Haywood County

School boards have become more politicized in recent years, from opposition to COVID policies to pressure to ban certain books. BPR spoke to Smoky Mountain News reporter Hannah McLeod about her reporting on school board races in three local counties: Swain, Macon and Haywood.

A Haywood County woman was arrested earlier this month on federal charges for making threats and threatening to kidnap local elected officials.Smoky Mountain News politics editor Cory Vaillancourt explains how he broke the story.

One of the hardest hit areas by Tropical Storm Fred in Western North Carolina was Laurel Bank Campground in Haywood County. The last piles of debris from the disaster were picked up this month but there is still more to do.

On Aug. 17, 2021, the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred swept through Haywood County, dropping more than a foot of rain and causing flooding that killed six people. Now a year later, much has been done to repair the damage, but officials in Canton are focusing on resiliency as climate change suggests these disasters will become more common.

A rise in COVID-19 cases and the latest BA.5variant prompts a reminder for caution from public health officials.

Clinics in 10 U.S. cities — including one in Western North Carolina — have been approved by the FDA to expand patient access to MDMA. The recreational drug also known as Ecstasy, will be a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

North Carolina Senate District 47 is one of many that is unrecognizable after redistricting. Mitchell County Sen. Ralph Hise and Watauga County Sen. Deanna Ballard - both Republicans - will face each other in the Primary election for the seat. Here's how Haywood County - now a part of that district - could play a big role in the election.

A packed house is expected at a Haywood County bookstore event with Nic Stone author of "Dear Martin." The novel was pulled from a Tuscola High School classroom in January.

It’s been four months since Tropical Storm Fred devastated Haywood County – leaving six dead and a long cleanup ahead. BPR takes us to Canton, one of the…

Veteran’s Day celebrates the service of members of the armed forces. For some of those veterans, their service never stops, even years after they take off…