Urgent News | COVID-19
Haywood Prepares for COVID-19
Haywood County Public Health received notice April 5, that another Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVI… Read more
A third Haywood County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and is in isolation at their home, said Haywood Count… Read more
The most recent statistics for COVID-19 testing in Haywood County include: Read more
Thanks to the federal government and Gov. Roy Cooper’s order, unemployment benefits are now both broader and easier to access, and thanks to S… Read more
COVID-19 tests Read more
On April 2, Haywood County received word that two of the 107 COVID-19 tests came back positive. The couple began having respiratory problems i… Read more
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment in Haywood County has skyrocketed. For many, a job doesn’t just mean a paycheck — it also provides… Read more
Two Haywood County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Read more
To the editor: Read more
A plea for elastic Read more
Haywood is still COVID-19-free Read more
Some of the more frequent calls fielded at the Haywood County COVID-19 call center are reports about visitors from known infected areas such a… Read more
With just two known cases, Haywood County is largely holding its ground as a safe have from the COVID spread rapidly enveloping the rest of th… Read more
For essential businesses that are permitted to remain open during a statewide stay-at-home order, herding the crowds is proving to be a challenge. Read more
COVID-19 test results for Haywood Read more
Greetings, Haywood Sports Fans, Read more
No known COVID-19 in Haywood — yet Read more
Teachers went back to the drawing board to reinvent education as we know it for the second time in less than two weeks. Read more
Quarantined without food? Read this Read more
Haywood County has cracked down on out-of-towners coming into the area in hopes of keeping the coronavirus from taking hold here. Read more
Haywood medical director weighs in Read more
Because COVID-19 is such a new virus, Dr. Mark Jaben, the Haywood County medical director, said researchers are continually learning more about it. Read more
Mid-March is normally the start of the spring and summer hiking season. Throughout these days and weeks, many “thru hikers” would be starting … Read more
Spring break might seem like a silly notion with schools closed and a stay-at-home proclamation imposed across the county. Read more
Stay at home order in North Carolina Read more
Haywood County is in a unique position when it comes to doing battle against the coronavirus. Read more
As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to increase in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper issued a stay-at-home order for the entire sta… Read more
With a stay-at-home order now in effect across Haywood County, many residents are wondering what, if anything, they can still do. Read more
Last weekend, we asked our Facebook audience to send in pictures of them and their loved ones having fun while practicing social distancing. Read more
Essential services only Read more
To slow the viral transmission of COVID-19, the Haywood County Board of Commissioners restricted anyone living in Haywood County to stay at ho… Read more
With slim pickings on certain grocery store shelves, Blue Rooster Southern Grill has made its pantry available to customers for curbside picku… Read more
Now that Haywood County has put into place its stay at home proclamation, one of the most important things to figure out is how to enforce it. Read more
How Maggie Valley's Elevated Mountain Distilling Company is raising its game to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Jackie Netherton isn’t sure what she’ll miss most about the closure of beauty parlors and salons: her paycheck or the commeraderie. Read more
County launches coronavirus call center Read more
Schools across North Carolina will remain closed through May 15 in hopes of stemming the coronavirus pandemic, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday. Read more
Hundreds of workers across Haywood County lost their jobs in a matter of days last week, with thousands more bracing for potential lay-offs an… Read more
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to North Carolina small businesse… Read more
Haywood County public health nurses are available to answer COVID-19 questions via a call center starting Wednesday, March 25, said public hea… Read more
With a second round of coronavirus closures ordered by Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday, March 23, more local businesses are shuttering up for the fo… Read more
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that campgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms will be closed on Monday, March 23 throu… Read more
Despite massive closings and shutdown due to the coronavirus, several Haywood County childcare centers continue to remain open as a resource f… Read more
North Carolina high school spring sports will remain on pause for at least another eight weeks. In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Coo… Read more
Schools closed until mid-May Read more
Folkmoot is postponing all of events being held at the Folkmoot Friendship Center through May 23, including Folkmoot-sponsored cultural dinner… Read more
Dozens of families who never needed food assistance before funneled through the drive-thru food pantry at Haywood Christian Ministry Monday. Read more
North Carolina high school spring sports will remain on pause for at least another eight weeks. In response to North Carolina Governor Roy Coo… Read more
Despite being ordered by Gov. Roy Cooper to shut down their dining rooms, many local food establishments are still open and providing carryout… Read more
The coronavirus presents unique challenges for the Haywood Pathways Center, a homeless shelter and life recovery program in Hazelwood. Read more
