Waynesville News

Here's what not to do. That's what former New York-based book editor Shelley Lieber will share. via Mountain Xpress

“These predators have been emboldened by the computer. In the past, they would have to get to know the child physically. Gaining a child's confidence, now they can do all of that online”

It's a scenario that plays out every day: A bored 12-year-old girl named Crystal enters a Yahoo chatroom. via Smoky Mountain News

CLYDE - A shoplifting arrest Tuesday lead to the recovery of several flags stolen from Waynesville businesses. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Today n The sanctuary renovation team of First Baptist Church in Waynesville will meet at 7 p.m. this evening in the large conference room. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“Seasonal flu can range from November to May, with the heaviest concentrations typically occurring between November and March”

WAYNESVILLE - So far, the 2007-08 flu season has been rather quiet in Haywood County and other parts of western North Carolina, but that may change soon, based on the latest data released by the state. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“All of our birds are animals that are injured in some way, everything from physical injuries to (human) imprinting”

Who:Michael Skinner, 50. Residence: Waynesville. Education:Bachelor's degree in wildlife management from Southern Illinois University. via Asheville Citizen-Times

WAYNESVILLE - The Town of Waynesville will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“It's just really unfortunate that this has occurred with two folks at the same school”

WAYNESVILLE - Waynesville police detectives arrested a Canton Middle School teacher Monday for drug trafficking after she bought opiates from an undercover officer, a Waynesville police report stated. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Haywood County Sheriff's Office n Chad Cody Brookshire, 24, 167 Eclipse Estates Drive, Waynesville, was charged Jan. via Asheville Citizen-Times

WAYNESVILLE - Haywood County Commissioners are set to meet Monday to consider a resolution calling for a referendum for a possible 1/4-cent sales tax increase. via Asheville Citizen-Times

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EAST-WEST: MERGING INFLUENCES, through Saturday, at Gallery 86, Main Street, Waynessville. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“Literally every single day I'm probably talking to them”

Most people who visit the Buncombe County landfill are looking to get rid of items. via The Asheville Citizen-Times

Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will host a dance 7-9 p.m. for grades 3-5 at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“There's nothing to indicate any means of support. There's nothing to indicate she had planned to run away, so we really need to know she's all right.”

WAYNESVILLE - The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for its help to find a teenage girl who has been missing since Thanksgiving Day. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“The only other charge that could possibly come for either one is if either men are in possession of child pornography”

A Canton Middle School teacher arrested last week for trying to solicit sex from a teenager no longer has a job with Haywood County Schools. via The Asheville Citizen-Times

Inspec-tion: Dec. 11. Grade: 99. Comments: Screen door must be insect proof at the top - consider using weather-stripping to close off gap. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“Sarge's is a shelter without walls.”

WAYNESVILLE - Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation will have its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Waynesville Public Library, 678 S. Haywood St. via Asheville Citizen-Times

“We check in with it every day - we check in with Craigslist, we check in with MySpace, Facebook. If you're on there trying to find something you're not supposed to be, we'll probably come knocking”

A Canton Middle School teacher tried to solicit sex over the Internet from an officer presenting himself as a 15-year-old boy, Waynesville police said Friday. via The Asheville Citizen-Times