HART presents ‘An Unexpected Song’
A stage production of “An Unexpected Song” will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 21-22, 28-29 and 2 p.m. March 23 and 30 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.
Ready for “Fat Burger Month”?
Filled with some of Haywood County’s “juiciest, most mouthwatering burgers,” “Fat Burger Month” will run through April 6 in Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Canton.
Chuck Edwards' longest day: Asheville congressman faces fierce opposition at town hall
It had been a warm spring day that finally gave way to twilight of cobalt-grey, sharpening the flashing red and blue police lights slashing through dusk restless and unyielding. Demonstrators waving signs and banging rhythmically on locked glass doors, their chants pulsed through the cool evening air.
“Save our democracy.”
‘I can’t do it alone’: Green invites community engagement in education
The aim of newly-elected State Superintendent of Public Schools Mo Green’s “Mo Wants to Know” tour is simple — to garner as much input as possible about the direction North Carolina Public Schools should be heading in the coming years.
Learn about ham radio in Haywood
Ham radio is both a fascinating hobby and a great tool during a disaster, as folks recently found out during Hurricane Helene. Those interested in learning more about ham radio can now do so through a five-week course being offered in Haywood County.
Maggie Valley residents look to de-annex from town
A small group of property owners in Maggie Valley are taking advantage of Rep. Mark Pless’ offer to de-annex them from the town, with at least one citing development restrictions and others saying they’re not getting what they’re paying for.
Haywood Democrats host precinct meetings
Haywood County Democrats are gathering at precinct meetings beginning March 16 and ending March 30. A precinct is an area in which all voters go to a single place to cast their ballot on election day.
Haywood Health Foundation grants available
Haywood Health Foundation (HHF) announce its Request For Proposals (RFPs) for grants relating to unmet healthcare needs in Haywood County.
Waynesville Fire Department 'in good hands; after Helene response
Saying 2024 was an “eventful” year for the Waynesville Fire Department may have been an understatement by Chief Joey Webb, Sr., but so is saying the department “made many great strides forward.”
Governor appoints new WNC judge
Haywood County attorney Bill Jones has been appointed to fill a vacant District Court seat in the judicial district made up of the state’s seven westernmost counties. The appointment was announced late last week in a press release sent out by Gov. Josh Stein’s office.
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