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Stimulus funds boost WNC mass transit
Mass transit is set to get a boost in Western North Carolina thanks to some economic stimulus money targeted for park and ride and carpooling lots.
Jackson eyes options for current library site
In the game of musical chairs stemming from the library moving out of its current digs on Sylva's Main Street, "rear ends" may be landing in unexpected places.
Haywood County arrests, citations
No bond. * Steven Eugene Rich, 44, 145 Lick Log Road, Sylva, was charged June 21 with misdemeanor driving while impaired and misdemeanor driving while license revoked.
Whata s up for election across WNC?
What's up for election across WNC? SMN Towns across Western North Carolina will hold elections for town board and mayor this fall.
Will Sylva vote expose usual fault line?
The race for the Sylva town board this fall could once again gauge the extent of shifting demographics of the town.
Katrina refugee wades into the fray against Duke
As Jackson County leaders continue their fight against Duke Energy, an unassuming local lawyer that few have heard of has appeared as the county's heavy-hitter against the politically powerful and uber-wealthy Fortune 500 utility.
Seven dudes mix the state's breweries and bands in Beer Y'all
In Germany, the purity law, Reinheitsgebot , declares that beer can be made only with water, barley and hops.
Big improvements to this year's Folkmoot 5K
The Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Fun Run announces improvements to this year's race, which will be held July 18 at the Folkmoot Friendship Center.
Thornburg hailed as tough but fair jurist
Ten dollars a minute. That's how much federal Judge Lacy Thornburg politely orders attorneys tardy to his courtroom to pay the court clerk after listening to their apologetic explanations for why they are late.
Visiting Our Past: Moody's passion helped shape a community college
James Roy Moody graduated from Appalachian State University in 1953, becoming the first in his family to achieve that degree.
Four of the seven guys followed in the film are UNC graduates. The nine day road trip happened last July and was kicked off in Sylva, North Carolina and wrapped in Asheville.
Jackson chamber to sponsor free outdoor movies
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has created Outdoor Movie Night, a monthly showing of modern classics this summer that is sure to fit any budget.
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Perdue appoints Vanhook to district bench
Sylva attorney Danya Vanhook has been tapped by N.C. Gov. Beverly Perdue to serve as a district judge in the 30th Judicial District.
Murphy coach Gentry's job is in question
Even as Murphy football coach David Gentry nears the Western North Carolina record for career wins, he belongs to a growing group of statewide educators awaiting word on their job status.
Haywood County arrests, citations
Bond was set at $500. * David Dale Haynes, 45, 700 Campbell Creek Road, Maggie Valley, was charged May 29 with being a habitual felon.
a oeConsummate storytellera Terrell dies
Remember the Asheville Tourists manager who called a trick play to strike out Pete Rose and win the game for the T's? Or the time a famous local racecar driver started at the back of a 36-car race at old McCormick Field facing the wrong way and then wheeled around and won? How about the Rev.
Beloved storyteller will be remembered by all in community
We talk a lot around here about "men to match our mountains," and sadly, we mark the passing of long-time WNC writer Bob Terrell, one of the giants among those men.
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BalsamWest and MFG Services Deploys Taqua Switching Solutions
Taqua, a supplier of switching systems and applications, announced that MFG Services and BalsamWest FiberNET have chosen TaquaWorks, an integrated solution that combines the Taqua 7000 and BroadSoft BroadWorks, a suite of applications.
Beloved local columnist Bob Terrell dies
Bob Terrell spent more than 60 years writing about the people and happenings of Western North Carolina.
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