Smoky Mountain News - Wed Nov 04
The National Park Service and Swain County appear locked in a stalemate over how much the federal government should pay up for breaking its long-standing contract to replace a road flooded by the creation of Lake Fontana in the 1940s.
Residents value rural heritage and environment in highway debateSmoky Mountain News - Wed Nov 04
An overwhelming majority of citizens who showed up at a public hearing in Robbinsville spoke out against the Corridor K road project last Thursday .
HRMC, WestCare affiliation creates MedWestSmoky Mountain News - Wed Oct 28
A long-awaited affiliation of the hospitals in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties will become official in January 2010.
Writers' showcase coming upAsheville Citizen-Times - Sun Oct 25
The holiday celebration of Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's writing program will begin at 7 p.m. Nov.
Swain, Yancey under state financial oversightAsheville Citizen-Times - Sat Oct 24
Two Western North Carolina counties will have to report financial information to the state each month as the recession continues to take its toll on tax revenues.
Halloween things to doAsheville Citizen-Times - Fri Oct 23
Halloween Dance Party , hosted by Clingman Cafe in the River Arts District, 8 p.m. Oct.
Haywood Regional Medical Center, WestCare form MedWest Health SystemAsheville Citizen-Times - Fri Oct 23
Continuing to provide health care to people where they live is the goal of an affiliation process that took a major step forward Thursday with the formation of MedWest Health System.
Haywood Regional Medical Center JOA is officialMountain Xpress - Thu Oct 22
Southern Highland Reader reports: "WAYNESVILLE-Officials from Haywood Regional Medical Center and WestCare Health System today announced a joint operating agreement to include Haywood Regional Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital, Swain County Hospital and other healthcare facilities serving a four-county area in Western North Carolina.
Election guaranteed to bring new leadership in DillsboroSmoky Mountain News - Wed Oct 21
This November, the Town of Dillsboro will elect all five members of its town board, along with a new mayor to replace Jean Hartbarger, who is stepping down after eight years as mayor and eight years as alderwoman.
Ride Horses and Trains to Enjoy the Fall ColorsBellaOnline - Wed Oct 14
Ride Horses and Trains to Enjoy the Fall Colors By Candyce H. Stapen Go on a cattle round-up and book a scenic train ride to savor the fall colors this season.
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