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Yes, that was an
#earthquake
you felt this morning — USGS confirms 3.3 magnitude 2.5 miles NNW of Canton, near Thickety Creek at 6:09 a.m. Rumbling felt from Maggie Valley to Mills River. Did you feel it?
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Here's an exceptionally strong piece on the closing of the Canton paper mill by
@UNCHussman
junior
@ethanehorton1
, adding new detail to a heavily-covered topic. Take a moment to read it, you'll be glad you did.
#WNC
#Haywd
#canton
#ncpol
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Here's a deeper look at the race to see who will represent NC-11. Will Cawthorn hold the seat, or will a challenger win? Next month's primary will answer a lot of questions.
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Here's a look at Soco Road in Maggie Valley, an area hit hard by the flood, where waters are now receding.
#helene2024
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If you love this
#trashtag
and
#trashtagchallenge
trend sweeping the globe, you should know that the guy who came up with it is from right here in Haywood County, North Carolina.
#sylva
#haywd
#waynesville
#GSMNP
#outdoors
@uco_gear
@SmokiesFriends
#WNC
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Smoky Mountain News staff is deeply saddened to learn Riley Howell, 21, of Waynesville, was a victim of the shooting at UNC Charlotte yesterday. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family and the community during this difficult time.
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Here's a look at the Pigeon River in Canton as water levels begin to rise amid heavy rains.
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Another quick
#NC11
update ...
@ChuckEdwards4NC
is now up on
@CawthornforNC
38% to 27%. No other candidate is above 10%.
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Congrats to
@ASClapsaddle
, winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for her 2020 release, "Even as we Breathe."
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Giving thanks for the rain, in whatever quantity it may fall
#Wildfires
#WNC
#Haywd
#JacksonNC
#SwainNC
#MaconNC
@localyokelwx
#2016drought
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Following up on our reporting on the false allegations that a transgender individual used the women's locker room at the Waynesville Rec Center, News Editor
@kyle_perrotti
weighs in on an angle of that story that may have been overlooked.
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#BREAKING
Haywood School Board names J.T. Postell as new head football coach at
@HCStuscolahigh
#haywd
#bearslayer
#wnc
#football
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People have begun gathering at Canton’s Sorrells Street Park to hear the paper mill’s final whistle.
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You might not care about the NC Supreme Court elections, but you should. Interviews with two Republican primary candidates, as well as
@chriscooperwcu
and
@JudgeBobOrr
.
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Deepest condolences to the Fairchild family and all of
#bluegrass
music on the passing of a true American original - world famous master banjoist, Raymond Fairchild. Here's his last known interview, by our Garret K. Woodward.
#WNC
#legend
#Banjo
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"There is more to The Line That Held Us than a riveting revenge tale." Here's Gary Carden's review of
@DavidJoy_Author
's latest. Catch Joy reading from it today, 6 pm at Smoky Mountain Roasters 444 Hazelwood Ave,
#Waynesville
#books
#WNC
#haywd
#literature
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Just in time for happy hour - Pints in Papertown:
@BearWatersbrew
reopens in
#CantonNC
@CantonCares
#WNC
#CraftBeer
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WCU's Pride of the Mountains band to be at the front of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
http://t.co/RRga9PFZfe
@WCU
@PotMFan
@nbc
@Macys
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Congrats to SMN's Holly Kays, winner of the 2017 North Carolina Media and the Law Award
#NCPA2017
@TheNCPress
#wnc
@VisitCherokee
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Camera crazy: Downtown Sylva comes alive during filming of big-budget movie
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Turning the tables:
@NPR
's Ari Shapiro gets interviewED by SMN's Garret Woodward
@arishapiro
#WNC
#NCpol
#WNCnews
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Boil water advisory for Canton and Clyde lifted, 3:06 p.m. on Aug. 21. "Based on the laboratory analysis ... no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption." - per town of Canton
#tropicalstormfred
#WNC
#Haywd
#pigeonriver
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It’s spring fund drive time for our friends over at
@BlueRidgePublic
. Catch
@SMN_Cory
live on-air until 6, and don’t forget - support this important community resource by making your donation at or calling 828.248.4810 today!
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Here's another great piece by SMN's Garret K. Woodward for
@RollingStone
- Why guitarist Billy Strings is the Bluegrass star you don’t want to miss
@bstrings1
#livemusic
#bluegrass
#shred
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Brenda O'Keefe of Joey's Pancake House was presented w/ the Order of the Long Leaf Pine today- NC Gov's highest honor!
#MaggieValley
#Haywd
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The New York Public Library counts F*ckface (by Haywood County’s
@pludger
) as one of the best books of 2020. Find it at Sylva's
@citylightsnc
or
@Malaprops
in
#AVL
, or online.
#WNC
#Haywd
@HenryHolt
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“The name Clingman is not derogatory in and of itself, but the history shows the act of changing the name of Kuwahi to Clingman’s Dome was racist and the racist action should be acknowledged and corrected.”
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It seems like a dozen new
#NC11
stories come out daily, but there are other important state-level races, and some, like this Republican North Carolina State Senate primary featuring two incumbents, are fascinating.
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Benefit concert for Haywood flood victims featuring
@BalsamRange
plus Amanda Ann Platt &
@TheHoneycutters
Saturday, Oct. 2, in Canton. Sponsored by The Smoky Mountain News. All proceeds to
@UnitedWay
of Haywood County.
#HaywoodStrong
#WNC
#TropicalStormFred
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#BREAKING
: Asheville Democrat to run against
@RepMarkMeadows
#WNC
#WNCnews
#congress
#haywd
#Waynesville
#AVL
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Congrats to SMN's Garret Woodward, winner of Best Column at the
@TheNCPress
Awards
#NCPA2017
#haywd
#wnc
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Twelve rock faces in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are closed to climbing, rappelling, hang-gliding and other activities through Aug. 15 in order to protect the rare peregrine falcons that nest there.
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Opponents of the social district, none of whom live in the area where the district will be established, represent a vocal minority. Leaders in cities that already have social districts say they've been nothing but successful.
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Wherever you are across the country, tune in to
@NPR
's All Things Considered tonight at 5:50 Eastern to hear The Smoky Mountain News' &
@BlueRidgePublic
's
@SMN_Cory
report from
#Waynesville
on the
#hero
of the
#unccharlotteshooting
,
#RileyHowell
@npratc
#WNC
#RileyHowellHero
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TONIGHT: Prepare for the eclipse with this lecture by
@WCU
's Dr. Enrique Gomez
@NationalEclipse
#WNC
#WCU
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Tale of the tape: NC teachers spend avg $500/year on supplies for students who can't afford them
#WNC
#Waynesville
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Did you miss the
@Folkmoot_USA
parade this morning? Never fear - we'll have more coverage on Wednesday! Until then, check out all our
#Folkmoot
coverage, on stands or online right now.
#Haywd
#WNC
#folkdance
#letsalljoinhandsinonebigcircle
#arts
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Join
@SMN_Cory
and Pastor Chris Westmoreland at Long's Chapel United Methodist Church this Thursday for a presentation on Vaillancourt's recent story about
#homelessness
in
#Haywd
County
#WNC
#Homeless
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Daughters of the American Revolution brings forgotten forest to light
@BlueRidgeNPS
#WNC
#outdoors
#Haywd
@TodaysDAR
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has received the 2023 River Champion Award from American Rivers for its leadership in pursuing removal of the Ela Dam on the Oconaluftee River.
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Solar eclipse viewing tickets on sale
@GSMNP
@NationalEclipse
#WNC
#JacksonNC
@VisitCherokee
#eclipse2017
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Congrats to
@SMN_Cory
best
#education
reporting, best city/county government reporting & best headlines
@TheNCPress
#NCPA2017
#wnc
#haywd
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Riley Howell, the
#hero
of the
#unccshooting
who was killed when he rushed the gunman, was brought back to his home town of
#Waynesville
today by motorcade. Hear from those who knew him best.
#UNCCStrong
#WNC
#haywd
#RileyHowell
#RileyHowellHero
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Stunning beauty.
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TONIGHT:
#Folkmoot2016
continues at 7pm, Haywood Community College in
#Clyde
. All groups.
#Haywd
#WNC
pic:
#Mexico
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We're consolidating our initial flood coverage (with extensive photo gallery) into this story, which will be updated as the situation allows. Check it out & be sure to check back throughout the day.
#WNC
#Haywd
#TropicalStormFred
#PigeonRiver
#CantonNC
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New from Haywood County government — the Haywood County Emergency Call Center is officially open daily 8am - 5pm to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene. If you have questions or need assistance related to the storm's impact, please call the 828.356.2020 1/2
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Clark Williams of
@FrogLevelBrew
is recognized by
#Waynesville
Police Chief Bill Hollingsed for supporting law enforcement at town bd. mtg
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BREAKING:
#CantonNC
Alderman
@ZebSmathers
files papers to run for mayor. Look for more in Wednesday's SMN.
#Haywd
#WNC
@CantonCares
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Tonight, join our
@SMN_Cory
&
@BlueRidgePublic
's
@LillyKnoepp
for Best in the West: North Carolina's 11th Congressional District forum, streaming on the internet and broadcast over the air at at 7 p.m.
#ncpol
#congress
#election2022
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Heard it through the grapevine: empress of soul
@MsGladysKnight
& hubby got vaccinated in Haywood County!
#WNC
#coronavirus
#vaccine
#Haywd
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If you like Smoky Mountain News, you'll love
@SmokyMtnLiving
- celebrating
#WNC
& Southern Appalachia from Asheville to Knoxville & more!
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The biological females who visited the Waynesville Rec Center and followed the letter of the law but were subsequently the subject of a social media firestorm that included threats of violence are speaking out for the first time about their experience.
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Legendary 2X Grammy-winner singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale 7:30 pm Sat. May 6
@38Main
#Waynesville
@jimlauderdale1
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#BREAKING
:
@GeneralElectric
CEO
@JeffImmelt
presents
@PisgahHigh
$100K for industrial ed.
#wnc
#haywd
#cantonNC
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THIS WEEKEND! Canton's annual Labor Day festival has been the best event in the region for the past 115 years. This year, catch headliners Marshall Tucker and Haywood's County's own
@BalsamRange
. Get tix @
#WNC
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Stand-up comedy showcase 8 to 9:30 pm Sat. Feb. 25, at
@CurraheeBrewing
in
#FranklinNC
#MaconNC
#WNC
#beer
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Sheriffs don’t just hold the keys to the jail. They’re also partisan political figures whose influence can have a substantial impact on public policy and electoral campaigns from a local to a national level.
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Always lots of good stuff on
@SmokyMtnLiving
's Facebook page: Southern Appalachia from
#Asheville
to
#Knoxville
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Gusty winds and heavy rains are expected with rainfall currently estimated at 4-6 inches across the SMN coverage area, and 6-8 inches in southern Haywood, Jackson and Macon counties. Parts of Transylvania and Henderson counties could see up to 10 inches.
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"For the first time since 9/11, the Tennessee Valley Authority opened up Fontana Dam to a tour by members of the public and I was lucky enough to go along and write this story."
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It's only early May and he's already had two oil changes - SMN A&E Ed. &
@SmokyMtnLiving
's Sr. Music Ed. Garret Woodward joined
@WNCW
host Paul Foster's More to the Story
@isothermal_edu
in
#Spindale
to talk local
#music
Listen here!
#WNC
#supportlivemusic
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Check out the audio from Garret K. Woodward's interview w/ bluegrass legend
@RhondaVincent13
#WNC
#SupportLiveMusic
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April Verch Band (Bluegrass/folk-roots) 6 pm Sun. Mar.12 at The Strand
@38main
#Waynesville
@aprilverch
Tix $15 at
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A number of media outlets are reporting that the
#Waynesville
resident murdered in the
#UNCC
shooting yesterday died while attempting to fight the gunman. Local sources tell
@SMN_Cory
that Riley Howell was "exactly" the kind of kid to do that.
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#ClydeNC
river park gets a facelift: Plans call for extensive tree planting, walking paths and river access
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Acclaimed
@MtnFaithBand
6 pm Thurs. May 4 Iotla Valley Elementary School in
#FranklinNC
#MaconNC
#SupportLiveMusic
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In August 2022 local elected officials began receiving threatening “writs” from a nonexistent court that purported to charge them with treason and environmental crimes. They offered bounties for those who refused to surrender themselves to a tribunal.
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Check out these Haywood snow photos by Allen Newland of A Shot Above aerial photography
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