M.D. Kittle writes for the Federalist about left-of-center activists’ recent responses to the new Trump presidential administration. The liberal spin machine that is the accomplice media want you to know…
The Smoky Mountain News reports: Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, Haywood and Jackson counties will be the first judicial district in the state to pilot a pretrial release program aimed at…
We went through stuff like this in Asheville about a decade ago when I was paying closer attention, when I actually thought a difference could be made. It is not…
The Smoky Mountain News informs us Haywood County residents want zoning. The article says 800 randomly-selected residents were surveyed, and it gives us percentages of what they want, but it…
A common reason to retain a lawyer is to find ways to break the law and avoid punishment. Saith the Smoky Mountain News: The legislation that set up the framework…
A few articles (1, 2, 3) in the Smoky Mountain News today pertain to downtown revitalizations. Not that my ideas are invited, but any downtown that is really nice –…
A recent national report suggests North Carolina fails in its job of screening new public school teachers to ensure the bad apples aren’t placed in the state’s classrooms. John Locke…
Becky Johnson at the Smoky Mountain News summed up a candidates’ discussion on economic development honestly: Candidates for Haywood County commissioner all agreed economic development is one of the top…
Saith the Smoky Mountain News: Fears that a controversial economics policy center coming to Western Carolina University will be a vehicle to advance conservative, laissez-faire market theories have been partially…
Following announcements of consideration of closing Central Elementary School in Waynesville, the children apparently performed an economic analysis and determined the move would not be in the best interest of…
I’m pretty bad at math. I never took anything higher than a 500-level math course, and that was in math education. So, I would urge anybody out there who understands…
The Town of Canton wants a new pool, and they can get one for $2.2 million. According to the Smoky Mountain News, if the town goes for a six-lane, it…