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Mueller investigation closing in on Trump
“He (Trump) knows very little about the legislative process, hasn’t learned anything, hasn’t surrounded himself with people that can get…
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Administration makes mistake with gender plans
The current administration is in the process of trying to erase transgender/cisgender people. If they have their way they will…
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Thanks for Sunburst story
To the Editor The works of Bethel Rural Community Organization (BRCO) seem to have flooded the news lately. A full…
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WCU trustees approve fee increases for 2019-20
Western Carolina University students will likely see only a modest increase to their cost of attendance following the Board of…
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AG looks to protect WNC’s interest in Mission sale
Attorney General Josh Stein recently issued a press release discussing his ongoing review of HCA’s proposed $1.5 billion purchase of…
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Drug trafficker gets 37 years, $1 million fine
On Nov. 28, Matthew William Ray, 25, of Waynesville, was found guilty of trafficking in opiates by possessing and transporting…
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DA’s office highlights guilty pleas in Macon
Newman R. Sigman, 55, of Franklin, pled guilty to first degree arson and driving while impaired and was sentenced to…
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Haywood schools Robothon inspires coding and creativity
More than 150 Haywood County Schools fourth- and fifth-grade students chased after zooming robots at the Wolfpack Robothon on Friday,…
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Storm delays N.C. 107 planning process
Snow and ice caused the Asheville Design Center to cancel a planned public hearing on the N.C. 107 project in…
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Store closes following roadwork dispute
Just over a year after opening its doors at a new location, Caney Fork General Store is closed, though likely…
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Franklin looks at greenway connection
Now that the N.C. Department of Transportation has completed a new bridge over the Little Tennessee River in downtown Franklin,…
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Franklin board split on future of ABC board
A couple of Franklin Town Councilmembers want to explore future changes to the ABC store and ABC board while other…
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Wintry weather tests regional response to those seeking shelter from the storm
As many residents of Southern Appalachia stocked up on necessaries in advance of a powerful winter storm that ended up…
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Stalemate leaves homeless caught in the middle
Not far from the historic homes nestled along Waynesville’s Church Street sits a small plot of land that’s home to…
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Little candies make for big friendships
Somewhere on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio, about 18 months ago, Waynesville resident Peg Harmon — who notes her first…
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Cherokee election ordinance nears finish line
Efforts to overhaul Cherokee’s election ordinance will come down to the wire following Tribal Council’s unanimous decision to table a…
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SCC SWAT robot donated to sheriff
After a year-long process of designing, SCC Mechatronics student Scott Mitchell donated his SWAT Robot project to Jackson County Sherriff’s…
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Winter Storm Diego prompts state of emergency in Haywood County
Around a foot of heavy, wet snow that started yesterday afternoon and continued through the night brought down trees, snapped…
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Nurturing the ties that bind
I’ve spent most of my career at small newspapers, and one thing I’ve learned is the value of making connections.…
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No regrets after a clean, heartfelt campaign
By Danny Davis • Guest Columnist I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of you who…
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Finding anchors in seasons of change
When the winds rage the sea, we look for an anchor. As my life continues to unfold, I’m learning there…
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President’s lies are simply sad
To the Editor: Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, continues to lie, even after he pled guilty to 175…
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Sochan in springtime: Cherokee looks to reclaim plant gathering traditions in the Smokies
For centuries and even millennia, the early spring greens of the sochan plant have served as a celebration of spring…
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Paddlers to save Green River hemlocks
An $8,000 grant will benefit hemlock trees growing in the Green River Gorge, hopefully saving them from the deadly hemlock…
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New Sylva outdoors store to hold grand opening
Sylva’s newest outdoors store will hold a grand opening party noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at 562 West…
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Red wolf management decision delayed
In response to a Nov. 5 federal court ruling that found the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s rollback of protections…
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The Naturalist's Corner: At last
Those radical environmentalists and their aiding and abetting scientists are finally called out. After the deadliest wildfire in history —…
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Playing with a net: ‘Formal Salutations’
When I was teaching homeschool students in AP Literature, I would on occasion ask them to write a sonnet. The…
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The face behind the lens: Longtime journalist to hold photo showcase
For over 25 years, journalist Quintin Ellison has roamed our region documenting the people, places and things that make up…
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This must be the place: ‘I will walk alone, by the black muddy river’
Many folks here in Waynesville knew Louie Bing as “the homeless guy with the dog.” Well, Louie and his Australian…
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Jackson swears in commissioners, sets meeting schedule
The Jackson County commissioners said goodbye to a longtime member, welcomed a new member and changed their meeting schedule during…
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State releases annual economic tier rankings
Macon and Jackson counties will be considered less economically distressed in 2019, according to the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
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Casino profits set records
Tribal members received the largest per capita distribution ever released from casino profits when payments of $7,007 were released Monday,…
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Lambert not giving up on future run for chief
Patrick Lambert was removed from office following a controversial impeachment process in 2017, but with the 2019 election season underway…
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Haywood Meme lawsuit escalates with arrival of First Amendment attorneys
Months ago, just after he finished mopping the floor with pro se defendant Eddie Cabe, Haywood County attorney Rusty McLean…
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ACLU files suit against state for ADA violations
A magistrate judge recently recommended that a federal district court judge order the North Carolina Department of Public Safety to…
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Pay for court-appointed lawyers remains stagnant
Under the Sixth Amendment every criminal defendant has a constitutional right to legal representation — and if you can’t afford a…
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Sunburst — a short history
It was a struggle from the start — getting in, getting people and supplies up and getting the lumber down…
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Bethel Rural Community Organization works to preserve the past
After nearly 245 years, Haywood County’s Bethel community remains just a small part of a relatively small county, but the…
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Historic Haywood commission sworn in
It was fitting that District Court Judge Donna Forga was on hand Dec. 3 to swear in the two new…
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Ghosted: Clock runs out on latest Ghost Town redevelopment plan
The strange saga of Maggie Valley’s Ghost Town amusement park has more twists and turns and more highs and lows…
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Campaign rhetoric criticized in Jackson
A May blog post titled “Chairman Mao or is it Chairman Mau?” was the topic of an impassioned statement Jackson…
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Anti-gunners endanger their fellow citizens
To the Editor: As I have said on many occasions, anti-gunners like to ignore the very important comma sign in…
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Animal control went beyond call of duty
To the Editor: This is a shoutout for the folks at Haywood County Animal Services. Last Sunday (Nov. 19) late…
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Get rid of Trump?
To the Editor: A recent letter writer said that the Democrats will do almost anything to get rid of Trump.…
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Meadows reacts too lightly to ethics rebuke
It sure would be nice for his constituents to hear Rep. Mark Meadows come out with a mea culpa regarding…
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Out of touch with the Black Friday banshees
I’ve set my phone on vibrate so that I can watch the game while enjoying my holiday concoction of Chex…
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Planted in the mountains: WNC botanist reflects on a lifetime of discovery
Dan Pittillo has made his name as a botanist, but he could easily have ended up a dairy farmer instead. …
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Power line to be removed at Mt. Sterling
Duke Energy is working on its final phase of a solar project at Mount Sterling, removing utility poles and overhead…
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Key land conserved in Roan Highlands
A 324-acre property in the Highlands of Roan is now in public ownership thanks to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
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