HCAC hosts ‘Small Works’

The Haywood County Arts Council’s (HCAC) “Small Works” exhibit will run through Dec. 31 at the HCAC Gallery & Gifts showroom in downtown Waynesville. 

Wakefield makes Scotsman debut

Singer-songwriter Andrew Wakefield will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at The Scotsman in Waynesville. 

Happiness through food, service: Waynesville restaurant a ‘must try’ culinary destination

It was just about four years ago when Josh Weeks and his wife, McRae Davis, were at the stoplight on the corner of Depot Street and Branner Avenue in downtown Waynesville ­­­­when Davis pointed over at the former Walker Service Station. 

Jingle Jam returns Dec. 2

Presented by REACH of Haywood County and Adamas Entertainment, the second annual “Jingle Jam” will be held from noon to midnight on Saturday, Dec. 2, at The Lineside, the new indoor music venue at Frog Level Brewing Company in Waynesville. 

Medical thriller author reads at Blue Ridge Books

A special reading and signing for “Treatment Plan,” the latest work from author Darryl Bollinger, will take place from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. 

Haywood County and Waynesville look to stay ahead of cryptocurrency mining

It’s novel, it’s trendy and it’s a great way to become fabulously wealthy — or lose everything you have — but the nuisances associated with the production of cryptocurrency are prompting local governments to regulate them before it’s too late. 

Make your own wreath

The Haywood County Master Gardeners will hold their annual wreath-making event Saturday, Dec. 9, providing an incredible selection of fresh greenery, natural embellishments and knowledgeable Master Gardeners to teach the ropes. 

Practice your shot

A turkey shoot will be held 9 a.m. Saturdays at the American Legion in Waynesville, continuing weekly through mid-April 2024. 

Folkmoot ‘Holiday Bazaar’

The inaugural “Holiday Bazaar” will be held from 3-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, outside on the lawn at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. 

LGBTQ+ candidates earn historic victories nationally, locally

Tuesday, Nov. 7 was an important night for out LGBTQ+ candidates across the country, the state and Haywood County, with more running — and winning — than in any previous odd-year election in U.S. history. 

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