Firefighters make progress containing wildfires
Grant advances conservation efforts for Canton Motorsports tract
Efforts to conserve the 488-acre property currently owned by Canton Motorsports got a boost when the N.C. Department of Justice awarded the project a $150,000 Environmental Enhancement Grant.
Haywood Schools still playing catch-up on capital projects
Haywood County Schools board members got their first look at a proposed budget for the next fiscal year last week, which contained few surprises and continued to concentrate on some much-needed capital improvement projects.
Republicans stick with incumbents in Haywood
When Canton businessman Brandon Rogers led the county commission ticket in 2016, he helped narrow the Democratic majority from 4-to-1 to 3-to-2.
Work begins on Haywood County budget
Haywood County’s financial position remains strong ahead of talks about next year’s budget, but a host of challenges will test commissioners’ resolve to keep spending low and fund balance high.
Haywood commissioners face Primary Election opponents
Two years ago, voters in Haywood County made some decisions at the polls that were at odds with not only the contemporary political climate in Western North Carolina, but also with almost two centuries of tradition.
Charter renewed for Shining Rock Classical Academy
The North Carolina State Board of Education recently voted to renew the charter for Shining Rock Classical Academy for another seven years.
Haywood commissioners pass broad ‘Constitution protecting’ resolution
Haywood County didn’t pass a Second Amendment sanctuary resolution on Feb. 3, but what commissioners did pass was somehow something more.
Haywood to spend $49K on jail space study
Haywood County Commissioners approved spending $49,000 to fund a space needs study at the detention center.
Haywood commissioners get earful on 2A sanctuary status
The opening act of what promises to be a protracted melodrama played out in the Historic Haywood County Courthouse last week before a large group of citizens representing a microcosm of modern-day America and modern-day American ideals.
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