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This local author's new book draws inspiration from personal experiences as a journalist to craft a story of a rookie re...
07/10/2025

This local author's new book draws inspiration from personal experiences as a journalist to craft a story of a rookie reporter trying to find his big break.

A Waynesville native will debut a new novel with an author talk and book signing from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Blue Ridge Books.

A massive renovation project is taking place at McCormick Field. The project is keeping the Tourists at home in Ashevill...
07/09/2025

A massive renovation project is taking place at McCormick Field. The project is keeping the Tourists at home in Asheville.

For fans making the trek to Buncombe County for Asheville Tourists games, things are looking a little different this year — and they’ll look a whole lot different next season.

The five cases confirmed were children under the age of 19. Two of them have been hospitalized.
07/09/2025

The five cases confirmed were children under the age of 19. Two of them have been hospitalized.

Five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in children and teenagers under 19 in Haywood County so far this year, according to Haywood County Health and Human Services.

The Bojangles restaurant near Lake Junaluska is at the center of a lawsuit accusing the company and the franchise owner ...
07/09/2025

The Bojangles restaurant near Lake Junaluska is at the center of a lawsuit accusing the company and the franchise owner of turning a blind eye to the alleged sexual abuse of minors inside of the business.

The largest franchise holder of Bojangles restaurants is being sued, accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse inside one of its Haywood County locations.

Every year during the fireworks display at Lake Junaluska, emergency responders are on scene in case anything goes sidew...
07/09/2025

Every year during the fireworks display at Lake Junaluska, emergency responders are on scene in case anything goes sideways. The day serves a second purpose, as well, allowing first responders to test out new equipment and techniques.

While thousands gathered at and around Lake Junaluska on July 3 to take in an evening of fireworks, first responders were working tirelessly to ensure the show went off without

Governor Cooper went shopping in Canton after the mill closed. Now, Gov. Stein came shopping in Clyde after the flood. H...
07/09/2025

Governor Cooper went shopping in Canton after the mill closed. Now, Gov. Stein came shopping in Clyde after the flood. Hey, every little bit helps! Here's what he went home with.

Governor Josh Stein didn’t go home empty-handed from a trip to Clyde on Tuesday. Bearing a message of flood recovery, he did his part to support the local economy while

Rain or shine, the Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Show is back this weekend. Over 100 vendors will be selling ever...
07/09/2025

Rain or shine, the Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Show is back this weekend. Over 100 vendors will be selling everything from food to handcrafted furniture.

The popular Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Show returns to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13.

"The Tennessee Ukelele Lady" is traveling to Waynesville to share her unique blend of folk and jazz.
07/09/2025

"The Tennessee Ukelele Lady" is traveling to Waynesville to share her unique blend of folk and jazz.

Conversations with Storytellers will continue its series at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, with vocalist Kelle Jolly at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center in Waynesville.

Kids streamed down Main Street in Waynesville for the patriotic parade on July Fourth.
07/08/2025

Kids streamed down Main Street in Waynesville for the patriotic parade on July Fourth.

In a sea of red, white and blue, kids of all ages flooded down Main Street with the Patriotic Kids Parade on Friday morning to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The race is on for elections in all four towns in Haywood County this year. Here's which seats are up, and who plans to ...
07/08/2025

The race is on for elections in all four towns in Haywood County this year. Here's which seats are up, and who plans to run again. Stay tuned for updates on any challengers entering the field during the two week candidate sign-up period.

Election season for town board races kicks off Monday when the candidate sign-up period opens for elections in all four towns in Haywood County this fall.

Hope springs eternal for the Canton Police Department in their quest to bring this ancient police cruiser back to life.
07/08/2025

Hope springs eternal for the Canton Police Department in their quest to bring this ancient police cruiser back to life.

Canton leaders have made it clear that the town’s history is critically important to its future, and in that spirit, its police department has recovered a piece of the past

Haywood County Schools pulls out all the stops to try to solve a chronic shortage of bus drivers.
07/08/2025

Haywood County Schools pulls out all the stops to try to solve a chronic shortage of bus drivers.

North Carolina’s school bus driver shortage continues unabated in Haywood County, with the local school system looking to hire 13 drivers to plug existing gaps in its 70 routes.

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