At 1.5% in Waynesville and 1.4% in greater Haywood County, according to 2022 census numbers, the local African American population isn’t necessarily strong in numbers. But compared to their portion of the population, the community has an outsized impact on local history. There have been many Black leaders and pioneers in Waynesville over the years. […]
When you read the words “public library”, what comes to mind? For many, it’s probably an image of a severe, bespectacled old woman overseeing high shelves stuffed with old books in a room devoid of any sound save for the occasional dust-driven cough. But in Western North Carolina, public libraries offer so much more! In […]
Nestled within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park sits the friendly burg of Waynesville. Historic buildings, relaxing benches, public art, and welcoming folks make Waynesville a thoroughly enjoyable place to live and visit. And if that’s not enough, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a lifetime of outdoor adventures. When was the last time you visited […]
At Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, we believe that every person in our community should have the opportunity to Live Abundantly in WNC. For youth with serious emotional or behavioral problems, that means being able to stay at home with family in a comfortable setting throughout any health or reform therapies. Waynesville’s Youth Villages aims to do just […]
Western North Carolina’s music tradition goes back to our earliest days. In fact, the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina encompasses 29 counties to preserve, interpret, and promote the rich pockets of sound and dance that originated here. Today, every town in the region is still home to regular live music, acoustic jams, and […]
High mountain peaks surround the vibrant and friendly town of Waynesville. Once billed as the Gateway to the Smokies, the town provides a great entrance to a memorable mountain vacation, no matter the season. There are myriad ways to enjoy the outdoors, from romantic picnics to hiking and biking with the family. One of the […]
Throughout Western North Carolina, our communities and neighborhoods are interconnected—not just by our mountains and rivers, but also by our many local public parks and greenspaces. In fact, in Asheville alone, the city’s Parks and Recreation department maintains seven community and 38 neighborhood parks. And while all parks have common elements, many are as unique […]
Legend has it that chocolate was introduced to Europe on July 7, 1550. Whether accurate or apocryphal, there’s no denying that there’s something lucky about 7/7. Perhaps that’s why World Chocolate Day is celebrated on this date every year. This year, we want to offer those local to Haywood County a lucky number of ways […]
What started out as a simple idea to open a bottle shop has morphed into a hub of culinary delights and handmade goods in downtown Waynesville. “We wanted to have this little spot where people could get a beer or cider, maybe hear some local music,” said Carrie Griffin. “But, the whole thing has changed […]
It’s Independence Day, and we’re ready to celebrate our country and enjoy all the highlights of the occasion—Face paint, flags, and fried food! This year, celebrate in style at a variety of fireworks shows and other events across the region. If you have trouble choosing, our agents weighed in on their favorite fireworks locations to […]
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