Haywood School Board decides fate of superintendent who posted racially insensitive meme

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Monday, 13/07/2020

After a social media post regarded by some as racially insensitive, Haywood County’s superintendent of schools has been temporarily relieved of his duties.

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Haywood Meme lawsuit escalates with arrival of First Amendment attorneys

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Wednesday, 05/12/2018

Months ago, just after he finished mopping the floor with pro se defendant Eddie Cabe, Haywood County attorney Rusty McLean said, “You should always have a lawyer.”

Apparently, someone heard him. 

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Haywood GOP officer sues over mocking memes

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Wednesday, 14/02/2018

Sticks and stones may break some bones, but according to a lawsuit filed by one local politico, the memes can sometimes hurt, too. 

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