Ghost Town aims for July 2 opening

fr ghosttownAfter lying dormant for the winter, Ghost Town in the Sky was once again showing signs of life last week with preparation work under way for a July 2 season opener.

Reflexology or massage?

livingwellThe Mountain Spirit Wellness building in Waynesville’s Frog Level area offers a pair of services that have the same goal — restoring comfort to hurting muscles and joints — but use different methods to get there. Masseuse Lynda Saffell and reflexologist Linda Neff took a few minutes to explain the benefits of their work and how they differ from each other.

Treating the spine, easing the pain

lw thehoganfamilyA little bit goes a long way. That’s a key philosophy at Blue Mountain Chiropractic Center in downtown Waynesville. Good health doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. Rather, it can be an easy stride with the right preventative measures in place, within your body and mind.

Large declines in animal volume question need for new shelter

fr animalnumbersA new animal shelter is in the works in Haywood County despite a major decline in the number of stray and orphaned animals over the past decade.

Paradigm shift afoot as Haywood plans new animal shelter

animal controlA new $3 million animal shelter on the horizon in Haywood County has become a catalyst for a philosophical shift in animal control.

Taking the good with the bad

haywoodCommissioner Kirk Kirkpatrick remembers many Haywood County budget hearings in which the public was absent from the process, but that was not the case this year.

From the street to the stage — Productive Paranoia

art frTurning the corner at Church and Main streets in downtown Waynesville, I saw them out of the corner of my eye.

Sitting one-by-one atop the brick planter in front of Earthworks Gallery, the five young faces were all smiles amid their sing-along. Each had an instrument, some of which were seemingly as big as the kids themselves. Their sound was a mix of traditional mountain music and modern day Americana. And although these sounds of Southern Appalachia have intrigued folks, young and old, for generations, it was impressive to see these teenagers so interested and passionate about perpetuating the ancient music of this landscape and its people.

Haywood proposes 2.5-cent tax hike to pay for employee raises

fr haywoodtaxesHaywood County commissioners say a property tax increase is needed to dig the county out of a recession-era backlog.

Haywood budget burdened by higher costs of doing business

moneyThe give-and-take of crafting a budget is in full throttle in Haywood County, but what will be cut and what will come out on top is a close-to-the-vest affair until next week.

Haywood commissioners ponder property tax hike to give county workers raises

fr haywoodbudgetHaywood County commissioners are contemplating a property tax increase to pay for raises for county employees.

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