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01/28/2025

So long Visit N.C. Smokies. Hello Visit Haywood. Tourism leaders have rolled out a new logo and branding campaign that embraces Haywood in its name rather than the generic "NC Smokies" of old.

Picture this: A child with his field journal, a strand of light illuminating the campsite where his family is staying. He’s learning how to fish with his dad, venturing out

01/28/2025

The Robb family of Cruso got only $13,000 from FEMA to rebuild their home at a higher elevation after being destroyed in the flood of 2021. It would have been impossible if not for nonprofits coming to the rescue. In the end, the family donated their FEMA check back to the nonprofits that helped them.

Many who lost their homes during Fred in 2021 were hit all over again by Helene in 2024. But Alex Robb of Cruso, who rebuilt his home 8 feet higher

01/28/2025

Snow days wreak havoc on school cafeterias, which are forced to toss food that expires during prolonged closures. But that's not the only challenge the Haywood County School nutrition program is grappling with.

Haywood County Schools cafeterias posted a loss of $700,000 last year. And school closures from winter weather and Helene during the fall isn't helping matters this year.

01/28/2025

The Downtown Waynesville Commission planned out its special event calendar for the year, but absolved itself from being in charge of the popular Art After Dark stroll the first Friday of the month, claiming only galleries benefit despite the crowds that also pack restaurants and any shops that stay open.

The Downtown Waynesville Commission set its calendar of events for the coming year at its annual retreat this month.

01/27/2025

Snowboarders are relishing the new-and-improved terrain park at Cataloochee Ski Area. The terrain park is a flurry of filming as snowboarders shoot clips for the second annual Cat Classic video contest.

Cataloochee Ski Area has upped the game for snowboarders this year with a more dynamic terrain park — setting the stage for even better footage of tricks and jumps in

01/27/2025

The whimsical Folkmoot sculpture no longer graces the front of Waynesville town hall on Main Street. Luckily, it wasn't absconded with in the middle of the night like the Michael Myers Halloween inflatable. The art piece now has an even more fitting home.

Throughout greater downtown Waynesville, residents and visitors are treated to the Waynesville Public Art Trail with 18 pieces of art gracing public spaces. Ironically, one of the largest and most

01/27/2025

Mike Fleming of Canton documents gravestones as a volunteer with findagrave.com, and in the process, he stumbled onto a little-known historical mystery: bronze graver markers with the Champion Paper logo.

Want to see just how much history Canton’s now-shuttered paper mill has in Haywood County? Look no further than the cemetery.

01/27/2025

Piles of flood debris still litter roadsides across Haywood County. The Mountaineer checked in with the contractor over collection and hauling to get the scoop on why piles seem to be lingering.

Roadside piles of flood debris still litter Haywood County five months after the flood. Why is it lingering, why do new piles keep showing up, why do some seem to

01/27/2025

Sonic is expanding its footprint in Haywood County.

Sonic has proposed a second location in Haywood County.

01/26/2025

Be part of the career fair for 11th and 12th graders in Haywood County and share the opportunities that await their futures!

The revamped Haywood County High School Career Fair is looking for local businesses, organizations and industries willing to set up tables and talk with 11th and 12 graders on Feb.

01/26/2025

This monthly cancer support group is open to anyone living with cancer, regardless of type or place of treatment — offering a safe space for participants to connect, share experiences, and receive valuable information to help navigate their cancer journeys.

Haywood Regional Medical Center invites the community to its Cancer Support Group, designed to provide compassionate support and resources for individuals facing cancer and their families.

01/26/2025

Thankfully, the absurdly icey temps will abate in time for Ice Fest. In addition to the weekend's signature events, the Ice Fest line-up includes outdoors activities, from winter birding to ice fishing to a Frosty 5K on HCC's trails.

Ice Fest weekend, spanning four days from Jan. 30-Feb. 2, is a celebration of all-things winter. In addition to signature events like the downtown Waynesville Ice Stroll or Maggie Valley

01/25/2025

Cuban jazz pianist and composer of Alfredo Rodríguez and his trio will perform their fusion of Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton, and bolero on stage at HART on Thursday.

Enjoy a night of electrifying Latin rhythms and soulful improvisation from Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and his trio at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at HART theater in Waynesville.

01/25/2025

Tour the working artist studios housed at the Folkmoot Center during this open house. If you've never been inside, the century-old restored school house is cultural gem for Haywood County.

The Folkmoot Center in Hazelwood will host an open house of artist studios for Groundhog Day from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2.

01/25/2025

Girl Scout cookies are here! Check the link for a list of all Girl Scout cookie booths in Haywood County by date.

Girl Scout cookie booths are officially open for business across 40 counties in central and western North Carolina at small businesses, supermarkets, shopping centers and more.

01/25/2025

Congratulation to Randall Rogers, who is stepping up as the managing broker for Beverly Hanks' Waynesville location. Brian Cagle, who long held the position here, has moved up to vice president of the firm!

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS, the leading real estate company in Western North Carolina, has named Randall Rogers as branch leader of the company’s Waynesville office in downtown Waynesville.

01/24/2025

Savanna Bronczyk, a sophomore at Tuscola, has been dancing since she was 3!

Savanna Bronczyk, a dancer from Legacy Dance Center in Clyde, recently won the title of Senior Dancer of the Year at the Dance Machine National Talent Competition in Sevierville, Tennessee.

01/24/2025

The I-40 bridge at exit 33 east of Canton is being rebuilt. Work won't disrupt travel on I-40 thanks to a temporary bridge that will carry traffic during construction. But preliminary utility work will require closure of a side road starting Monday.

Zachary Construction plans to close Freedom Drive in Canton on its west end as part of a bridge replacement project along Interstate 40 at exit 33, beginning Monday.

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