THIS WEEK Kids writing workshop The NCWNW (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss Memorial Library in Haysville, North Carolina, Wednesday July 16, at 10:00 A.M. We invite visitors to come and observe. More...

Newcomers to our area, and likely some old-timers, may wonder about the origin of " Granny's Attic", the thrift shop in Westgate Plaza on Hwy. 64 in Hayesville, across from Subway. It is a heartwarming story - so read on. Marie Hansbauer, retired from nursing at age 74. More...

Carlton Shawntrell Williams, 35 of Hayesville, NC was arrested for communicating threats on July 8, 2008 and released on July 8, 2008. Nathan Edward Beane, 30, of Franklin, NC was arrested for failure to appear on July 9, 2008 and released on July 9, 2008. More...

Margaret Helen Drongnowski, age 80 of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, July 9, 2008 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Townson-Rose Funeral Home. More...

Zion United Methodist Zion UMC is serving up some great Christian fellowship and down home country cookin' every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. The menu just gets better and better and the friendliness and price just can't be beat! Every entree comes with side dishes, homemade dessert and drink ... More...

WEEK OF: July 7 Ladies Golf Association: 1st Place Team: Barbara Boswell, Mary Anderson, Betty Long and Jeanne Odom 2nd Place Team: Nancy Steck, Sally Mirocke, Betty Gilson and Pat Seeley 3rd Place Team: Jackie Rossi, Nancy Tharp, More...

Glenda Beall is the featured writer at Coffee with the Poets this month. She has been publishing her poetry since 1996 in literary journals and magazines. She also writes personal essays which have been published in Forks in the Road, Reunion Magazine and several anthologies. More...