere near…
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This must be the place: Don’t shoot the messenger
Right around this time of year, journalists from across the state gather at the North Carolina Press Association awards ceremony…
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HART honors Thomson
At the opening of the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s current studio production “Venus in Fur,” the Waynesville theatre took the…
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Let’s keep people out of watershed
To the Editor: The town of Waynesville has passed an ordinance making defecation and urination on the ground a public…
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A hit piece without facts
To the Editor: The hate trump crowd that includes the media ringleaders keeps trying to denigrate President Donald Trump any…
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Let’s fire Sen. Tillis next election
To the Editor: Last week both our Senators, Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, had two opportunities to demonstrate that they…
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This cruel, lingering illness just won’t let go
When you’ve been sick long enough, your perception of reality begins to change. A couple of days may be no…
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Economics and the tilt to socialism
My son was home from college for spring break. As we ate dinner one night, he described to my wife…
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Jackson health plan faces deficit
Jackson County will likely be making some big changes to its health plan following the realization that it’s headed toward…
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Nikwasi ownership sparks more debate
The Franklin Town Council was in agreement to move forward with plans to deed over the Nikwasi Mound to new…
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Parkway district ranger barred from law enforcement duties
Nine months after a traffic accident that resulted in a pair of drug possession charges for a lead law enforcement…
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Me Too Movement founder speaks about sexual violence
In 24 short hours, more than 12 million people posted a personal message on social media using the #MeToo hashtag.…
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Letts planned to run for chief, public records show
A Feb. 26 announcement from Superior Court Judge Bradley Letts that he would retire from his seat but would not…
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Waynesville will seek loans for sewer financing
Waynesville aldermen have taken a historic step toward replacing the town’s ailing sewer plant — a step that will bind…
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