Haywood County taxes steady, but fees rise

haywoodAlthough the Haywood County Board of Commissioners passed a 2016-17 budget June 20 that was 3.1 percent higher than 2015-16, the board was able to do so without budging from its previous 56.61 cents per $100 assessed value property tax levy.

Park proposes fee hike for campgrounds

fr campgroundCamping fees could increase in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park if a recently released proposal gains approval.

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