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Persistent Pless pushes partisan polling play
Haywood Republican Rep. Mark Pless is closer than ever to getting partisan local elections in his district — part of…
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Chief vetoes cannabis enterprise funding
Following a veto from Principal Chief Richard Sneed, the Cherokee Tribal Council today reversed an April decision that allocated $64…
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Haywood seeks to ‘get ahead’ of cryptocurrency mining
The relatively recent rise of cryptocurrency, its associated strain on utility infrastructure and its potential to disrupt the peace and…
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Free entry for Haywood residents at Wheels Through Time
Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley will offer free admission to Haywood County residents on the first Saturday…
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This must be the place: ‘The people came and listened, some of them came and played’
Hello from Room 5218 in the Falls Cottage King Suite at the Old Edwards Inn in downtown Highlands. It’s late…
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Pint of passion: New WNC brewery sparks camaraderie
Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, Greg Wasik saw firsthand that trademark sense of community at neighborhood taverns around the Motor…
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Waynesville changes name of governing board
The Town of Waynesville’s Board of Aldermen will now be known as the Town Council, after an April 25 vote…
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Staggered terms adopted in Waynesville
This year’s election for seats on Waynesville’s Board of Aldermen — recently re-styled as “Town Council” — will proceed with…
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Can’t go wrong with a ‘Literary Mother’s Day’
Don’t worry. We’re not going to explore the relationship of Mrs. Bennet with her daughters in “Pride and Prejudice” or…
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GOP should not politicize debt ceiling
To the Editor: During the Trump administration, bipartisan votes increased the debt ceiling three times, without conditions. Now that a…
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Most vote for those ‘they know nothing about’
Editor’s note : State House Rep. Mark Pless, R-Haywood, wrote this column to describe why he filed a bill that…
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Thanks for the gift of music
The nicest thing my mother ever did for me was buy me a stereo I didn’t deserve. I was a…
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Stretch out on Waterrock
Take a leisurely hike to the Waterrock Knob overlook for sunset yoga with Tara Scarborough at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, May…
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Lightning responsible for Linville Gorge fire
Lightning ignited a wildfire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness last week, but humid conditions and rainfall allowed firefighters to take…
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Cherokee constitution effort faces hurdle
AA proposed constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is facing opposition from the EBCI Attorney General’s Office following…
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WCU professor named Smokies writer in residence
Brian Railsback, an English professor at Western Carolina University, has received the 2023 Steve Kemp Writers’ Residency from the Great…
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Sylva considers sponsoring pride
The Town of Sylva has decided that only town-sponsored events can warrant closing Main Street. Now, the town board will…
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DEQ secretary visits Canton
During a visit to Canton Tuesday, May 2, N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser met with a room…
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Wildlife Commission, DOT, pledge to work together on wildlife crossings
A recently signed memorandum of understanding between the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Department of Transportation signals the…
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Confusion surrounds Higdon Property
At the April 24 meeting of the Macon County School Board, confusion surrounding the county’s intent to purchase the Higdon…
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Trilliums, Trilliums, Trilliums
Trilliums are some of the most beautiful and iconic wildflowers in the world, and the Southern Appalachian Mountains are a…
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Wolfetown Tribal Council candidates share their vision
Six candidates are hoping to earn one of two seats in what is an extremely unusual election year for Wolfetown…
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HCS budgets for a changing school system
As Haywood County Schools hammered out its 2023-24 budget, administrators faced declining student population and the imminent end of COVID-era…
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Protecting the plateau
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust welcomes new director For the first time in its 114-year history, the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is saying…
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No charges filed in Lambert Wilson death
No criminal charges will be brought against a South Carolina resident who shot and killed Lambert Wilson last fall, according…
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Search continues for missing man near Bryson City
Update: 4:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reduced the scale of the search for…
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Multiple signs that Aldi is coming to Waynesville
A real estate marketing flyer along with correspondence between Waynesville’s Land Use Administrator Byron Hickox and an Asheville sign company…
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EXCLUSIVE: Potential property shuffle puts Haywood County Schools in a pickle
A relatively routine rezoning request for a parcel off Ratcliff Cove Road has inadvertently revealed multi-million dollar plans by Haywood…
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On the road with Charles Frazier’s new novel
Asheville’s award-winning author Charles Frazier has a new novel just out this month (“The Trackers,” Ecco/Harper Collins, April 2023, 324…
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Commissioner’s tax troubles go deeper than previously reported
New details from the Haywood County Tax Collector’s office show that Haywood Republican Commissioner Terry Ramey, who until recently hadn’t…
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This must be the place: ‘Pack up all your dishes, make note of all good wishes’
Last Friday afternoon marked the first “Downtown After 5” on Lexington Avenue in the heart of Asheville. The unofficial kickoff…
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It’s an ‘honor system’ — public records statute has troubling gap
Across the state of North Carolina, the public’s right to know what its elected leaders are doing remains foundational to…
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An ounce of comfort: A.T. hikers share the extras they take on trail
II I don’t own a bathroom scale, which means I had no way of measuring the exact weight of the…
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Word from the Smokies: A salamander’s glow could shed light on a biological mystery
Three years ago, researchers from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota captured the attention of biologists around the world with…
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Celebrate the Pigeon Center this Saturday
Once upon a time, the old school on Pigeon Street was a striking symbol of divisiveness and inequality.
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Painttown Tribal Council candidates share their vision
Six candidates are hoping to earn one of two seats up for election in this year’s race for Painttown Tribal…
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GREAT Grant approved for Jackson
Last week, the Jackson County Commissioners approved a GREAT Grant agreement that will fund a project to connect more than…
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Tribe adopts overdose tracking tool
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has become the first tribal nation to adopt a tool that gives real-time updates…
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Help fill the West Fork of the Pigeon with trout
Volunteers are wanted to help the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stock trout into the West Fork Pigeon River in Haywood…
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Pick your plants at Lake Junaluska
The Lake Junaluska Annual Plant Sale and the Corneille Bryan Native Garden plant sale will be held together 8 a.m.…
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Sylva allows chickens
Residents in the Town of Sylva will be able to keep poultry in the downtown business district after commissioners voted…
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Franklin A.T. Council welcomes new supporter
Gracious Plates Restaurant in Franklin is the newest A.T. Supporter in Franklin, recognized by the Franklin Appalachian Trail Community Council.…
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Report armadillo sightings
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission wants to know about any armadillo sightings in North Carolina as biologists continue to study…
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World-class floral display coming to N.C. Arboretum
Immerse yourself among tens of thousands of flowers during “Bloom with a View,” running May 1-14 at the N.C. Arboretum…
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Sentimental garbage: Neal Francis to play Bear Shadow festival
Sitting backstage at the Asheville Music Hall, Neal Francis takes a moment to collect himself and think about where he…
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Law enforcement rallies support for DWI bills
As the May 4 deadline for crossover approaches in the North Carolina General Assembly, a last-minute push has begun to…
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A somber journey: After losing son over a decade ago, Waynesville man still seeks solace
The immediate grief of having to bury a child seems insurmountable, and the lifetime of what-ifs seem like enough to…
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We’ll trust commissioners on library controversy
To the Editor: Mr. Dan Kowal’s second letter to the editor (April 12 edition of The Smoky Mountain News) is…
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The show must go on: NC bill would ban drag in public
“I’d like to add one more thing,” Marigold Showers said. She is sitting with her back to the garage-style window…
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What happened to all the smiles?
During a recent trip to the grocery store I noticed that everyone looked stone faced. The only people who were…
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