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That’s a wrap for masks in Haywood County buildings

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That’s a wrap for masks in Haywood County buildings. County Manager Bryant Morehead sent out a release Friday afternoon stating that, effective immediately, masking will be optional, although highly encouraged, in all Haywood County public facilities with a few exceptions. While masking is now optional in county facilities, everyone is still encouraged to continue to … Read more

Plans moving forward for proposed affordable housing in Canton

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CANTON – Plans are moving forward for a proposed 74-unit housing development in Canton. The Canton Board of Aldermen approved a utility extension request from Civil Design Concepts on behalf of the developer planning to build 50 single-family homes and 24 townhomes on Willis Road, just north of I-40 off Champion Drive, according to a … Read more

Suspicious death at Maggie Valley motel under investigation

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MAGGIE VALLEY – The State Bureau of Investigation is examining an unattended death at Our Place Inn in Maggie Valley Tuesday [Feb. 15]. Maggie Valley Police confirmed the SBI has been called to assist, but would not confirm whether the death occurred in the residence or in one of the motel rooms,The Mountaineer reported. -0-

Construction underway at Jackson County Schools to heighten safety

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Construction is fully underway at two of four Jackson County Schools to heighten safety measures. That’s according to an update the board got from the contractor doing the $7 million dollar project, who said single-entry points are being constructed at four county schools, including Smoky Mountain High and Elementary, along with Blue Ridge and Fairview … Read more

Jackson Schools extend mask mandate

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The Jackson County Board of Education voted unanimously to extend its mask mandate for all public school buildings for another month. According to a report this week, there are more than 2 dozen active cases which is better than a couple of weeks ago when numbers between staff and students were in the 80s, with … Read more

Jackson County police praised for quick actions after school target of social media threat

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Jackson County Schools’ two-hour weather delay and the quick actions of police Monday morning may have been a saving grace for Smoky Mountain High School after the campus was the target of a social media threat of violence. Jackson County Public Schools staff said they notified the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and authorities were there … Read more

The ‘Food Truck Rodeo’ kicks off this weekend

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The ‘Food Truck Rodeo’ kicks off this weekend with the spotlight on food and farm businesses across the southwestern NC region’. The initial goal was to also host a conference for the business owners. Those plans had to be postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. The Food Truck Rodeo will run from 11 a.m. to … Read more

Gutsy granny’s challenge domestic abuse laws

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HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. – A group of Haywood County grandmothers is calling for federal changes after the deaths of 3 children. Members of the newly formed WNC Grandparents’ Coalition said they want to hold those accountable after their grandchildren all died from domestic abuse. The gutsy granny’s say all three children were failed by the … Read more