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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Applicants Sought for Two TDA Board Vacancies

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Tourism Development Authority Board.

The first vacancy is for one individual representing accommodations of 20 units o...

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Haywood County ends burn ban

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The Haywood County Fire Marshal's Office has officially lifted the Haywood County burn ban effective Wednesday, November 22nd at 5pm. The NC Forest Service is lifting their burn ban for Haywood County effective at 5pm as well.

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Posted on: November 22, 2023

Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP)

Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP)

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.

Households including a person aged 60 or older or disabled per...

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Haywood Detention Center Expansion Subcontractor Outreach Event

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?? Exciting News for Trade Contractors! ?? Join Vannoy Construction at the Haywood Detention Center Expansion Subcontractor Outreach Event!

??? We're thrilled to announce that Vannoy Construction has been awarded Construction Manager at Risk for t...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Medicaid Expansion in NC

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Starting Dec. 1, 2023, Medicaid is expanding in NC. Now, more folks aged 19-64 can qualify, regardless of previous eligibility. 

Medicaid covers doctor visits, hospital stays, maternity care, prescriptions, and more – often at little or ...

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Posted on: November 13, 2023

Efforts are underway to restore the waterways in Haywood County

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Efforts are underway to restore the waterways in Haywood County, which suffered the effects of Tropical Storm Fred. The Emergency Watershed Protection Debris Removal Program is now in operation in the areas of East Fork of the Pigeon River and Hominy Cree...
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Posted on: November 8, 2023

Applicants Sought for Multiple Positions on Health and Human Services Board

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for several positions on the Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency Board of Directors, detailed below.  

The Health and Human Services Agency Board meets the third Tuesday o...

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Posted on: October 17, 2023

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County for affordable housing

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Oct. 17, 2023

Contact: Janet Kelly-Scholle

Phone: 984-302-0034

 N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County for affordable housing

Funding to replenish housing lost to Tropical Storm Fred

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Posted on: October 2, 2023

New opportunities for displaced workers and employers

Discover the possibilities for a new future. Tap into free education, training and career opportunities.

Choosing a new career path can be filled with hopes and dreams for the future, but can also be daunting. A unique funding opportunity to aid dislocated...

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Posted on: August 8, 2023

Bid Opportunities for Emergency Watershed Protection/Debris Cleanup Projects

Bid opportunities for Tropical Storm Fred Emergency Watershed Protection/Debris Cleanup can be found HERE

Bid Requests for remaining Tropical Storm Fred projects are being issued in stages so that smaller local companies have the capacity to bid...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Resources for Workers Affected by Pactiv-Evergreen Closure

The Southwestern Commission has received a National Dislocated Worker Grant to help individuals impacted by economic conditions find a new occupation, field or trade through education and training. Grant funding covers the cost of going back to school or ...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Final whistle blows at Pactiv Evergreen mill.

Citizens from around the region gathered in Canton on Wednesday, May 24th at 12:00PM, to listen one last time to the steam powered whistle at the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill. Employees can be seen lining the rooftops of several buildings paying homage to ...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Register of Deeds featured in video

Honorable Sherri Rogers, Register of Deeds was featured in a UNC School of Government video describing the duties of her office.

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