As people across the nation prepare to celebrate Independence Day, it will be a far different type of experience than people in Haywood are accustomed to.
Business News
Join local experts for Folkmoot’s popular series, Cultural Crash Courses, featuring lectures on a variety of current cultural issues, including global politics, race, immigration, gender, climate change, technology and multiculturalism. Read more
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) will hold its annual meeting online on Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. Read more
Clyde resident and artist Casey Lance Brown received first place in the international online art contest titled “My Vision of the Future,” dedicated to the 30th-31st anniversary of NeoPopRealism, created by artist Nadia Russ. Read more
The organizers of the 2020 Haywood County Toy run have reached a decision to hold this year’s event without an escorted parade or post-ride barbecue dinner. Read more
Jerry and Linda Haney, of Killen, Alabama and Clyde, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on July 31, 2020. Read more
Those who have never before found themselves needing a hand up may be wondering where to even begin looking for help. Read more
Another beautiful piece of history has been added to the Appalachian Mural Trail, a Postage Stamp Mural at the Shelton House Museum in Waynesville. Read more
Shelton House – History, Heritage, and Crafts has received a $7,154 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing … Read more
Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation has found a new way to hold the much-loved annual Dog Walk — in a safe way. Read more
Folkmoot is reintroducing its “Cultural Conversations” workshops, which focus on the complex issues around race and reconciliation. Read more
Chad McMahon of Chad McMahon State Farm Insurance Agency presented a $1,000 check to United Way of Haywood County to support their annual Day of Caring program. Read more
Bethel Rural Community Organization’s annual scholarship was awarded to Pisgah graduate, Lilly Ensley, daughter of Scott and Tammy Ensley of Bethel. Read more
Western Carolina University’s Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment will be offering an Emotional Intelligence workshop from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28. Read more
The Haywood County Arts Council will host a nature-inspired pottery class with ceramics instructor Jan Kolenda on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1-4 p.m. Read more
With safety precautions in place and positive cases of COVID-19 on the rise in Haywood County, the Friends of the Library has decided to cancel the Annual Book Sale for 2020. Read more
The sixth annual Slingshots in the Smokies will once again be held at the Festival Grounds in Maggie Valley on Aug. 10 – 16. Read more
Kids at HART will offer classes in acting, directing, and musical theatre dance with registration open on Aug. 1. Read more
Join local experts for Folkmoot’s popular series, Cultural Crash Courses, featuring lectures on a variety of current cultural issues, including global politics, race, immigration, gender, climate change, technology and multiculturalism. Read more
Just before the monthly Art After Dark event in downtown Waynesville, the Haywood County Arts Council will be hosting an artist demonstration with painter Richard Baker on Friday, Aug. 7 from 1-4 p.m. Read more
Those long-associated with the Haywood Pathways Center know the role that prayer has played each step of the way as many in the community worked tirelessly to address the plight of the homeless. Read more
According to Medicalassistantadvice.com, Haywood Community College’s Medical Assisting Program has been ranked number five in North Carolina for the year 2020. Read more
From the Editor
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.
State Column
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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