For Canton resident Brandon Rogers, reducing county debt will be a primary goal if he is elected to a second term on the Haywood County Board of Commissioners. Read more
Kevin Ensley, an eighth-generation Haywood County native, has served as a Haywood County commissioner for the past 16 years. Read more
At the monthly meeting of the Shining Rock Classical Academy school board Sept. 23, the board voted to return students in grades Kindergarten … Read more
A Waynesville man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly shooting his dog with a BB gun. Read more
A Haywood County Sheriff’s deputy is about to take a leap of faith — a 30-story leap of faith, in fact — and it’s all in the name of charity. Read more
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Haywood County Public Health received notice of 23 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Sept. 18. As of 5 p.m. Sept. 24, 2020… Read more
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As of Friday, 79 individuals in Haywood are quarantined or isolated due to COVID-19. Here are the other salient coronavirus facts in this week… Read more
Haywood County Public Health received notice of 25 new cases of COVID-19 since the last press release on Sept. 11. As of 5 p.m. Sept. 17, the … Read more
“We can learn that you shouldn’t rush Jesus, but put your faith in him,” says Taylor, 11. Also, we can learn that sometimes a good deed goes unnoticed, and that’s OK.” Read more
My spiritual director began with the same question when we sat on benches in a church garden. “When did you pray this week?” Read more
Despite school yet being virtual, the annual “See You At The Pole” (SYATP) prayer rally was held in person at several locations on Sept. 23. Read more
April Perry, an associate professor in the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University, has been named to the Standout Blue Ridge Class of 2020 by the Carolinas’… Read more
Local charities C.H.A.N.G.E. NC and Project Closet Door are teaming to host a community event on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Haywood Square located North Haywood Street in Waynesville. The event will be… Read more
The Women of Waynesville nonprofit invites the community to come out to Elevated Mountain Distilling Company to participate in their Wonder Woman Auction — a follow up event to their Manly Man… Read more
The Cruso United Methodist Church will hold a carnival food fundraiser on Oct. 9. Read more
While Neyland Walker’s senior football season has been shortened to seven games next spring (plus potential playoff games) by the COVID-19 pandemic, he knows his final game as a Bear won’t be … Read more
The Tuscola Mountaineers have known for weeks now that their football season would take place between February and April. Now, they know who they’ll play — and when. Read more
Pisgah football senior offensive lineman Neyland Walker has made his college decision. Walker, going into his third year on the Bears’ varsity team, announced on his Twitter account Wednesday … Read more
As high school sports in North Carolina inch closer to a September return, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association came out with a pair of key updates last week. One of the big que… Read more
Football season is going to look a bit different in Haywood County this year. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant major changes for the high school sports calendar. With the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Revised calendar, the first sports (volleyball and… Read more
Pisgah football head coach Brett Chappell was ready to hit the turf come Sept. 1, but the team’s plans were turned upside down last week when NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker outlined the new pl… Read more
At long last, all involved with high school sports in North Carolina have some answers. Read more
After months of waiting and watching, high school sports fans finally have some answers. Read more
As expected, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s announcement Wednesday that the state will remain in phase two of its reopening plan through at least Sept. 11 will mean a further delay for t… Read more
Starting Monday, with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association moving into phase two of its return to play plan, high school team workouts and practices have started to look a lot m… Read more
Tyler Shuler, 30, of Bryson City, earned a rare golf achievement. Read more
Wanda Garrett, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. She was the daug…
ROCK HILL, South Carolina — Thomas Van Chambers, Jr., 76, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2…
CANTON — Revonda Arlene Hoglen Trull, 40, entered into her glorious place among Heaven’s ang…
CLYDE — Shirley Mae Cato, age 82, a kind and wonderful lady who loved her family deeply, pas…
Jack Howard Parrott, Jr., 53, of Clyde, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by h…
WAYNESVILLE — James “Jim” Gary, 87, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at Creekside Vill…
WAYNESVILLE — Helen June Bradshaw Caldwell, 89, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at her home.
WAYNESVILLE — Christy White McLean, 63, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at her home.
You might be surprised to learn that the most effective form of traditional advertising is not television, radio, or printed media. In fact, none of those advertising forms is even close to the actual leader — vehicle advertising.
According to Arbitron and Cox Media, the cost per thousand impressions for television is $23.70, for radio $7.75, for newspapers $19.70, and for outdoor sign...
Most pet owners are quite familiar with common fleas, because these varmints are constantly searching for hosts such as cats, dogs, and other furry creatures. Read more
So you've made the decision to paint the living room because you're just plain tired of looking at that bland old beige background every day. Read more
Log homes can be extremely appealing and attractive, especially when they're well maintained and protected against weather elements. Read more
You might be surprised to learn that the most effective form of traditional advertising is not television, radio, or printed media. In fact, none of those advertising forms is even close to the actual leader — vehicle advertising. Read more
You might be surprised to learn that dining with the whole family around the dinner table didn't really come into vogue in this country until the late 18th century. Read more
When you are a business owner, your livelihood depends on your customers. That's why it makes great sense to adopt a customer-centric approach to doing business, and to keep the customers' needs and desires in the forefront of your entire operation. Read more
You might be surprised to learn how often people misjudge the size of the mattress they need, and purchase one which is too small for their actual usage. Read more
Have you noticed lately that your house is getting smaller? There's less living space than there used to be, and you can't move around as freely as when you first moved in. Read more
If you are looking for an affordable advertising solution for your business, you should consider a yard sign. No matter where you live, you have run across yard signs, also known as bandit signs, along the road — especially during election se… Read more
These days, it seems like independent hardware retailers are disappearing from the business landscape at a rapid rate and are being replaced by the big chain hardware stores. Read more
