Bethel Elementary’s school resource officer will be rolling in a brand new set of wheels, fully decked out with D.A.R.E. decals.
Waynesville town council is heading into round three of a budget debate Wednesday night as leaders mull how much to raise taxes. The budget options now on the table could cost see Waynesville property owners paying as much as an additional 4-cents in property tax beginning July 1.
Two men have been indicted on charges related to the rape of an underage girl in October.
Living in the mountains, switchback is a familiar word, but there’s a new Switchback gaining culinary acclaim, high on a mountain in Maggie Valley. This Switchback is the exciting new restaurant at the rebuilt Cataloochee Ranch.
CANTON — A $7,500 national grant secured by local Realtors has provided benches and new landscaping at Sorrells Street Park in Canton.
CANTON — Canton leaders have enthusiastically cleared the way for Canton Investors, LLC to build the largest apartment complex in the Haywood County.
CANTON — Last week’s budget work session was filled with bad news — and tears.
A lot hinges on whether tourists will post a coveted five-start review of Haywood County — whether it’s the warm smile of the barista serving your morning coffee upon your arrival in town, or the helpful shop owner who guides you to the nearest waterfall for a refreshing break.
Waynesville is seeking money from the federal government to beef up the town’s police department.
Waynesville Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the Hazelwood community Friday morning.
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Mountaineer Newsletter
An explosion of flowers, gardening, crafts, music and more will take over the Frog Level Historic district of downtown Waynesville with the Whole Bloomin’ Thing festival from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, May 11.
Catch a lively celebration of Latin American music and dance at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville.
Calling all jazz music fans: enjoy the highly anticipated Haywood County Jazz Festival, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Tuscola High School.
The Waynesville library will be giving out free youth and adult comic books for Star Wars Day on Saturday, May 4. Comic books include feature Marvel, DC and some independent comics.
The Friends of the Haywood County Library will host an author talk by decorated Appalachian novelist Terry Roberts from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Wells Event Center in downtown Waynesville.
A birdhouse decorating party will be held by Daydreamz from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Folkmoot Center in Waynesville.
Don a black-tie and sneakers to support NC’s Community Action movement with the “Sneakers Ball” held from 8-11 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.
Pisgah sophomore Matthew Mehaffey reeled off four birdies over a seven-hole stretch Monday afternoon to win medalist honors with a 1-over par 73 that helped propel the Bears to the Mountain 7 Conference golf championship at the Springdale Resort.
A home run, fireworks and a dip in the Pigeon River — Monday night’s softball County Clash had it all.
The Tuscola boys golf team is heading back to the regional championships.
Three local swimmers have made a splash on the national stage.
