Helene damage coming into focus in Waynesville

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Wednesday, 20/11/2024

Like much of Haywood County, Waynesville wasn’t affected by Hurricane Helene as badly as many other Western North Carolina communities, but businesses, residents and the town still incurred millions in costly damages that will take time to fix. 

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Haywood hires new rec director

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Wednesday, 21/02/2024

Haywood County has a new recreation director with the appointment of Elizabeth “Elli” Flagg, who started her new job Feb. 19. 

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Time to register for youth basketball

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Wednesday, 27/09/2023

Registration for youth basketball with the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is open through Saturday, Sept. 30.

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