5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (409+ words) TAKING THE FIELD — The Tuscola marching band, pictured here in last fall’s Tournament of Champions at Western Carolina University, will host the Sounds of the Mountains marching band showcase on Sept. 15. BAND OF BEARS — Pisgah’s Band of Bears is directed…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (481+ words) The 136th annual Old Folks Day will be celebrated on Sunday,… A special Bluegrass Sunday of worship, music, barbecue and o… Dorothy had just retired from teaching English when she and her husband moved to a new community. But before they…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (216+ words) TRADITION — The 136th annual Old Folks Day will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Morning Star United Methodist Church. Shape note singing begins after lunch. ODE TO THE SHAPE NOTE — A permanent exhibit at the Museum of Haywood County History housed…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (162+ words) The Mountaineer COPING WITH GRIEF — Heartfelt Haywood offers an equine-assisted half-day camp for children experiencing loss of a loved one, divorce, or other disruptive life events. Heartfelt Haywood will hold its next Healing Hearts workshop for children experiencing loss…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (158+ words) The Mountaineer PARADE BEATS — The Pisgah High School marching band marched in time to their drums while playing classic band tunes. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language....

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (151+ words) The Mountaineer PARADE POLITICIANS — Many floats featured politicians running in the 2026 midterm elections. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Waynesville Police push back against allegations of excessive…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (162+ words) The Mountaineer ROLLING DOWN MAIN — Businesses, churches and clubs from across the county could be seen on parade floats and throwing candy to those watching. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (156+ words) The Mountaineer HISTORIC PARADE — Beth Pope and Ryan Price watch the parade as a large truck honks its horn. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Waynesville Police…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (159+ words) The Mountaineer MARCHING IN TIME – Pisgah High School ROTC marched in the parade reciting Navy chants while carrying the United States flag. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (168+ words) 260907_Canton Labor Day_00071.jpg The Mountaineer MISS LABOR DAY WINNERS — 2026 Miss Labor Day winner, Kaylee Reece, Madison Andrews, Wesleigh Grace Sacco and Riley Norton wave to parade goers during the Canton Labor Day Parade. There was a problem reporting this. Keep…...