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Posted on: March 17, 2020

North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17, 2020

?Contact: Ford Porter

Phone: 919-814-2100

Email: govpress@nc.gov

North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery Operations to Continue

Forthcoming executive order will also exp...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

Resource list from NCDHHS for a variety of stakeholders

Resource list from NCDHHS for a variety of stakeholders:

 

Governor Cooper issued an Executive Order closing K-12 public schools and banning gatherings of more than 100 people

On Saturday, March 14th, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all K-12 pu...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

Mountain Projects implements assistance hotline

Mountain Projects is implementing a hotline to seek to meet emergency and critical needs of our most high risk and most vulnerable populations in Haywood and Jackson Counties over the next two weeks.  

Anyone needing supplies, medicine pick up and...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

County Department / Community Closings

Updated 3/16/2020

Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center - Closing Effective Tuesday, March 17th 2020 for safety precautions due to the COVID-19 virus. A reopening date will be determined at a later time. Cardiac Rehab and Physical Therapy w...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

Governor Declares Schools Closed, Public Gatherings Banned

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a minimum of two weeks in response to COVID-19. The Executive Order also bans gatherings of more than 100 people. North Carolina currently has 23 people in 12 countie...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

Memo- Community and Faith Based Organizations

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Haywood County Public Health recommends that organizers of events that draw more than 100 people cancel, postpone, or modify these events, or offer online streaming services beginning March 13, 2020, until further n...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Information and Preparedness Tips

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Preparedness Tips

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by a new virus first identified in Wuhan, China. 

As confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to sprea...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Posted on: March 16, 2020

Memo-Facilities that Serve High Risk Population

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Haywood County Public Health recommends that residential establishments for people at higher risk for severe illness – such as nursing homes, independent and assisted living facilities, correctional facili...

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Posted on: March 15, 2020

Proclamation of Emergency

3/15/2020

 I would like to thank the various media outlets in Western North Carolina for working so hard to help citizens stay informed during this time of information overload and constant updates.

Attached is a Proclamation of a State of Emergenc...

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Posted on: November 8, 2023

Haywood County Announces Official Burn Ban

Haywood County Burn Ban

Haywood County, NC [11/8/23] – In response to ongoing dry and hazardous conditions, The Haywood County Fire Marshal’s Office has implemented an official burn ban for Haywood County under the authority of the Haywood County Fire Prevent...

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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 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 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

Haywood County Burn Ban (1)

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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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