http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts by Mountaineer Editorial Board Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:31 EDT Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:31 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Mountaineer Publishing http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/take-the-chance-to-dispose-of-chemicals-safely/1004575?source=rss Once every several years, there’s a collection point where local residents can safely dispose of harmful chemicals that could contaminate the environment if handled incorrectly. That day is today, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Haywood County Cooperative Extension Center on Raccoon Road in Waynesville. It is unfortunate the event is being held during the middle of a week day when some who have items that need to ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/take-the-chance-to-dispose-of-chemicals-safely/1004575 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:18:19 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Opinion http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/long-live-camp-hope/1003627?source=rss Congratulations to the Town of Canton for winning a lawsuit that would have turned Camp Hope into a private playground. Anyone who has studied the history of Chamption International and its generous founder, Reuben B. Robertson, could easily conclude the trial ended the way he would have wanted it to. While the victory is sweet, the recently concluded trial challenging the town’s use of the property holds several ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/long-live-camp-hope/1003627 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:48 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Opinion http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/dont-play-politics-with-childrens-safety/1003272?source=rss The Haywood County Board of Education completely dismantled its proposal to improve school safety at the risk of having to raise taxes to pay for it. School administration extensively researched how to improve safety after the Sandy Hook shootings and made recommendations to the board. Those recommendations included hiring four new resource officers and four new guidance counselors and to install security locks ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/dont-play-politics-with-childrens-safety/1003272 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:26:04 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Opinion http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/community-should-be-in-the-loop-on-hospital-issues/1002227?source=rss Across the nation, healthcare providers are bracing for a new way of doing business under the Affordable Care Act, one based on improved outcomes that must be achieved with less funding. The U.S. healthcare model is changing quickly as hospitals become the major employer of doctors and small medical providers cast their lot with the major medical hubs in their region to be part of the new way of doing business. Ho... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/community-should-be-in-the-loop-on-hospital-issues/1002227 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Opinion http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/local-college-is-a-popular-choice/1000481?source=rss On May 6, hundreds of students, educators and families gathered at Lambuth Inn to congratulate the best and the brightest graduating seniors with scholarships. Through the Haywood County Schools Foundation, 117 scholarships were given to 87 students. A total of $175,700 was awarded with the help of businesses, organizations, family memorials and other individuals who offered raised money for the scholarships. We ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/local-college-is-a-popular-choice/1000481 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:35:15 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Opinion http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/bills-usurping-local-control-are-foolhardy/1000189?source=rss Senate Bill 612, a measure that would nullify certain local rules or ordinances that are more stringent than those at the state or federal level, has passed first reading and is headed for the committee on regulatory reform. The undisguised state power grab is one of many bills being considered in Raleigh that assumes a “one size fits all” philosophy is in the state’s best interest. The new trend is a puzzling ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/p/bills-usurping-local-control-are-foolhardy/1000189 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:09:36 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) Opinion