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America’s No. 1 Fine-Dining Restaurant Is Hiding In A Tiny North Carolina Mountain Town

A lasagna with more than twenty layers of house-made pasta gets finished with vodka sauce right at your table. It often sells out every night. I can’t imagine leaving that off my order. That lasagna lives in a restaurant Tripadvisor just named the top fine-dining spot in the entire...

Highlands, NC · 4d
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828newsnow.com

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Snow in WNC: School closing, mountain snowfall expected

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Snow showers were showing up on radar across the mountains early Friday, with some of the highest peaks along the Tennessee border potentially picking up several inches before the weekend is over. And while most of the accumulation is expected to stay in the higher...

Asheville, NC · 2h
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The Clayton Tribune

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Former Rabun, current Metter head football coach Shaw retires

Metter High School head football coach Lee Shaw, a Rabun County High School alumnus and Athletic Hall of Fame member, is retiring, he announced on Monday. The news was first reported by Fired Coaches of Georgia on X (formerly known as Twitter) and later the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). According to...

Rabun County, GA · 1d

Only In Your State

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The Legend Behind North Carolina's Most Haunted Road

At the southern end of North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains, a paved two-lane byway winds 6 miles into the forested hills before stopping dead at the mouth of a dark, quarter-mile tunnel. This “Road to Nowhere” is Lakeview Drive, and not only has it stirred local controversy, but it’s also fueled tales of ghosts and haints, […]

Bryson City, NC · 12d

Smoky Mountain News

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Qualla debt conversion agreement approved, board members reinstated

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council passed two notable resolutions on Nov. 5 regarding its relationship with Qualla Enterprises LLC, the tribe’s cannabis venture. Resolution 293 conditionally reinstated three of four Qualla Enterprises, LLC board members — Albert Rose, Morgan Owle-Crisp, and Tagan Crowe — for 60 days, after which their performance will be evaluated for signs of “measurable improvement.” The final member, Jacob Reed, submitted his resignation on Sept. 6. The resolution also states that failure to demonstrate such improvement “shall be grounds for permanent removal from the board.” Councilmember Shannon Swimmer (Painttown) added a payment freeze during temporary reinstatement to the document.

Cherokee, NC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Swain County officials warn of visible flames, smoke during controlled burn

SWAIN COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Swain County Emergency Management announced a controlled burn on Tuesday morning. Officials said that during the controlled burn-off at Thompson Gas on Main Street, residents and motorists may notice flames, smoke, or other visible activity. Controlled burn-offs are an important part of maintaining safe...

Swain County, NC · 2d

Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson Democrats flip county commission

When Jackson County Democrats reached out to Marcia Almond encouraging her to run for county commission chair, she considered what motivates her and what could motivate voters. The national climate weighed on her mind — the high cost of living, the war in Iran, and the excesses of the Trump...

Jackson County, NC · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Franklin Elementary names Student Leaders of the Month

Franklin Elementary Announces October Student Leader of the Month Celebrating Resilience at Franklin Elementary School Franklin Elementary School recently named its October Student Leader of the Month. “Each month, the school recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and positive character traits that help make Franklin a special place to learn and grow,” school officials said. The character trait for October is resilience. “Resilience means having the courage and determination to keep going when things get difficult. Resilient students learn from their mistakes, face challenges with a positive attitude, and continue working toward their goals, even when things do not go as planned,” they said. “At Franklin Elementary, students are encouraged to demonstrate resilience in the classroom, on the playground, and in their daily interactions with others. By practicing perseverance, learning from setbacks, and supporting their classmates, students develop the skills they need to become successful learners and leaders.” The Student Leader of the Month recognition celebrates students who put these important character traits into action and serve as positive role models for their peers. “Congratulations to Franklin Elementary’s October Student Leader of the Month. We are proud to recognize students who demonstrate resilience and represent the leadership, determination, and Bulldog

Franklin, NC · 1d

Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson selects new school architect

Jackson County Commissioners selected Knoxville-based Cope Architecture to replace Pinnacle Architecture to lead the Smoky Mountain Middle School construction and Blue Ridge School renovation projects at their regularly scheduled Nov. 3 election-night meeting. Soon, Republicans Mark Letson, Todd Bryson, and John Smith will end their tenure on the board, as...

Jackson County, NC · 1d

broadbandbreakfast.com

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Comporium Completes $6.3M Broadband Build in North Carolina

WASHINGTON Nov. 12, 2026 — Comporium has completed a $6.3 million fiber broadband expansion in Transylvania County, North Carolina, bringing high-speed internet access to 723 additional homes and businesses. The company installed approximately 111 miles of fiber infrastructure across communities including Brevard, Lake Toxaway, Balsam Grove, Pisgah Forest, Penrose...

Transylvania County, NC · 16h

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Polar Vortex Could Drive Lows Up to 23 Degrees Below Normal Across Atlanta, Clayton and Dahlonega as Arctic Air Targets Thanksgiving Week

ATLANTA — North Georgia will get a short winter chill this weekend, and temperatures should rebound by the end of next week. The bigger story is the chance of a truly Arctic air mass arriving Thanksgiving week, driven by the polar vortex. The latest European model shows morning lows running 17 to 21 degrees below normal by November 24, with some spots even colder.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Smoky Mountain Times

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Swain County voters elect new commission chair

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Swain County, NC · 1d

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Catamounts Drain NCAA DI Record 3-pointers in Home-Opening Win

Cullowhee, N.C. – Eight Catamounts scored in double figures, and Western Carolina drained an NCAA single-game record 29 3-pointers on Wednesday night, cruising to a 136-68 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg in the 2026-27 home opener on Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center. Junior Travelle Bryson led WCU...

Cullowhee, NC · 1d

biltmorebeacon.com

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New vehicles help Pardee Home Health clinicians reach patients across WNC

Four new Subaru Crosstrek vehicles are helping Pardee Home Health clinicians travel the back roads and rural communities of Western North Carolina to provide care where patients need it most. “Home health is really the bridge between the hospital and the patient,” said Chloe Aguilar, a licensed physical therapist with...

Polk County, NC · 2d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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Upcountry Fiber wins Smart Rural Community Showcase Award

Upcountry Fiber received a 2026 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association in September. The award honors rural broadband providers that deliver reliable connectivity and lead collaborative projects in their service areas. Upcountry Fiber was recognized for its free community education programming for its customers. “Every...

Greenville County, SC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Eagles advance in soccer playoffs with ‘next man up’ mentality

DENVER – Watching Lincoln Charter handle its business in a 3-0 defeat of Brevard in the third round of the 4A soccer state playoffs on Nov. 9, adversity isn’t the word that would come to mind for most. For the casual observer, it would likely come as a shock to find out the Eagles delivered such a performance without the team’s leader in goals and assists.

Denver, NC · 21h

greenville.com

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Rebuild Upstate Pays Off Easley Warehouse Mortgage

Rebuild Upstate has paid off the mortgage on its Easley warehouse, completing a capital campaign that supports its home-repair operations across four Upstate counties. CEO Jake Beaty marked the milestone with a mortgage burning, a year after the building’s grand opening. The Building on the Foundation campaign began in...

Easley, SC · 2d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Upcountry Fiber Foundation Raises $150,000 for Upstate Nonprofits at Charity Golf Tournament

Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announced that it raised $150,000 at its annual charity golf tournament on Oct. 21 at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. This year’s total surpasses the $133,000 raised at the 2025 tournament. Proceeds will fund grants to local non-profit organizations that make an immediate and direct impact on the people they serve in Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and Northern Greenville counties.

Greenville, SC · 22h

catamountsports.com

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Women's Basketball Battles UNC Asheville to Open Road Season

Cullowhee, N.C. – Riding a season-opening three-game win streak, Western Carolina women's basketball hits the road for the first time this season on Thursday with the short trek to face mountain rival UNC Asheville on Thursday (Nov. 12). Tip-off from Asheville's on-campus Kimmel Arena is at 6:30 p.m. The...

Asheville, NC · 1d