COVID-19 outbreaks at three Haywood living facilities
The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified COVID-19 outbreaks at Autumn Care of Waynesville, Maggie Valley Nursing…
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COVID-19 deaths in Jackson reach 10
During the month of November thus far, three people diagnosed with COVID-19 have died in Jackson County, bringing the county’s…
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Macon reports ninth COVID-related death
A Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away Sunday. The person was over the age of 65 and had…
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Haywood reports 40th COVID-19 death
Haywood County Health and Human Services has reported three more COVID-19 related deaths as of Nov. 24, bringing the county’s…
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‘They deserve the best’: Culture is key to care for Cherokee geriatrician
Blythe Winchester has known since a young age that she wanted to be a doctor. She remembers “doctoring” her dolls…
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Shop Local Saturday: Support local businesses onsite and online
By Boyd Allsbrook • Contributing writer | This year’s post-Thanksgiving weekend of shopping holidays will be unlike any other. This…
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More access proposed for Graveyard Fields
The National Park Service announced it is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service on a project that includes a proposal…
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Junaluska Woman’s Club decorates for fall
This year Junaluska Woman’s Club members have crafted plans for wonderful, supportive projects and fundraising events that, during the pandemic,…
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WCU launches Veterans and Military Alumni Society
Melissa Metcalf Le Roy believes her father, the late Oscar William Metcalf Jr., would have been the first to apply for…
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Nikwasi Initiative moves forward with big plans
As November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month, it seemed like a perfect time for Nikwasi Initiative leaders to…
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Tribe considers Indiana casino purchase
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is hoping to close a deal to buy Caesars Southern Indiana Casino, with Tribal…
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County applies for funds to renovate Clyde armory
Haywood County is applying for federal funds that would allow for a major renovation project at the Clyde armory building,…
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The new norm difficult for schools
When the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading in North Carolina in March of 2020, public schools were forced to close their…
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Major development proposed for Cashiers crossroads
The face of Cashiers could change significantly if a proposed 55.52-acre development is approved. Planned as a mixed-use development in…
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Haywood GOP will fill commission vacancy
A vacancy on the Haywood County Board of Commissioners will soon be filled, albeit through an unusual method that gives…
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Recount confirms Jones’ win in Jackson County
A recount of votes cast in the race for the District 4 seat on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners…
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Eliada seeks holiday sponsors
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. This year, due to…
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Allegiant to offer flights to Las Vegas
Allegiant recently announced a new nonstop route to McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas from Asheville Regional Airport beginning March…
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WCU professor named P.E. Teacher of the Year
Western Carolina University assistant professor Amy Stringer has been named North Carolina College/University Physical Education Teacher of the Year by…
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Haywood reports two more COVID-19 deaths
Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting its 38th and 39th COVID-19 deaths.
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COVID-19 cluster found following law enforcement class
The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency has identified a COVID-19 cluster among Haywood County Detention Center staff. The…
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WCU Faculty Senate approves extension of satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades for fall 2020
Western Carolina University students will be allowed to request grades of satisfactory or unsatisfactory for 2020 fall semester classes following…
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Macon identifies COVID-19 outbreak at Drake Cottage
Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at Drake Cottage, a congregate living facility. Three individuals have tested…
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‘It feels like home’: Pandemic spurs migration to Jackson County
Patrick Cochran and Blair Smoker have lived in the Atlanta area their whole lives, but they’ve long believed that Sylva…
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Billy Graham’s Legacy Threatened by Family Split
By Tom Fiedler • AVLWatchdog.org | For the Rev. Franklin Graham, the scathing editorial in Christianity Today last year calling his friend…
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Veteran retreat center opens in Macon
Jessica Merritt is counting down the days until her husband returns home from his final days of service in the…
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Pandemic pushes people out of the city
With the real estate market in Western North Carolina booming right now, it’s clear the region is reaping the economic…
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From LA to Lake J — a pandemic relocation
Jane Pickett is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She has lived the last 15 years of her life in Los Angeles,…
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Western Carolina University athletics returns to play
By Todd Vinyard • Contributing writer | Each athletic season has its challenges, but the 2020-2021 season has more obstacles…
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Waynesville Parks and Rec receive national accreditation
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department recently earned national accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies.
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Glass half full: Elevated Mountain turns beer into liquor
By Boyd Allsbrook • Contributing writer | There were many things I expected to experience as a direct result of…
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Macon approves hazard pay for county employees
At the recommendation of County Manager Derek Roland, Macon County commissioners recently approved hazard pay for its 300-plus employees.
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Rescue squad alleges former chairman committed fraud
A longtime leader in the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad is facing criminal charges and a civil suit claiming he used lies…
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Jones ahead in Jackson Commission race after canvass
Following canvass Friday, Nov. 13, Democrat Mark Jones is still ahead in the race for the Jackson County Board of…
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Tribe breaks ground on Sevier County development
The first phase of a development effort worth tens of millions of dollars is expected to open in 2022 following…
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Capitol Christmas tree will stop in Asheville today
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will visit Asheville today, making its appearance 3 to 6 p.m. at the Asheville Outlets…
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Clay County to open first new school in 40 years
The new Hayesville Primary School opens Monday to students and teachers, providing a brand-new place of learning in Clay County…
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Haywood reports 37th COVID-19 death
Haywood County Health and Human Services is reporting its 37th COVID-19 death. The individual died at home and COVID-19 was listed…
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Infant perishes in Canton house fire
Emergency personnel were called to a residence in the North Hominy/Canton area in reference to a structure fire with entrapment…
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From one battlefield to another: A military family called to serve others
Canton native Eric Hill was 18 when he decided to join the military. It was a quick decision. He wanted…
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Tribe wants to name former chief as new Jackson County namesake
The 18th chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was a lot of things — a World War II veteran,…
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Spring registration open at HCC
Haywood Community College registration for spring semester is now open for both new and continuing students.
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Outcome still uncertain for Jackson’s District 4 race
Election Day results showed Democrat Mark Jones edging Republican Mark Letson by a slim nine-vote margin in the race for…
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Canton’s ConMet now hiring
By Boyd Allsbrook • Contributing writer Before the Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns gutted U.S. commerce back in March, the Canton…
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WNC prosecutor also serves as military judge
By Quintin Ellison • Special to SMN John Hindsman Jr. leaves his civilian job this week for his military one,…
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The after-action report: 50 fast facts from the Haywood election results
The results are in — well, sort of — and Republicans in Western North Carolina don’t have much to complain…
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Hospice House in Franklin nears completion
The town of Franklin will soon be home to SECU Hospice House of WNC. This new facility will provide hospice…
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COVID cases on the rise again in Haywood
Haywood County Public Health received notice of 57 new cases of COVID-19 since Oct. 30. As of 5 p.m. Nov.…
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Native American Heritage Month celebrated at WCU
November is Native American Heritage Month and events adhering to pandemic protocols have been scheduled for Western Carolina University.
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Outcome uncertain for Jackson’s District 4 race
Election Day results showed Democrat Mark Jones edging Republican Mark Letson by a slim nine-vote margin in the race for…
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