Kyle Perrotti @kyle_perrotti
Former submariner/nuclear operator. Columbia grad. News Editor @SmokyMtnNews ... Opinions and misconceptions are my own; facts and retweets aren't so lucky. Maggie Valley, NC Joined June 2015-
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We took a different approach to all the Helene anniversary coverage — when governments failed, nonprofits stepped in; how sustainable is that? Here are three stories exploring the question. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/4025…
I love watching @jaketapper and all but that dude has to stop saying "foggy Londontown"
BREAKING from our @kyle_perrotti — Fontana Regional Library Board Chair Cynthia Womble and Vice Chair Tony Monnat have both stepped down, leaving uncertainty about the system’s future leadership. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/4014…
If there's anything about the I-40 project in Haywood County you wanna know, well by god, I think you might just find it here smokymountainnews.com/news/item/4010…
Candidates are already lining up to replace Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran in the 2026 election, after he resigned over multiple sex-related charges. New from our @kyle_perrotti — smokymountainnews.com/news/item/4005…
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates. theassemblync.com/environment/ag…
Been working on this one for over a year but ran into random snags (including that hurricane thing in September). Pretty weird world ... feels like there could be a book in here somewhere. theassemblync.com/environment/ag…
Tired of reading things that make your blood boil? Give this a gander! smokymountainnews.com/arts/item/4003…
BREAKING A Maryland man whose viral video of a confrontation with a group at a dump in Haywood County drew outrage and polarized viewers said he will file a federal civil rights lawsuit against several parties, including Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilke smokymountainnews.com/news/item/4003…
BREAKING: Cochran was formally indicted on the latest charge Monday, July 21, and was arrested by an SBI agent the morning of Tuesday, July, 22. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3990…
Oh this is fantastic!
This is like when Ralphie started giving Jackie Jr advice
Shining Rock charter school in Haywd refused to give me public records in 2018 & refused a parent in 2022 — then attacked the parent. Today, a judge put the school in its place. I testified in the case. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3980…
If y'all could slow it down with the breaking news for a few days, I'd appreciate it. It's too muggy for this shit.

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