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Around the region: Post-Paper Town, people in Canton are cautiously optimistic
A year ago, the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton closed after 115 years, stirring uncertainty and fear for residents of the Haywood County community that calls itself “Paper Town.”. Twelve months later, observers say the mill closing has been painful but not as devastating as they had feared.
These Western NC river and creeks cleared for swimming after 'significant' fuel spill
This story has been changed to correct an error by a North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality spokesperson who had said June 18 that no notice of violation had been issued. Three Haywood County waterways, including part of the popular Pigeon River, are clean enough for recreation and other uses after a spill...
Volunteers needed to box 15,000 pounds of food for needy
Haywood Christian Ministry is receiving a shipment of 15,000 pounds of food on Saturday, June 22, and needs volunteers to help pack it in boxes. It is the largest shipment Haywood Christian Ministries has ever received from the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. It will be packed into 600 boxes to feed the needy in Haywood County.
‘Brisket, Bourbon & Beer’
The “Brisket, Bourbon & Beer” fundraiser for REACH of Haywood County will take place from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Shelton House in Waynesville. Gather on the lawn of the Shelton House in Waynesville to enjoy a savory brisket dinner and your choice of a mint julep cocktail, beer or wine. VIP guests will be treated to a private, high-end bourbon tasting and will receive a keepsake rocks glass.
Ready for classic rock, country gold?
Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Bryson City Brewing in Bryson City. Formed in Haywood County seven years ago, Outlaw Whiskey has emerged as a popular band in Western North Carolina and greater Southern Appalachia. A blend of original country and rock songwriting amid a bevy of cover tunes from the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and other marquee acts, the essence of the group is musicianship and fellowship.
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