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, 23 May 2012 15:24
Breaking bread: Macon County commissioners aren’t going hungry at meetings
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 08:11
Bartram Trail: Mystery tract with no heirs provides critical link for long-distance hiking trail
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:38
Low-income housing complex proposed in Franklin
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:37
Franklin balks at apology for killing mound grass
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 14:18
Time to create: After a career in science, Macon artist finally finding her muse
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 20:20
New regulations send planners back to the drawing board
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 20:16
Stewardship of Macon Indian mound questioned
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:14
What’s in a name? Image is everything when it comes to slogans
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 15:35
Franklin sprays ancient Indian mound with weed killer
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 14:43
Macon commissioner candidates share their views
Wednesday, 11 April 2012 07:58
Macon schools seek more funding
Wednesday, 28 March 2012 07:48
Troops rally to fight off invasive species
Wednesday, 28 March 2012 07:45
Macon, home to the AT, familiar with missing hikers searches
Wednesday, 28 March 2012 14:46
Macon’s highway paved in gold, is a gambling parlor paradise
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 09:01
Welcome AT hikers: Franklin gears up for stream of thru hikers with annual Trail Days bash
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 22:34
Macon planner makes move to town post
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 22:30
Eye of the storm: Macon’s Lewis Penland speaks out
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 16:54
Franklin welcomes motorcycle masses to rendezvous on downtown streets
Wednesday, 29 February 2012 16:28
Superintendent crosses swords, again, with Freedom from Religion group
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 15:52
Macon County turns out to debate planning board’s future
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 15:49
Another Macon subdivision, more unhappy lot owners
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:45
Have a good time for a good cause at Macon’s mystery dinner theater
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:43
Planning brouhaha likely to dominate Macon commission election
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 16:06
Lack of funds could hinder accessibility of early voting
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 16:03
Motives questioned in term limit proposal for Macon board
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 16:02
Corndogs on the go: Couple brings mobile street food to Franklin
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:03
Macon planning board on the chopping block?
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 20:11
Battle to save historic truss bridge likely to end in compromise
Wednesday, 18 January 2012 09:01
Controversial planning board likely sentenced to backseat in Macon
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 22:02
New Macon commissioner offers solution to planning stalemate
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 21:51
Macon County airport lands federal runway paving dollars
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 08:48
Macon planning board member from Highlands gets GOP nod for commission seat
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 15:35
Sylva’s WRGC could get bigger, cover from Haywood to Swain
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 15:34
GOP set to pick McClellan substitute
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 09:12
Summer-lovers group gears up for possible school-calendar fight next year
Wednesday, 09 November 2011 16:12
Franklin revs up for foray into motorcycle scene
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:57
Planning regs in Macon keep center stage
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 15:56
Hello Walmart Supercenter; hello vacant Walmart shell
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 15:55
What’s going on, Franklin? Town leaders to stroll back into office unchallenged
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 15:16
Pumpkinfest serves up fall variety Oct. 22
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 08:40
Dog park envy grips pooch owners in Sylva, Franklin
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 08:11
WNC’s version of a wild west land grab: Lots sell at slashed prices in ‘The Ridges’
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 15:47
Once-controversial development back on the market in Macon
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 15:40
Housing market prompts revaluation scrutiny
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 08:36
The greatest show in town?
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 08:35
Macon wins support for dialysis center in state appeal
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 08:35
From bankruptcy to riches, Phil Drake builds a business empire
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 08:19
Old Cartoogechaye School could be future playing fields
Wednesday, 07 September 2011 09:11
Cowee Mound site of bird-monitoring work
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 15:16
Religious graduation speech in Macon raises issues over separation of church and state
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 15:18
Macon planning board sends toned-down construction rules to commissioners….again
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:23
Macon County cites need for kidney dialysis center; closest one now in Sylva
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:16
Macon steep-slope supporters pushing back
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 08:13
Macon to drop back and punt on slope rules
Wednesday, 10 August 2011 07:52
To Duke’s chagrin, dredging may be in the cards for Emory
Wednesday, 10 August 2011 07:47
Lake Emory headed toward oblivion one grain at a time
Wednesday, 10 August 2011 07:42
Steep-slope ordinance slides out of reach
Wednesday, 03 August 2011 08:35
The great outdoors: New Franklin outfitter store proves a big hit with enthusiasts
Wednesday, 03 August 2011 07:52
Back-to-school date lands Macon in court
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 16:33
Macon’s steep slope debate mired in details
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 16:19
Cowboy preacher delivers maverick graduation speech
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 07:58
Macon steep-slope ordinance inches forward
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 14:58
‘Free condoms’ replaced by patch
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 14:02
Doctor: Authorities did not do enough
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:28
Fight over planning continues to boil in Macon
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:07
The passing of an era? Residents in Macon County say goodbye to independent hospital
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:05
Angel Hospital on the road to a merger with Mission
Wednesday, 18 May 2011 14:46
Macon proposes employee pay raises for first time in three years
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 15:17
Musical chairs between Franklin, Macon government posts
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 15:14
Swain, Macon commissioners try to rein in DOT plans for Needmore Road
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 14:58
Macon birding hike follows Little Tennessee
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 14:21
Macon County airport getting longer soon
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 13:58
Real estate roller coaster throws Jackson, Macon property revals off track
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:14
State turns down Macon hospice house as conflict with hospital continues
Wednesday, 14 January 2009 09:42
Franklin seeks AT town designation
Wednesday, 14 January 2009 09:33
Macon leaders struggle with budget shortfall
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 09:09
Macon pulls out of fight with Duke over dam mitigation
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 14:02
Boulevard redesign could be in the cards for Macon’s busiest thoroughfare
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 15:24
Macon loses bragging rights for fastest growing county
Wednesday, 09 February 2011 15:15
Everything is on the table financially in Macon County
Wednesday, 02 February 2011 16:10
New wilderness area near Highlands unlikely
Wednesday, 02 February 2011 15:12
Needmore Road paving proposal once again draws a crowd
Tuesday, 01 February 2011 13:30
State budget timing critical to local governments
Wednesday, 26 January 2011 16:04
Motocross track would violate our rights
Wednesday, 26 January 2011 15:23
Dirt-bike track gets green flag
Wednesday, 12 January 2011 16:23
Falling in love with the art of paper cutting
Wednesday, 05 January 2011 15:21
Needmore proposal back for debate; this time in Macon County
Wednesday, 05 January 2011 15:17
Crowd revs up against proposed dirt bike racetrack
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 14:55
Year in review 2010
Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:40
Missing maps provoke discussion at Macon steep-slope meeting
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 15:30
Macon planning board uproar subsides
Wednesday, 08 December 2010 15:26
Susan Ervin, long-time member of the Macon County Planning Board, to commissioners:
Wednesday, 08 December 2010 15:26
Lewis Penland, chairman of the Macon County Planning Board, to commissioners:
Wednesday, 08 December 2010 15:24
New Macon commission chair selected — Board debates planning changes
Wednesday, 08 December 2010 15:16
GOP shift spells trouble for planning advocates
Wednesday, 01 December 2010 15:42
Stay little or get regulated; small farmers get some protection
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:36
Community lobbies DOT to save a piece of history
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 15:29
Macon eyes steep slope ordinance
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 15:26
Macon runway likely to clear hurdle of cash shortfall
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 15:20
Airport officials hold private meeting about runway
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- Maggie Valley wants to know: what should its future hold?
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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Move to Amend activists on the stump locally, but Jackson commissioners are not buyingJackson County commissioners butted heads with local activists at a meeting this week, refusing to lend their philosophical…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
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- 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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