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 15:27
Swain residents don’t deserve another broken promise
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:39
Voices of the Smokies to go live in oral project
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:29
Swain uses money from first North Shore Road payment on special projects
Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:26
Shortchanged again? Swain’s cash settlement flounders in Washington budget bureaucracy
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:14
What’s in a name? Image is everything when it comes to slogans
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:12
Swain County property values looking up
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 13:37
A gathering of artists
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 07:45
Swain and Graham settle county line dispute with big bucks on the hook
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 07:30
Born to paddle: More at home on the water than land, Swain kayaker’s skill mix of instinct, physics
Wednesday, 18 April 2012 15:39
Sylva man gets seven years for 2008 murders
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:48
One night, two murders, three years ago: the untold story
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:40
Murder victims’ family faces daily struggle to cope
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 15:39
Woman convicted in Swain County murders
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 22:06
Corridor K debate going nowhere
Wednesday, 14 March 2012 22:00
Swain murder trial gets under way
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 16:48
Swain leaders OK Cherokee early voting site after weeks of uncertainty
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 16:47
Room tax increase sails to passage in Swain
Wednesday, 29 February 2012 16:41
Child fatality review in Swain case held up by state backlog
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:21
Decision on early voting site for Cherokee lands in Swain commissioners' laps
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 16:06
Lack of funds could hinder accessibility of early voting
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 15:54
Family welcomes charges in baby’s death
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 09:21
Swain ponders room tax increase
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 09:18
Dillsboro hopes to broker funding deal for tourist railroad
Wednesday, 21 December 2011 09:33
Swain courthouse slated for civic revival
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 15:57
State to Bryson City Fire Department: respond to false alarms
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 08:37
Swain County High School celebrates football championship
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 15:58
Fired up over Devil’s championship run
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 15:35
Sylva’s WRGC could get bigger, cover from Haywood to Swain
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 08:35
Bryson weighs regulations to protect character
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:10
Local author Gilchrist-Young gaining national recognition
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 07:37
Off-the-books accounts used to hide funds, warrants say
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 08:26
Despite outcry, Swain not in the running to house Smokies’ artifacts
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 08:20
Swain gets new fire chief as probe continues
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 15:16
Produce vouchers connect farmers with the needy
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 07:55
Swain football team tackles summer reading list
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 08:42
Number-crunching kinks in Raleigh puts Swain behind on crafting budget
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 07:50
Swain DSS ‘stretched thin’ prior to baby Aubrey’s death
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 07:49
Former Swain DSS director appeals firing but loses
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 14:50
Swain DSS director fired, lodges appeal
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 07:46
Developer loses landmark lawsuit over shoddy roads
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 15:14
Swain commissioners retool strategy in fight over Fontana dam payments
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 14:53
Swain DSS to meet to discuss director’s possible dismissal
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 14:08
Swain citizens might get seat at the table as North Shore money trickles in
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:27
Cause of infant’s death ‘undetermined’ by autopsy
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 14:48
Social safety net failed Cherokee baby
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 07:40
Swain DSS: Related documents
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 14:16
Swain commissioner got DSS aid while niece was agency’s director
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 14:15
Interim director takes charge of Swain DSS amidst ongoing investigation
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:16
New board and new director take reins at Swain DSS amidst SBI probe
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 14:15
Big money on the line as Swain and Graham square off in court
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 07:38
Tribe asks Swain DSS to send different social workers
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 14:24
HandMade engages Bryson to create road map for a better town
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 11:01
Broken bridge ignites debate with Park over North Shore cemeteries
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 10:54
Incident heightens tensions between county, sheriff
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 08:59
Old Swain courthouse holds promise as museum, visitor center
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 14:00
Cherokee trust shaken in Swain DSS
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 13:57
Crowd berates Swain commissioners, supports DSS board
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 13:20
Swain commissioners call for resignation of DSS board
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 10:34
Swain DSS board fails to reach consensus on suspensions
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 15:32
Swain commissioners want DSS workers suspended
Friday, 04 March 2011 15:48
Swain commissioners recommend DSS employee suspension DSS board to meet on the matter Tuesday
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 16:02
Swain County commissioners, DSS board to meet
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 15:28
Tribe, county DSS agencies have complex relationship
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 15:18
Swain commissioners recommend suspending DSS employees in wake of SBI probe
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 15:15
Swain DSS investigated for cover-up in child’s death
Wednesday, 23 February 2011 17:02
Swain DSS investigated for cover-up in child’s death
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 13:26
Suspicious death of 15-month-old prompts SBI to seize Swain DSS computers
Wednesday, 09 February 2011 15:10
Swain sheriff loses suit against county over money
Wednesday, 02 February 2011 15:12
Needmore Road paving proposal once again draws a crowd
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 15:11
Nothing like old-time boardinghouses
Wednesday, 19 January 2011 14:28
Graham sues Swain for millions in back taxes for Fontana generators
Wednesday, 05 January 2011 15:20
West Elementary gets new classrooms
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 14:55
Year in review 2010
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 14:54
North Shore Road funds in danger of disappearing
Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:47
Swain finance manager loses job, cites political activity
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 16:31
Casada takes home writing awards
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 16:23
Mixing business with birding
Wednesday, 15 December 2010 15:32
Q&A with Jackson-Swain Extension Director
Wednesday, 01 December 2010 16:31
Shuler is making the most of his opportunities
Wednesday, 01 December 2010 15:38
Railroad neighbor irked by crossing controversy
Wednesday, 24 November 2010 15:08
Kephart, transplants and the debate over legitimacy
Wednesday, 18 February 2009 13:55
Tight times force tough choices for Swain schools
Wednesday, 18 February 2009 13:54
Mandated cutbacks mean tough decisions
Wednesday, 11 February 2009 12:33
Four-legged crisis brewing in Swain
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:17
Dreams for Swain’s old courthouse hinge on big money
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 11:15
Swain leaders indifferent to lack of building regulations
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 16:00
Swain residents lock and load in wake of escaped murder suspect
Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:44
Swain leaders divided on contentious fire station plan
Wednesday, 04 March 2009 10:28
Swain pushes Bryson fire department aside in turf war
Wednesday, 22 April 2009 11:44
Swain jailer, murder suspect captured in California
Wednesday, 15 April 2009 11:21
Swain’s tax base just got even smaller
Wednesday, 08 April 2009 10:57
New Swain jail continues to rack up costs
Wednesday, 01 April 2009 10:41
Fired jail employee says he warned of relationship between murder suspect and jailer
Wednesday, 20 May 2009 12:00
Swain jail escapees returned to NC
Wednesday, 20 May 2009 11:59
Cutbacks could be less severe in Swain budget
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 11:34
Swain jail keys found in get-away truck
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:50
Swain backs down from hardline stance with Bryson City Fire Department
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 14:57
Swain budget cuts target Sheriff’s office
Wednesday, 17 June 2009 14:41
Swain given option to rescind property reval
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 14:01
Parents turn out to support Swain principal
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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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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… - 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… - 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… - 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
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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