Calling all forest landowners
A forest landowner workshop coming 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Haywood Agricultural Center in Waynesville will give landowners a chance to learn principles and resources for stewarding their forest.
Ready, set, grow
Prepare for gardening season with “Learn to Grow: Vegetable Gardening,” a workshop offered 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in Waynesville.
Ice Festival coming this weekend
Get ready to chill out at the NC Smokies Ice Festival on January 26-28 at locations throughout the county.
Get outdoors with Ice Fest
Winter hikes, winter lights, frosty runs and outdoor ice skating will offer ample opportunity for chilly fun in celebration of the N.C. Smokies Ice Fest Weekend Jan. 26-28.
Waynesville park closed after storm
Allens Creek Park in Waynesville is closed until further notice while county crews clean it up following last week’s heavy rains and wind.
Rezoning hearing prompts larger questions about Russ Avenue
Waynesville has amended its comprehensive plan and rezoned a portion of a parcel on the east side of Russ Avenue, opening up the possibility for more commercial development north of the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway on what remains a relatively rural, low-density gateway into the town’s main commercial district south of the expressway.
East Street study tabled in Waynesville
For some time now, Waynesville’s East Street has been a bit of a goldilocks problem for the town — too fast, too slow or just right?
Tie flies like a pro
A three-week fly-tying course will teach participants to tie flies from the Southern Appalachians, 6-8 p.m. Mondays Jan. 15-29 at the Folkmoot Center in Waynesville.
We’re the lucky ones; we live here
As I think ahead to 2024, I can’t help but feel so lucky to live here, in these mountains.
2023 A Look Back: Not on my Watch Award
Newly elected Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilke stepped into some big shoes following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Greg Christopher, but earlier this year Wilke showed Haywood County, along with some of its most vulnerable residents, that he wears some pretty damn big shoes himself.