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Corbin secures fourth term in N.C. Senate
North Carolina’s westernmost state senator, Kevin Corbin, has secured his fourth term serving the state’s 50th district, defeating Democrat Tom Downing 58.19% to 41.81%. He will continue to serve the state’s westernmost Senate District — which covers Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Graham, Swain, Jackson, and Transylvania counties and most of Haywood County — for two more years. Corbin first made his Raleigh debut in 2016 when he won the seat for the N.C. House 120th District. He served two terms in the N.C. House of Representatives before winning the Senate District 50 seat in 2020. Fellow Macon County native and friend…
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Blue wave hits Jackson’s board of commissioners
Three Democratic candidates have flipped the Jackson County Board of Commissioners blue, including the District 1 seat held by incumbent John Smith, creating a Democratic majority for the…
Democrat Burrows defeats incumbent Ferguson
Democrat Mark Burrows has defeated Republican Incumbent Anna Ferguson for the 119th House Seat after winning 52.41% of the vote. Burrows has worked in county government for three…
Gillespie secures fourth term
Incumbent Republican Rep. Karl Gillespie has secured his fourth term serving North Carolina’s 120th House District, defeating Democrat Caleb Brown, 67.88% to 32.12%. Gillespie has served the state’s…
Hise wins Senate reelection
Ralph Hise has won his ninth term in the Senate, making him the longest-serving member of that body. On Nov. 3, Hise, a Republican from Mitchell County, bested…
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‘Glow Life’ contest deadline extended
Smokies partners are giving fifth-grade classrooms in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina additional time to engage in a unique learning opportunity and the chance to win a…
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WNC Pottery Festival returns to Sylva
When it comes to clay and pottery in Western North Carolina and greater Southern Appalachia, the epitome of creativity, camaraderie, and candor is Joe Frank McKee. “I love promoting clay,” McKee said. “More clay is used for art therapy and so many more things than just making pots. They even use high-temperature ceramic tiles for…
This must be the place
This must be the place: ‘You’ll wear those shoes and I will wear that dress’
Last Wednesday afternoon, I walked onto a dock on Lake Logan and jumped in. The water held the first chill of the impending winter cold, and yet still felt soothing like it did when I immersed myself in the heavenly soak earlier in the summer. I knew, when I launched myself into the lake, that…
This must be the place: ‘Crossed the deserts bare, I’ve breathed the mountain air, of travel I’ve had my share’
Hello from Room 218 at the Holiday Express Inn & Suites in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. With a bustling Interstate 81 in the background, I awoke this morning and didn’t know where I was. The room was completely dark except for the small alarm clock on the nightstand. After a few seconds, I remembered I was in the Keystone State heading back home to Western North Carolina.
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Breakfast: Old Rule vs New Habits
Old Rule: “A light breakfast of a croissant or toast with black coffee is enough.”
Reality: For most of us, 100-400 calories, all coming from carbohydrates or carbohydrates and fat, is just not enough to start the day and maintain our energy level for long. If you’re not eating enough at breakfast, chances are good…
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Partner content: Taste of Local
Thursday, October 29 • 3pm-6pm Ingles Markets • 630 Champion Drive • Canton Complimentary Samples (Limited Availability)
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Partner content: Old Food Rules to Put to Rest
Old rule: “Kids should eat everything on their plate, even if they aren’t hungry.”
Reality: This was definitely a rule I grew up with, perhaps due to parents who were born at the end of the Depression and experienced food restrictions during World War II. When we force children to “clean their plates,” even after…
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Partner content: Howell for Haywood
As Haywood County continues to navigate regional growth, rural public safety needs, and changing community expectations, local law enforcement strategy has taken center stage. Experienced law enforcement professional Tyler Howell brings a grounded, policy-focused perspective to the conversation surrounding the future of the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. With nearly two decades in active service—spanning patrol,…
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Pull out a book, turn off the noise
In elementary school, I hid my favorite library book among the stacks so no one else could check it out. It was years before I realized this was…
letters to the editor
Framers never imagined Trump
Individual rights are at the heart of the Constitution, as expressed…
Fake claims of fake news
The only fake thing regarding fake news is the number…
Voting is your superpower
North Carolina’s regular voter registration deadline is Friday, October 9,…