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Grief doesn't have to be carried alone. A free GriefShare program beginning this month in Waynesville offers support, en...
08/09/2026

Grief doesn't have to be carried alone. A free GriefShare program beginning this month in Waynesville offers support, encouragement and practical guidance for those navigating the loss of a loved one.

It is a sad but inevitable truth that at some point in life, everyone must face grief and deal with its emotional impact. Grief rarely follows a predictable schedule, and

A new chapter is beginning at one of Haywood County's largest churches. Waynesville First United Methodist Church is wel...
08/09/2026

A new chapter is beginning at one of Haywood County's largest churches. Waynesville First United Methodist Church is welcoming new leadership while looking ahead to its next season of ministry.

Waynesville First United Methodist Church welcomed its new pastor, Wil Posey, with a churchwide ice cream social July 19 offering a chance to become better acquainted following Posey’s introductory sermon.

One sentence taped to a bathroom mirror changed the way Richard Ploch begins each day. In this week's guest column, he r...
08/09/2026

One sentence taped to a bathroom mirror changed the way Richard Ploch begins each day. In this week's guest column, he reflects on kindness, gratitude and the power of small acts to change both the giver and the receiver.

I sometimes wake up feeling down. My body takes longer to get moving. Muscles are sore and balance is an adventure. Some of you understand. People’s spirits often seem weary

What Civil War soldiers carried into battle—and whether military drills saved lives or cost them—will be the focus of an...
08/08/2026

What Civil War soldiers carried into battle—and whether military drills saved lives or cost them—will be the focus of an upcoming presentation at the Shelton House.

The Western NC Civil War Roundtable will present “Civil War Equipment and Drill” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the Shelton House in Waynesville.

Love dahlias? The Waynesville Garden Club is inviting growers to show off their biggest and brightest blooms, while the ...
08/08/2026

Love dahlias? The Waynesville Garden Club is inviting growers to show off their biggest and brightest blooms, while the public is encouraged to stop by and vote for their favorites.

Dahlia growers can submit their biggest and brightest blooms for the annual dahlia exhibit hosted by the Waynesville Garden Club — to be held Aug. 20-22 at the Waynesville library.

At a time when some colleges are still battling enrollment challenges, Western Carolina is telling a different story.
08/08/2026

At a time when some colleges are still battling enrollment challenges, Western Carolina is telling a different story.

Western Carolina University’s fall enrollment is poised to set a record, with current projections pointing to the largest incoming freshman class and highest overall enrollment in the university’s 137-year history.

When families face one of life's most difficult journeys, access to compassionate care matters. After months of competit...
08/07/2026

When families face one of life's most difficult journeys, access to compassionate care matters. After months of competition among healthcare providers, the state has approved an additional in-home hospice option in Haywood County.

Families in Haywood County will soon have another hospice care option.

The story of Hurricane Helene's fallen trees isn't over yet. In Haywood County, they're becoming part of an unexpected n...
08/07/2026

The story of Hurricane Helene's fallen trees isn't over yet. In Haywood County, they're becoming part of an unexpected next chapter.

A farming practice thousands of years old is now being put to use in Haywood, turning fallen trees from Helene into nutrient-packed biochar.

What if your best friendships are still waiting to be discovered? HART Theatre's August comedy explores fresh starts, un...
08/07/2026

What if your best friendships are still waiting to be discovered? HART Theatre's August comedy explores fresh starts, unexpected connections and the joy of finding your people.

Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and spend an evening on the porch with “The Savannah Sipping Society,” at HART Theatre during the month of August.

For months, farmers and conservation advocates have urged Haywood County to do more to protect disappearing farmland. No...
08/07/2026

For months, farmers and conservation advocates have urged Haywood County to do more to protect disappearing farmland. Now, they're seeing signs that county leaders are ready to act.

The county is on its way to creating a farmland preservation fund that will help protect farmland throughout Haywood.

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