Lunsford federal gun case continued, again

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Tuesday, 08/07/2025

James Lunsford, controversial proprietor of the “Haven on the Hill” campground, will begin another chapter in his federal gun case after hiring a new lawyer and receiving yet another continuance. 

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KARE calls attention to child abuse in the community

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Tuesday, 06/05/2025

Members of the community, including numerous people from several law enforcement agencies, gathered on the lawn in front of Haywood County’s historic courthouse last Wednesday for an event to highlight a growing problem in our community — child abuse. 

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