While the 2020 election buzz is dominated by the presidential election, the races that impact day-to-day life in Haywood more than any are those closest to home.
Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation reported a great response to Sarge’s Furry Friends FunRaiser auction, held online Oct. 21 – 25. Read more
As Halloween weekend approaches, many families are left scratching their heads on what to do. Read more
The efforts of two clubs are better than one when beauty is at stake. Read more
Parents across Haywood County have been soul searching on whether to throw in the towel this Halloween or trick-or-treat anyway with fingers crossed. Read more
Haywood County’s Hillbilly Jam is back for 2020 and will take place on Oct. 30-31, featuring moonshiners, cars and this year, even more costumes. Read more
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) announces that the community favorite exhibit, It’s a Small, Small Work, opens on Nov. 6 and will run through Jan. 9, 2021. Read more
For businesses, it’s not too late to start planning for the holidays, and more specifically, holiday exposure. For the general public, a returning event at The Shelton House Museum of NC Handicrafts will be a definite “to-do” activity. Read more
Join First United Methodist Church for a fun and safe alternative to trunk or treat. Read more
“This is how I set up every morning, with a pot of tea, a plate of goodies and two tea cups,” said Donna Penney from her porch overlooking Lake Junaluska. Read more
Everyone loves a parade and Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will present a fun-filled parade of adoptable dogs — in costumes — at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on Facebook Live. Read more
Asheville Music Hall presents The Marcus King Band Trio drive-in concert showing at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Smoky Mountain Event Center. Read more
“Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.” – William Wordsworth, 1798 Read more
The Waynesville Recreation Center will offer a new Zumba class, beginning Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. Read more
The Maggie Valley October Arts and Crafts Show held last weekend drew a record attendance, bringing in 8,300 people through the gate and 104 vendor booths. Read more
While First United Methodist Church (FUMC) typically holds an annual in-person Missions Marketplace where attendees and can interact and donate to nonprofits and ministries that serve locally and around the globe — this year they will be hold… Read more
When you plant a native tree or plant, you have helped create a nursery of life that supports wildlife. Read more
Another drive-in concert is coming to Waynesville’s Smoky Mountain Event Center, showing on Saturday, Oct. 24. Read more
Looking for a fun experience to do social-distance style this fall? The Waynesville Public Art Trail fits the bill, serving up an interactive self-guided walking tour of 17 outdoor sculptures that grace the greater downtown area. Read more
Check out these new releases! If you would like to get your name on the waiting list for any of these books, just email Kathy at kathleen.olsen@haywoodcountync.gov Read more
It’s soup season. The Haywood County library is hosting a virtual program to teach viewers how how to make old fashioned dumplings called “rivels” that are used in Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Rivel Soup. Read more
Maggie Valley Club hosted a unique celebration Oct. 10, in honor of Warren Bateman’s 98th birthday. Family, friends, and MVC members participated in a socially distanced, drive-by birthday greeting under the club’s porte-cochere. Read more
Two meetings last week got me thinking about entrenched ways of looking at issues and how much different — and better — our society might be if we could break away from those mindsets.
RALEIGH — Almost exactly one year ago, South Carolina’s state senate was presented with a measure to raise the default age at which those accused of committing crimes were treated as adults rather than as juveniles. For decades, that age had been 16 in South Carolina.
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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
If your concept of landscape design extends no further than buying whatever perennials happen to be on sale at the local garden shop, you need to continue reading the article below. Read more
Log homes can be extremely appealing and attractive, especially when they're well maintained and protected against weather elements. 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
Getting customers online is a good way to increase your sales and continue working toward your goals. In fact, having an online presence is a necessity for business success in today's society. 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
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
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
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
Beth Johnson said:
Without 90% mask wearing the COVID pandemic will not end. Waynesville's Board handled the isssue poorly.
Beth Johnson said:
Mayor Caldwell should be ashamed of his reaction to the suggestion that a newspaper needed to be 'shut down'.
Steve Wehking said:
Wow! That`s some mayor y`all got there. Shut down the media? Let the mob rule. Flip flop on the issue at hand. Glad we have a strong Governor.
RANDOLPH WILLIAMS said:
Mary Curry said:
If you mean natural selection at work, I agree:) I just don't want the poor alderwoman and aldermen and police to get infected, too.
Tim Lankford said:
Darwinism on display. [whistling]
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Clark Williams said:
Nice job Becky!!
Jeff Ferguson said:
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