Three, including two incumbents, seek two Haywood Commission seats

Kevin Ensley and Brandon Rogers, respectively chair and vice chair of the Haywood County Board of Commissioners, both ran for reelection last in 2020 amid unprecedented economic challenges and a contentious national election. It’s little different this time.  

2023 A Look Back: The Hero You Never Knew You Needed Award

Not all heroes wear capes.

At least not Amanda Seay. She seems more the utility pants and boots type. 

Haywood program offers path out of addiction

The first thing anyone likely sees when they walk into Amanda Seay’s Haywood County Courthouse office is her quote of the month. 

Recovery court coming to Haywood County

Haywood County will administer state funds to establish an Adult Accountability and Recovery Court meant to help people experiencing substance use disorder get on the right track — and stay there. 

Funds earmarked for Haywood drug court

A drug court could be established in Haywood County over the next couple of years if the North Carolina General Assembly passes a budget. 

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