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H1N1 vaccine now available for anyone in Haywood County
Effective immediately, the Haywood County Health Department will administer the H1N1 vaccination to anyone who wishes to receive it, in addition to those considered at high risk for contracting the flu virus.
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Church vandalized with pentagram, home burned
A vacant home in the Bethel community was set on fire Saturday, the same day satanic symbols were spray painted to the exterior of a nearby church.
Canton Christmas Tour of Homes set for Sunday
The Canton Educational Foundation holds its annual Canton Christmas Tour of Homes 1-6 p.m. Dec.
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Three charged with stealing mail
Canton police arrested three people Thanksgiving night for allegedly breaking into post offices in the area.A Around 11:30 p.m. Nov.
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Waynesville man finds health at Good Samaritan
Anthony Watkins had an insatiable thirst all the time. He would drink glass after glass of water, but could not satisfy the thirst.
Canton woman charged in shooting in E. Asheville
Police have charged a Canton woman with attempted murder following a shooting late Friday outside an East Asheville home.
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Man jailed for child sex abuse
A man accused of molesting a 4-year-old girl is in custody of the Haywood County Jail under $80,000 bond.
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Man convicted of child abuse, jailed
A 23-year-old Canton man will spend the next five months in police custody after pleading to a felony attempted child abuse charge Wednesday.A Represented by attorney Janna Allison, Daniel Ryan Jones entered an Alford plea to felony attempted child abuse of a 9-month-old victim.
As rockslide cleanup trudges on, misleading detour signs plague tourism industry
The cost of repairing Interstate 40 after a massive rockslide in late October will now be borne by the federal government instead of the state.
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Hundreds line up for jobs at Evergreen
It was an advertisement from Evergreen Packaging that brought the group together - one offering rapid promotional opportunities, low-cost family comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a schedule where employees would work 14 days and be off 14 days, all with the potential to earn, on average, $37,500 during the first year of employment.
Hope of paper mill job attracts hundreds to ESC
More than 300 people waited in line at the N.C. Employment Security Commission in Waynesville on Monday to submit job applications with Evergreen Packaging, the paper mill in Canton.
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A 26-year-old man from the Bethel area is in police custody on charges of animal cruelty, accused of gutting a cat and hanging the carcass from a neighbora s mailbox.A Brandon Mathews of Bethel Drive in Canton was arrested Monday night, jailed under $3,000 bond, accused of killing and gutting a stray cat, hanging the carcass from neighbor Jennifer ...
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Lawmakers seek to regulate cyber-gambling
While state lawmakers fight to close loophole after loophole in rules governing video gaming throughout the state, local authorities have their own related issues to address as well.
Religion notes: Interfaith forum on organ donation
Interfaith forum on organ donation A free public forum on organ donation from the perspective of many faiths will be held 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at the St.
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Canton students honor veterans, dedicate flagpole
Canton Middle School students and staff honored veterans on Monday, while dedicating their new flagpole.
A reader asks, What exactly is in the House health care reform bill?
Blogwire The Stranger's Brian Geoghagan videotaped the funeral procession for slain officer Timothy Brenton in front of the Seattle Police Department... Slog Buncombe Commissioners preview: Floods and sustainability While Ashevilleans are streaming to the polls on Nov.
Seeking Biblical Scholarship over Biblical Hubris
On Halloween, 2009 Pastor Grizzard of Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Canton, North Carolina planed to burn versions of the bible, music and other objects that are not in alignment with his church's belief system.
Book Patrol: About That Halloween Book Burning
Well now that Halloween has come and gone Book Patrol wanted to follow up on our previous post regarding the planned Halloween book burning at the The Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Canton, North Carolina.
Choosing politics over science at root of I-40 problems
This horrendous rock slide problem was brought about by political shenanigans back in the early 1960s when plans were discussed by politicians to build an I-40 connector between Asheville and Knoxville.
Boards of Aldermen in Haywood County will have plenty of new faces. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 In yesterday's voting Eric Dills was the only Alderman re-elected in Canton.