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Haywood's #1 news source. The Mountaineer. Proudly serving as the Haywood County, North Carolina, community newspaper for 135 years.

01/04/2026

Who goes there? (See what we did there)

The newest resident at the WNC Nature Center is turning heads — including her own.

01/03/2026

The course is the best price that anything can be — free.

A free hunter safety courses will be offered at Haywood Community College from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 6-7. More than a firearm safety course, instruction includes ethics and responsibility, conservation and

01/02/2026

New year, new music from your favorite Haywood County artist.

It’s blue skies from here on out for Buddy Melton — the Haywood County bluegrass artist has announced a new single after being honored by the governor earlier this year.

01/02/2026

It's the most wonderful time of the year, after all!

January in the mountains brings crisp winter mornings, quiet trails, and plenty of ways to get outdoors. This month, some programs coincide with the festive energy of Ice Fest, offering

01/02/2026

2025 was a busy year for Haywood County law enforcement. Take a look back on some of the biggest crime stories that stole the headlines this year — from the theft and crash of one police department's Humvee to the end of one of Haywood County's more notable murder cases in recent memory.

Picking top stories of the year in the world of crime isn’t easy. There were chases and arsons and heists — including a police Humvee heist, auto dealer heist, and

01/02/2026

Cloggers and anglers, good Samaritans and clever kiddos. Haywood had no shortage of talented folks putting their skills to good use in 2025.

Haywood County folks soared to new heights this year, racking up awards and accolades for their uniques deeds and talents — from clogging and flyfishing to bluegrass and painting.

01/02/2026

Monthly kids' art classes just got more affordable!

Give your young artist the chance to grow their creativity through the monthly Kids Art Club hosted by the Haywood County Arts Council.

01/01/2026

This one is fun! Our favorite category in The Mountaineer's Top 10 lists of 2025. How many of these do you remember?

Not all news is bad news. Sometimes it’s just plain weird, and this year’s Haywood happenings were no exception.

12/31/2025

Take a walk through Haywood County success stories from 2025. We sifted through hundreds of stories in The Mountaineer's 2025 archives to compile this greatest hits list. If there's something that didn't make the cut but should have, please share!

Haywood County folks proved they know how to roll up their sleeves and get to work — from getting I-40 open again to making Pactiv Evergreen pay back grant money

12/31/2025

What did we leave off the list? These were The Mountaineer staff picks of the most controversial stories of 2025, but there were some tough calls. Weigh in on what we missed!

Haywood County had dump-truck-sized helping of controversies in 2024.

12/30/2025

The light show isn't over yet! The trip won't disappoint, especially if you pop into the historic inn for a drink and a treat.

Pour some mugs of hot cocoa, pack the family in the car and crank up the Christmas tunes for an evening holiday outing to see the light extravaganza on the

12/30/2025

The offer price for every parcel along Russ Avenue. How much acreage each business lost versus retained. Plus, which ones are contesting their right of way offer. Take a gander!

For a detailed version of the property right of way listings, click below.

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