Folkmoot center renovation plans finalized
Folkmoot USA has finalized its capital improvements and business plan for the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Hazelwood.
Since taking over ownership of the building from the county last year, Folkmoot has been working on plans to renovate the building to accommodate year-round programming for the organization.
Babcock resigns from Folkmoot
After being at the helm of Folkmoot USA for six years, Karen Babcock has resigned as executive director and is in the process of training her successor to take over by March 1.
One foot in front of the other: Haywood runner seeks to push her limits, share the joy of running
Pushing through 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 of biking and 26.2 of running, it was all Jennifer Jacobson could do to keep moving toward the finish line of Ironman Louisville in Kentucky last summer. But she did make it, earning an achievement to boost her mood for years to come.
“That was basically an ultimate bucket list goal for me, and if I don’t ever do another one again, I’m OK with that,” said Jacobson, 33. “But just having that experience was something I’ll never forget for sure.”
Smokers could become scourge of downtown sidewalks
Downtown Waynesville could feel the not-so-pleasant trickle-down effects if a proposed smoking ban on Haywood County property goes through.
The county ban would evict smokers from the grounds of the justice center and historic courthouse. Striking out in search of safe harbor, they would no doubt make their way to town sidewalks to light up.
Chick-fil-A in the cards for Waynesville as Ingles expansion plans crystalize
There’s been a new turn in the much-anticipated redevelopment of Ingles’ super market site in Waynesville: Chick-fil-A has joined the party.
Ingles’ site development plans on file with the town of Waynesville have been updated recently to include a Chick-fil-A fronting Russ Avenue. It will occupy the vacant parcel beside Home Trust Bank and roughly across the street from McDonald’s.
Brick by brick: Fred Baker’s long view crafts Waynesville into model town
Fred Baker’s title isn’t particularly glamorous. For nearly three decades, he kept the potholes patched, the trash picked up, the sewer lines repaired, the clean water flowing, the lights on and the gutters swept all over Waynesville.
“It is a slow news day when public works is in the paper,” Baker said.
Waynesville’s electric system is a cash cow for the town, but can the good fortune continue?
If Waynesville has a dirty little secret, it’s this: a cash cow runs through its power lines.
Of course, it’s not dirty and not a secret — not really. Town leaders don’t hide the fact they have a lucrative electric system. It reaps over $1 million in profits annually for the town.
Choppy seas? Not a chance: It’s always smooth sailing for Nyda Bittmann-Neville
Nyda Bittmann-Neville is a powerhouse of business savvy.
Grace and poise define her. Professional becomes her. Composed and collected — always.
Back to the future: Historic movie marquee crowns Waynesville’s Main Street once more
An iconic symbol of downtown Waynesville’s glory days is back.
A quintessential movie marquee for The Strand theater was hoisted into place last Friday, reclaiming its rightful spot above the benches and lampposts of Main Street’s quaint-but-classy streetscape.
Haywood Pathways welcomes first guests, continues renovation
At T-minus three days until the scheduled opening day for Haywood Pathways Center, Nick Honerkamp still wasn’t sure how to answer the big question: will the shelter open?
“That is the question of the week,” said Honerkamp, one of the leaders of the effort, Wednesday (Nov. 12) morning.