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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The right path: Beloved Woman Ella Bird reflects on life marked by family, tradition
For the past 79 years, Ella Wachacha Bird has lived a life defined by seasons and relationships rather than months…
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Melrose claims fellow lawyer defamed him on Facebook
Waynesville defense lawyer Mark Melrose filed a civil lawsuit against fellow defense lawyer and Clyde Mayor Pro Tem Frank Lay…
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Committee works to establish guidelines for Beloved titles
Traditionally, the title of Beloved Man or Beloved Woman was reserved for Cherokee people who had proven themselves valiant warriors…
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Funding available for Macon nonprofits
Macon County nonprofit organizations have until March 29 to apply for county funds allocated in the county’s current fiscal year…
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Overdose prevention training offered
The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to implementing harm reduction interventions, public health…
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Cashiers starts leadership program
The inaugural Leadership Cashiers class recently launched its seven-month program with an opening retreat at Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club.…
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Trying to get most out of North Shore funds
Now that Swain County has finally received the entire $52 million from the federal government for the North Shore Road…
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‘Opportunity zone’ could bring business to poor areas
When President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law on Dec. 22, 2017, proponents hailed it…
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Pigeon Center vandalized by intruders
A broken window, classrooms in shambles, irreplaceable items destroyed, kitchen coolers left open and perishable food thrown all over the…
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‘Maggie on Ice’ falls flat
What was hoped to be a slick new attraction designed to bring more visitors to Maggie Valley during wintertime has…
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Nikwasi Initiative wants deed to Cherokee mound
In a historic decision, the town of Franklin voted Monday to move forward with the process of deeding the Nikwasi…
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Haywood County bond rating inches up
Thanks to the hard work and prudent fiscal decision making of both elected officials and administration, Haywood County’s been rewarded…
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Letts reverses retirement decision
Two days after announcing a midterm retirement from the bench, Superior Court Judge Bradley Letts reversed his decision in a…
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Ten years gone: Waynesville board weighs progress, prospects
On Friday, Jan. 29 at the Lake Logan Conference Center, Waynesville Mayor Gavin Brown convened a board retreat where he…
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Shaeffer recognized for service to Sylva
The Sylva Board of Commissioners recognized longtime public works director Dan Shaeffer for his nearly 20 years of service to…
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Hometown hate: Haywood Republicans welcome anti-Muslim speaker
Aided by the left and abetted by the media, violent jihadists are slowly but surely infiltrating our government, our schools…
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Meningitis outbreak confirmed in Macon
Macon County Public Health has confirmed an outbreak of meningitis.
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Public records requests shed light on closed sessions
In its role as government watchdog, The Smoky Mountain News submitted public record requests to county and municipal governments in…
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Behind closed doors: Public records laws have exceptions
Woe to those public bodies that fail to comply with North Carolina’s sunshine laws; transparency underpins American democracy to the…
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