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“If it hadn’t been for my family, there’s no way I could have done this, the understanding and support,” Swanger said, turning to his wife. “Amy, thank you. I appreciate it.”
Canton Police Department Sgt. Neal Swanger was awarded his advanced law enforcement certificate during a town board meeting Thursday, Jan. 23.
The long-blessed, long-battled services provided by The Open Door will relocate by mid-June.
The Open Door, a ministry started by Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church in 1996, is looking for an alternate place to offer outreach services to the homeless and the poor.
Kobe Bryant made an impact that went far beyond the basketball courts he played on. Across Haywood County, basketball players, coaches and alumni were shocked and heartbroken by the passing of an all-time great.
Shockwaves rippled across the sports world Sunday with the news that NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in
Haywood's tobacco days relived in photos.
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Haywood real estate professionals merge with Charlotte's Canopy; set vision on helping with affordable housing in the county.
In its first meeting since merging with Charlotte-based Canopy Realtor Association, the now-defunct Haywood Board of Realtors handed out awards that will be the last to bear the name of
The Historic Courthouse was packed with gun advocates last week. Here's what they had to say.
Hundreds of gun rights supporters peaceably assembled, and dozens voiced their desire for Haywood County to become a Second Amendment sanctuary during a board of commissioners meeting the evening of
Pisgah senior Carter Gibson: “It’s literally a dream come true. As soon as I started playing volleyball in middle school, whenever it was available to me, I knew that this was going to be the sport that I loved and that I would want to pursue for the next two, four, however many years that I get to play.”
Pisgah senior Carter Gibson told her coach, Josh Simmons, midway through last season that she wanted to play volleyball in college.
Haywood County Schools is dismissing students at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, according to an email from Superintendent Bill Nolte.
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Haywood County Schools is dismissing students at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, according to an email from Superintendent Bill Nolte.
Those with a dream of entertaining others can perhaps fulfill it by auditioning for the upcoming cabaret show. Audition on Jan. 29 for the March 1 performance.
The Waynesville Kiwanis Club will be hosting its Kiwanis Cabaret Variety Show again this year.
Financial realities — along with the expense of developing a steep site — has led to downsized goals for a Waynesville park.
The lofty wish list for a neighborhood park in Waynesville’s historically African-American community has been pared down due to cost.
Local government meetings are notorious for having next to nobody in the office. In Waynesville, a loyal spectator was recognized for his keen interest in good government.
Through thick and thin, for better or worse, there’s one thing Waynesville aldermen can nearly always count on.
The newest commercial building in Waynesville is now open for business.
Mountain Credit Union’s new headquarters building opened Tuesday, Jan. 21.
A glitch in the system that notifies parents and other interested citizens of school-related weather delays and closures is being investigated.
Early Wednesday morning, Haywood County Schools received several calls informing them that its telephone notification for the two-hour delay did not go out on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 21
The challenges of homelessness were among the top election issues in Waynesville last year. The town is moving forward a task force, something all candidates promised to form. The Mountaineer has been taking an in-depth look into the problems behind the issue.
Captain Brian Beck flipped on his flashlight as he ducked through the rusty metal doorway of an abandoned warehouse, but it was no match for the dark recesses of the
A Haywood County principal is in the running to be named the top principal in the state — and perhaps beyond.
Haywood Early College Principal Lori Fox has been named the 2020 N.C. Western Region Principal of the Year.
Both Pisgah basketball teams picked up wins over rival Smoky Mountain Friday night to improve to 4-2 in conference play.
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Pisgah boys basketball is coming into its own as conference play rolls along. The Bears beat rival Smoky Mountain 63-48 in Sylva Friday night for their third win in a
Take a peek into the mountain charm of unique retail stores, restaurants and places to visit in Haywood County. This Waynesville location has become a shopper's delight.
In the heart of Waynesville’s charming mountain shops lies a whimsical outlier, Logan’s Gifts and Home Décor, showcasing items of varying themes, taste and cost.
State health officials are investigating a possible case of the Wuhan City coronavirus in North Carolina.
As of the time of this post, two cases have been confirmed in the United States.
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RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus.
Waynesville's new police chief spoke briefly with The Mountaineer this afternoon after the announcement.
Waynesville Town Manager Robert Hites announced that he has appointed David P. Adams as Waynesville’s Chief of Police. Adams is currently serving as Chief of Police for the Town of
Waynesville ponders rules about cemetery usage.
A task force charged with blazing a new path for Green Hill Cemetery has found common ground in the wake of last year’s grave decoration controversy.
As property owners wait on right-of-way decisions for the South Main road project, buildings fall into disrepair; become havens for the homeless.
The owners of a run-down row of abandoned buildings on South Main Street in Waynesville known as a hot-spot for squatters are being asked to clean up their act.
“They really are affordable,” Shannon Blaylock said. “We really have no idea where we would be living now if it were not for this program. Owning our own home would still just be a dream.”
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The dream of home ownership today is too often just that, a dream. Mountain Projects is seeking to change the conversation around affordable housing, turning these dreams into a reality.
After one year in operation, Haywood County non-emergency ambulance services have reduced 911 call volume, served a need in the community and generated a profit, said county emergency services director Greg Shuping.
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After one year in operation, Haywood County non-emergency ambulance services have reduced 911 call volume, served a need in the community and generated a profit, said county emergency services director
Pisgah swim coach Courtney Phillips: "They’ve really picked up and really worked hard to get where they’re at.”
Pisgah’s swim team wrapped up the regular season strong. Following an Invitational Meet against a pair of nonconference foes, the Bears enjoyed a good performance at Mountain Six Meet.
“Personally, I did have a really successful freshman season,” Sarah Swaim said. “I worked my butt off to be able to start and to get all the playing time so I could really be there for the team and really start integrating myself into the team dynamic. My team just worked really hard for me and I tried to reciprocate that with them.”
Former Tuscola girls soccer player Sarah Swaim hit the ground running in her first college season with Coker women’s soccer.
Vacant buildings become havens for the homeless.
Tracy Asmann had few options when she was kicked out of the Haywood Pathways Center last month.
As classes resume at Waynesville Middle School, extra counselors will be on hand to help students cope with the loss of one of their own.
Following the Saturday death of a Waynesville Middle School student, there will be additional counselors, social workers, law enforcement officials and staff in the school when students return to classes.
UPDATE: WPD has released that it is investigating the incident that left two dead on Long St. this morning as a murder-suicide.
The Waynesville Police Department is in the middle of a homicide investigation after two dead bodies were found outside a home on Long Street.
Officers discovered the bodies after responding to an "emergency fall" call.
The Waynesville Police Department is in the middle of a homicide investigation after two dead bodies were found outside a home on Long Street.
The effort to include all individuals of civil liberties in this nation is an age-old one. Consider the case made by this early Haywood suffragette.
A century ago, Haywood County had its own suffragette in the form of a 15-year-old farm girl from Hyder Mountain.
We've already seen a few reports, but who else felt a little rumble around 2:15 p.m. today?
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Rumbles of an earthquake from eastern Tennessee were felt in Haywood County on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to USGS and social media reports.
Many are passionate about their gardens — and about non-GMO seeds. Here are the top varieties that can be found in seed catalogues this spring.
Gardeners have their favorites when it comes to plant varieties.
There are always those special teachers who leave a legacy that endures beyond their lifetime. Mountaineer columnist Kathy Ross recalls two.
Most of us have teachers we adore, those who saw the best in us and pushed our limits. But can we imagine the influence of teachers who filled that role
A commissioner's concern about carelessly disposed syringes prompted a county meeting to discuss the issue.
Haywood County syringe exchange data will now be kept locally to better gauge the program’s impacts, as was agreed upon at a Jan. 8 meeting between county commissioners, administrators and
The weekday public transit route between Canton and Waynesville that runs hourly with numerous stops is picking up steam.
Haywood County Public Transit buses are rolling steady after their first few months on the road.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday kicked off with a march down Waynesville's Main Street Saturday, continued with a prayer service Sunday and will wrap up with an 8 a.m. breakfast at Lake Junaluska's Lambuth Inn Monday.
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The weather was nippy Saturday when about 35 people congregated at the Haywood County Justice Center to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
Tuscola junior Nate Brafford: “I’ve just got to come out every night and play my best, never take a night off. If people do come to watch me, the kids or even a college scout, people are always watching, you’ve always got to bring your A-game every night.”
Given the astounding season he’s having, that Tuscola’s Nate Brafford hit his big scoring milestone as a junior shouldn’t have been a surprise.
Pisgah senior Carter Gibson: “It was always my dream to wear this jersey and to make my small town proud.”
Pisgah’s Carter Gibson corralled the pass from under the basket, settled herself, pulled up for a mid-range jumper and watched the basketball go through the hoop to give her team
Pisgah head coach Jonathan Whitson: "I think going on out, this is going to be our focus is those two words, family and team. As long as we do family and team, I think everybody here will like where we are at the end of the year.”
Coming off a tough loss at Hendersonville Tuesday night, Pisgah boys basketball played perhaps its best game of the season, topping conference rival Franklin 53-30 in dominant fashion.
If you have a special talent to share with others, consider auditioning for the upcoming Kiwanis Cabaret.
The Waynesville Kiwanis Club will be hosting its Kiwanis Cabaret Variety Show again this year.
Helping ensure Haywood County youth get the nourishment they need is an effort being confronted on many fronts. Here's what one church is doing.
First Fruits Ministry, an effort through Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church to help ease student hunger at Pisgah and Tuscola high schools, is undergoing a transformation.
New group plans ways to support the Blue Ridge Parkway
Mountainous support has emerged for the formation of a local Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway chapter.
Party unity was the rallying cry when N.C's top Democratic Party official visited Haywood.
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Wayne Goodwin visited Haywood County last week.
Grammy-award winning banjo player Marc Pruett not only tears it up on the stage, but can tell a mountain tale with a flair. His first book is filled with Haywood County mountain memories.
Grammy-award winning Appalachian musician and scholar Marc Pruett delivers in spades, with his first book, “Rascally Mountain Boy.”
County, hospital invest heavily in wellness. Focus on wellness is hoped to inspire others in Haywood.
Haywood County commissioners have 2.5 million reasons to hope that a new partnership with Haywood Regional Medical Center will improve the overall health of county employees.
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The J Creek cloggers are a hit with Church Street festival goers.
The Church Street Arts and Crafts Fair is in full swing. Come check it out.
The are lots of kids enjoying tours of police vehicles, fire trucks and EMS vehicles. The Battle of the Badges game starts at 6 pm but there is plenty to eat and plenty to do. Come on down to CE Weatherby stadium and join the fun.
Pre game warmup at the Battle of the Badges is underway. EMS and firefighters are wearing warmup shirts with bacon on the back and donuts on the front.
Dancers representing Spain made a flashy scene during the 2019 Parade of Nations Saturday.
The dance troupe from Egypt made quite the impression in the Saturday Parade of Nations.
Waynesville's Main Street was alive with music and dancing Saturday.
The USA is being represented by several clogging groups at this year's Folkmoot celebration.
2019 Ladies Night Out! We are here until 8p tonight!
We're about a half-hour away from the first Canton Lions Urban Assault, which begins at Sorrells Street Park in Canton. There's still time to register before the race begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $50 per individual, and $25 for students with a valid student ID.
There's plenty of action at the Canton Recreation Park where Relay for Life is providing live music, plenty of food and other activities that will last until midnight Friday.
Emma Sorrells hits a three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game at three against West Davidson in the first round of the Class 2A postseason.
The scene in downtown Waynesville today as Riley Howell's casket was being delivered to Wells Funeral Home.
A crowd is gathering in downtown Waynesville to welcome Riley Howell home. His casket is expected to arrive within the hour.
Tuscola's Sarah Clarke scores a goal off an assist from Gracie "John" Glance against T.C. Roberson, the fourth-ranked team in Class 3A.
Pisgah's own Bryan Castillo-Pina in uniform for the Asheville City Soccer Club this evening.
The Pisgah softball team taking the field between innings of today's game against East Henderson. The Bears won, 10-4, behind a three-run home run from Hudson Carver.
The mad dash. As egg hunts take place across Haywood County, this video taken at the Canton event surely shows the zest exhibited by all egg hunters as they tackled the task at hand.
Landon Henley strikes out Adam Tolley to end the game. Tuscola baseball beats Pisgah, 6-1. Rematch tomorrow night.
Landon Henley strikes out Adam Tolley to end the game. Tuscola baseball beats Pisgah, 6-1. Rematch tomorrow night.
Jade Monday scored on a beautiful header off a corner kick to give Tuscola a 2-0 lead over rival Pisgah.
Stop me if you've heard this before: Hunter Bryson hits a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth. Tuscola beats North Buncombe, 5-4.
Emma Sorrells nearly hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth, but it fell just short. Pisgah softball falls to Mountain Six frontrunner Franklin by a 3-2 final.
Friday night at Sunny Point revival. The revival continues Saturday and Sunday night at 7 p.m. at Crestview Baptist Church between Bethel and Canton.
Revival crowd prompts location change https://www.themountaineer.com/news/large-revival-crowd-prompts-move-to-crestview/article_c7bb066c-52fe-11e9-aa83-dfe5347e9a4e.html
Pisgah baseball is currently squaring off against Smoky Mountain at McCormick Field in Asheville.
Pisgah baseball currently squaring off against Smoky Mountain at McCormick Field in Asheville.
Hunter Bryson hit a walk-off home run in the eighth inning to give Tuscola baseball a 6-5 win over Reynolds tonight.
Elevated Mountain Distilling Company and Haywood Waterways are teaming up for a chili cook-off this Saturday starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Questions can be directed to Haywood Waterways project manager Caitlin Worsham at [email protected].
Jonathan Creek running high today with all this rain ☔️ . Raise your hand if you’re ready for some sunshine ☀️! ✋🏼
The seventh annual Plunge will be taking place in these waters in about three hours time. It's not too late to come out and take a frigid dip into Lake Junaluska for a good cause. Proceeds will go to Haywood Waterways' Kids in the Creek program and environmental education. Walk-up registration begins at 10 a.m. and the Plunge will start at 11:30 a.m.
Landon Henley scored the game-tying basket at the end of regulation as the Tuscola boys basketball team won its season opener in overtime against Smoky Mountain Tuesday evening. Check out Friday's paper, and The Mountaineer website, for the full game story.
The Tuscola football team used a last-second goal line stand to defeat Jay M. Robinson in the first round of the Class 3A postseason Friday night. The Mountaineers will play undefeated Northwest Cabarrus in the second round this Friday. Check out tomorrow's paper, or The Mountaineer website, for a full game recap.
We’re out in Canton, where volunteers are preparing for the annual toy run and motorcycle parade. Check this video to see where and when traffic in the county will be impacted.
The Southern Vintage Trailer Friends are hosting their fall vintage camper show in Maggie Valley, at the Stonebridge Campground (1786 Soco Road). The show is on until 3 p.m., come on out!
It was a party in Canton last night after Pisgah defeated Tuscola for the sixth consecutive season.
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