Waynesville Police Chief David Adams released details of an incident that occurred in the roadway this afternoon involving a female pedestrian. The incident occurred at approximately 12:37 pm near the intersection of Russ Avenue and Wells Fargo Bank. Lt. Chandler was driving southward along Russ Avenue, where he observed a female walking on the double […]
Read More »Suspects Wanted for Larceny and Fraudulent Use of Financial Cards
The subjects below are believed to be responsible for a recent larceny of a woman’s wallet including credit cards, cash, and other personal items. In addition, the suspects fraudulently used the financial cards belonging to the victim. Yes, we are aware that the quality of the picture is poor. Yes, we are aware that the […]
Read More »Winter Weather Warning
This is snow joke, folks. We’re looking at a wintry forecast for the weekend. Break out your sleds, and toboggans! Or if you prefer settle in with a cup of hot chocolate and watch from a cozy spot indoors. Plan to stay off the roads as a wintry mix moves in Saturday ahead of the […]
Read More »Haywood Covid-19 Update
We added 522 new cases of COVID-19 this week, marking the second week in a row of cases nearly doubling over the previous week. For perspective, last winter’s COVID peak was on January 4, 2021, with a high mark of daily cases at 198. A little over a year later, we set a new high […]
Read More »Haywood County Schools Calendar Adjustment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haywood County Schools – Calendar Adjustment Haywood County, North Carolina – January 7, 2022 Friday, January 7, 2022 was designated as a Remote Learning Optional Workday. Friday, March 11, 2022 is now designated as a regular in-person learning day for students. The calendar will be updated and distributed shortly. Again, Friday, March […]
Read More »3 Separate Vehicle Stops Leads to 573.4 Grams of Meth and Fentanyl
Haywood County, NC: Within 24 hours, Haywood County Sheriff’s Deputies seized over a pound of illegal drugs resulting in four arrests and multiple trafficking charges. Deputies conducted three separate vehicle stops on December 22nd in Waynesville, Canton, and Clyde and seized 573.4 grams of methamphetamine and fentanyl. One vehicle stop, in particular, was a joint […]
Read More »Happy New Year From Fetch Your News
Happy New Year from Fetch Your News to you and yours! We are so excited to be ringing in the New Year with the support of the communities! Here we come 2022!
Read More »Burn ban Lifted for 67 North Carolina Counties as Conditions Begin to Improve
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8, for the following counties in North Carolina: Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Camden, Carteret, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gaston, Gates, Graham, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Haywood, […]
Read More »Do You Know This Woman?
A fire was reported behind The Open Door On Commerce St early in the morning of 12/8/2021. The female shown below was in the area at the time of the fire. She left the back lot in a green Jeep Cherokee. If you recognize her, please contact Detective Holland at (828) 456-5363 or text information […]
Read More »Haywood County Phone Scam
We are receiving reports of scammers claiming to be officers with the Waynesville Police Department, NC. The caller (scammer) states that there is a warrant for the victim’s (or a family member’s) arrest and demands payment in the form of gift cards or prepaid cards. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SEND THESE SCAMMERS MONEY. THE CALLER […]
Read More »Burn Ban Issued for all North Carolina Counties Due to Hazardous Forest Fire Conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice. “It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner […]
Read More »Giving Thanks From Fetch Your News
We here at Fetch Your News hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! We all have so many things to be thankful for this year; one of them being how thankful we are for the support and following of the community! We hope you aren’t too stuffed for this weekend’s festivities that can be found […]
Read More »FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 45, are being disseminated to the public. Initial video of the […]
Read More »HCSO Traffic Stop Busts Meth Trafficker
Clyde, NC: Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized 4.1 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop resulting in one arrest and trafficking charges. At approximately 4:00 PM on November 2nd a Haywood County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a Ford F350 pick-up pulling a trailer traveling eastbound on US 23. The driver, later identified as […]
Read More »New COVID-19 Quarantine Policy for Haywood County Schools
Beginning November 9, 2021, Haywood County Public Schools in partnership with the Haywood County Health Department, will implement a new COVID-19 quarantine policy change. In certain cases, students will be required to complete a 10-day quarantine, instead of the previous 14-day quarantine period (from most recent exposure) for students and staff who are considered close […]
Read More »Supplier of Drug Network is Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Acting Unites States Attorney William T. Setzer Western District of North Carolina FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lia Bantavani FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 704-338-3140 [email protected] SUPPLIER OF DRUG NETWORK IS SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The supplier of a local drug network has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, announced William […]
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