Jul. 3—A kaleidoscope of colors will soon light up the skies as Haywood County kicks off its spectacular three-night fireworks extravaganza. As the first sparks fly Wednesday, July 3, residents and visitors alike can gather under the stars and witness the shows at breathtaking vantage points — whether it be above the rolling hills of […]
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Remote Haywood areas to get broadband
Jun. 23—Haywood County fared well when it came to landing funds to further extend broadband service into the far corners of its boundaries. At the close of three years of state grants designed to expand internet access to rural areas, Haywood County has received just under $700,000 under the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. […]
Video shows aftermath of crash involving Miami Heat’s Haywood Highsmith, man who lost part of leg
New police body camera video shows the aftermath of a crash involving Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith that cost a 21-year-old man part of his leg. The crash happened on Feb. 6, after a Heat game where the team beat the Orlando Magic 121-95. The bodycam footage captured by Miami-Dade Police and released Wednesday shows […]