During the three-day 2021 annual Lake Cleanup at Lake Junaluska, 241 volunteers — some who braved cold and rainy weather to take part — picked up 187 bags of trash. Read more
As Republican Madison Cawthorn accumulates more negative press, the prospect of running to unseat the 25-year-old congressman grows more appea… Read more
Mountain Credit Union, with eight branch offices located throughout Western North Carolina, has named Suzie Shook Vice President of Risk Manag… Read more
Before Pisgah and Tuscola high schools took to the field to face off in the famous County Clash rivalry on Feb. 26, Haywood Regional Medical C… Read more
Dakota Moody, a senior Bible and preaching major from Waynesville, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's… Read more
Briefs
- Shop the Winter Market in Haywood Square
- Join a clay stamp class with Jan Kolenda
- Purchase a gift card from Autobell, support HWA
- Enjoy disc golf in the dark at the Rec Center
- Virtual teen program: Learn to make a soothing spinner
- Learn to make a bird-friendly nesting helper
- Learn the history of Harris Chapel AME Zion Church
- Seed Lending Library is open now
- Learn to make paper bead earrings
- Boxed note cards have come to Blue Ridge Books
- Volunteers needed for The Plunge
- Sign up for the Extension Gardener: Landscaping with Native Plants class
Dakota Moody, a senior Bible and preaching major from Waynesville, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2020 semester. Read more
The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina has two conference centers and a life-changing summer camp that will be celebrating a Day of Giving on St Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17. Read more
The kindergarten and Pre-K classes at Jonathan Valley Elementary celebrated Read Across America Day this week by reading Dr. Seuss books, eating green eggs and ham, and other fun activities. Read more
This year marks the ninth year of the Haywood County Arts Council’s (HCAC) ArtShare exhibit. ArtShare is a showing of fine works of art which have been donated to or consigned with the HCAC. Read more
Next up on the HART Virtual Stage comes the hilarious and heart-felt review, A Perfect Relationship. Through the HART Virtual Stage, HART was able to safely bring artistic opportunities to the… Read more
Meet local author Bob Plott in person during a meet and greet event at Blue Ridge Books. He will be dropping by at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 to talk about his book, "Smoky Mountain Railways." Read more
Canton native, The Rev. Jacquelyn Elizabeth Hall, will preach at the Canton Community Lenten Service to be held on Thursday, March 4. Read more
Before Pisgah and Tuscola high schools took to the field to face off in the famous County Clash rivalry on Feb. 26, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) presented $4,000 in scholarships to s… Read more
In a hard-fought match against Erwin High School, Tuscola emerged victorious, defeating the Warriors, 4-2, Wednesday in Asheville. Read more
Tuscola Junior Suella Wilson wasn’t fazed by the steady drizzle as she made her way into the Pisgah Memorial Stadium for Friday night’s rivalry football game. Read more
There were a few questions surrounding Pisgah football coming into the spring 2021 season, and in the County Clash against Tuscola, The Bears provided a firm answer in the form of a 44-14 victory. Read more
A total of $5,330 was raised during the Pisgah/Tuscola Cash Clash, with Tuscola fans ponying up $3,140 and Pisgah fans contributing $2,190. Many donations were divided between each team. Read more
CANTON — Shortly before kickoff Friday night, a daylong, relentless Haywood County downpour momentarily stopped — potentially a good omen for Tuscola’s fast-paced offensive attack. Read more
February marks the quarterly testing at Blue Dragon Taekwondo, where students’ skills are put to the test before they can graduate to the next level of training. Read more
Pisgah football has won its eighth game in a row against cross-county rival Tuscola. Read more
The County Clash is the game of the year in Haywood, and in this strange time, it might even be a bit more important than normal this go-round. Read more
After wowing fans all winter, Pisgah girls basketball ended its season with a first-round playoff loss against Newton-Conover. Read more
Despite the team’s relative lack of varsity experience, Pisgah girls basketball is headed for the playoffs. Read more
Pisgah boys basketball has finished its season. Read more
- Letters, March 10
- You Decide: How can we address climate change?
- Thanks for the support
- Hats off to Heidi Morgan
- A lament over possible jail expansion
- Fond memories of the Sap is Risin’ and a life well lived
- Letters, Feb. 26
- letters, March 3
- Step up, sports fans
- Letters, Feb. 21
- Stool pigeons
- Ask Dr. Jaben, Thursday, Feb. 18
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Johnny Franklin, 62, passed away at home on March 3, 2021.
CLYDE — Winston Delano Jordan, 76, passed away during the peaceful morning hours of Saturday…
Austin Daniel Gayne, 24, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Feb. 26, 2021, at Orlando Regio…
Eugene “Gene” Edwin Thomas Jr. went to be with his Heavenly Father March 2, 2021. Gene was a…
WAYNESVILLE — Jean H. Long (Babbo), 80, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
Avadene Brown, 95, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2021.
WAYNESVILLE — Pamela E. Wilson, 58, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at her residence.
CANTON — Helen Eva Pope Green Foster, 96, a resident of Arrowhead Cove, at Silver Bluff Vill…
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