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Academics were just as important as the athletics for Tuscola discus thrower Georgia Crowder, who has landed a spot on D...
06/16/2026

Academics were just as important as the athletics for Tuscola discus thrower Georgia Crowder, who has landed a spot on Davidson's track and field team next year. “It’s just a dream come true for me,” Crowder said.

After closing out her high school career with a second-place finish at state, Tuscola senior discus thrower Georgia Crowder is headed to Division I Davidson College to continue her academic

Get out and get active with pickleball and tennis doubles tournaments to open up July at Lake Junaluska.
06/16/2026

Get out and get active with pickleball and tennis doubles tournaments to open up July at Lake Junaluska.

Pick up your paddles and racquets for a pickleball and tennis tournament at Lake Junaluska on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2, during the Lake’s Independence Week Celebration. Enjoy fun competition,

Nursing is more than a profession – it’s a calling. The compassion and dedication of Casey Cantrell earned her the Mercy...
06/15/2026

Nursing is more than a profession – it’s a calling. The compassion and dedication of Casey Cantrell earned her the Mercy Award, the highest honor a Lifepoint employee can earn. Congratulations Casey!

Haywood Regional Medical Center has named Casey Cantrell, the charge nurse in the hospital’s emergency department, as its 2026 Mercy Award winner.

"The amount a used vehicle is worth has skyrocketed,” said Cory Vroom, owner of Vrooms Auto Sales in Canton. “I’ve done ...
06/15/2026

"The amount a used vehicle is worth has skyrocketed,” said Cory Vroom, owner of Vrooms Auto Sales in Canton. “I’ve done this for 12 years, and I have not seen anything like I’ve seen probably over the past five or six years.”

An unexpected bump in motor vehicle property taxes has meant more money for local governments, and higher taxes for vehicle owners.

Police searching for the suspect were worried as much about his well-being and need for medical attention as bringing hi...
06/15/2026

Police searching for the suspect were worried as much about his well-being and need for medical attention as bringing him in on the charges. The North Canton Fire Department even pitched in with their drone.

An argument between a separated couple turned into an attempted kidnapping in Canton before the woman’s dog inadvertently caused a distraction, allowing her to escape.

A dog park isn't just for dogs. For some regulars, it's their only social outlet.
06/15/2026

A dog park isn't just for dogs. For some regulars, it's their only social outlet.

For the first time since Helene, Waynesville has a space for the pups to romp and play. And for dog owners, whose social life revolved around the dog park, last

Saving up to get your kid a new laptop at Christmas is one thing. But saving up for 255? The biggest savings were on low...
06/15/2026

Saving up to get your kid a new laptop at Christmas is one thing. But saving up for 255? The biggest savings were on lower-than-expected costs for justice center security upgrades.

Haywood will replace around 255 county-owned computers across multiple departments at a cost of $346,000. Luckily, the IT department had squirreled away unspent money for the past four years, which

Coming soon to a public hearing near you. Passage as likely, as it was already green lighted for annexation.
06/15/2026

Coming soon to a public hearing near you. Passage as likely, as it was already green lighted for annexation.

The developer behind the Palisades on Plott Creek apartment complex in Waynesville wants to expand with phase II on an adjacent tract. The proposal calls for a slightly higher density

Do animals have souls? Conflicting opinions have emerged in letters to the editor in The Mountaineer.
06/15/2026

Do animals have souls? Conflicting opinions have emerged in letters to the editor in The Mountaineer.

To the editor: This is in response to Ms. Parton’s letter (“Haywood County needs to do better when it comes to animal abuse,” May 30) and Mr. Williams’ letter (“Animals

Waynesville Police are searching for a missing woman. If you have any information, reach out to Waynesville Police Depar...
06/14/2026

Waynesville Police are searching for a missing woman. If you have any information, reach out to Waynesville Police Department at 828-456-5363 or through the WPD app.

Waynesville Police are looking for a missing 42-year-old woman.

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