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Maggie Valley development ordinance nearing completion
After years of fits and starts, Maggie Valley’s unified development ordinance is finally about to see the light of day,…
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Cherokee election filing ends
Following the conclusion of candidate filing for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' 2019 election season, below is the list…
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Parkway district ranger charged with drug possession
A Blue Ridge Parkway district ranger was arrested in Tennessee last year following a traffic accident in which he was…
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Haywood County native behind ‘#trashtag’ sensation
A trending hashtag … err … #trashtag has been gaining worldwide attention for encouraging people to photograph pictures of the…
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Former WCU chancellor dies
John W. Bardo, who served as chancellor of Western Carolina University from 1995 to 2011, passed away Tuesday, March 12,…
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Changing primaries could help system
By Martin Dyckman • Guest Columnist Every member of Congress is required to swear loyalty to the Constitution, not to…
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A little knowledge can go a long way
To the Editor: If you haven’t researched or assisted a foreigner in easing through the maze of the Immigration and…
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Where is Willie’s scooter?
To the Editor: Willie is a graduate of WCU and has a degree in sociology. He was told by his…
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Young people want tolerance
To the Editor: In America today we are experiencing tremendous growing pains and challenges to the way things have been,…
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Learning to live with intention
Ever had a life-changing book fall into your literal hands? This happened to me recently. I order my favorite rare,…
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Greenhouse gas inventory released
The Greenhouse Gas Inventory requested by a recent executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper has now been released by the…
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Outdoors store opens on WCU campus
Western Carolina University once more has an outdoors store on campus following the closure of Blackrock Outdoor Company.
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Parkway visitation falls in 2018
According to recently released statistics from the National Park Service, the Blue Ridge Parkway logged its lowest visitation since 2014,…
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‘Leader of leaders’: New Smokies chief ranger brings impressive career to America’s most visited park
After decades roving the backcountry of some of the largest parks in the Western United States, Lisa Hendy is returning…
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National Park visits up despite shutdown
Despite a government shutdown that lasted most of the month, visitation in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was markedly…
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The Naturalist's Corner: Bated breath
I am sure I’m not the only one hoping the Lake Junaluska eagles are successful this nesting season. It seems,…
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Bringing the word to the people: Frank Stasio of ‘The State of Things’
In terms of journalism and media in North Carolina, very few names are as recognizable as that of Frank Stasio.…
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This must be the place: Haynes conjures rock spirit through symphony
Arguably the hardest working man in rock-n-roll, guitar legend Warren Haynes has never been one to shy away from testing…
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Jennie Churchill was anything but a prude
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, famed Victorian actress, was renowned for her sharp wit. On hearing about a sexual relationship between two…
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Youth ministry sees success, growth
It’s official: Increased numbers of middle and high school students are choosing to experience personal and spiritual renewal at Lake…
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WOW will welcome new members
Women of Waynesville, a nonprofit organization that supports the needs of women and children in Haywood County, invites all interested…
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Complex child welfare cases costing counties
Substance abuse has had a number of unintended consequences on society from mental illness, unemployment, overcrowded jails, a backlogged court…
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Large donations will benefit Haywood students, residents
A substantial and somewhat surprising gift by two Haywood County natives has the potential to contribute to the community for…
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Canton gears up for budget talks
Although it wasn’t a formal budget retreat, leaders in the Town of Canton met last week to begin identifying budget…
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Consolidation reversal likely in Jackson
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will likely hold yet another vote on potential changes to its health and human…
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Unexpected father of five looks for help
When Chris Slagle’s partner of 26 years died unexpectedly four years ago, he bought a fixer-upper house in Maggie Valley…
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Water system possible for Cashiers
As the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority prepares for a $9.5 million sewer expansion project in Cashiers, another big change…
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Cherokee election filing continues
With the deadline to register getting nearer, the list of people running for tribal office in this year’s elections is…
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WCU trustees approve chancellor candidates
The second go-around in the search for the next chancellor of Western Carolina University is nearing completion with the Board…
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Wayfaring strangers lack wayfinding signage
In the ever more competitive battle to lure motoring tourists to Haywood County — and to keep them in the…
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Maggie Valley’s financial position strong
Municipal budget season is well underway, and in at least one Haywood County town, the discussion isn’t about rising costs…
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Constituents of color: Meadows defense of Trump angers many
Michael Cohen’s recent testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee took an unexpected dive deep into America’s racial divide,…
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Trump signs Land and Water Conservation Fund reauthorization
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was permanently reauthorized today following President Donald Trump’s signature on a law that received…
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New director hired at Summit Charter
Summit Charter School in Cashiers has chosen a new director to take over from interim director Billy Leonard, who has…
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Lane closed on U.S. 441 South
One lane of U.S. 441 South has been closed between Sylva and Franklin out of precaution due to a recurring…
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Pilgrimage to Montgomery
Haywood County NAACP is making a pilgrimage to Montgomery to see the new Legacy Museum: Enslavement to Mass Incarceration and…
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Election season begins in Cherokee
With nearly than a week left to go in the filing period for this year’s tribal elections, five people have…
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Community stewardship awards given
Everyone wants to live in a beautiful and litter-free place, and six winners were recognized for their efforts to that…
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Dam removal possible for Cullowhee: Draft report gives optimistic findings, but questions remain
A recently released draft report bodes well for the possibility of removing the dilapidated Cullowhee Dam without compromising the water…
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Congress votes to reauthorize Conservation Fund
Congress voted to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund following a 363-62 vote of the U.S. House of…
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Birch stills were more common than moonshine stills
Editor’s note: This was first published in 2003. All this spring, golden birch catkins were dangling throughout the woodlands of…
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My church embraces LGBTQ members
By Nina Dove • Guest Columnist When I walked into a Reconciling Ministries meeting at my church (First United Methodist Church…
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An aging Walter still rules the roost
When Walter comes trundling down the driveway, he always reminds me of what a camera tripod might look like if…
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Medicaid expansion needed in N.C.
To the Editor: North Carolina is one of 14 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid, which provides health…
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Something to believe in: A conversation with Citizen Cope
Since he first burst out on the music scene with his debut album in 2002, soul/rock singer-songwriter Citizen Cope has…
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Meadows’ action is unconscionable
To the Editor: Unbelievable that Rep. Mark Meadows (R-Brevard) chose to use a black female HUD employee as a token,…
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We must do better, for our children
To the Editor: Like Andrew Morgan (see Mountaineer, Feb. 25, Guest Columnist), I too am alarmed by the rhetoric from…
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A book for those who love books
Yes! Yes! YES! YES! Lest you think I am wallowing in some bed of literoticism or celebrating Molly Bloom from…
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