Tim travels to Sylva, N.C. where the community continues to struggle with its Confederate past and monuments.

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In 2020, big cities across the state and country saw most of the attention during protests over racial justice issues and Confederate statues. However, some small towns, like Sylva, North Carolina, started facing their own past-related struggles.

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together With Tim Boyum, Tim travels to the tiny mountain town located about 50 miles west of Asheville to learn more about its unique story.

The town has played a backdrop for movies like Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and The Fugitive, but also has a fascinating script of its own. It involves a former pro-wrestler, a town board looking to make a change, and a community with a changing identity.

It’s also a story that, so far, has yet to write its ending.

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST

With the speed of the local news cycle, it's easy to forget that the politicians who represent us and the influencers in our communities are more than just sound bites. North Carolina veteran reporter and anchor Tim Boyum is loosening his signature bow tie for candid conversations with power players across the state. In "Tying It Together," Tim uncovers what makes these newsmakers tick, explores fascinating life stories, and helps all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our community.