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Waynesville Middle School teacher William Yates is one of only 38 teachers statewide chosen for a Kenan Fellowship to pursue a research topic of his choice to bring back to the classroom. Yates will spend his three-week summer immersion experience with the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project.Waynesville Pharmacy, an institution since 1890, closed its doors last week. Long-time customers are mourning not only the closure of the family-run business but the end of an era, as another piece of Waynesville’s small-town identity and soul are lost to the changing times. “They knowed everybody by name,” said long-time customer Shelby ...Mack "Buddy" Sparks. Mack Sparks (Buddy Joe) of Country Club Drive, Waynesville, North Carolina, peacefully entered Heaven's gates while surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sisters, Carol Lee and Karen Duncan; and a special brother-in-law, Dean Duncan.The town of Waynesville is hosting a public input meeting as part of a stormwater master plan study from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. Topics will include water quality concerns, flooding issues and possible solutions for mitigating stormwater issues.Vicky Gribble. Vicky Gribble, 58, of Waynesville, died unexpectedly on Jan. 2, 2024. Vicky was born on April 8, 1965, in Waynesville. She lived in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Clearwater, Florida. During her early years, and returned to Waynesville and graduated from Tuscola High School. She continued her education at Western Carolina ...Wells Waynesville. Nov 17, 2023. 0. Paul C. Greene. CRUSO — Paul C. Greene, age 83, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, Nov. 16, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was a son of Henry Greene and Bonnie McMahan Greene. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy and Mildred and two infant brothers, Haynes and Perry.Phoebe Dean Burleson. Phoebe Dean Burleson, lovingly known as Phoebe, left us with cherished memories of her remarkable life. She was born on Feb. 15, 1954, in Haywood County to her father, Floyd Fullbright, and her precious mother, Gertrude Fullbright. Phoebe peacefully passed away on Ja 2, 2024, at Haywood Regional Medical …QUAINT — The 0.6 acre Obama-King Park is a gathering point for people in the Pigeon Community. FUTURE PLANS — The hill across the road from O.K. Park has been excavated for a bathroom. Some community members in Waynesville are concerned about the potential of a unisex bathroom in Obama-King Park, at the heart of a …Betty Parham Caldwell, a dedicated worker and devoted member of her church, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 24, 1937, inSave. Bruce Davis, 80, passed away on Dec. 24, 2020, at home in Waynesville after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Haywood County on March 6, 1940, to Lt. Col. James M. Davis, Sr. and Ruth Grant Davis. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra B. Davis; daughter Amy Davis (Holly); and daughter Kelly Shiell-Davis (Alex).Today's Waynesville, NC Obituaries Waynesville obits and death notices from funeral homes, newspapers and families. Mark T Noland. Waynesville, NC. Jack Swanger. Waynesville, NC.Jan 12, 2024. 0. Joretta Medford Starr, widow of Hal Starr, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, in her sleep. A native of Clyde, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lane and Pauline Davis Medford and the sister of the late Nina Medford Hall. To plant a tree in memory of Joretta Starr as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.Finalists in Waynesville public art contest to unveil their designs. By Becky Johnson [email protected]. Feb 10, 2024. 0. PUBLIC ART SITE — The historic Black school in Waynesville, which now serves as a community center, will be the site of a new public art installation. Donated.Search & Browse Memorials and Obituaries from Mountaineer on We Remember. Skip To Main Content. Menu. Home. Search. Newspapers. Mountaineer. Mountaineer . 220 N. Main St PO Box 129 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0661. ... Born to Farrell and Stella Sanford of Waynesville, North Carolina, Phil was a proud graduate of Georgia Institute of ...themountaineer.com 220 N Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Phone: 828-452-0661 Email: [email protected] Herrmann. Bob Herrmann passed away on Feb. 29, 2024, at his home in Waynesville. Born in Illinois, Bob is the son of the late Robert and Virginia Stein Herrmann. Bob had a successful career as an insurance agent, starting with John Hancock Mutual Life for 15 years and later opening his own State Farm agency in 1980. His dedication to his ...Bernard Woody Ferguson Obituary. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernard Woody Ferguson of Waynesville, North Carolina, who passed away on October 27, 2022 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He was predeceased by : his parents, Paul ...Thomas Glenn Moore Obituary. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Glenn Moore (Waynesville, North Carolina), who passed away on January 4, 2021, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.Visitation. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wells Funeral Home - Waynesville. 296 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786Waynesville is exploring hiring a sustainability manager to help tIn today’s digital age, having an online My first encounter with the Waynesville Mountaineer was in 1956 when a description of my antics appeared in print. Back then, a 4-year-old could walk from Church Street to nursery school at the Methodist Church. One rainy dayThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, North Carolina. 29,822 likes · 2,066 talking about this. Haywood's #1 news source. Bobby Douglas "Bud" Phillips. WAYNESVILLE — Nov 1, 2023. 0. 1 of 3. Joey Reece. Gary Caldwell. Elijah Wilson. John Barrett. Brionna Dallara. As the monumental Waynesville election heads into the home stretch, undecided voters hold the town’s future in their hands as they weigh their options: stick with the current leaders, get behind Team Waynesville or split their ticket between the ... Embrace unpredictable aging. May 15, 2024.

OPENING EARLY 2020 — Mercy Urgent Care will open a new facility in early 2020 in in the Publix Plaza, 124 Frazier St., in Waynesville. Mercy Urgent Care will be opening a facility in February 2020, in the Publix Plaza, 124 Frazier St., Suite 6, in Waynesville. Just off Exit 102 of the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway, this new …The Waynesville mountaineer. (Waynesville, Haywood Co., N.C.) 1925-1972, January 23, 1941, Image 11, presented by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center in partnership with Haywood County Public Library and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and State Archives of North Carolina.Phyllis Robinson King, 84, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Ellis Robinson and Pauline Pace Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph McCracken and Edward King; children, Gregory Wayne McCracken, Joel ...WAYNESVILLE — Dr. William Thomas "Bill" Bird, 96, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center. A native of Swain County, Bill was born on Jan. 4, 1926, in Smokemont, where Champion Fibre Company ran a sawmill operation prior to its sale to the federal government for inclusion in the Great Smoky Mountains ...

The Waynesville Town Council discussed allocating money for design and engineering services for the new fire station at their annual retreat last week. The town purchased a 3.3-acre tract of land for $400,000 in July 2021, but hadn't officially moved forward with construction planning.Feb 12, 2024. 0. WORKHORSE — Pumps that carry water uphill to Eagle's Nest and Laurel Ridge will be rebuilt using special fees tacked on to the water bills of the nearly 500 homes served by the pump station. A pump station that's the workhorse of moving water uphill to mountainside homes in Waynesville is getting a $225,000 retrofit.…

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