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Major in the Great Outdoors at Haywood Community College

When it comes to the ancient Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountain ranges of Western North Carolina, there’s a wide network of stewards protecting and conserving these vast wilderness areas. “Around our region and across the country, there are a lot of changes going on, especially when it comes to land use and making sure […]

5 Places to Find the Perfect Father’s Day Gift in Haywood County

If television sitcoms are to be believed, dads are not much more than bumbling blockheads who need their level-headed wives to get them out of the pretty pickle they’ve found themselves in. But we know better. Dads helped us learn to ride bikes, change a flat, and grill up the perfect hot dogs. They were […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Haywood County Arts Council

Western North Carolina’s many local art galleries and museums have always been exciting destinations for lovers of visual arts. But more importantly, art spaces add new life and a sense of identity to our neighborhoods, contributing to the many ways there are to Live Abundantly in WNC.  Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one local […]

3 Drinks to Try in Haywood County This Year for Dry January

It’s easy to create the perfect beer day in Waynesville.  But if you’re part of the 13% of Americans (and rising) who participate in Dry January every year, it can feel difficult to come up with better options than a begrudging order of unsweet tea. Luckily, Haywood County is replete with fun non-alcoholic options wherever […]

3 Haywood County Hop Farms that Help Grow Our Craft Beer Industry

Can we properly call craft beer “local” if its ingredients come from thousands of miles away? A number of farms in Western North Carolina have decided to resolve the question completely by growing the ingredients local brewers crave for their beers. Breweries now source many of their grains from Carolina farms, as well as added […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: REACH of Haywood County

At Beverly-Hanks, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity and means to Live Abundantly in WNC, free from violence.  Today, we shine a spotlight on a local organization that works hard to address the root causes of domestic violence, advocate for positive social change, and empower individuals when they need help the most. We […]

5 Things You Should Know about the Mountains of Haywood County

In 2002, the United National declared December 11 to be International Mountain Day. The unofficial holiday celebrates the importance of mountainous regions around the globe. Mountains are home to 15% of the world’s population and host nearly half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.  Here in Western North Carolina, we take time every day to recognize […]

Press Release: Beverly-Hanks Presents Holiday Donation to Haywood Habitat for Humanity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Beverly-Hanks Presents Holiday Donation to Haywood Habitat for Humanity The local real estate firm donated $5,000 to charity during their annual holiday office party. December 10, 2019, Asheville, NC—On Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Waynesville office of Beverly-Hanks, REALTORSⓇ presented a check for $5,000 to Haywood Habitat for Humanity. The office raised […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Haywood Waterways Association

Rivers of live run through Western North Carolina. They sustain plants and animals seen nowhere else in the world. They support a national forest known worldwide for its range of biodiversity. And WNC rivers have played an important role in facilitating tourism and trade. But their popularity among humans for manufacturing and recreation has led […]

The Mountains Come Alive in Haywood County

  Haywood County, NC is a great place to experience traditional mountain living with all the conveniences of modern life. Small, tight-knit communities dot the area. Roads lead to the county seat of Waynesville or point toward the nearby regional hub, Asheville. For experiences off road, locals and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty of […]