Waynesville

The former Pigeon Street School in Haywood County was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 2021. The designation is being celebrated in Waynesville.

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.

Homelessness was the key issue in the most recent municipal elections in Haywood County. In late 2019, newly-elected leaders in the Town of Waynesville…

A race in Haywood County this weekend raises money for survivors of gun violence and honors a fallen hometown hero.The Mighty Four Miler on Saturday…

The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of American life – schools, corporations and governments have all had to change the way they do…

While the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on American society are readily apparent, there’s often a hidden side with a human toll.Last week, BPR’s…

Filing for the 2020 legislative elections doesn’t begin until next month, but that hasn’t stopped many Western North Carolina candidates from making their…

UPDATE: (Tuesday 11:30 p.m.) - The largest town west of Asheville in North Carolina will have a new mayor, as Gary Caldwell easily defeated incumbent…

A change in North Carolina law means moved many municipal elections in Buncombe County to next year, but there are still some important contests in the…

Waynesville holds its annual Apple Harvest Festival this weekend. In between fruits and other fall treats, one booth is really hoping to "Wow" attendees.…