ELECTION COVERAGE:
- 12 votes separate Queen, Davis in race for N.C. House
- Meadows and Rogers emerge from crowded field of Washington hopefuls
- Bottoms up, Jackson: Voters approve countywide alcohol sales
- Greene wins Jackson commissioner seat
- N.C. voters say ‘yes’ to Amendment One
- Haywood Republicans must narrow their slate
- Jackson County Democratic primary features two experienced Democratic candidates
- Macon commissioner candidates share their views
- Will NC pass amendment banning same-sex marriages? Question decided May 8
- Voters swimming in a sea of U.S. Congressional candidates
- Republican voters must pick their man to take on long-time House legislator
- One seat with two contenders put Democrats in quandary over state House race
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:31
Some in Cullowhee look to zoning in wake of alcohol vote
Wednesday, 04 April 2012 07:40
Western’s new chancellor takes strong stand in inauguration message
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:37
Cullowhee emerges as Jackson’s hotspot for growth
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:35
New chancellor makes inherited vision for Millennial Campus his own
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 22:14
WCU nearing the finish line on visioning process
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 08:34
Larger classes, higher fees, fewer professors: what the WCU budget cuts really mean
Wednesday, 09 November 2011 16:19
Faculty want say in future reorganizations
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 08:21
Forest Hills doesn’t want student housing complex
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 08:17
Forest Hills leaders dream of their community’s future
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 09:10
Celebrate history at Mountain Heritage Day
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 15:24
Asheville public radio’s reach threatened by new FM station
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 15:21
University fights environmental group for rights to radio frequency
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 15:22
Students — and their wallets — return to Jackson County
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 15:21
Faculty packs overflow balcony to hear new chancellor’s opening address
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 15:19
WCU’s lack of college scene viewed by many as an asset
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:19
Jackson County alcohol vote likely in May
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:06
A look in the rearview at N.C. 107
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:03
Fast for cars or pleasing for people? Tug of war rages over 107
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 07:59
A tale of two streets
Wednesday, 03 August 2011 07:38
WCU students have mixed emotions about countywide alcohol vote
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 08:46
Poll results bode well for supporters of countywide alcohol sales in Jackson
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 08:43
Bottoms up? Alcohol vote on next year’s ballot in Jackson County
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 08:14
New WCU chancellor steps out from the ivory tower
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 08:07
Old Cullowhee sidewalk stretch hinges on county match
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 14:00
WCU meets its new chancellor: First new leadership in 16 years
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:11
Cullowhee could be home to new river park
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 13:48
A meeting of the minds: Bringing together readers and writers
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 15:21
Jackson County increasingly attracting young professionals
Wednesday, 12 January 2011 16:40
Speech by civil rights educator begins WCU’s celebration of Martin Luther King
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 15:05
Pride of the Mountains is California-bound
Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:44
WCU tuition increase poses financial problems for students
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 15:33
WCU, Forest Hills continue hammering out Town Center concept
Friday, 10 December 2010 13:02
SMN obtains draft agreement between WCU, Forest Hills
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 12:05
Survey sheds light on WCU student vision for Cullowhee
Wednesday, 03 November 2010 18:56
This group might have some bite — watchdog group formed to monitor WCU
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:36
Forest Hills in holding pattern on WCU annexation
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 15:37
Cullowhee a good sports town for athletes and spectators
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 13:05
Mountain Heritage Day to offer continuous entertainment, new Children’s Tent
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 13:02
WCU’s 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 15:25
Defining ‘family’ not so easy for zoning purposes
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 07:28
How would being a town help Cullowhee?
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 07:19
Tiny town of Forest Hills holds fate of Cullowhee revitalization in its hands
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:12
Cullowhee school grows beyond expectations
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 15:06
WCU unveils plans for Town Center
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 15:02
Forest Hills hears Cullowhee’s pitch to join forces
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 15:02
Forest Hills and CuRvE could fulfill Cullowhee’s potential
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 15:44
Invigorating Cullowhee could hinge on Forest Hills
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- The calling card of tourism pays off in the mountainsIn addition to the obvious benefits of tourism — jobs and revenue for the county — tourism dollars save…
- Innocuous budget on the table in Jackson CountyJackson County looks set to approve a budget that keeps the tax rate the second lowest in the…
- Recount results in: Queen wins House race by a hairTwo weeks after the primary election, an official winner has finally been declared following a recount in an…
- Jackson not eager to pony up new deputies in wake of alcohol voteA request by Jackson County Sheriff Jimmy Ashe for eight additional deputies now that the sale of alcoholic…
- Cherokee’s top coffee spot taken over after loan, lease defaultRegular coffee connoisseurs in Cherokee may have noticed a slight change in their popular downtown coffeehouse. The Sequoyah…
- Business community lends a hand with start-up grantsTwo businesses — Copper Pot and Wooden Spoon, and Belle on Main Salon and Spa — came out winners…
- Fate of live dealers hinges on state HouseThe quest to bring live table games to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino faces a final political hurdle. Both the…
- Breaking bread: Macon County commissioners aren’t going hungry at meetingsWhen it comes to staying well fed, the Macon County commissioners are leading the pack. From finger food…
- Annexation and fracking and voter ID, oh my! A look at the General Assembly’s short session
While arguments over the state budget are likely to dominate everything in Raleigh as the General Assembly convenes… - Creative arts building back for more contingency fundsA feeling of déjà vu swept over the Haywood County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday as they reviewed…
- Model HCC childcare center to get model playground
It might be a day late, but it’s certainly not a dollar short. A $235,000 playground is coming… - Maggie Valley wants to know: what should its future hold?
Business owners needs to put aside their bickering and resentments for the good of Maggie Valley, Mayor Ron… - Haywood extends financial olive branch to towns for trash haulingHaywood County will help ease the burden faced by towns as they start trucking their trash all the…
NEWS BRIEFS:
- MedWest discontinuing in-home personal care
- Fun in Sun Summer Camp in Waynesville
- Celebrate EMS Week with open house
- Healthy eating program offered at Sylva library
- Bike ride to benefit Open Door Ministries
- Veterans urged to register for Memorial Day parade
- BizWorks to close two regional offices
- Free sports physicals for Haywood youth
- Recalling Fontana: Appalachia sacrifices to generate power for the war effort
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