EBCI staff could be seeing more money in their paychecks. Tribal Council passed a 2021-2022 budget this week that includes recommended salary hikes for employees, board members and elected officials. The salaries will change from year to year to adjust for inflation. -0-
North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170 ongoing COVID-19 clusters in K-12 schools or child care settings. Health officials said districts without mask wearing requirements are seeing substantially more spread of the virus and hours of lost learning among students. Dozens of districts kicked off the school year with optional mask … Read more
HAYWOOD, NC (FOX Carolina)- The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office says they are following all leads in a gasoline syphoning incident involving a local church. Deputies are investigating after truck was linked a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing gas from a church van. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. -0-
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A mountain county school district is limiting visitors due to rising COVID-19 cases across Western North Carolina. Jackson County Public Schools announced Tuesday thatt its visitor policy had been revised and effective immediately, only those who provide academic support will be allowed inside school district buildings. -0-
The chronic crumbling pavement of Pigeon Street in Waynesville is finally on track for a permanent fix. It’s one of multiple road construction projects along the corridors leading into Waynesville that will be on the list of street improvments. Pigeon Street potholes has long been a source of constant complaints from town residents. The project … Read more
It takes a village. That’s the sentiment of Waynesville where everyone has been lending a helping hand in neighboring communities hit by the devastating floods. Waynesville employees have worked overtime to assist and, equipment operators spent days combing and picking through the mountains of debris that stretch for miles in the flood’s wake in the … Read more
CANTON, NC (FOX Carolina) – Haywood County residents impacted by severe storms still have a chance to get some help with repairs. Haywood County Emergency Services said Tuesday they are extending the Crisis Cleanup Hotline deadline for anyone who needs assistance with damage form the flooding in Western North Carolina. Residents can call emergency services … Read more
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – The mountain community is mourning the loss of Canton Middle School Athletic Director and coach, Steven Daniel “Steve” Ledford. According to his obituary, Ledford passed away on Sept. 2, at Mission Memorial Campus. A memorial service was held on Monday [Sept. 6] for the Western North Carolina native who worked at … Read more
Ingles and Elevated Mountain Distilling Company hosted a benefit concert Sunday in Maggie Valley for the communities hit hard by flooding in Haywood County last month. Proceeds from the concert went to Helping Hands of Haywood and Helping Haywood. Food donations were also collected at the door. Ingles presented a $15,000 check to assist with … Read more
Haywood County residents are being warned not to fall victim to scammers preying on people following last month’s torrential rains and flooding. The District Attorney’s office and Federal Trade Commission officials say they’ve received reports of several cleanup and repair scams. If you suspect you’ve been a victim of a scam, you’re urged to contact … Read more