PRESS RELEASE – The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Toby James Moorefield, 22, of Waynesville, on Friday, January 2, on the charges of First Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Indecent Liberties with a Minor, both felony offenses. This investigation began from a CyberTip received through the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children […]
Read More »High Fire Danger
PRESS RELEASE – Fire danger is elevated across the state, including here in Haywood County. While there is currently no burn ban, the Haywood County Fire Marshal strongly discourages any outdoor burning at this time due to strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures that can cause fires to spread very quickly. 🔥 From the […]
Read More »Haywood County Sheriff’s Office Visits Students
PRESS RELEASE – Yesterday, Lt. Jenkins enjoyed reading to a class, while Cpl. Mease and K9 Bren gave an exciting demonstration for the students. Deputy Crowe also spent time visiting and having fun with the kids! We appreciate opportunities like this to connect with students and share a little about what we do here at […]
Read More »Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Domestic-Related Homicide
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Forsyth County deputies are investigating a deadly domestic incident that claimed the life of an off-duty law enforcement officer and left a teenager injured Saturday night in the Villages at Shakerag subdivision. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the incident began around 7:49 p.m. on September 27, when a juvenile appeared […]
Read More »Body of Missing Banks County Man Found in North Carolina
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina say they have discovered a body believed to be that of a missing man from Banks County, Georgia, bringing a tragic end to a search that spanned more than two weeks. The body, thought to be 26-year-old Conner Budd, was found Tuesday afternoon in the Newfound area […]
Read More »The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in WNC
NORTH CAROLINA – The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has proven to be utterly devastating for many, but especially those in some rural western North Carolina towns that seem to be almost completely swept away. Most residents have not had power or cell service to share real-time news of the destruction, so more and more news […]
Read More »Multiple bear encounters reported
PRESS RELEASE – The U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North Carolina is receiving reports of bear encounters throughout the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. Visitors say bears are tearing down bear bags from trees, carrying off backpacks, spending hours near campsites and are not affected by efforts to scare them away. A hard-sided, bear-resistant canister […]
Read More »Structure fire investigation in Waynesville
PRESS RELEASE – On 2/22/2022 at 12:22 a.m. a fire was reported at 1546 South Main Street. Upon the arrival of the Waynesville Fire Department, an enclosed trailer was found fully engulfed in flames. The fire was also spreading to the building located beside the trailer. The quick work of the WFD resulted in the […]
Read More »Haywood County announces Covid rates
HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC – Haywood County government released the following numbers for the county’s Covid statistics. The test positivity rate remains high at 26.9% but the continued downward trend is good news. Last week’s reported two-week positivity rate was 34.5%. The preferred positivity rate is anything less than 5%. Regional hospital and EMS systems remain […]
Read More »Earthquake in Eton, GA: felt across Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina
ETON, Ga. – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that an earthquake of a 2.6 magnitude struck 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia around midnight on Jan. 21, 2021. According to the University of Memphis, the earthquake occurred north of Eton, Georgia, near the state line with Tennessee just before midnight on January […]
Read More »Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11
PRESS RELEASE – Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a lower dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children in this age group, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend all children 5–11 get the vaccine to protect […]
Read More »Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11
PRESS RELEASE – Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a lower dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children in this age group, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend all children 5–11 get the vaccine to protect […]
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