Waynesville NewsLocal news for Waynesville, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Gas costs worry employers who rely on commuters- July 17, 2008 It's a typical Western North Carolina dilemma. You have a great job in Asheville, but live in Waynesville for the small-town life.http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/gas-costs-worry-employers-who-rely-on-com... Highlights of Folkmoot USA- July 17, 2008 Folkmoot USA is celebrating its 25th year, but one thing that makes this international festival so unique is that each year is different - new dance groups, new performances, and new opportunities to interact ...http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/highlights-of-folkmoot-usa?fromrss=1 Fuel costs and long commutes- July 17, 2008 As gas prices soar, residents who drive long distances are increasingly questioning the value of the commuting lifestyle and are beginning to consider alternatives like carpooling and mass transit.http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/fuel-costs-and-long-commutes?fromrss=1 Mumpower suspends campaign- July 17, 2008 Republican Congressional candidate Carl Mumpower has suspended his campaign to unseat incumbent Heath Shuler, saying he'll eliminate most formal campaigning until at least half of the Republican leaders in the ...http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/mumpower-suspends-campaign?fromrss=1 Escape to Boyd Mountain Log Cabins in Waynesville, NC.- July 15, 2008 Should you be yearning for a rustic yet elegant place to stay in and around Maggie Valley and Waynesville, North Carolina, does authentic, hand hewn log cabins dated back 150 to 200 years, nestled Boyd Mountain cabin in a cove on a 130 acre Fraser Fir Christmas tree farm sound inviting What about being able to walk out your cabin door to enjoy ponds stocked with rainbow trout, bass, blue gill and catfish for free fishing, and birdwatching, badminton, hiking, and of course sledding in the winter.http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/escape-to-boyd-mountain-log-cabins-in-way... How Many Homes Have Closed To Date in July in Haywood County, NC- July 15, 2008 A review of the closed transactions (21) in Haywood County, NC during July, to date, is charted below. Waynesville has the most closings so far (8), and Canton was next with (6). The average discount (listing vs. selling prices) was 8.2%. The most expensive home this month closed at $425,000, and the least expensive home closed at $50,000. See the chart.http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/how-many-homes-have-closed-to-date-in-jul... Dangerous drug concerns police- July 13, 2008 Jon Ostendorff JOstendorffCITIZEN-TIMES.com published July 12, 2008 12:15 am WAYNESVILLE Haywood County authorities said Friday they fear a powerful but rarely encountered designer drug is making its way ...http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/dangerous-drug-concerns-police?fromrss=1 Benefit lunch for trooper's family- July 11, 2008 Comments on Topix forums : ASHEVILLE Fat Buddies BBQ restaurants in Asheville and Waynesville will hold benefit lunches July 28 for the family of slain N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr.http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/benefit-lunch-for-troopers-family?fromrss... Super Wal-Mart in Waynesville Commons Plans September Opening.- July 9, 2008 Construction of Waynesville's new Super Wal-Mart, located on the former Dayco site, is scheduled for completion in mid-July; i.e., any day now! The actual opening of the new Super Wal-Mart will be in September, once the parking lot is completed. Cedarwood Development, Inc. also has plans for a Home Depot store in the "big-box retail" development, called Waynesville Commons, and Best Buy has plans to build across the street from Wal-Mart. You can read more about the project plans on Cedarwood's..http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/super-wal-mart-in-waynesville-commons-pla... Feeling Like Your House Will Never Sell- July 8, 2008 Relevant points for Sellers in Haywood County, North Carolina: Your home must be priced for today's local market. Is this the best time to sell your house if you do not have to No. Is this a good time to buy a house Yes. If you sell your house now for less than you had hoped for, you will probably pay much less for your new house, depending on where you are moving and when you buy. If your house needs work done after someone buys it, and another home priced in the same price range does not.http://www.topix.net/city/waynesville-nc/2008/07/feeling-like-your-house-will-never-sell?f... |