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On the Cover:

The latest iteration of Miss Maggie not only goes above and beyond for her volunteer job, but she’s also taken the tourist town’s namesake into the digital sphere. (Page 14)

News

Haywood OKs COVID grant despite naysayers........................................................6

Parents’ “Bill of Rights” law hurtling through legislature..........................................7 Tribe announces branding partnership with Sports Illustrated..............................8 Jackson school leaders say students need middle school..................................11

Tuscola principal resigns after football coach imbroglio........................................13

Haywood has financing plan for new $22 million jail..............................................17 Cemetery committee member resigns after chair’s reprimand............................19

Opinions

Tapping gently at her door, fate beckoned me in....................................................20 Letters to the editor..........................................................................................................21

A&E

Haywood artists receive support grants....................................................................22

Dylan scores with ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’............................................29

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