For the past decade, the lack of affordable housing has been one of the thorniest challenges in Haywood.
The housing shortage in Haywood isn’t because new units haven’t been added. It’s just that the supply hasn’t yet caught up with demand.
I had not heard about the death of my neighbor Fred Davis, a retired state trooper who departed this mortal coil in March while wife Margaret and I were traveling in Ireland, until a family member made the offhand comment, “I wonder what they’re going to do with Mr. Davis’ house.”
Canton was the first stop in the state for a new mobile portal connecting those in need of legal services with free assistance.
For all the desperate inmates housed there with their bleak stories, the Haywood County Jail’s bloodiest moment came with the March 5, 1900, lynching of George Ratcliff, when justice fled in the face of a silent, angry crowd.
A comprehensive reappraisal of all property in Haywood County is getting underway.
On Friday mornings, students at North Canton Elementary school pile into the gymnasium, eagerly waiting in line before heading to class.
Public works crews in Waynesville gathered last week for a show-and-tell of the town’s new $27,500 Stihl electric riding mower.
Skateboarders from across WNC will be rolling into the Waynesville Skate Park for the Waynetown Throwdown Skate Park Competition from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18.
CANTON — Canton leaders have enthusiastically cleared the way for Canton Investors, LLC to build the largest apartment complex in the Haywood County.
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Do some spring cleaning of your garage or shed by purging old pesticides, paint cans, solvents, automotive fluids, chemicals, propane tanks and more in a safe manner.
Mountain Credit Union has named Bob Cathey as Director Emeritus in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership during his tenure on the board of directors — including 36 years as chairman.
The Haywood Community College Small Business Center is hosting a free series of four photography workshops May 8-9 for business owners.
Many hands made light work recently when a team of NOMADS volunteered their time to help with refurbishing and repair projects at Lake Junaluska.
Don a black-tie and sneakers to support NC’s Community Action movement with the “Sneakers Ball” held from 8-11 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.
An explosion of flowers, gardening, crafts, music and more will take over the Frog Level Historic district of downtown Waynesville with the Whole Bloomin’ Thing festival from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, May 11.
Haywood Hospice & Palliative Care will review the basics of advance care planning and answer questions about health care power of attorney forms, living wills and more in a “Five Wishes” workshop at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Canton Library.
For any athlete, a physical is an essential part of the year.
Pisgah softball wrapped up its regular season with a thrilling senior night battle against the North Henderson Knights, scoring a walk-off 7-6 win after coming back from five runs down.
For one last time, Tuscola and Pisgah took the field against each other this school year. On this occasion, it was the Tuscola soccer team grabbing a 3-1 win over their rivals in Canton.
It’s that time of year again. As spring sports begin to wrap up, teams begin to say farewell to their seniors.
