http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from The Mountaineer. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:42:50 EDT Mon, 21 May 2012 05:42:50 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Mountaineer Publishing http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/veterans-urged-to-register-for-parade/826500?source=rss Time is running out for Haywood County veterans to register to participate in the Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Day Parade to honor veterans will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 28 in downtown Waynesville. The parade will feature National Guard and Reserve Units, the 440th Army National Guard Band from Raleigh, a color guard and veterans’ organizations in Haywood County. ROTC units from Pisgah and Tuscola ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/veterans-urged-to-register-for-parade/826500 Mon, 21 May 2012 01:17:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Haywood County Public Information Office) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/fire-damages-cruso-home/826924?source=rss ]]> A Sunday evening fire near Cruso damaged a home off Burnette Cove. Volunteer firefighters with the Cruso, Lake Logan and Center Pigeon fire departments responded to the call on Talon Lane, said Greg Shuping, the Haywood County Emergency Management Services director. No injuries were reported, said Shuping, who monitored the activity via radio, but damage was extensive. Watch website updates as information is ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/fire-damages-cruso-home/826924 Sun, 20 May 2012 17:20:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/spring-rabies-clinics-set-for-may-21-25/824592?source=rss Those with pets that need a rabies vaccination should mark their calendars for the week of May 21-25. That's when Haywood County Animal Services, the Haywood County Health Department and veterinarians from several animal hospitals around the county collaborate on a series of Rabies Clinics to encourage citizens to get their pets vaccinated. According to North Carolina law, in order for a rabies vaccine to be ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/spring-rabies-clinics-set-for-may-21-25/824592 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:50:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/ghost-town-set-to-open-first-part-of-july-short-free-version/825968?source=rss ]]> MAGGIE VALLEY — When thousands of guests are invited to a mile-high amusement park, the importance of water cannot be overstated. That’s why Ghost Town owner Alaska Presley had not announced a park opening date. That changed Tuesday when she told a group of Maggie Valley business leaders and residents the first phase would open the first of July. “I couldn’t announce anything until I knew we had water,” she ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/ghost-town-set-to-open-first-part-of-july-short-free-version/825968 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Vicki Hyatt) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/crash-sends-three-to-hospital/823358?source=rss ]]> An accident on Radio Hill in Canton Friday about noon sent three people to the hospital, who have since been treated and released. The accident occurred when Vickey Cagle, 48, who was driving a maroon SUV, turned left to go into Single Stop gas station and hit a 2011 white Mustang heading toward Clyde. Driving the Mustang was Stacy Campbell, 29, with Daniel Caldwell, 47, in the passenger seat. Det. Brad Shirley ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/crash-sends-three-to-hospital/823358 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:45:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (DeeAnna Haney) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/star-ranch-is-saved/822629?source=rss ]]> The phone has been ringing off the hook at STAR Ranch, and each ring sounds a lot like a blessing to co-founder Karen Owens. Since 2006, the nonprofit organization has provided a home and care for abused and neglected horses in Haywood County, but the ranch was in danger of being lost to foreclosure because of back property taxes owed to the county. “I saw the cliff coming, but I just didn’t know what to do about ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/star-ranch-is-saved/822629 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Caroline Klapper) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/house-district-119-race-a-squeaker/821733?source=rss ]]> In a photo-finish race, it appears that former state senator Joe Sam Queen garnered 12 more votes than retired district court judge Danny Davis in the 119th House District race for the Democratic primary.At 10:40 p.m., Queen called the race “squeaky tight” and initially said it appeared he’d lost.“Wait a minute, they’ve called everything and we’re 12 votes up,” he said as he was driving back to Waynesville after ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/house-district-119-race-a-squeaker/821733 Tue, 08 May 2012 22:11:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Staff reports) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/elementary-kids-enjoy-friday-night-dance/200865?source=rss ]]> On the third Friday of every month third, fourth and fifth graders can enjoy a dance social complete with pizza, drinks and plenty of room to dance to their favorite tunes. The first dance of spring semester was a success, attracting more kids than usual. Parents must come inside and fill out a form when dropping children off. The fee is $5 per child. http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/elementary-kids-enjoy-friday-night-dance/200865 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:48:00 EST news@themountaineer.com (DeeAnna Haney) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/local-joins-cnns-fit-nation/202003?source=rss ]]> For most people, the fight to get fit is a private struggle, but not for Rick Morris. The 43-year-old Canton father, business owner, Army vet and volunteer firefighter dearly wants to be healthy — and knows millions are watching. Morris is one of the new stars of Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN’s reality health feature, the “2012 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge,” during which seven people from across the country chronicle... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/local-joins-cnns-fit-nation/202003 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:05:00 EST news@themountaineer.com (Stina Sieg) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/kathryn-greeley-unveils-new-book/153843?source=rss ]]> This year, as interior designer Kathryn Crisp Greeley celebrates three decades of business in Waynesville, she is going far beyond the typical anniversary party. She is unveiling a nationally released book that is inspirational — but not in the typical self-help sense. “The Collected Tabletop” is meant to inspire people to find their own style. At first blush, the hefty, beautifully photographed book looks ... http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/kathryn-greeley-unveils-new-book/153843 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:23:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Stina Sieg) News http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/contra-dancing-an-energetic-friendly-hobby-open-to-all/117160?source=rss ]]> Contra dancers walk among us. They look like us and talk like us, and they might even be our friends or neighbors. For the most part, contra dancers are us — though perhaps just a little friendlier, happier and more welcoming. At least that’s how it feels at any contra dance worth its salt. That’s certainly how it was at The Gateway Club a few Sundays back, when a predictably unpredictable swath of the community http://themountaineer.villagesoup.com/news/story/contra-dancing-an-energetic-friendly-hobby-open-to-all/117160 Mon, 09 May 2011 19:32:00 EDT news@themountaineer.com (Stina Sieg) News