Trans·par·ency :  The quality or state of being  transparent and open to public scrutiny. A critical element of a Constitutional Republic and of those who have been elected to represent “We The People.” As voting residents of Haywood County, especially those in Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, and Clyde, we all deserve transparency from our elected officials. This expectation applies not only to the Haywood County Board of Commissioners but also to the mayors of our citie

In recent years, the political climate in the United States has shifted, with a surge of polarizing language from the Democrat Party that diverges from mainstream values. Key issues such as crime, immigration, and social justice are now being framed in radical ways, raising serious concerns about increasing political violence. Democrat congressional members are taking a hardline approach, including a government shutdown, solely because they oppose President Donald Trump. Trad

Few candidates have sparked as much concern for our constitutional republic as Zohran Kwame Mamdani. As a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Zohran Mamdani has gained support and endorsements from many influential Democratic leaders. His political ideologies raise essential questions about his radical socialist-communist agenda and its implications for the city's future. As he runs for the mayoral seat, it is crucial to question the policies he advocates an