Experience Haywood 2020 by Smoky Mountain News

EXPERIENCE Entrepreneurs adapt as pandemic lingers Leadership Advocacy Development Innovation

Public health agencies rise to the occasion Small grocers find a niche

Chestnut Mountain

Businesses of the Month

Park plans energize Canton

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Interventional Cardiology Interventional Pain Management Laboratory Services Lung Cancer Center of Excellence Osteoporosis Center Primary Care Clinics Rehabilitative Services Sleep Medicine Sports Medicine

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Natural Resource

Agritourism

Calming waters: Haywood County’s favorite lakes offer hope and reprieve during COVID-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Haywood’s pizza party: Gatherings at Ten Acre Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Profile

Business

A Legacy of Love at Silver Bluff Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Locals help markets thrive during pandemic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Outdoors

Business

Chestnut Mountain park: Bringing backcountry to the back door . . . . . . . . . 28

Why not grow?: Mike Coble’s Hope for Downtown Waynesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Businesses of the Month Recognizing the contributions of local businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

ON THE COVER: Clouds slowly lifting over Lake Logan. LAURI SOJOURNER PHOTO

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

STAFF

Chairman · Scott McLeod Smoky Mountain News, Treasurer · John Tench HomeTrust Bank, Dr. Michael Coleman Haywood Community College, Ken Flynt Western Carolina University, Steve McNeil McNeil Consulting, Bruce Johnson Champion Janitorial Supply, Jake Robinson Champion Credit Union

CeCe Hipps President, CCE, IOM Kimberly Czaja Member & Business Relations Linda Brown Office Manager Jean Dilley Office Assistant Richard Tirrell Accountant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Michael Coleman Haywood Community College Wendolyn Forbes Merrill Lynch Michael Ferguson Evergreen Packaging Ken Flynt Western Carolina University Ken Howle Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center Travis Hyatt M.B. Haynes Corporation

Bruce Johnson Champion Janitorial Supply Jonathan Key The Mountaineer Scott McLeod Smoky Mountain News Steve McNeil McNeil Consulting Dr. Bill Nolte Haywood County Schools Chase Kress Stanberry Insurance Agency Jake Robinson Champion Credit Union

Pratik Shah Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn Richie Sund Harrah’s Michael Sorrells Sorrells Merchandise Co. John Tench HomeTrust Bank Jason Walls Duke Energy Fred Waring Retired

Carol Adams Vicínitus Haywood Jennifer Allen Smoky Mountain Foot & Ankle Clinic Robbin Brophy Brophy & Associates Consulting, LLC Brannen Cunningham Sparksmith Walter Davis AutoStar Family Dealerships Lorelei Garnes WNC Social Media Buzz Katy Gould HCC Small Business Center

Shondra Grant Shonda Grant HIBU Travis Hyatt MB Haynes Corporation David Jordan LegalShield Business Solutions Chase Kress Stanberry Insurance Kaye Matthews Berkshire Hathaway Great Smokys Realty Emily McCurry Edward Jones - Emily W. McCurry

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MISSION STATEMENT

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Community Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Leisure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Young Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Membership Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Membership A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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county Health and Human Services Department. We also assisted Haywood County by creating a loan program in coordination with SBA. In addition, we solicited private donations to enhance the fund and created a guide on how to reopen businesses. We have all been tested with a large dose of patience, resiliency and courage, which has demanded we think creatively and forge ahead safely one day at a time. Businesses have been forced to rethink their business model and make changes. We have been a part of and witnessed the creative uses of their space and enhanced technology. Even now as doors have opened business owners continue to expand and tweak their business models. Your Chamber will survive thanks to the loyal support from our businesses. Even with the loss of revenue and employees we have a plan “B” and plan “C” to implement rapid change of direction as needed. As of now we still have one foot in the moment with our focus on a strong rebound. We truly are #HaywoodStrong and #inthistogether!

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Dear Valued Member: As I begin writing this message for the Haywood Chamber of Commerce directory, I can’t help but reflect how 2020 began and how within weeks from this writing the year 2020 will end. As we enter into 2021, we want to officially close the book on 2020, but we know the book has not been finished. On a Sunday evening in February, Rob and I were at a dinner party with a group of friends enjoying a delicious, warm, comforting meal and having great conversations. The talk went across the spectrum of typical dinner table fare of travel plans, children, work, golf and the national news. The conversation quickly shifted to a new virus in China and how serious it was. I distinctly remembered the quietness around the table as one dinner guest continued to discuss his opinion of how it happened and why. We all listened intently, as another in the medical profession chimed in that it was real and serious. Several of us insisted we had already had this strange new virus and how sick we were and how long it took us to recover. We all know next month’s dinner with friends never happened because on March 16 the governor of North Carolina mandated a shutdown to “get ahead of the curve” on a national pandemic. Fortunately, the Chamber

had been discussing the possibility for several days and were preparing and planning how we would work remotely with daily check in’s to discuss what actions needed to be taken. The board had made the decision last year to invest in new and upgraded technology that allowed us to work remotely. I don’t think any of us even fathomed the amount of work, stress and anxiety that we were about to endure. I am very proud of the decisions we made and how we handled those first few hours, weeks and now months. It was not easy for us as a team, and we know it was not easy for you. Our main goal and driving motivation was to our members and to be your source of relevant, accurate and timely information. Daily press conferences from the governor, information coming in from various sources and minute by minute changes were a regular part of our day, not to mention the new terms in our vocabulary of social distancing, pivot, zoom, PPP, EIDL, SBA, etc. Tons of hours were spent reading, digesting and distributing information. We created a landing page on our website of COVID resources, organized a list of businesses who had online, curbside or delivery of goods and personally made phone calls to as many businesses as possible, provided assistance in making hand sanitizer and daily zooms with our local, regional and state partners, members and even trained our members how to Zoom with Dr. Mark Jaben, the medical director for the

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DISTANCES (FROM COUNTY SEAT OF WAYNESVILLE)

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Asheville, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 miles Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 miles Birmingham, AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 miles Charlotte, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 miles Charleston, SC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 miles Greenville, SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 miles Knoxville, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 miles Lexington, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 miles Nashville, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 miles Raleigh, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 miles Richmond, VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 miles Winston-Salem, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 miles

Statistics POPULATION 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,317 2010 Census. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,036 Median Resident Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

CLIMATE & LAND Average High Temperature. . . . 70.7 degrees Average Low Temperature . . . . . 50 degrees Average Rainfall . . . . . . . . . . 53 inches/year Average Snowfall . . . . . . . . . 14 inches/year Square Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553.66 Highest Elevation . 6,410-foot Richland Balsam Rivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pigeon River Lakes . . . . . . . . Lake Junaluska, Lake Logan

MAJOR EMPLOYERS (FULL TIME EMPLOYEES) Evergreen Inc. (Paper Products) . . . . . . 1,024 Haywood County Schools . . . . . . . . . . 883 Haywood Regional Medical Center . . . . 808 Consolidated Metco (Truck Parts) . . . . . . 475 Haywood County Government . . . . . . . . 471 Walmart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Haywood Vocational Opportunities . . . . 335 Giles Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Town of Waynesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Haywood Community College . . . . . . . . 167

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TAXES, PROPERTY & FINANCES Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 percent 2019 County Property Tax per $100 Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.585 2019 Canton Municipal Property Tax per $100 Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.58 2019 Clyde Municipal Property Tax per $100 Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.45 2019 Maggie Valley Municipal Property Tax per $100 Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.43 2019 Waynesville Municipal Property Tax per $100 Value . . . . . . . . . . $0.4957 Housing Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,742 Median Value of Homes . . . . . . . . $175,600 2018 Median Family Income . . . . . . $49,800

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REGIONAL AIRPORTS Asheville Regional Airport, NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.684.2226 AVL Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, SC . . . 864.877.7426 GSP Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, GA . . . 800.897.1910 ATL McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville, TN . . . . . . . . . . . . 865.342.3000 TYS

2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2% (May)

GOVERNMENT Haywood County. . . . . . . . . . . 828.452.6625 Town of Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.648.2363 Town of Clyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.627.2566 Town of Maggie Valley. . . . . . . 828.926.0866 Town of Waynesville . . . . . . . . 828.452.2491

UTILITIES & SERVICES Progress Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.452.2777 Haywood County EMC . . . . . . . 828.452.2281 Duke Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.943.7585 AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.780.2355 Charter Spectrum Cable . . . . . . 877.728.3814 Dish Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800.617.4835 Town of Clyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.627.2566 Town of Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . 828.648.2363 Town of Maggie Valley. . . . . . . 828.926.0866 Town of Waynesville . . . . . . . . 828.456.2031

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NEWSPAPERS

Information compiled from local data sources and U.S. Census Bureau figures.

The Mountaineer. . . . . . . . . . . 828.452.0661 The Smoky Mountain News . . 828.452.4251

WAYNESVILLE

COMMUNITY

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Waynesville is Haywood County’s largest town and county seat, containing both the Haywood County Courthouse and town of Waynesville offices. Single-family homes and retail stores surround the historic downtown with its quaint brick sidewalks, galleries, breweries, gourmet restaurants, clothing and gift stores. Locals mingle with droves of tourists for daily lunches, downtown festivals and gallery strolls. On the outskirts of town, mountain homes look across the valley below with views of the Smoky Mountains stretching for miles. The town was founded by Robert Love, a Revolutionary War colonel born in Virginia, and named after “Mad” Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero. After the war Love, his wife and 10 children relocated from their home in what is now part of eastern Tennessee to Haywood County’s Richland Creek area. Love was a wealthy man who had inherited a fortune and worked as a land speculator, lawyer, justice of the peace, surveyor, state senator and clerk of court. In 1809, Love donated 17 acres for the town of Waynesville, which was where the courthouse, jail and stocks were to be built. A main street and cross street were plotted, along with a public square and 30 half acre lots. The public square was located at the intersection of Main Street and Cross Street — today known as Church Street on one end and East Street on the other. The town includes the historic Frog Level District, where the old railroad depot was located and where tourists would disembark from trains coming from the hotter climes to the east. This area now includes a brewery, a coffee shop and other retail outlets. The town of Hazelwood, incorporated in 1905, was a town in and of its own right until it merged with Waynesville in 1995. The tiny town initially housed employees at W.H. Cole’s sawmill, but then grew to contain several industries including a furniture factory, a tannery, and a shoe and boot factory. Houses constructed in the area tend not to have basements due to a high water table. Hazelwood is home to the Folkmoot Friendship Center, headquarters of the state’s official international festival, celebrated each year in July. The original downtown area of Hazelwood has its own unique personality and is now home to a small cluster of restaurants, a coffee shop, a book store, and specialty retail stores with plenty of onsite parking.

The patriot statue on the Haywood County Courthouse lawn in Waynesville.

A view from the patio at Bearwaters Brewing in Maggie Valley.

CANTON The neighboring towns of Canton and Clyde are the bedrock of eastern Haywood County. Canton largely grew up out of service to what is now the Evergreen Packaging, a large paper mill on the banks of the Pigeon River. Many of the homes in the area, particularly in downtown Canton, are architectural gems. The tiny but well-designed buildings housed mill workers and managers. The town rose in the early 1900s and was a bustle of activity in Haywood County.

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The old Imperial Hotel in downtown Canton now houses the Southern Porch restaurant.

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is one of the most popular recreation areas in Haywood County. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center hosts thousands of guests every year from around the world. The center welcomes corporate and nonprofit groups, families, weddings, reunions, vacation guests and churches of all denominations. It also hosts concerts and other events throughout the year, including the Balsam Range Art of Music Festival, Smoky Mountain Folk Festival and a fantastic Independence Day Celebration. The lake is open to all to stay in the hotels or vacation rental homes, walk around the lake or participate in recreation activities including a pool, boat rentals, tennis, volleyball and shuffleboard. The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through the renewal of soul, mind and body.

CLYDE Located east of Waynesville and west of Canton, Clyde is largely a residential community with a small central business district. Clyde’s location makes it a great place for commuters with jobs in the region’s larger towns. Clyde is home to Hay-

wood Community College, with its renowned professional crafts program, and Haywood Regional Medical Center, which is under the Duke-LifePoint umbrella. The town is also home to what is thought to be the oldest house in Haywood County, the Shook-Smathers Home. Jacob Shook, a Revolutionary War veteran, built the house in 1795. It began as a log house, but the home’s attic was turned into a large chapel. Today the restored home is a museum. The township of Clyde officially was formed in 1877, but was not incorporated until 1889. The town’s boundary forms a perfect circle. It is said that the circle’s midpoint was a knothole in a floorboard of the town’s train station, and from that knothole a geometric circle was drawn and all the area within that circle became part of the town.

LAKE JUNALUSKA Lake Junaluska is located in the heart of Haywood County. The community is nestled around a 200-acre lake with incredible views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake Junaluska was originally established in 1913 as a retreat center for Methodists, and today it is open to all. It was named for Junaluska Mountain, which was named after a Cherokee Indian chief. From the beginning, Lake Junaluska was a conference center as well as a residential community. Today the grounds include two hotels, dormitory and motel-like facilities, a restaurant, coffee shop, bookstore, a campground, a golf course, 16 gardens, meeting facilities and 800 residential homes. The 2.3-mile walking trail around the lake

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Canton’s downtown buildings are an interesting mix of styles with notable structures such as the Imperial Hotel. Built soon after the railroad reached Canton around 1880, it was originally a private home. Over the years it was advertised as “one of the best commercial hotels of the $2 class in this state,” and in 1918 was renovated to become separate offices, shops and residences. The town’s Main Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several new businesses have opened in recent years including restaurants, a brewery, a bakery, a coffee shop and specialty retail stores. Just south of Canton is Bethel, a rural community located in an open valley north of the nowfamous Cold Mountain. The community provides a rural escape where you’ll also find a local restaurant, gas station, produce stand or homerun businesses dotting the miles of rolling pasture land tucked in between mountain peaks. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest are easily accessible via U.S. 276 or N.C. 215 from Bethel. Cruso is south of Bethel along U.S. 276. The community proclaims itself “Nine miles of friendly people and one old grouch.” There’s even an annual contest to elect the old grouch. Nearby communities include Beaverdam, Dutch Cove, Hominy, Pigeon, Newfound and Sunburst.

The eastern gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maggie Valley was incorporated as a tourist town, a fact evident by its mix of family restaurants, music and entertainment venues, rental properties and souvenir stores. The town is a bustling center of activity throughout the year and a hotspot for motorcyclists. Maggie Valley got its name after one of the valley’s 1860s settlers, John Sidney Setzer, realized the town was in need of a post office. No name, no post office, the government said. Four suggestions were sent to Washington, three of them being Setzer’s daughters’ names — Cora, Mettie and Maggie. Maggie was selected, but it wasn’t until about 1947 that the word “valley” was added. Miss Maggie is still around, portrayed by a volunteer who wears a yellow bonnet, waves to passing cars and appears at festivals. The Wheels Through Time transportation museum houses what some consider the world’s finest collection of vintage motorcycles, and nearly all of them still run. The museum — which also has a classic car collection — attracts visitors from throughout the world and has been featured in several television specials. Maggie Valley also boasts Haywood County’s first distillery, Elevated Mountain, which is open for tours and tastings. Bearwaters Brewing also recently opened in the valley. Cataloochee Ski Area, also in Maggie Valley, is one of the South’s premier ski resorts. The festival grounds located along Maggie Valley’s main commercial strip hosts events on many weekends throughout the summer and fall, including the Elk Festival each September. Maggie Valley is known as a great jumping off point to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, especially Cataloochee Valley and its resident elk herd. Nearby communities include Dellwood, Jonathan Creek, Hemphill, Ivy Hill, Soco, Rabbit Skin, White Oak and approaching the Tennessee Line, Fines Creek, Harmon’s Den, and Panther Creek.

County agencies collaborate to tackle pandemic ublic Health Director Patrick Johnson, County Medical Director Dr. Mark Jaben and Emergency Services Director Greg Shuping have worked together for years, providing a realm of vital services to Haywood County citizens. While their paths may not have crossed on a daily basis, they collaborated on many of the same projects and programs. But when COVID-19 struck the globe, communication became an hour-by-hour necessity. These three men and their teams jointly mobilized to act swiftly and effectively.

IN THE BEGINNING “Prior to the pandemic, I had some rhythm and order to my day,” said Johnson. “Since March, it’s been unpredictable. While I’m used to some disruption, this has been much more severe.” On a regular basis, the Department of Health and Human Services offers numerous county programs. Their four divisions include economic services, environmental health services, public health services and social work. They offer everything from dental assistance to opioid awareness initiatives. In earlier times, the

staff spread their time and energy somewhat equally, but since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 had dominated everything and the public health facet of the agency quickly moved to the forefront. “These days I’m being contacted all throughout the day by individuals and businesses with COVID related questions,” said Johnson. “COVID has taken over and rightfully so. It’s a pandemic, and most of us have never lived through something like this.” County Medical Director Dr. Mark Jaben concurred with Johnson that his job has become almost entirely COVID-related. “Starting in early March, managing the pandemic became a full-time job,” said Jaben. “Early on, there was a lot of infrastructure to put in place across the county to ensure all agencies were working together. Since April, it’s been about keeping up with cases, contact tracing and other nuances that come up on a daily basis.” Dr. Jaben has served as the county’s public relations liaison. In a sense, he’s been the Dr. Fauci of Haywood County. Every few days, he offers video updates on cases, guidelines and other matters related to COVID-19. The response team realized consistent messaging

across the board was vitally important which resulted in close communication among agencies and one delivery person, Dr. Jaben. Greg Shuping and the rest of the emergency management team are skilled at responding to crises such as natural disasters, search and rescues, or wildfires, but the pandemic has been a new challenge. “Typically we have some frame of historical reference when it comes to crisis response,” said Shuping. “With a flash flood or wildfire, we have a semblance of how to react, but with a virus of this magnitude, no one had experience to draw from.” Shuping said the various agencies always work well together, especially during challenging times. The longevity of the pandemic is something for which no one was prepared. Most emergency responses are relatively shortlived. While emotional impacts may linger, immediate responses happen rapidly. “Our specific jobs during COVID-19 have included tasks such as resource management and ordering personal protective equipment,” said Shuping. “When this first started, we went to 35 people on the management team because we needed the man power. We normally have five.”

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THE HEIGHT OF RESPONSE MODE In July, Haywood County experienced an unexpected spike in COVID-19 cases when Silver Bluff Village had an outbreak. Johnson said their procedures from May and June had to quickly evolve to assist those affected by Silver Bluff. “This experience has really shown us how well the public health staff can respond and adapt,” said Johnson. While the situation at Silver Bluff was stressful on many levels, it allowed Public Health to streamline its testing and contact tracing systems. It also resulted in a more automated way to manage data. They started time stamping COVID-19 numbers information because data is merely a snapshot in time. The numbers change throughout the day as additional positive cases and close contacts roll in. At the same time, people who have isolated or quarantined for the appropriate amount of time and are not symptomatic are released throughout the day. “As they say, ‘necessity is the mother of invention,’” said Johnson. “Silver Bluff required us to revise our processes, which has helped our overall management of the pandemic.” For Shuping’s team, transporting COVID-19 patients has been a demanding shift in their normal day-to-day. “Transferring COVID-positive patients is very stressful for young paramedics with a spouse and children at home,” said Shuping. “We give them the tools of the trade, but the mental toll is brutal. They didn’t sign up to do this, but they do it anyway.” Typically there is a trajectory to a disaster response, despite each having unique qualities, but this pandemic is like nothing emergency response has ever dealt with. Shuping says 2020 has improved how all county agencies interact and work together. “Before COVID, not a lot of major disasters had happened in our rural county, so we have gained invaluable experience that will carry on for a long time,” he said. “We will hold close to us the things we’ve learned. You can learn disaster response methods in a classroom, but to be part of this and experience its complexity is an entirely different type of education.”

Essential workers line up for Covid testing (above) at Haywood Community College, while medical workers donning masks (below) look over charts.

LOOKING AHEAD Currently the Haywood County COVID-19 dashboard is updated each weekday evening to give public health nurses time to collect demographic information on the latest cases. Further, the health department is feeding the majority of dashboard information from data on the state website, but the isolation + quarantine=COVID working number (and recovered number) will continued to be maintained with in-house data. This explains why local data sometimes don’t match state data. The two must catch up with one another. Seven months into this, Johnson says, “We

still want people to be very careful and continue to wear masks. Just 10 percent of our cases are within the 65- to-74 age range. That demographic is taking this more seriously than anyone else. The largest percentage of our cases is within the 35-to-49 age range. What we’ve learned is that older generations take less risks.” Prior to COVID-19, Public Health was a quiet partner in the community. The pandemic has put them in the limelight and now Hay-

wood County residents are more aware of their services. Johnson, Shuping and Jaben all said that the pandemic response has brought county agencies closer. In the past, these groups have somewhat functioned in silos. “The biggest silver lining of COVID-19 has been the strengthening of communication between agencies,” said Jaben. “It’s opened up lines of trust that will benefit us indefinitely.”

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“Guests and visitors have shared how Lake Junaluska has been a meaningful and peaceful place for them to retreat during the pandemic, and that has reminded us of the importance of Lake Junaluska’s mission and ministry.” — Ken Howle

A view of Lake Logan, located near the old Sunburst community. DAVID SIMCHOCK PHOTO

ake Junaluska and Lake Logan have offered scenic beauty and inner sanctum for generations. It was always assumed their waters and grounds would be readily available for rest and recreation, but when COVID-19 hit, both destinations mobilized and evolved in ways they never imagined.

LAKE JUNALUSKA For over a century, Lake Junaluska has been a beacon of Christian hospitality for people near and far. The popular retreat survived the 1918 flu pandemic and two world wars. That longstanding resiliency was needed earlier this year when a surprise pandemic took hold. “During the current global health crisis, we’ve remained resilient and continued to live into our mission of transformation and renewal in this new reality,” said Ken Howle, executive director of Lake Junaluska. From the walking trail to food service to lodging and all other aspects of the lake, Howle and his team rapidly developed new, innovative ways to safely continue services and ministry. One of the earliest signs of change focused on the Lake Junaluska Cross, a symbol of peace and comfort since 1922. In late March, a community member suggested illuminating the structure continuously as a sign of hope. The cross’ lights have been burning day and night ever since. The beloved walking trail remained open with changes such as a one-direction flow and

reminder signs to social distance. Howle says the trail serves as an important place for exercise, fresh air and reflection. It was imperative to keep it open, despite other areas on the grounds closing. During quarantine people yearned for outdoor space and places of reprieve. One family from Winston-Salem sought out Lake Junaluska via an internet search. Gloria Loyd was fascinated by the serene images, so she loaded up her husband, daughter and 8-year-old granddaughter and drove west. “Lake Junaluska is a place to relax, get refreshed and renewed, and spend time with God,” said Loyd. “It gave us a place to get away where we didn’t have to worry about what’s going on in the world. We had the time of our lives and feel like part of the Lake Junaluska family. We need to get back there and stay longer.”

LAKE LOGAN Lake Logan has its own storied history, beginning in the 1930s when the town of Sunburst was dammed to assure a reserve water source for the Champion pulp and paper mill located in the downstream town of Canton. Initially, the newly formed lake served as the backdrop of a family compound and then later an executive retreat for the paper mill. In 2000, the retreat was sold to the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina for its present use as a conference center, while the surrounding timberland was acquired by the North Carolina

Land Conservancy and transferred to state and federal ownership. Similar to Lake Junaluska, Lake Logan never thought they would face a global pandemic and subsequent shutdown. “Once the shock settled in and we accepted the reality of the situation, we figured out what needed to be done to move forward despite the uncertainty,” said Lauri SoJourner, executive director at Lake Logan. At first, SoJourner and her staff thought the cancelations would last through April or at the latest, May. As the virus progressed and they realized things would not go back to “normal” anytime soon, a number of hard decisions were debated. “We had to lay off three full-time staff members and a lot of our part-time employees,” said SoJourner. “We’re like a family here, so it was heartbreaking having to let people go. It was the hardest day of my entire career.” SoJourner has spent many sleepless nights worried about layoffs and the camp’s revenue stream. The following year’s deposits typically support the current year’s operations. With this year’s events being postponed until 2021, Lake Logan will feel the financial repercussions for a while. The lake has relied heavily on volunteers and donations. “Our donations are up this year, and we are extremely grateful for that,” said SoJourner. “Donations are always a piece of the pie, but this year, they will make up a much larger piece.”

UNCERTAINTY OVER EVENTS Lake Junaluska and Lake Logan historically thrive off retreats and events. With cancelations galore due to COVID-19, 2020 has been discombobulating. “Group activities and experiences are at the core of what we do,” said Howle. “We expect restrictions or concerns about mass gatherings to continue as the pandemic lingers, and we do not know when groups will be ready to host events such as conferences, business meetings, banquets and retreats.” Fourth of July is an annual highlight at Lake Junaluska. In a spirit of flexibility, this year’s events looked much different than ever before. Instead of hosting a parade, community barbeque and fireworks, the lake offered dozens of safe events that allowed for social distancing such as campfires, meals to go, a flotilla and a tennis tournament. Similarly, instead of the yearly Easter sunrise gathering, Lake Junaluska presented a worship service via livestream on Facebook and an additional pre-recorded Easter service. At Lake Logan, ambiguity loomed regarding the popular Cold Mountain Music Festival annually held in early June — and Camp Henry summer programming. Prior to the shutdown, Lake Logan announced an incredible lineup of musicians for this year’s music festival with headlining acts like Sam Bush, Charley Crock-

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with local and state guidelines, the Lake Junaluska golf course remained open with modifications. “Guests and visitors have shared how Lake Junaluska has been a meaningful and peaceful place for them to retreat during the pandemic, and that has reminded us of the importance of Lake Junaluska’s mission and ministry,” said Howle. Lake Logan offers day passes and seasonal memberships, which allow guests access to hiking trails, fishing, canoeing, swimming, disc golf and more. There are 15 cabins on site for overnight visits, as well as a number of campsites. Camping at Lake Logan was not a routine occurrence prior to COVID-19 but has become a favorite attraction since June. The Lake Logan staff created several campsites with a picnic table, trash can and fire circle. Due to the pop-

ularity of camping, SoJourner and her staff applied for a grant that would allow them to expand camping options and make improvements to existing sites. The goal is to make camping a permanent offering at Lake Logan.

MOVING FORWARD Lake Junaluska and Lake Logan recognize silver linings amidst the chaos. While the pandemic has taken a toll emotionally and financially, there have been some positive outcomes. Creative changes and new offerings developed over the last seven months will continue indefinitely and improve the overall experience of each lake. Nonetheless, staff at both locations look forward to the day when large groups can gather en masse and the destinations can once again refresh the human spirit by hosting conferences and retreats.

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ett and Blitzen Trapper. Originally the event was merely postponed from June to August but as the pandemic continued, the lake decided to cancel the festival all together. They hope to be back in 2021. During the pandemic, Lake Logan began offering drive-in movies. The popular event attracted many guests. SoJourner said hosting a drive-in movie was an attraction they’d never thought of before but something they plan to continue once things settle back into a routine. Regarding Camp Henry, Lake Logan held onto hope as long as they could but then finally made the call the first week of May. The staff canceled traditional camp but held a modified version of outdoor school and summer camp. “Summer camp was different this year and we had about half the number of staff as normal,” said SoJourner, “but even that really breathed some life into us.”

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The view from one of the many cabins at Lake Logan. TOM MOORS PHOTO

Though the rhythm has shifted at Lake Junaluska and Lake Logan, locals and visitors have found plenty to do in terms of recreation. Over the summer, folks enjoyed paddle boarding, fishing, canoeing and kayaking on Lake Junaluska. Whether they used the public boat launch or rented equipment, many people found solace on the water. The historic lake cruises aboard the Cherokee IV have been popular during the pandemic. Lake Junaluska’s pool was also open with restrictions, which offered families an opportunity to play and laugh after months of staying home. New recreation and leisure packages were offered so guests could enjoy the grounds and amenities in small groups. In accordance

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s the stark reality of the pandemic settled over Haywood County, residents found themselves weary about entering crowded spaces. Small, locally operated food markets rose to the occasion, offering groceries, genuine customer service and quick in-and-out transactions. Carrie Griffin, along with her husband, Richie, had owned 828 Market on Main in downtown Waynesville for less than a year when COVID-19 struck. Coming off busy summer and fall seasons, they were ready to hunker down in the winter then gear back up for spring 2020, but as neighboring merchants temporarily shut down, the Griffins became nervous about the future of their store. As an essential business, they were not required to close, but with most other downtown buildings desolate, the foot traffic slowed significantly. Once customers realized 828 Market was open, the outpouring of generosity was overwhelming. “I almost cried every day because of the kindness of the locals. We had people buying multiple gift cards and large amounts of groceries to help keep us going,” said Griffin. The ultimate goal of 828 Market is to be more of a hangout location than a grocery store. While they offer frozen prepared meals, local eggs and meats, small batch groceries,

“We had tremendous support from the locals. We’ve built relationship with customers that will continue even after the pandemic stabilizes.” — Rich Gray wine, microbrews and more, they also offer shaved ice, coffee, beers on draft, glasses of wine and a space in the back for people to congregate. Though COVID-19 restrictions make gatherings challenging, small groups and families have continued to enjoy the relaxing ambiance of 828 Market. Wicked Fresh Seafood in Waynesville felt a similar surge of local business during the early months of the pandemic. Owner Rich Gray said he’s met many new faces since COVID-19 began. “We had tremendous support from the locals,” said Gray. “We’ve built relationships with customers that will continue even after the pandemic stabilizes.” Wicked Fresh offers an array of fresh seafood, beef, clam chowder and other specialty items. When the shutdown began, Gray had trouble finding its regular products, but once overcoming that hurdle, business picked up while folks sheltered in place. With more people trying out new recipes and staying away from larger grocery stores, Wicked Fresh saw an uptick in traffic. As a community outreach effort, the staff of Wicked Fresh participated in several community dinners and fundraising efforts to assist in food and housing crises related to the pandemic. Originally located on Montgomery Street, Wicked Fresh has now moved to Miller Street beside Bosu’s Wine Shop and Restaurant. In Maggie Valley, Louis Perrone and the team at Frankie’s Trattoria opened Frankie’s Market during the pandemic. They had been considering the idea since last year and decided now was the time to make it happen. Revenue generated from the market helped offset some of the losses linked to the restaurant business during the pandemic. Frankie’s Market offers cookbooks, branded merchandise, kitchen gadgets, décor items and delicacy foods such as homemade sausage, Italian sweets, caramels and gourmet chocolates. It offers an extensive wine selection as well as take-and-bake manicotti, lasagna and other pasta dishes. Sentelle’s Grocery in Clyde was another commodity during the shutdown. Centrally located on the main drag of Carolina Boulevard, the store was a popular spot for locals who did not wish to travel into Canton or Waynesville. Like Wicked Fresh, Sentelle’s offers fresh seafood and meats as well as wine, beer, jams, small batch items, organic foods and other products. Debbie Sentelle Milner, one of the family members who operates the store, said, “During the pandemic people sought out smaller, locally-owned businesses. We’ve stayed very busy during the shutdown and after.” Like Wicked Fresh, Sentelle’s struggled to

find its regular products toward the beginning of the pandemic, but that evened out pretty quickly. They also had a few patrons refuse to wear masks, but Milner said that overall, everyone has been very respectful to follow safety guidelines. She feels like a smaller store made many people feel more comfortable than larger chain stores. Small markets throughout Haywood County shared similar sentiments regarding COVID19. They felt the love of their surrounding communities and were grateful to the locals who kept them going amidst the uncertainty. As Griffin said, “Things have certainly ebbed and flowed since the pandemic started. There were days when I thought we couldn’t do it, but this community really held us up. For that, we are so thankful.”

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Georgia, Colt and Daisy Coble pose in front of their dad’s new store. BOYD ALLSBROOK PHOTO

Why not grow? Mike Coble’s Hope for Downtown Waynesville t’s 10 O’Clock on a Monday morning. I stroll into J. Gabriel Home and Gifts on Waynesville’s Main Street and am greeted by a blur of commotion. Though the store’s just opened, people are already popping in and milling around displays of jewelry, clothes and chocolate truffles. There’s a flash of grey fur by my feet and I’m suddenly being nuzzled by a gorgeous ice-eyed husky. Pleasantly shocked, I reach down to pet it, but am interrupted by a short whistle that sends the dog careening away across the shop.

‘C’mere Juno,’ calls Mike Coble, owner of J. Gabriel and three other Main Street stores. To me, he says, “I’ll be right with you, sir. We just hired a new employee today, we’re training her up. It’s crazy man. Crazy Monday! But hey — that’s what it’s like here.” With that, he turns on his heel and resumes leading the new employee around the shop at breakneck speed, expounding on various products with unbridled enthusiasm. This all takes about 30 seconds. Perhaps the shop’s high energy stands out es-

pecially in contrast to the slower pace so many of us have grown accustomed to in the time of Covid-19. For months after the pandemic first hit, public life ground down to a narcotized slur, forcing many vendors to close their doors forever. Not so with Coble, however. Rather than cut back and hunker down, he’s managed to expand into two new businesses — Georgia Colt, a children’s boutique, and J.Gabriel Embroidery — this summer alone. When asked why he chose this bolder path, he responded, “Why not?” and laughed.

Coble also sought creative solutions to a customer base now used to shopping from home. J. Gabriel recently expanded into onlineshopping and 10-mile delivery for customers reticent to leave home — options usually unheard of in connection with small-town merchants. This creativity is vital in a time when traditional markets are so uncertain. “It’s a big blow with the Church Street Festival being shut down. And we’re all still hoping the Apple Festival is still a go. But this time just goes to show that you’ve gotta make your own luck,” he said. Just last month, he opened J. Gabriel Embroidery. His excitement about this newest endeavor offers key insight into his broader motivation and philosophy. “I don’t usually do interviews. I’m not for my own publicity, but I’m doing this for my people,” he said. “I’ve got this one employee who went to school for graphic design, and her dream was always to open a shop kinda like this one. Now she basically runs it and I’m like

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“It’s go-time, now. I’ve got 12 employees depending on me — you can’t be timid with that. This is the time to grow. I mean, we could just give up, curl up and die like so many other places, or say ‘why not?’ and get after it. What else are you gonna do? Our whole philosophy here is ‘why not?’” Coble and his wife, Brooke, have taken advantage of unfilled niches in the downtown community. They opened Georgia Colt just a month after the U.S. pandemic’s April peak. “Remember that baby store we had years ago, Just Ducky?” he said. “That was a cool place. With that gone there’s really not a kids’ store here in town. That’s why we opened Georgia Colt — it’s named after my kids, Georgia, Colt and Daisy. When you visit a town, you want there to be a lot of different kinds of businesses. You don’t want every shop to be a copy. I want to fill those holes so there’s something here for everybody.”

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their pandemic losses. In keeping with this goal, all of his stores offer a 10% discount for any customers who bring an item in that they purchased anywhere in the downtown area. Using J. Gabriel Embroidery’s parking lot as a Wall Street platform, he also recently started hosting special embroidery days. He kicked it off with “Pamper Your Pet Day,” on Aug. 22, where pet-owners could come have their pets’ favorite items monogramed at a discounted rate. On Aug. 28, he held a back-to-school monogramming event. While these events are small, they play into his larger dream of transforming Wall Street into a second Main Street. “We’re trying to open up a whole new area

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Haywood’s pizza party Gatherings at Ten Acre Garden grow community t 5 p.m., the September sun is hot and high overhead as my husband and I walk through the hodgepodge of parked cars at The Ten Acre Garden in Bethel. It’s more crowded than I expected, but then again, I didn’t really know what to expect — I’ve never been here before. By the end of the night, I’ll be wondering why it took me so long to arrive. Like most Americans, I’ve been living an unusually isolated existence since mid-March or so, and the sight that greets me on this little slice of land in Bethel is nothing short of beautiful to my community-starved heart. Umbrella-covered picnic tables holding groups of families and friends who talk and laugh and eat in the sun dot the grassy yard spreading out behind the produce stand. Kids roll in the grass, and farm dogs roam from table to table, hoping for — and occasionally receiving — scraps of fresh pizza. The pizza, baked a stone’s throw away in an outdoor brick oven, is the reason that I — and everyone else in view — came to the Ten Acre Garden today. Every Saturday during the summer and early fall, the farm’s staff fire up the oven and offer an open invitation for locals and visitors alike to come over for a hot, handmade pizza. Donations are welcome, but there’s no charge to eat.

That part astounds me. Today’s menu lists three different pizza options, each one complicated and unique enough to require five or six lines’ worth of description on the chalkboard sign hanging by the counter, but there’s not a dollar sign in sight. Just a metal box off to the side with a slot and a handwritten sign reading “Thank you for supporting our farm.” We’d made plans to meet another couple here, and we spot them, wave them down, and order two pies — one featuring fennel and blueberries and the other slathered with a red sauce and spicy sausage, a pool of sour cream in the center to cool things down. We claim a small table in the shade and sip on the bottle of wine our friends had brought from home until the order comes up, and we’re in pizza heaven.

BIRTH OF A TRADITION The pizza dinners began as a family affair, said Ten Acre Garden owner Danny Barrett. “I just built the pizza oven for personal use first of all, for family and friends, but then somebody suggested, ‘Why don’t we just do pizza?’” he said. “So, we did.” That was about three years ago. Now, the Ten Acre Garden pizza oven serves an extended family that grows larger all the time. The first

summer stayed small, but attendance ramped up in 2019 and this year, said Barrett, “it’s been the bomb.” On the average Saturday, his employees will serve 150 pizzas, handmade to order and fired two at a time in the outdoor oven. The tradition has grown so much that Barrett is planning to expand his pizza oven this winter — two at a time isn’t fast enough anymore. “The COVID thing has actually brought more people out than not this season because we provide a place outside for them, and we spread tables out so they can distance,” said Barrett. “So, we get the crowd.” Still, Barrett doesn’t charge that crowd a single penny, because Ten Acre is a farm, not a restaurant. Barrett wants to keep it that way. People come to eat pizza, but also to sit outside and enjoy the view. They come to enjoy a BYO bottle of wine or can of beer with friends and watch the shadows lengthen over the landscape. They come to listen to the impromptu jam sessions that often erupt as the night goes on, or even to get out of their chairs and dance. The counter is open for orders from 1 through 6:30 p.m., or whenever the dough runs out, but people often stay longer. “If the weather’s beautiful, there’s been people who just sit out here until 9 or 10 o’clock,”

said Ten Acre employee Tela Sharpe. “We’ll even turn on that light, and they’ll just hang out with a bottle of wine, and just sit there and talk.” The donations-based approach just made sense, said Barrett. “Honestly, it kept us from jumping through a lot of hoops,” he said. “We’d have to do a lot of major things around here if we wanted to be a restaurant, and I never wanted to be a restaurant to begin with. It’s a farm.”

It’s been a farm throughout Barrett’s entire life. Now 71, he grew up in a two-story house on the edge of the existing garden, raised by his mother and his grandmother. “I grew up working,” he said. “Milking cows and chopping wood. I can’t remember not doing that stuff.” Barrett’s grandparents grew up working too,

and their grandparents before them. His mother’s people, the Wells family, were some of the first settlers in Haywood County. Asked how much land they owned originally, he gestured toward the mountains framing the valley. “It was all that mountainside, the other side and all the way from here over to Edwards Cove Road to (U.S.) 276,” he said. “There’s probably, I don’t know, several hundred acres. I can remember my grandmother telling a story about her granddaddy swapped a man a hundred acres for a horse.” By the time Barrett was born, multiple generations had passed, and the land had been split into various smaller parcels — the farm where he was raised totaled 32 acres. The property split again when his grandmother died. Barrett’s Ten Acre Farm is technically 9.79 acres. It’s small, but it’s fertile, green and flat — and it’s his. Like many farmers his age, Barrett spent many years working another job to support his love of farming. For 36 years, he worked at the paper mill in Canton, all the while growing his garden on the side. Eventually, he was able to quit and farm fulltime. “I loved doing it because it brings out the creative side, I guess you might say,” he said. “When I worked at the mill it was pretty repetitious. Same thing day in and day out. This gave me an outlet to do something that I wanted to do.” Barrett has always been a vegetable farmer, staying clear of livestock save for a few chickens.

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The Ten Acre Garden starts serving pizza at 1 p.m. each Saturday during the growing season and takes orders through 7 p.m., or whenever the dough runs out. The start and end dates each year are weather-dependent, but the season typically runs from May to October. For up-to-date information, call 828.235.9667 or visit the produce stand at 158 Chambers Farm Lane, Canton.

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For years, he focused heavily on greasy beans and half runner beans, because that’s what the local demand asked for. These days, the farm’s offerings are quite diverse, running the gamut from carrots to kohlrabi, squash to strawberries. “Our clientele is changing over the years,” he said. “I’ve watched it change. We get a lot of visitors from other places that are coming here all the time, and they’re discovering where they can get local food.” It’s a change that Barrett has embraced. A selfdescribed “people person,” Barrett thrives not just on picking the perfect tomato, but also on watching his customers eat that perfect tomato. It’s perhaps no surprise that Barrett has become host of the biggest pizza party around. For decades, he’s been proactively offering his customers the opportunity to see the farm firsthand. It all started with the produce stand. “My daughter was about 12 or 13 years old and she wanted to start a little produce stand. It was kind of a kid thing,” he said. “We put signs down on the road — ‘tomatoes 25 cents’ — and people started coming to the garage. Next summer we grew a little patch of sweet corn and it started getting bigger and bigger until so many people started coming to my house that I came down here and built this produce stand to have a little more room.” Since then he’s added on to it — several times — and found even more ways to encourage people to come out and experience the farm for themselves. The Ten Acre Garden offers youpick fruits, vegetables and cut flowers, as well as farm-to-table dinners and Community Supported Agriculture memberships in which participants can get weekly baskets full of the garden’s bounty. About 10 years ago, he went to pesticide-free production, which is a selling point for the produce and encouraged visitation. Currently, he’s contemplating starting kids’ gardening classes, teaching them the basics of growing their own fruits and vegetables. “Sometimes I daydream and think what my grandmother would think if she seen what I was doing, what farming’s become from the time when she was taking care of it,” said Barrett. “I don’t know whether she would approve or not.” Back then, “agritourism” wasn’t even a word, and he has no idea what his grandmother would think of it all. But for Barrett, agritourism has provided an opportunity to build a life that combines two of his greatest passions — growing food and interacting with people. “You get to see people with the finished product. You get to see people enjoy what you grow. It’s not like going to Ingles. If you sell it to Ingles you don’t really get to see the consumer. I get to see the consumer and talk with them and make friends with them — and tell some of them not to come back anymore,” he laughed. That’s what Saturday afternoons are all about. “I might as well just share what I’ve got,” he said. “That’s the way I look at it. I’m just borrowing this for the time that I’m here, so why not share it with someone?”

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A Legacy of Love at Silver Bluff Village any of Lisa Leatherwood’s childhood memories involve the grounds of Silver Bluff Village. The long-term care facility has been in her family since 1962 when her grandparents purchased the original building, Pigeon Valley, which housed women, children and the elderly. Later, Leatherwood’s parents built the main buildings. After serving as head of nursing for 30 years, Leatherwood is the current administrator of Silver Bluff Village. With the site being so engrained in her life, the emotions felt when COVID-19 struck the facility were significant. “We did everything we were supposed to do to keep the virus out, so we were in shock when this happened,” Leatherwood said. Since the 1990s, North Carolina has been ahead of the curve in regard to infection con-

trol. When facilities were required to have at least one nurse trained in epidemiology, Silver Bluff had three. To combat COVID-19, Silver Bluff restricted visitors, screened staff, vigorously sanitized and followed all state guidelines. Nonetheless, the virus crept in. One positive test result snowballed into numerous positives and 28 deaths. To slow the spread, Leatherwood and her staff went into full crisis mode. “When we realized what was happening, it was all hands on deck,” said Leatherwood. With many staff members in quarantine, others stepped in to fill vacant roles. Though Silver Bluff had contracts with several different local, state and federal staffing agencies, they did not get immediate assistance. With their outbreak happening months into the pandemic,

agencies were maxed out by other facilities. To add to the stress, Leatherwood had been having staffing issues prior to the outbreak. Several staff members quit early in the pandemic and others walked out when tests came back positive. Leatherwood said the employees who remained were fully dedicated. “This crisis validated what an amazing staff I have,” said Leatherwood. “They all stepped in and did whatever needed to be done. We’ve always had a great team, but we have grown much closer over the last several months.” Leatherwood said the surrounding Haywood County community held them up with love and support. Two separate prayer vigils took place in the parking lot. Multiple businesses, churches and families delivered snacks, supplies and water. Restaurants donated and

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“I’ve been a nurse for 40 years, and this is the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. We have shed many tears over the loss of our residents. Their family members have been very grateful about how we handled the crisis and that has meant the world to us. It gave us validation that we did what we were supposed to do.”

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the transmission throughout the facility. Nursing management continues to perform routine audits for compliance of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, environmental cleaning and overall infection control measures to ensure all facility policies and protocols are being followed.” As of the writing of this story, all positive COVID-19 cases were located in the Silver Bluff long-term care facility. The buildings of Arrowhead Cove and Pigeon Valley have remained virus-free. Measures were taken from the beginning to separate staff and residents from building to building. Throughout the crisis, Leatherwood and her staff have worked

closely with the Haywood County Health Department to implement weekly testing and follow all safety measures. Silver Bluff has re-initiated individual activities for many residents and are now allowed to offer outdoor visitations at Arrowhead Cove and Pigeon Valley. “I’ve been a nurse for 40 years, and this is the worst thing I’ve ever experienced,” said Leatherwood. “We have shed many tears over the loss of our residents. Their family members have been very grateful about how we handled the crisis and that has meant the world to us. It gave us validation that we did what we were supposed to do.”

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delivered meals. Hundreds of thank you and encouragement cards were sent. Go Grocery delivered more than 150 cotton masks to be used as needed. Beulah Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church garnered donations from numerous individuals and businesses to assemble gift bags for residents. On September 4, Silver Bluff reported the following message on its Facebook page: “We are approximately six weeks in from the initiation of our outbreak. Over the last six weeks, we have learned a tremendous amount about the magnitude of this virus. We have and continue to analyze positive cases to perform contact tracing as well as attempting to determine

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Bringing backcountry to the back door Early plans unveiled for Chestnut Mountain park

he project may still be in its early stages, but plans are beginning to take shape for the 448-acre park that will soon occupy the Chestnut Mountain property just outside of Canton. “We’re looking forward to building an amazing place that really helps merge conservation and recreation and just something we can make for future generations,” said Town Planner Nick Sheuer during a public meeting on the project held in late summer via Zoom. “This is a big idea and a huge project and something that really has the potential to impact our region for not just our lifetime but for our kids and our grandkids.” While behind-the-scenes planning to secure the property has been ongoing since 2018, it’s been less than a year since the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy publicly announced its intentions for the land it was then in the process of purchasing from Canton Mo-

torsports, LLC. After confirming a package of grants and private donations, SAHC closed on the property June 5, planning to transfer it to the Town of Canton within a year. The town will then develop it as a recreation park featuring a variety of outdoor activities, with Haywood County partnering in the effort. On July 29, the town and its consultant, Asheville-based Equinox Environmental, gave the public its first look at what that park might entail once completed, though stressing that all plans are still preliminary and subject to change based on funding and public input.

PRELIMINARY PLANS ANNOUNCED Initial concepts include site access from U.S. 19/23, where there’s already a big, flat lawn and open space alongside Hominy Creek. This area

would host front-country recreation amenities such as a pavilion and picnic area, restroom, outdoor classroom, event space and stage, kids bike area and creek access. A trailhead and parking area would also be located there. The back part of the property would host more primitive types recreation, accommodating both hikers and mountain bikers with a total of about 18 miles of single-use and multi-use trail. This would include a 1.4-mile bike skills course, 6 miles of hiking-only trail, 6 miles of biking-only trail and 4.5 miles of multi-use trail, as well as backcountry campsites and an overlook tower or viewing platform. The park would likely allow dogs, but not horses. In addition, the park will connect to the planned Hellbender Trail, an effort spearheaded by the Land of Sky Regional Council to connect local trails, greenways, multiuse paths and other bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure into one 150-mile trail touching Haywood,

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Buncombe, Madison, Transylvania and Henderson counties. The long-term plan for the Hellbender Trail includes a connection along U.S. 19/23 between Wiggins Road and Chestnut Mountain Road — the Chestnut Mountain property sits right off the highway between these two intersections — where the N.C. Department of Transportation is planning a modernization project that will include bike and pedestrian facilities. The original schedule had called for right-of-way acquisition to begin last month with construction starting in July 2023, but the project was placed on hold in December due to financial constraints, so no definitive timeline is now in place. “Our goal and one of the drivers behind this project was having that shared-use path along there,” said Sheuer. “Actually, all the park and park amenities right there will serve as a great parking location for people who are wanting to come walk that greenway once it’s built.” Work is already underway to get the park funded and built, with work likely to start in 2021. Sheuer hopes to see the plan fully implemented within the next five years, though that all depends on the size and timing of grant

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awards. If the money were to materialize immediately, the park could be built in the next two years. The Dogwood Health Trust is funding grant writers to help the town apply for money from the Recreational Trails Program and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. “The award period for RTP will be late fall 2020 and would represent the bulk of the funding for what we are tentatively calling Phase 1,” said Sheuer. “This would get us the backbone of trails: a shared-used climbing trail, backcountry hiking-only loops that would access proposed backcountry campsites/platforms as well as at least one single direction biking-only trail. In addition, this phase would include temporary parking as well as trailhead signage and wayfinding for the property.” The PARTF award wouldn’t come until fall 2021 and would fund Phase 2 of the project, including permanent infrastructure such as park-

OUTDOORS ing, picnic areas, additional trails and an ADAaccessible walking path. Grants money doesn’t come for free — most grants require that applicants show they’re serious by matching a certain percentage of the grant award. However, SAHC’s decision to gift the land to Canton will lift that burden from the small town’s shoulders. The land trust paid $3 million for the property, and the town can count that value as the required match against any grants it applies for. “The town and (Haywood) county are incredibly grateful for our partner SAHC,” said Sheuer. “None of this amazing conservation/recreation opportunity would be happening without them.”

ANTICIPATING ECONOMIC BENEFIT Canton’s leaders believe that the park will offer an economic shot in the arm to the town and to the county as a whole, capitalizing on its proximity to Asheville and on the general enthusiasm surrounding the outdoor recreation industry. “It is our hope that by building a multiuse park that draws people in from our town and county and region as well as the state and beyond, that those kinds of forces will attract outfitters and bike shops and things like that that go hand-inhand with a big multi-use park,” said Sheuer.

During the late summer meeting, Kim Williams of Equinox told attendees that in North Carolina, outdoor recreation contributes more to the economy than the entire financial services sector, with more than $28 billion annually compared to $24.9 billion in financial services. The industry also has significant importance to the real estate industry. According to a survey from the National Realtor’s Association, said Williams, home buyers are willing to pay 10 percent more for a home near a park or open space with 85 percent of people saying they would buy property closer to a place with outdoor recreation opportunities. Williams also highlighted the results of eco-

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The back part of the property would host more primitive types recreation, accommodating both hikers and mountain bikers with a total of about 18 miles of single-use and multi-use trail. This would include a 1.4-mile bike skills course, 6 miles of hiking-only trail, 6 miles of biking-only trail and 4.5 miles of multi-use trail, as well as backcountry campsites and an overlook tower or viewing platform. The park would likely allow dogs, but not horses. 30

nomic impact studies conducted locally. A 2017 study from The Outdoor Alliance showed that the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests received 435,000 mountain biking visitors each year, and that those visitors spend $30.2 million annually. A state study in nearby Brevard showed that the town’s greenway attracts 76,000 visitors and $1.6 million in revenue.

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Throughout the process, the town has made it clear that public input is both welcome and vital to executing the project successfully. A poll conducted this summer garnered 4,152 responses to questions aimed at determining the public’s top priorities for recreation opportunities and amenities. “This is the best survey response I’ve had for any planning project in the last 10 years, which is very exciting and lets us know that we are working on something that will serve generations to come,” said Sheuer. Of the responses, 1,261 — or 30 percent — came from Western North Carolina, with the remaining submissions originating from other parts of North Carolina, other states and even other countries. The geographical spread was exciting to see, said Sheuer, but the town’s main focus will be meeting the needs and desires of Canton, Haywood County and the region as a whole. When looking at those more local responses, survey results showed an obvious demand for places to hike, trail run, and mountain bike. Residents of Canton and Haywood County also listed picnicking and community/group gatherings among their top five desired activities, while respondents from other places in Western North Carolina and beyond instead wanted more places to camp, both backcountry and frontcountry. Canton and Haywood County residents had similar top five lists of desired amenities, with those lists including restrooms, ADA walking paths, trailhead parking, hiking and biking paths for beginning and intermediate skill levels, picnic pavilions and a bike park suitable for all skill levels. Likewise, respondents from Western North Carolina listed similar desires as those living even further away, with those groups listing mountain bike trails, a bike park for all ages, easy hiking and biking trails, a core central trailhead, trailhead parking and restrooms as their top desires. Turning those wishes into reality won’t be an easy task, but Mayor Zeb Smathers said the work will be more than worth the result. “There are challenges with this, but to me personally and for the board, we’re not afraid of this project,” he said. “We’re not shy. There will be challenges, but we feel that we can overcome those because this is a tremendous opportunity and gift for the Town of Canton and Haywood County.”

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is perhaps America’s most scenic byway, a ribbon of sweeping curves and stunning vistas stretching 469 miles from Cherokee to Virginia that runs from one end of Haywood County to another. It’s hard to get lost on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It only goes in two directions — north or south. Short, wooden posts along the edge of the road mark off each mile, making it easy to know exactly where you are. The milemarker number is listed for the recommended stops on the Parkway and should be easy to find by watching the mileposts.

Shining Rock Wilderness One of the original components of the Wilderness System created in September 1964, it is the largest designated wilderness area in North Carolina and is located entirely in Haywood County.

Purchase Knob The Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center at Purchase Knob is on 535 acres in Haywood County that is contiguous with the rest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The site includes a historic cabin, two buildings which contain offices, laboratory space, a 50-person classroom, and housing for up to eight visiting scientists. The center averages about 5,000 visiting scientists, students and teachers each year. Everyday, the staff and program participants thank the family for their generous gift. Beautiful spot for hiking with great views.

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Waterfalls Waterfalls have long had an almost spiritual appeal among humans, and there are plenty in and around Haywood County. Whether one is an avid outdoorsman or an occasional hiker, there is something special about making a gorgeous waterfall the destination for a hike. There are hundreds of waterfalls in Western North Carolina, and there is a fairly extensive list and an interactive map on The Smoky Mountain News website at www.smokymountainnews.com (navigate to the Outdoors section to find it). The following waterfalls are just a few of the more popular near Haywood:

Midnight Hole There’s not much of a waterfall at Midnight Hole, but if you’re looking for a good place to jump in the water, this is it. Midnight Hole is very popular and crowded at times. Swimmers can jump off the rocks into the pool. The water is cold and crystal clear and feels wonderful after the hike on a hot, muggy afternoon. Take I-40 Exit 451 in Tennessee. It will be the first exit after you cross the state line. Stay left after crossing the Pigeon River and follow the road 2 miles. You’ll drive by a power plant and community park. You’ll come to a stop sign at an intersection. Go straight Soco Falls. HAYWOOD TDA PHOTO through the intersection and enter the Big Creek section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Follow the gravel road 0.8 miles to a picnic area and campground entrance. From the parking area, walk back up the road. You’ll see a sign on the left for the trailhead. The hike to Midnight Hole is about 1.5 miles. Stay on the main path and the hole is on the left. The hike is easy. Horses and their riders also frequent the trail.

Soco Falls Soco Falls is the closest large fall to Maggie Valley. Two creeks flow over steep rock cascades at a right angle from each other. There’s a wooden platform that faces the higher of the two falls. The other falls is nearly impossible to see face on without going down to the base of the falls. There’s a really steep dirt incline that goes down there without a lot to hold on to. I’ve never gotten the guts to slide down – especially with my camera. From Maggie Valley, drive north on U.S. 19. You’ll pass under the Blue Ridge Parkway. After passing the Blue Ridge Parkway, drive 1.4 miles to a pull off on the left. A short, steep path goes down between the guardrails. Follow the trail, which leads to a wooden platform.

Waterfall on West Fork Pigeon River The waterfall on West Fork Pigeon River runs under an old stone bridge on N.C. 215. Although this waterfall isn’t one to plan a trip around, if you’re driving on N.C. 215, it’s worth a stop. You can take shots from the road and the bridge but watch out for traffic. The waterfall is under a bridge on N.C. 215, 4.2 miles from where N.C. 215 crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s 13.6 miles south of where N.C. 215 intersects with U.S. 276.

Fishing The waterways in the Smoky Mountains attract trout fishermen from around the world, and it’s no wonder. Whether you’re in search of native brook trout or trophy-sized browns, you can find just the right river to make it happen. Western North Carolina recently hosted the World Fly Fishing championships, and the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians recently opened in nearby Bryson City. In Haywood County, places like Cataloochee Valley or the Pisgah National Forest offer miles of backcountry streams. Easily accessible streams like Richland Creek and Jonathan Creek are also popular for those without the time or inclination to venture into the backcountry.

Whitewater Nantahala The Nantahala River is a world-class paddling adventure. No experience is necessary to climb on board a raft with an outfitter and take a guided trip down the pristine rapids of the Nanty. The Nantahala has been called everyman’s river. It is an 8-mile run of basically Class II rapids (19 of them) with Class III Nantahala Falls waiting at the end. There is a slalom course on the river at the Nantahala Outdoor Center as well as “the wave” for playboaters. It is a wonderful river for rafting and beginner kayakers. Several outfitters on the river allow raft rentals without guides, and they’ll also shuttle you to the put-in.

Pigeon The Pigeon River, which flows through Haywood County, boasts Class IV and Class III rapids along with easygoing sections for a varied whitewater experience with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a backdrop. The Pigeon has scheduled releases from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, providing a shorter but exciting trip. A number of outfitters are located in Hartford, Tennessee.

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Haywood on Two Wheels With nearly 50 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway and plenty of scenic highways and rural routes, Haywood County is a paradise for cyclists. Check out some of our favorites routes below or go to www.visitncsmokies.com to download ride information.

Sunburst Climb A fun ride with little climbing as you pedal deep into the woods west of Canton. Be sure to stop for a few pictures at Lake Logan, an Episcopal Retreat Center where cabins can be rented. If camping is your pleasure, take note as you turn around at Sunburst Recreation Area. On your return, you will pass by numerous farms as you loop back via Lovejoy Road and all too soon find yourself back at Canton’s Rec Park. Ride begins at the Canton Recreation Park on Penland Street/N.C. 215 in Canton. Parking, sheltered picnic tables, and restrooms available. (29.4 miles, for advanced beginner and above)

Hyder Mountain Loop Head into the country on a well-shouldered road, passing by the Pigeon River. Once over Interstate 40 continue down the river valley until it is time to climb Hyder Mountain. Most of the climb is conquered in the first half-mile with views that will reward your effort. Soon enough you’re on the twisting descent to another crossing of the Pigeon River. Then it’s just a left turn and a right turn back to your bike carrier. Ride begins at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church on Old Clyde Road (N.C. 209) in Lake Junaluska, N.C. Park in the gravel area next to the Fire Department across from the church. (9.9 miles, for intermediate and above)

Coleman Mountain-Panther Creek Loop A wonderful bicycle ride loop in the northwestern end of the county. Begin at Sorrell’s Store, a “Bike Outpost,” in Jonathan Valley. Climb over Coleman Mountain before descending to the Pigeon River. As you follow the river into the Panther Creek community, your road follows the long gone footprints of the large felines once known as “painters.” The woods for the next 10-plus miles are lightly populated and offer long-range views, especially when the leaves are off the trees. Soon enough you will be back in Jonathan Valley to enjoy the wide valley view on the way back to Sorrell’s Store. Ride begins at Sorrell’s Marathon gas station and store, which welcomes riders, at 3796 Jonathan Creek Road (also U.S. 276).

Skiing and Winter Fun Traditionally one of the earliest ski resorts in the Southeast to open and one of the last to close, Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley has 18 slopes and trails, 740 feet of vertical drop at an elevation of 5,400 feet, and unmatched snowmaking capabilities. The full-service rental shop has more than 4,000 sets of ski and snowboarding equipment plus a state-of-the-art boot drying system. cataloochee.com or 800.768.0285.

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With more than 800 miles of trails in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and hundreds of miles more in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests and the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, Haywood County is a hiker’s paradise. Many winter days have temperatures in the high 50s, and with all the leaves gone from the trees, every winter hike offers views that just don’t exist during the more popular summer and fall seasons. Whether it’s the popular Sams Knob hike in Shining Rock or a section of the Appalachian Trail in the GSMNP, getting outdoors in winter can be an exhilarating experience. Also, the Blue Ridge Parkway and many national forest trails are great for crosscountry skiing after being blanketed by a winter snow.

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Being in good hands Haywood County has health care covered Haywood County citizens have plenty of options when it comes to health care. Haywood Regional Medical Center is a Duke LifePoint Hospital with 169 beds whose services include seven operating rooms, advanced home care, behavioral health, critical care, diabetes education, hospice and palliative care, occupational health, orthopedics, pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep disorders, spine care services and women’s care center. The hospital has 930 employees and 150 physicians. Also, Mission Health System has a medical office building in Haywood County that offers primary care, specialty care, imaging and laboratory services. It also offers tele-medicine that Mission says could save patients a trip to Asheville for even complex care. The 30,000 square-foot building is on 23 acres on Hospital Drive, adjacent to the company's existing outpatient center.

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■ Haywood Community College offers more than 30 programs. About 2,220 students took courses during the most recent academic year. Departments include arts, sciences and natural resources, business and industry, and health and human services. HCC also offers a unique production crafts program that draws aspiring artists from throughout the country and is also well known for its forestry and wildlife biology departments. HCC also decided to offer free tuition to all qualifying graduates of Haywood County’s public schools. HCC also offers online learning, continuing education, and workforce development. www.haywood.edu.

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he universities and community colleges serving Haywood County and all of Western North Carolina are as good as they get, attracting a plethora of local and out-of-state students and distinguished professors and faculty members. Those students and faculty add to the diverse, vibrant culture of the region, while the colleges also provide a source of highly skilled employees.

■ UNC Asheville, part of the University of North Carolina system, is the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the 17-institution University of North Carolina system. Perennially selected as one of the best colleges in the country for the price, the university focuses on critical thinking by taking students outside of their chosen fields of study. With over 30 different majors, the D-1 campus employs 214 full-time faculty members, which provides its 3,600 undergraduate students with an average class size of 19. www.unca.edu. ■ Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has an enrollment of more than 11,000 students. Established as a trade school, it has 39 career programs and classes that are transferable to any university in the UNC system. www.abtech.edu.

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By Emily McCurry n affiliate organization of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of Haywood (YPH) engages career-minded professionals through the core values of leadership, community, excellence and growth to make Haywood County a better place to live, work and play. YPH is comprised of a diverse group of business professionals that represent a wealth of business sectors and industries in western North Carolina. Self-identified contemporary professionals are invited to join this growing community by participating in monthly networking, community service and professional development. Historically, this group is geared to those 40 and under, but it does not enforce nor encourage an age limit. The mission of YPH is to create a platform for our members to build relationships, both professionally and personally, to become politically and philanthropically active, and to contribute to the high quality of living in our community. This platform will provide its professionals with strong connections, business relationships and resources needed to grow their own practices or advance as career

professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners. Members can mentor and share each other’s experience or look to members from the broader chamber at large for their wisdom and advice. YPH offers a unique experience that can be a catalyst for excelled career and network growth. There are numerous benefits of participating in YPH: • Grow your social capital. There is strength in numbers! Going offline and meeting in person gives you the opportunity to congregate with career-minded professionals, share ideas, build your network and become part of a professional community. • Build a better resume. Participation in YPH shows an interest in volunteerism and a willingness to take on leadership roles in your community. • Discover new job opportunities. Experts estimate that between 60-80 percent of jobs are found through personal relationships. There is no better way to forge personal, local relationships than connecting with professionals from different industries. Share your goals and keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities.

• Stay inspired. No matter what your profession, staying inspired to grow and innovate can be difficult when you are in an office 40 hours a week. Meeting with like-minded modern professionals gives you the opportunity to trade ideas, solve problems and get inspiration that will only help your career. • Get motivated. Whether your goals are to grow your career and build up your network or to help your community and make new friends, joining YPH can help you stayed motivated to reach your personal, professional and community goals. YPH creates networking possibilities, supplies opportunities for educational and professional development, builds awareness of governmental process and issues, provides an outlet for volunteer information and engagement, develops a better understanding of your community, cultivates leaders and contributes to and enriches Haywood County. Get the most out of your membership and join us today haywoodchamber.com/yph. (Emily McCurry is a financial advisor for Edward D. Jones in Waynesville and chairperson of the YPH. Reach her at emily.mccurry@edwardjones.com.)

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AUGUST 2019: ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a first-time homebuyer or someone purchasing a second home or an investment property, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group originates residential mortgage loans for clients who want to refinance, purchase, renovate or build a new home. Though the headquarters is located in Virginia Beach, VA, Atlantic Bay employs many individuals in Western North Carolina, from originators and processors to underwriters and management team members. To evolve with the times, Atlantic Bay strives to use cutting edge technology and processes to complete more timely and efficient mortgage experiences for their customers. Regarding customer service, the team at Atlantic Bay focuses on relationships over transactions. Their customer satisfaction rating is over 99% across all markets. Clear and consistent communication is a benchmark of their company. Atlantic Bay Cares (AB Cares) is the philanthropic arm of the company. Ways they give back to their communities include donations, sponsorships and volunteering. Each year AB Cares sponsors a company wide week of service in addition to yearly outreach projects and programs.

SEPTEMBER 2019: VANTAGE POINTE HOMES AT BALSAM MOUNTAIN Vantage Pointe Homes is a multi-family luxury community in Waynesville. Created in 2009, their mission is to serve residents and the greater Haywood County community through exceptional customer service and clean, safe and beautiful housing. Residents are comprised of a diverse group of individuals including Western Carolina University staff and students, Mission Hospital employees, families, Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Casino employees and others. When selecting their apartment, residents

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can choose from a variety of floor plans. Along with living amenities, Vantage Pointe Homes offers a swimming pool, fitness center, walking trails, a billiard room and a robust social calendar. Additionally, they host community events such as the Balsam Mountain Business Matters Networking Group and the Balsam Mountain Bistro. To support the community, Vantage Pointe Homes hosts school supply drives, donates items to the Department of Social Services, sponsors local families during the holiday season and support local and WCU athletics.

OCTOBER 2019: THE DOG HOUSE Located in Waynesville, The Dog House owners Hunter and Felisha Wyman not only love animals but give back to the community. Hunter serves as a board member of F.U.R while Felisha serves on the board of Sarge’s. The Wymans have teamed up with nonprofits to assist with kitten adoptions. They’ve hosted Community Day three years in a row. They also offer grooming services to animals in need at Sarge’s. The mission of their business is to provide the best services and supplies to keep dogs, cats and birds happy. The Dog House offers grooming services, self wash, a pet supply delivery program, pet sitting , dog pickup/drop-off and more. In regard to merchandise, the Wymans attend trade shows to ensure they’re carrying the best products on the market. Serving many pet owners in Haywood County, the Wymans say they are always open to customer needs in an effort to help them immediately or figure out a way to assist them as soon as possible.

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The primary goal of The Hot Tub store is to make their client’s outdoor lifestyle as enjoyable as possible. Their clientele ranges in age and are both locals and visitors. Along with selling new products and equipment, The Hot Tub store also offers installation, maintenance and repair. They like to say they are with their customers before, during and long after the purchase. Although “hot tub” is in their business name, they branched out and significantly extended their product line so they could meet the diverse needs of their consumers. To support the Haywood County community, The Hot Tub Store donates four hot tubs to local charities such as REACH, Sarge’s, Autism Alliance and veterans.

This popular vacation destination is located on 72 beautiful acres in Clyde. Family owned and operated, family patriarch, Harold Clackett, had a dream to raise bison and build a log home once he retired from the U.S. Postal Service. In 1994, Harold and his wife, Harriet, moved to the property in Clyde and fulfilled that vision. In 2004, they purchased additional acreage and in 2007 opened their first vacation cabin. Since then, the property has grown to add cabins and vacation cabooses. Buffalo Creek currently has six log cabins and two cabooses available for rental. They are also an operating bison ranch and offer a

unique model train display. The site serves as a birthday venue and hosts school field trips. The plan over the next few years is to open four more properties. The majority of visitors hail from Florida, South Carolina and Georgia.

DECEMBER 2019: THE HOT TUB STORE Travis Bramlett and Kelly Ferguson have decades of experience in the hot tub industry. The Hot Tub Store opened in 1994. They offer hot tubs, swim spas, outdoor furniture, generators, billiards, decks, gazebos, buck stoves and Big Green Eggs. They pride themselves on customer service and community relationships.

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MARCH 2020: SORRELLS MERCHANDISE COMPANY Sorrells Merchandise Company has been serving the Jonathan Valley community since 1968. Along with gasoline, they offer a convenient store, hardware items, new and used tires, mobile home and RV supplies, auto repair and a popular local restaurant, J. Creek Café, that serves breakfast and lunch. The mission of the Sorrells family has always been to provide goods and services to the community in a professional and caring environment and at reasonable prices. While many Haywood County residents frequent Sorrells, tourists and thru-traffic also utilize the variety of services and offerings.

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Through the years, Sorrells Merchandise Company has evolved with the times adapting to individual needs and upgrading technology and equipment as necessary. The Sorrells team provides entry level employment for workers and provides on-the-job training and mentorship so employees can advance into higher-paying, more advanced jobs. As part of their community service, Sorrells Merchandise Company supports law enforcement, the public school system and fundraising efforts.

APRIL 2020: SPRINGDALE AT COLD MOUNTAIN Springdale Country Club was purchased by the Tingle family in 1968 and then by the West family in 2018. The Wests are passionate about the property with a goal to create a boutique resort nestled in a picturesque setting. The facilities, lodging amenities and golf course are being updated. A massive renovation is underway on the clubhouse, which should be completed in 2021.

The Springdale team is involved in the community. They are big supporters of the Goodwill locations in Haywood County and have also partnered with Haywood Pathways Center to host the 2020 Community Kitchen Golf Tournament. The property is also used as an event venue for weddings, receptions and other events. Many local and regional residents visit Springdale to play golf. Members are from surrounding communities, Tennessee and South Carolina. They offer Stay & Play packages, which are popular with folks from all over the country. For visitors who want a mountain getaway without golf, Springdale provides lodging only options with a variety of lodging types and sizes.

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who saw the need for an old fashioned hardware store offering expert service, knowledgeable support and a wide selection of quality products. Hometown Hardware has two locations, one in Waynesville and one in Canton. The team at Hometown Hardware prides themselves on their skills and professionalism. All of the staff are thoroughly trained on the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products and services, and committed to finding what every customer needs. They offer a range of products including doors, windows, paint, lawn equipment, hardware supplies, grills and more. David Singleton is a long-time business owner in the community, owning four Single Stop convenience stores and the Pisgah Car Wash. Hometown Hardware also supports the community by donating to local food banks and being involved in local outreach programs and youth sports.

AUGUST 2020: HAYWOOD COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency (HCHHSA) was created by consolidating the Department of Social Services and the Health Department. The four divisions of HCHHSA include economic services, environmental health services, public health services and social work. The budget is comprised of county, state and federal dollars. Some of the specific ways HCHHSA assists Haywood County residents are dental assistance, family planning, the WIC nutrition program, economic assistance for families, health inspections for a variety of businesses, education and enforcement of state rules/law to protect public health, and many others. HCHHSA also offers classes on topics such as diabetes prevention, tobacco cessation and blood pressure management. They also manage grant-funded programs related to worksite wellness and opioid addiction. The team at HCHHSA has been the backbone of the Haywood County COVID-19 response. Health Director, Patrick Johnson, and his team have kept the public informed and aware of COVID-19 statistics and best practices to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Membership Directory ANIMAL ADOPTION Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. 256 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9050 fred.strohm@sargeanimals.org www.sargeanimals.org

ANTIQUES Balsam Antique Mall 25 Muse Business Park, STE 1 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-7070 balsammall@yahoo.com www.balsamantiquemall.com

APARTMENTS Haywood Rentals - Mauney Cove & Meadowland Apartments 58 Pigeon St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1688 dcj2905@bellsouth.net www.haywoodrentalsnc.com Mountain View Housing, Inc. 30 Patrick Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-3565 mountainview.housing@gmail.com VantagePointe Homes @ Balsam Mountain 17 Wilkinson Pass Lane Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-5505 leasing@balsammountainapartments.com www.balsammountainapartments.com

APPLIANCES Massie Furniture Co Inc. 45 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3311 jeff@massiefurniture.net www.massiefurniture.com

ART GALLERIES AND STUDIOS Inspired Art Ministry, Inc. 180 Lenoir Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9197 Charspaintings@msn.com www.iamclasses.webs.com

Mud Dabbers Pottery 20767 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway Balsam, NC 28707 (828) 456-1916 muddabbers@gmail.com www.muddabberspottery.com

King Law Offices 37 Church Street, Suite 2800 Wayneville, NC 28786 (828) 288-3085 kmyers@kinglawoffices.com www.kinglawoffices.com

Elevated Mountain Distilling Company 3732 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0766 info@elevatedmountain.com www.elevatedmountain.com

T. Pennington Art Gallery, Inc. 15 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-9284 tpennart@gmail.com www.tpennington.com

LegalSheild Business Solutions 886 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 606-6442 jordan64@legalshieldassociate.com https://jordan64.wearelegalshield.com

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 225 Everett St. · Bryson City, NC 28713 (800) 872-4681 marketing@gsmr.com www.gsmr.com

Twigs & Leaves Gallery 98 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-1940 gallery@twigsandleaves.com www.twigsandleaves.com

Melrose Law, PLLC 576 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3141 melrose@mountainverdict.com www.mountainverdict.com

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr. · Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-7777 janhyatt@cherokee.harrahs.com www.HarrahsCherokee.com

Palumbo Law, PLLC 177 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 933-3020 chetpalumbo@gmail.com www.wncattorney.com

Rafting in the Smokies P.O. Box 592 · Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (800) 776-7238 groupsales@raftinginthesmokies.com www.raftinginthesmokies.com

Smathers & Smathers Attorneys At Law 118 Main St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-8240 pat@smatherslaw.com zeb@smatherslaw.com

Rolling Thunder River Company 10160 Highway 19 West Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2030 rafting@rollingthunderriverco.com www.RollingThunderRiverCo.com

Village Framer 56 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0823 ncjeannie@live.com www.frameshopwaynesville.com Waynesville Art School 303 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9869 waynesvilleartschool@gmail.com www.waynesvilleartschool.com

ATTORNEY/LEGAL SERVICES Cannon Law, PC 1433 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4800 bcannon@cannonlawpc.net www.cannonlawpc.net James Weaver Kirkpatrick III, PA 37 Branner Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0801 kirk@jwklaw.net www.kirkpartricklawfirm.com Jim Moore Attorney at Law, PLLC 160 N. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6373 gina@moorelaw4u.com www.moorelaw4u.com Joel R. Weaver, PA 41 Woodland Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0880 joel@jrwpa.com www.jrwpa.com

Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC 166 Branner Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-9099 derek@wenzellawfirm.com www.wenzellawfirm.com

ATTRACTIONS Cataloochee Ranch Resort, LLC 119 Ranch Dr. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1401 info@cataloocheeranch.com www.cataloocheeranch.com Cataloochee Ski Area 1080 Ski Lodge Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-0285 tbrown@cataloochee.com www.cataloochee.com Cataloochee Valley Tours, Inc. 49 Fancy Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 450-7985 tourguide@cataloocheevalleytours.com www.cataloocheevalleytours.com Cherokee Historical Association PO Box 398 · Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-2111 groupsandtouring@cherokeeadventure.com www.cherokeehistorical.org

Santa's Land 571 Wolfetown Rd. · Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-9191 santaslandmiami@yahoo.com www.santaslandnc.net Shelton House - History, Heritage & Crafts 49 Shelton St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1551 info@sheltonhouse.org www.sheltonhouse.org Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine Highway 441 North · Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-6574 www.smgrm.com

AUTOMOTIVE Autobell Car Wash 525 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-0322 www.autobell.com AutoStar Family Dealerships 285 Hyatt Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2841 walter.davis@autostarusa.com www.autostarusa.com

Ken Wilson Ford 769 Champion Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2313 kenwilsonford@kwford.com www.kwford.com NAPA Auto Parts 101 Park St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 586-6569 www.napaautopartsofwnc.com

Taylor Motor Co. 524 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5111 alanjones@taylormotorco.com www.taylormotorco.com Triangle Automotive Repair 1404 Brown Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9226 triauto1404@yahoo.com

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Downtown Waynesville Association 9 South Main St. STE 200 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3517 info@downtownwaynesville.com www.downtownwaynesville.com Haywood Chamber of Commerce 28 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3021 info@haywoodchamber.com www.haywoodchamber.com Haywood County SCORE 112 Virginia Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 734-3566 lynn.heinrichs@scorevolunteer.org www.asheville.score.org

A to Z Signs & Engraving 1516 Sulphur Springs Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-0983 jacob@AtoZSigns.net www.atozsignsandengraving.net AmeriPride Linen & Uniform Services 398 Great Oak Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2384 kevin.lowery@ameripride.com www.ameripride.com Asheville POS 1854 Hendersonville Rd. · Arden, NC 28803 (828) 747-7302 john@ashevillepos.com www.ashevillepos.com Aspire Training & Development P. O. Box 9 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0956 aspire.waynesville@gmail.com www.aspiretrainingdevelopment.com Blue Ridge Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC 44 Wildflower Ln. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 734-8309 johns@brbooksolutions.com www.brbooksolutions.com Champion Janitorial Supply 17 Piney Park Rd. · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 225-1075 bruce@champion-supply.com www.champion-supply.com Haywood Community College Small Business Center 144 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 627-4512 kmgould@haywood.edu www.SBC.Haywood.edu

Haywood County Tourism Development Authority 1110 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0761 lynn@visitncsmokies.com www.visitncsmokies.com

PIMSY EHR (Smoky Mountain Information Systems, Inc.) 274 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (877) 334-8512 hello@pimsyehr.com www.pimsyehr.com

Haywood Economic Development Council 28 Walnut Street, STE 4 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3021 chipps@haywoodchamber.com www.haywoodedc.org

Ron Robinson, Author and Business Consultant P.O. Box 155 · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 508-0951 mountainronrobinson@gmail.com www.ronspeaking.com

Haywood REALTOR Association 695 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5096 exec@hcbor.org www.hcbor.org

Sharp Business Systems - Zachrey Penland 51 Thompson St. · Asheville, NC 28303 (828) 772-9622 zachrey.penland@sharpusa.com www.nc.sharp-sbs.com

Staples 89 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2089 gm1823@staples.com www.staples.com The Print Haus, Inc. 641 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8622 chris@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Red Cross serving Western North Carolina 100 Edgewood Rd. · Asheville, NC 28804 (828) 258-3888 megan.robinson@redcross.org www.redcross.org/local/northcarolina/greater-carolinas/about-us/locati ons/western-north-carolina.html Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC, Inc PO Box 431 · Waynesville, NC 28786 haywood@bbbswnc.org www.bbbswnc.org Dogwood Health Trust 890 Hendersonville Road, Suite 300 Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 771-6710 support@dht.org www.dogwoodhealthtrust.org Flight of Faith 124 Miller St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-9203 patricia1forgione@gmail.com Friends of the Smokies 84 Coxe Ave., STE 200 Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 452-0720 anna@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org Great Smoky Mountain Association P.O. Box 130 · Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-7318 breckenridge@gsmassoc.org www.smokiesinformation.org Haywood Advancement Foundation PO Box 311 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 421-6687 markbc@charter.net Haywood Christian Ministry 150 Branner Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4838 hcmsteven@gmail.com www.haywoodministry.org Haywood County Arts Council 86 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0593 director@haywoodarts.org www.haywoodarts.org

Kiwanis Club of Waynesville P.O. Box 815 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-0124 george.kenney@hotmail.com www.waynesville-nc.kiwanisone.org Mountain Projects, Inc. 2177 Asheville Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1447 pdavis@mountainprojects.org www.mountainprojects.org Reach of Haywood County 627 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7898 reachofhaywood@att.net www.reachofhaywood.org Real World Transitional LLC 21 Mears Ave. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 423-8708 realworldtransitional@yahoo.com The Arc of Haywood County 407 Welch St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1980 sbrown@arcofhaywood.org www.arcofhaywood.org The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr. · Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 254-4960 info@cfwnc.org www.cfwnc.org The Salvation Army 290 Pigeon St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7111 david.cope@uss.salvationarmy.org www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/waynesville

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West Carolina Freightliner 750 Champion Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 667-3833 aaiken@westcarolinafreightliner.com www.westcarolinafreightliner.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

Smart Processing, LLC 53 Asheland Ave. · Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 225-1887 creece@smartprocessing.com www.smartprocessing.com

KARE, Inc. 1159 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8995 jschroer@karehouse.org www.karehouse.org

Waynesville Tire 65 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5387 Waynesvilletire@gmail.com www.waynesvilletire.com

Smoky Mountain Home Builders Association P.O. Box 162 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-0221 info@smokymountainhba.org www.smokymountainhba.org

Signarama of Asheville 53C Shiloh Rd. · Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 575-2250 arlene@wncsigns.com www.wncSigns.com

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Sparksmith 182 Richland St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 508-0917 sparksmith.auto@gmail.com www.sparksmith.com

Historic Frog Level Merchants Association P.O. Box 1575 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (727) 580-1842 mel@mcinsightsinc.com www.historicfroglevel.com

COMPUTER SERVICES C.I.C. Technologies, Inc 34 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4414 jparker@cictech.net www.cictech.net

CONFERENCE AND MEETING SPACE Lake Logan Conference Center and Camp Henry 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-0095 lauri@lakelogan.org www.lakelogan.org Oak Park Inn 196 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5328 oakparkinn@aol.com www.oakparkinn-waynesville.com ROOM 1902 c/o The Sellers Agency Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 788-4272 philferguson@thesellersagency.com www.room1902.com

CONSTRUCTION

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Ace Construction Enterprises PO Box 244 · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 549-8223 contactus@aceconstructioninc.com www.aceconstructioninc.com America's Home Place 335 NP&L Loop · Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 349-0990 rshook@americahomeplace.com www.americashomeplace.com/CustomHome-Builders-In/Franklin APAC TN Inc. - Harrison Division P.O. Box 6390 · Knoxville, TN 37914 (828) 631-2836 gpfarmer@harrisoncc.com www.harrisoncc.com Backyard Wood Creations 126 Poplar Dr. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 421-2807 dean@backyardwoodcreations.com www.backyardwoodcreations.com Best Built Inc. 4651 Crabtree Mountain Rd. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 280-0415 bestbuiltinc@outlook.com www.bestbuiltcustoms.com Christian Brothers Roofing 32 Mongomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 919-6700 christianbrotherswnc@gmail.com Clark & Leatherwood, Inc. 179 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4500 rleatherwood@clarkandleatherwood.com www.clarkandleatherwood.com Distinctive Building and Design, Inc. 24 Chloe Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4730 tom@distinctivecustomhomes.com www.distinctivecustomhomes.com Greene Brothers Well & Pump P.O. Box 724 · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-3170 gbwp@bellsouth.net www.greenebrothersdrilling.com Haywood Builders Supply 100 Charles St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6051 dwingate@haywoodbuilders.com www.haywoodbuilders.com Ledbetter's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 7 Liner St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 452-4328 ledheatac@aol.com www.ledbettersheatingandair.com Lowe's of Waynesville 100 Liner Cove Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9999 sammy.s.kilby@store.lowes.com www.lowes.com RCF Inc. 560 Hazelwood Ave. · Hazelwood, NC 28738 (828) 456-9570 rcfconst@bellsouth.net

Richard Lanning Builders, Inc. 1550 Sulphur Springs Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2616 richard@richardlanningbuilders.com www.richardlanningbuilders.com

Bojangles of WNC, LLC 1850 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6060 dminnick.boj@gmail.com www.bofanatics.com

Southern Concrete Materials 201 Boundary St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9048 jason.greene@scmusa.com www.scmusa.com

Bojangles of WNC, LLC 734 Champion Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-7040 amanda.housand@bojangles.com www.bofanatics.com

Western North Carolina Tiny Homes 69 Belle Meade Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 649-5066 donna@wnctinyhomes.com www.wnctinyhomes.com

Bojangles of WNC, LLC Highway 19 · Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 277-1660 dminnick.boj@gmail.com www.bofanatics.com

DEPARTMENT STORES Belk Department Store 265 Town Center Loop Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5117 Ashley_Tweed@belk.com www.belk.com/stores Wal-Mart Supercenter 135 Town Center Loop Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4828 www.walmart.com

DESIGN SERVICES WNC Social Media Buzz, Inc 50 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 421-2807 lorelei.garnes@wncsocialmediabuzz.com www.wncsocialmediabuzz.com

DINING Angelo's Family Pizza, Inc. 166 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1886 crytalMH27@gmail.com www.angelospizzanc.com Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen 111 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6111 rcsupik0137@gmail.com www.birchwoodhall.com Blimpie 1153 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-9415 kcllkfc@aol.com www.blimpie.com Bocelli's Italian Eatery and PUB319 319 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4900 schattie@charter.net www.bocellisitalianeatery.com and www.pub319socialhouse.com Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern 303 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1313 info@bogartswaynesville.com www.bogartswaynesville.com

Classic Wineseller 20 Church St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6000 richard@classicwineseller.com www.classicwineseller.com CLCC Entertainment 111 Sheppard Park · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 476-6904 tinaltuten@gmail.com Coffee Cup Cafe 48 Haywood Park Dr. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-8905 heidi@coffeecupcafenc.com ceee.offeecupcafenc.com Fat Buddies BBQ 193 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6368 jstjohn49@gmail.com www.fatbuddiesribsandbbq.com Firefly Taps & Grill 128 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-5400 www.fireflytapsandgrills.com Frankies Italian Trattoria 1037 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-6216 louis@frankiestrattoria.com www.frankiestrattoria.com Hardee's 2010 S. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 248-2770 sjoseph@ckr.com www.hardees.com Haywood 209 Cafe 3360 Crabtree Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 627-3331 drakefultz209cafe@gmail.com www.haywood299cafe.com

Kentucky Fried Chicken 667 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6626 kcllkfc@aol.com www.kfc.com Pisgah Inn Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408 · Candler, NC 28715 (828) 235-8228 sjohnston@pisgahinn.com www.pisgahinn.com Sagebrush Steakhouse Canton 1941 Champion Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-3750 aamoroso@sagebrushstakehouse.com www.sagebrushsteakhouse.com Sagebrush Steakhouse Waynesville 895 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5822 aamoroso@sagebrushstakehouse.com www.sagebrushsteakhouse.com The Cuban Guy 42 Montgomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9649 thecubanguy828@gmail.com www.facebook.com/thecubanguy828/ The Swag 2300 Swag Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-0430 becky@theswag.com www.theswag.com Zaxby's 424 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2888 yeed88@yahoo.com www.zaxbys.com

EDUCATION Foundation Forward, Inc. 134 South Sterling St. Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 475-6670 yourchartersoffreedomteam@gmail.com www.foundationforward.com Haywood Community College 185 Freedlander Dr. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-4516 mlharris@haywood.edu www.haywood.edu

Ian & JoJo's Pizzeria & Restaurant 18 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6626 ianandjojopizza@gmail.com www.ianandjojos.com

Haywood County Schools Board of Education 1230 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2400 nolte@haywood.k12.nc.us www.haywood.k12.nc.us

Jack the Dipper Ice Cream 76 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9766 groth@mooresvilleicecream.com www.jackthedipper.com

Inspired Art Ministry, Inc. 180 Lenoir Circle Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9197 Charspaintings@msn.com www.iamclasses.webs.com

Kanini's Restaurant and Catering 1196 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 507-3654 kaninis@kaninis.com www.kaninis.com

Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville 36 Montford Ave. · Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 407-4263 michael.dempsey@lr.edu www.lr.edu/asheville

Shining Rock Classical Academy 1023 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 738-2665 tkeilberg@shiningrock.org www.srca.teamcfa.school

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr. · Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-7777 janhyatt@cherokee.harrahs.com www.HarrahsCherokee.com

Western Carolina University 501 Robinson Administration Building · Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828) 227-7100 chcollins@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu

HART- Haywood Arts Regional Theatre 250 Pigeon St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6322 boxoffice@harttheatre.org www.harttheatre.org

ELDER CARE

ELECTRONICS Badcock & More Home Furniture 356 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1522 cole.lawson@badcock.com www.badcock.com David's Home Entertainment 2566 Asheville Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 452-5534 daro@Davidshomeentertainment.com www.davidshomeentertainment.com

EMPLOYMENT Goodwill Career Center 160 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9233 mwhitmire@goodwillnwnc.org www.goodwillnwnc.org HVO, Inc. 172 Riverbend St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4455 agaddis@hvoinc.com www.hvoinc.com NC Works Career Center Haywood County 1170 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6061 lisa.morris@nccommerce.com www.ncworks.gov

Spinfire Entertainment, LLC 40 Wayward Path · Candler, NC 28715 (828) 400-2736 info@spinfiredj.com www.spinfiredj.com

FACILITY RENTALS

Folkmoot USA 112 Virginia Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2997 info@folkmoot.org www.folkmootusa.org Smoky Mountain Folk Festival 58 Pigeon St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1688 properties@haywoodrentalsnc.com www.smokymountainfolkfestival.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Appalachian Farm Weddings & Events 592 Qualla Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 400-9800 appalachianfarmweddings@gmail.com www.appalachianfarmweddings.com

Allied Mortgage Group, Inc. 367 Dellwood Rd., Suite A-1 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-9218 apatterson@alliedmg.com www.amber-patterson.com

Lake Logan Conference Center and Camp Henry 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-0095 lauri@lakelogan.org www.lakelogan.org

Ameriprise Financial Martin M. Sohovich 1200 S. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0494 marty.sohovich@ampf.com www.ameripriseadvisors.com/marty.sohovich

ROOM 1902 c/o The Sellers Agency Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 788-4272 philferguson@thesellersagency.com www.room1902.com

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 244 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 263-6625 latishaperkins@atlanticbay.com www.latishaperkins.com

Smoky Mountain Event Center, Inc 758 Crabtree Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 400-1704 managerhcfg@gmail.com www.smokymountaineventcenter.org

BB&T Bank - Waynesville 370 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9092 jhall@bbandt.com www.bbt.com

The Farm, A Gathering Place & The Farm Kitchen 215 Justice Ridge Rd. · Candler, NC 28715 (828) 667-0666 info@thefarmevents.com www.thefarmevents.com

Carolina Farm Credit 1510 Asheville Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1418 dsilvers@cfarmc.com www.carolinafarmcredit.com

Wells Events & Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-5070 wellseventscenter@gmail.com www.wellseventscenter.com

ENTERTAINMENT

FAMILY, COMMUNITY & NON-PROFIT

Classic Wineseller 20 Church St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6000 richard@classicwineseller.com www.classicwineseller.com

Daniel Boone Council, BSA 333 W. Haywood St. · Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 254-6189 DBCBSA@danielboonecouncil.org www.danielboonecouncil.org

Edward Jones - Lisa R. Ferguson 387 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9905 lisa.ferguson@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.h tml&CIRN=423926 First Citizens Bank - Waynesville 196 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6310 lorinda.whaley@firstcitizens.com www.firstcitizens.com HomeTrust Bank - Clyde 8583 Carolina Boulevard · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9621 cody.robinson@htb.com www.htb.com HomeTrust Bank - Waynesville 800 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7330 patsy.rogers@hometrustbanking.com www.hometrustbanking.com Independent Accounting Services, Inc. 21 Allison Acres Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3190 tinaprice88@hotmail.com Lynn Sylvester, CPA, PA 619 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6505 lynn@lascpa-nc.com www.lascpa-nc.com

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Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation 75 Fisher Loop · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-4326 kmathis@maximushg.com www.maggievalleyrehab.com

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Rd. · Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-1598 scotty@greatmountainmusic.com www.greatmountainmusic.com

FESTIVALS

Edward Jones - Jeremy Phillips 385 N. Haywood Street, Ste 2 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0635 jeremy.phillips@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com/en_us/fa/index.ht ml&cirn=510838

Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center 251 Shelton St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8365 aaron@haywoodlodge.com www.haywoodlodge.com

Haywood County Arts Council 86 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0593 director@haywoodarts.org www.haywoodarts.org

Voices In The Laurel P.O.Box 1581 · Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 564-3310 voicesinthelaurel@gmail.com www.voicesinthelaurel.org

Edward Jones - Jack Bishop III 209 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4048 jack.bishopIII@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

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Western Carolina University - College of Business 124 C Forsyth Building Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828) 227-3009 keflynt@wcu.edu www.wcu.edu

United Way of Haywood County 1233 N. Main Street STE 14 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 356-2832 cwillett@uwhaywood.org www.uwhaywood.org

Merrill Lynch - Keller Ferrell 1 North Pack Square, 2nd Floor Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 258-4420 gerald_keller@ml.com www.fa.ml.com/thekellergroup Merrill Lynch - Susan Sorrells, CFP, CRPC 1 North Pack Square, 2nd Floor Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 258-4452 susan_sorrells@ml.com www.fa.ml.com/susan_sorrells

Champion Credit Union - Canton 1 Academy St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-1515 ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com

Merrill Lynch - Wendolyn Forbes One North Pack Square, 2nd Floor Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 258-4477 wendolyn.forbes@ml.com www.fa.ml.com/wendolyn.forbes

Champion Credit Union - Waynesville 311 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6268 ccu@championcu.com www.championcu.com

Mountain Credit Union 1700 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2216 danathompson@mountaincu.org www.mountaincu.org

Edward Jones - Emily W. McCurry 101 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0161 emily.mccurry@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com/emily-mccurry

Ray, Bumgarner, Kingshill and Associates 385 North Haywood Street, STE 3 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4734 markcpa@rbk-cpa.com www.rbk-cpa.com

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Richard C. Tirrell, CPA 854 Mount Valley Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 734-4677 RCTCPA@hotmail.com

Badcock & More Home Furniture 356 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1522 cole.lawson@badcock.com www.badcock.com

Shelley B. Drevas, CPA 101 W Marshall St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 200-1556 shelley@drevascpa.com www.drevascpa.com

Carolina Furniture Concepts 121 Eagles Nest Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-9293 sandeepgupta@123cfc.com www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com

State Farm - Angie Franklin 1908 S. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8200 Angie@AngieFranklin.com www.angiefranklin.com

Massie Furniture Co Inc. 45 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3311 jeff@massiefurniture.net www.massiefurniture.com

TD Bank 217 Branner Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-9908 christopher.shirlin@td.com www.tdbank.com

GOLF

United Community Bank 165 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0307 mike_mckinney@ucbi.com www.ucbi.com Wells Fargo Advisors - Larry East, CFP® Senior Vice President-Investments 52 Walnut Street, STE 6 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7407 larry.east@wellsfargoadvisors.com www.larryeast.com Wells Fargo Bank 339 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2300 karen.m.morrow@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com WNC Community Credit Union 27 Kent Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-1840 rcrawford@wncccu.org www.wncccu.org

FUNERAL SERVICES Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations 460 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8656 chadwell.hamiel@dignitymemorial.com www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com Wells Funeral Homes Inc. & Cremation Services of Canton 3715 Asheville Highway · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2371 wellsfhc@bellsouth.net www.wellsfuneralhome.com Wells Funeral Homes Inc. & Cremation Services of Waynesville 296 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3535 wellsfhw@bellsouth.net www.wellsfuneralhome.com

FURNITURE Aaron's 143 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3130 C0394@aarons.com www.shopaarons.com

Balsam Mountain Preserve 81 Preserve Rd. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 631-1040 info@balsammountain.com www.balsammountainpreserve.com Laurel Ridge Country Club 49 Cupp Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0545 michelew@laurelridgegolf.com www.laurelridgeexperience.com Maggie Valley Club & Resort 1819 Country Club Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1616 membership@maggievalleyclub.com www.maggievalleyclub.com Springdale at Cold Mountain 200 Golfwatch Rd. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 235-8451 rodney@springdalegolf.com www.springdalegolf.com The Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort & Spa 176 Country Club Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3551 operations@twigolfresort.com www.thewaynesvilleinn.com

GOVERNMENT Haywood County Government 215 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6625 dbfrancis@haywoodnc.net www.haywoodnc.net Town of Clyde 8437 Carolina Boulevard · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-2566 joy.garland@townofclyde.com www.townofclyde.com Town of Waynesville 16 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2491 rhites@waynesvillenc.gov www.waynesvillenc.gov

GROCERS Wicked Fresh Seafood Co. 171 Montgomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-5020 richgray47@gmail.com www.wickedfreshseafoodwnc.com

HARDWARE STORES Haywood Ace Hardware & Garden Center 1391 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-0300 haywoodace@att.net www.haywoodace.com Hometown Hardware - Canton 127 Plaza Loop · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 235-2120 office@hometown-hardware.com www.hometown-hardware.com Hometown Hardware - Waynesville 219 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8344 office@hometown-hardware.com www.hometown-hardware.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS Be Well Western Carolina, LLC 29 Forga Plaza Loop Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 734-7702 michelle@bewellwc.com www.bewellwc.com Carole Lilly Massage 45 King St. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 565-0105 office@carolelillymassage.com www.carolelillymassage.com Wenzel Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Skin Care Center 61-A Haywood Park Dr. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 550-3344 drwenzel@beautifulface4ever.com www.beautifulface4ever.com

HEALTH CARE SERVICES BenchMark Physical Therapy 275 Barber Boulevard Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6409 mwinters@benchmarkpt.com benchmark.urpt.com/locations/waynesville Blue Mountain Chiropractic, Dr. Mike Hogan 270 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9555 mrihogan@gmail.com www.bluemtnchiro.com Blue Ridge Health 490 Hospital Dr. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 246-6372 info@brchs.com www.brchs.com Care Partners Home Health Services 88 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3600 susan.parham@msj.org www.carepartners.org Carolina Breathing Solutions 755 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1919 breathing1@bellsouth.net www.carolinabreathingsolutions.com

CBT Counseling Centers 166 Banner Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 350-1177 kjoyner@behaviortherapist.com www.cbtcounselingcenters.com Crescent Health Solutions, Inc. 1200 Ridgefield Boulevard, STE 215 Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 670-9145 desiree.greene@crescenths.com www.crescenths.com Elizabeth Lynne Noonan, PLLC 28 Walnut St., Suite 5 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-0531 dr.lynnenoonan@gmail.com Family Circle Chiropractic, PLLC 627 North Main Street, STE 2 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 522-4144 drzeke@familycirclechiropractic.com www.familycirclechiropractic.com Four Seasons the Care You Trust 571 South Allen Rd. · Flat Rock, NC 28731 (828) 692-6178 cdavis@fourseasonsfl.org www.fourseasonscfl.org Great Beginnings Pediatric Dental Specialist & Great Smiles Orthodontic Specialist 50 Bowman Dr. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 454-9156 waynesville@greatbeginningspedo.com www.begreatdental.com Groups: Recover Together 59 Haywood Office Park Waynesville, NC 28785 (800) 683-8313 anna.leatherman@joingroups.com www.joingroups.com Haywood Cancer Center 21st Century Oncology 49 Spicewood Drive, Suite 10A Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 452-2320 sha@shallc.net www.21co.com Haywood Family Eye Care 29 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8361 office@haywoodfamilyeye.com www.haywoodfamilyeye.com Haywood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 516 North Wall St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3154 mlfreeman@savasc.com https://www.savaseniorcare.com/haywoo d-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center Haywood Regional Medical Center 262 Leroy George Dr. Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 456-7311 kim.jackson@haymed.org www.myhaywoodregional.com John M. Highsmith, DDS 78 Nelson St. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9282 office@drhighsmith.com www.drhighsmith.com

Kim's Pharmacy 479 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2313 kimsrx@gmail.com www.kimsrx.com Mark's Pharmacy 97 Kent Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6191 christynkirk@gmail.com www.sylvadrugstore.com

Michael Gillespie, DDS 611 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9007 frontdesk@drgillespie.com www.drgillespie.com

Mountain Eye Associates, PLLC 486 Hospital Dr. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 452-5816 ajk@mountaineyeassociates.com www.mountaineyeassociates.com Silver Bluff Village 100 Silver Bluff Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2044 bleatherwood@silverbluffvillage.com www.silverbluffvillage.com Skyland Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. 3845 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 (828) 684-1644 skylandprosthetics@skylandprosthetics.net www.skylandprosthetics.net Smoky Mountain Foot & Ankle Clinic, PA 289 Access Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 452-4343 jenniferallen@smokymountainfootclinic.com www.smokymountainfootclinic.com Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center 1349 Crabtree Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 454-9260 smk18-admin@smokymountaincare.com www.smokymountaincare.com Southeastern Sports Medicine 35 Valley View Terrace Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-9816 heather.underwood@unchealth.unc.edu www.southeasternsportsmedicine.com Yarrington Physical Therapy & Sports Care, Inc. 13 Haywood Office Park Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 452-1306 eric@yarringtonpt.com www.yarringtonpt.com

INSURANCE Allstate Insurance - Georgi Insurance Group, Inc. 283 North Haywood St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2815 olgageorgi2@allstate.com www.agents.allstate.com/0B1211 Apply4Medical2Day 1523 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9950 info@apply4medical2day.com www.apply4medical2day.com L.N. Davis Insurance Agency 143 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2876 lndavis@lndavis.com www.lndavis.com McNeil Consulting 165 Country Club Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 316-9614 smcneil729.sm@gmail.com Overbay Insurance Services 219 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4699 jon@overbayinsurance.com www.overbayinsurance.com Patton, Morgan & Clark 70 Academy St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-2632 kstockton@pmcinsagency.com www.pattonmorganclark.com Sheppard Insurance Group 6792 Carolina Boulevard · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-2826 kathy@sheppardinsurancegroup.com www.SheppardInsuranceGroup.com Stanberry Insurance 406 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1341 hbrown@stanberry-ins.com www.stanberry-ins.com State Farm - Angie Franklin 1908 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8200 Angie@AngieFranklin.com www.angiefranklin.com State Farm - Chad McMahon 97 Lee St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0567 chad@chadlmcmahon.com www.chadlmcmahon.com

INTERIOR DESIGN/DECORATORS Distinctive Building and Design, Inc. 24 Chloe Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4730 tom@distinctivecustomhomes.com www.DistinctiveCustomHomes.com Hidden Hollow Designs, LLC 117 Secret Hollow Ln. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-1007 patty@hiddenhollowdesigns.com www.hiddenhollowdesigns.com The Superior Finish, Inc. 145 Broadview Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8668 superiorfinish@bellsouth.net www.superiorfinishinteriors.com

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER Balsam West Fiber NET, LLC 35 Bonnie Ln. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 339-2900 tmcelroy@balsamwest.net www.balsamwest.net Carolina Mountain Cablevision Inc. 4930 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-2288 cmc@cbvnol.com www.cbvnol.com

Holland Services of Haywood County 228 Wild Rose Ln. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 421-0487 hollandservicesofhc@gmail.com Laurel Crest Landscapes, Inc. 52 Sugar Loaf Rd. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 316-7862 laurelcrestnc@yahoo.com www.sylvalandscapers.com Mountain View Landscaping & Design, Inc. 182 Richland Street, STE 11 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 734-8643 mountainviewlandscaping@yahoo.com www.mountainviewlandscapewnc.com

LODGING Almost Heaven Bed & Breakfast 147 Preservation Way Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6671 innkeepers_almostheavenBB@yahoo.com www.almostheavenbedandbreakfast.com Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast 92 Daisy Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3089 info@andonreidinn.com www.andonreidinn.com Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn 130 Shiloh Trail · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4402 managerbwsmi@outlook.com www.bwsmokymountaininn.com

JEWELERS

Boyd Mountain Log Cabins 445 Boyd Farm Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-1575 info@boydmountain.com www.boydmountain.com

Studio Thirty Three 822 Balsam Ridge Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-0003 diannah.studio33@gmail.com www.studio33jewelry.com

Brookside Mountain Mist Inn & Cottages 142 Country Club Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6880 info@brooksidemountainmistbb.com www.brooksidemountainmistbb.com

The Jeweler's Workbench 80 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2260 cdavis@thejwbench.com www.thejwbench.com

Buffalo Creek Vacations 226 Bison Run Rd. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 550-0960 cheryl@buffalocreekvacations.net www.buffalocreekvacationsnc.com

LANDSCAPING B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. 18 N. Main St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0837 info@bhglandscapes.com www.bhglandscapes.com Boyd's Landscaping & Hydroseeding 143 Boyd Farm Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-8888 trees@boydmountain.com www.boydmountainchristmastreefarm.com

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Mission Health 509 Biltmore Ave. · Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 213-1111 cara.truitt@msj.org www.missionhealth.org

Crescent Health Solutions, Inc. 1200 Ridgefield Boulevard, STE 215 · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 670-9145 desiree.greene@crescenths.com www.crescenths.com

Hambleton Lawn Care & Maintenance, Inc. 1975 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0433 adam@hambletonservices.com www.hambletonservices.com

Mission Community Primary Care Haywood 360 Hospital Dr. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 456-9006 paula.floren@msj.org www.missionhealth.org

HEALTHCARE NETWORKS

The Pressley Group Allstate Insurance Jeremy Pressley 418 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1898 jpressley@allstate.com www.agents.allstate.com/jeremypressley-waynesville-nc.html

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Mercy Urgent Care 120 Frazier St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 210-8333 sharon@mercyurgentcare.org www.mercyurgentcare.org

Yurko Dental Excellence 419 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 316-1988 yde1@yurkodentalexcellence.net www.waynesvilledentist.com

Carolina Vacations, Inc. 1984 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-0871 management@CarolinaVacations.com www.CarolinaVacations.com Cataloochee Ranch Resort, LLC 119 Ranch Dr. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1401 info@cataloocheeranch.com www.cataloocheeranch.com Creekside Inn - A Bed & Breakfast 459 Rockcliffe Ln. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 246-7795 info@creeksideinnbnb.com www.creeksideinnbnb.com

Creekwood Farm RV Park 4696 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-7977 office@creekwoodfarmrv.com www.creekwoodfarmrv.com

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Grandview Lodge & Wedding Venue 466 Lickstone Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5212 gvlbb@yahoo.com www.GrandviewLodgeNC.com Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr. · Cherokee, NC 28719 (828) 497-7777 janhyatt@cherokee.harrahs.com www.HarrahsCherokee.com Hearth and Home Inn 3376 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-1845 reservations@hearthandhomeinn.com www.hearthandhomeinn.com Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West 435 Smokey Park Highway Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 665-2161 oterrell@holidayinnbiltmore.com www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/as heville/avlpp/hoteldetail Inn on Love Lane Inc 224 Love Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7037 stay@oakhillonlovelane.com www.oakhillonlovelane.com Jonathan Creek Inn 4324 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1232 jeff@jonathancreekinn.com www.jonathancreekinn.com Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center 759 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (800) 222-4930 communications@lakejunaluska.com www.lakejunaluska.com Lake Logan Conference Center and Camp Henry 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-0095 lauri@lakelogan.org www.lakelogan.org Love Lane Bed & Breakfast 55 Love Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (504) 239-8080 lovelanebb@aol.com www.facebook.com/lovelanebb Maggie Valley Club & Resort 1819 Country Club Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1616 membership@maggievalleyclub.com www.maggievalleyclub.com Oak Park Inn 196 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-5328 oakparkinn@aol.com www.oakparkinn-waynesville.com Pisgah Inn Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408 Candler, NC 28715 (828) 235-8228 sjohnston@pisgahinn.com www.pisgahinn.com

Premier Vacation Rentals 2787 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-6025 Melissa@pvrnc.com www.pvrnc.com Smoky View Cottages & RV Resort 72 Crider Circle · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1245 accounts@smokyviewcottages.com www.smokyviewcottages.com Springdale at Cold Mountain 200 Golfwatch Rd. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 235-8451 rodney@springdalegolf.com www.springdalegolf.com

Sonoco Plastics 288 Howell Mill Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4774 judy.webb@sonoco.com www.sonoco.com/productsandservices/pl astics.aspx Sunburst Trout Farm LLC 314 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 648-3010 Anna@SunburstTrout.com www.SunburstTrout.com

MARKETING

The Farm, A Gathering Place & The Farm Kitchen 215 Justice Ridge Rd. · Candler, NC 28715 (828) 667-0666 info@thefarmevents.com www.thefarmevents.com

Allison Outdoor Advertising 35 Outdoor Dr. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 586-2737 kristie@allisonoutdoor.com www.allisonoutdoor.com

The Swag 2300 Swag Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-0430 becky@theswag.com www.theswag.com

Clark Communications 2 Westside Dr. · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 254-1432 ddiehn@oneclearchoice.com www.oneclearchoice.com

The Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort & Spa 176 Country Club Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3551 operations@twigolfresort.com www.thewaynesvilleinn.com

Shondra Grant HIBU Senior Account Executive Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 771-6233 shondra.grant@hibu.com www.hibu.com

The Yellow House On Plott Creek Road 89 Oakview Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0991 info@theyellowhouse.com www.theyellowhouse.com

MAIL & POSTAGE SERVICE Allegra Marketing Print Mail 2 Westgate Parkway · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 252-3082 dave@allegraasheville.com www.allegrawestasheville.com

MANUFACTURERS Abundant Labs LLC 289 Silkwood Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (987) 654-3210 info@abundantlabs.com www.abundantlabs.com Brigman Electric Sales & Services LLC 107 Barber Hill Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-6601 brigmanelec@gmail.com Evergreen Packaging 175 Main St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-2318 michael.ferguson@everpack.com www.EvergreenPackaging.com Giles Chemical P.O. Box 370 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4784 contactgiles@gileschemical.com www.gileschemical.com Pepsi Cola Company P.O. Box 1207 · Fletcher, NC 28732 (828) 650-7800 msmith@pepsihky.com www.pepsi.com

Smoky Mountain News 144 Montgomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-4251 info@smokymountainnews.com www.smokymountainnews.com Spectrum Reach 89 Peachtree Road, STE 200 Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 505-7623 moses.stanberry@charter.com www.spectrumreach.com The Mountaineer 220 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0661 jkey@themountaineer.com www.themountaineer.com Vicinitus Haywood P.O. Box 1152 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476 6055 caroladams@vicinitus.com www.vicinitus.com/ WPTL Radio 101.7 FM 920 AM 133 Pisgah Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-3576 admin@wptlradio.net www.wptlradio.net

MICROBREWERY

Text Services, LLC 25 Staymen Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 585-5832 x 709 leannajones@textservicesllc.com www.textservicesllc.com

BearWaters Brewing Company 101 Park St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 237-4200 kevin@bearwatersbrewing.com www.bwbrewing.com

The Mountaineer 220 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0661 jkey@themountaineer.com www.themountaineer.com

Bearwaters Brewing Company Creekside 4352 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0009 art@bwbrewing.com www.bearwatersbrewing.com

WNC Social Media Buzz, Inc 50 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 421-2807 lorelei.garnes@wncsocialmediabuzz.com www.wncsocialmediabuzz.com WNC Woman Magazine P.O. Box 648 · Asheville, NC 28802 (828) 649-9955 info@wncwoman.com www.wncwoman.com

MEDIA iHeartMedia 13 Summerlin Rd. · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 257-2700 brianhall@iheartmedia.com www.iheartmedia.com Rapid River Magazine 85 North Main St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-0071 rick@rapidrivermagazine.com www.RapidRiverMagazine.com Smoky Mountain Living Magazine 144 Montgomery St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2251 ads@smokymountainnews.com www.smliv.com

Boojum Brewing Company 357 Dayton Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 944-0888 kelsie@boojumbrewing.com www.boojumbrewing.com Dancer Creek Brewing LLC 591 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-4149 will@willedgar.net www.dancercreek.com Frog Level Brewing Company 56 Commerce St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 454-5664 info@froglevelbrewing.com www.froglevelbrewing.com

MOVING AND STORAGE Bethel Self Storage 3695 Pisgah Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-5456 diannetatham@yahoo.com Haywood Secure Storage, Inc. 7066 Old Clyde Rd. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-0147 info@haywoodsecure.com www.haywoodsecure.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 42 Rue Salon 79 Ed Green Rd. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 702-0375 keturahrb@yahoo.com www.42ruesalon.com

Maggie Valley Wellness Center 461 Moody Farm Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0288 mvalleywellness@gmail.com www.maggievalleywellness.com

PET SERVICES

A Better Clean (Hard Surface & Carpet Cleaning) 114 Spring Meadow Ln. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 400-3650 info@abettercleanhsr.com www.abettercleanhsr.com Canine Detection Services 362 Sugar Cove Rd. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 593-1107 cdsbugs@gmail.com www.dcsbugs.com EcoArc Home & Office Tinting 348 Hazelwood Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 545-8750 bryant@ecoarcfilms.com www.ecoarcfilms.com M. B. Haynes Corporation 187 Deaverview Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 254-6141 thyatt@mbhaynes.com www.mbhaynes.com Mike's Heating & Cooling 329 Dogwood Rd. Candler, NC 28715 (828) 665-4343 info@mikesheatingandcooling.com www.mikesheatingandcooling.com Papertown Powerwash (828) 273-6725 marcusvamos@yahoo.com S&S Waste Services 152 Appletree Ln. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-8420 sswasteservices@yahoo.com www.sswasteservices.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A Shot Above of WNC 21 Cougar Trail · Clyde, NC 28786 (828) 593-8321 flyguy2010a@yahoo.com www.ashot-above.com/ Beth Brown Photography 871 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 550-1272 beth@bethbrownphoto.com www.bethbrownphoto.com Civil Design Concepts P.O. Box 5432 · Asheville, NC 28813 (828) 452-4410 patrick@cdcgo.com www.CivilDesignConcepts.com J.M. Teague Engineering and Planning 1155 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8383 daveg@jmteagueengineering.com www.jmteagueengineering.com Kelley K Designs (828) 565-2055 kgc4957@gmail.com www.kelleykdesigns.com NEO Corporation 289 Silkwood Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 456-4332 styburski@neocorporation.com www.neocorporation.com Reece, Noland & McElrath Inc. 94 Main St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0677 skaufman@rnm-engineers.com www.rnm-engineers.com Sabrina L. Greene Art & Photography (828) 593-2447 sabrinagreene@outlook.com www.sabrinalgreene.com Wells Fargo Advisors - Larry East, CFP® Senior Vice President-Investments 52 Walnut Street, STE 6 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7407 larry.east@wellsfargoadvisors.com www.larryeast.com Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC 166 Branner Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-9099 derek@wenzellawfirm.com www.wenzellawfirm.com

REAL ESTATE

Gaddis Properties 221 West Oakland Park Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 (954) 565-8900 pstamos@gaddiscapital.com

Balsam Mountain Preserve 81 Preserve Rd. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 631-1040 info@balsammountain.com www.balsammountainpreserve.com

Haywood Rentals - Mauney Cove & Meadowland Apartments 58 Pigeon St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1688 dcj2905@bellsouth.net www.haywoodrentalsnc.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Great Smokys Realty Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 421-1724 kaye@4smokys.com www.4smokys.com

Keller Williams Great Smokies Realty 434 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-5155 klrw973@kw.com www.kellerwilliamswaynesville.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty - Chris Caldwell 36 South Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 564-1950 chris@4smokys.com www.4smokys.com/about-us/chris-caldwell/

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center 759 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (800) 222-4930 communications@lakejunaluska.com www.lakejunaluska.com

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Heritage 1986 Soco Rd. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-5200 mre@bhgheritage.com www.bhgheritage.com Beverly-Hanks & Associates Rob Roland 74 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-1923 robroland@bevery-hanks.com www.beverly-hanks.com/agents/robroland Beverly-Hanks & Associates Realtors 74 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5809 briancagle@beverly-hanks.com www.beverly-hanks.com Carolina Living Choices Retirement Guide 1854 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 676-4980 marketing@carolinalivingchoices.com www.carolinalivingchoices.com Coldwell Banker 20 Town Mountain Rd. Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 400-8647 george.mills@coldwellbanker.com www.coldwellbankerking.com Elk Country Realty 212 Campbell Creek Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-0091 JimBlyth@iCloud.com www.elkcountryrealty.com ERA - Sunburst Realty 147 Walnut St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7376 sunburst@sunburstrealty.com www.sunburstrealty.com

McGovern Property Management and Real Estate Sales 284 B North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1519 mcgovernpropertymgt@gmail.com www.shamrock13.com RE/MAX Executive 71 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-9029 davidwillett1@live.com www.remax-waynesvillenc.com

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PROFESSIONAL HOME AND BUSINESS SERVICES

White & Williams Co. Inc. 514 Swannanoa River Rd. Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 296-0267 rsales@wwhvac.com www.whiteandwilliams.net

The Print Haus, Inc. 641 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8622 chris@theprinthaus.com www.theprinthaus.com

Forga Rental Properties 31 Forga Plaza Loop Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3279 chris@forgarentalproperties.com www.forgarentalproperties.com

The Dog House 310 North Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3753 thedoghousewaynesville@yahoo.com www.thedoghousewaynesville.com

Terminix Service, Inc. 3241 Asheville Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3729 waynesville@trustterminix.com www.trustterminix.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

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City Hair Salon 27 W. Marshall St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-8796 www.facebook.com/cityhair.salon/

Service Master of Haywood County 2803 Dellwood Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-0887 smhayco@charter.net www.myservicemaster.com/7756

Re/Max Executive - Jaci Reynolds 71 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-3777 jacireynoldsnc@gmail.com www.jacireynolds.com Realty World Mountains 3549 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 355-6288 mark@rwmountains.com www.rwmountains.com Select Homes Property Management Company 56 Montgomery St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6111 michele@selecthomeswnc.com www.selecthomeswnc.com Southeastern Development & Acquisition, LLC 102 Lochview Dr. · Cary, NC 27518 (919) 608-1739 sedev@nc.rr.com Southern Firefly Properties PO Box 296 · Hazelwood, NC 28738-0296 (828) 712-6801 contactus@southernfireflyproperties.com www.southernfireflyproperties.com Sunburst Realty Rentals 147 Walnut St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-7376 sunburst@sunburstrealty.com www.sunburstrealtyrentals.com

Tessier Associates 82 Patton Ave. · Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 398-5257 info@tessierassociates.com www.tessierassociates.com

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True Blue Home Watch 40 Corbin Shady Ln. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 558-1114 truebluehomewatch@gmail.com

828 Market on Main 180 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9900 rgriffin704@gmail.com www.facebook.com/828marketonmain/

Waynesville Shopping Center, LLC 435 Overlook Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-3940

Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 333-6282 tcox@nedevelopment.com www.shopashevilleoutlets.com

Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC 166 Branner Ave Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-9099 derek@wenzellawfirm.com www.wenzellawfirm.com

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory 170 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9838 info@dillsborochocolate.com www.dillsborochocolate.com

Western Carolina Rentals, Inc. 737 S. Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 586-2460 info@wcrentals.com www.wcrentals.com

Green Orchid Soap Co. 225 Wall St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 550-6506 greenorchidsoapco@gmail.com www.greenorchidsoapco.com

White Oak Partnership 1947 Lee Rd. · Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 694-8689 ardaman@fishbacklaw.com www.WhiteOakMountain.net

Haywood Habitat for Humanity ReStore 331 Walnut Street, STE 1 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9135 restore@haywoodhabitat.org www.haywoodhabitat.org

RELIGION First United Methodist Church 566 South Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9475 nsumpter@fumc-waynesville.com www.fumc-waynesville.com Long's Chapel UMC 175 Old Clyde Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 456-3993 churchadmin@longschapel.com www.longschapel.com The Creative Thought Center 449-D Pigeon St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9697 waynesvillectc@gmail.com www.creativethoughtcenter.org

REPAIR SERVICES Ledbetter's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 7 Liner St. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 452-4328 ledheatac@aol.com www.ledbettersheatingandair.com

RETAIL

J. Gabriel Home and Gifts 62 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9876 jgabrielhomeandgifts@gmail.com www.jgabrielgifts.com Publix Super Markets 124 Frasier St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (704) 424-5017 kimberly.reynolds@publix.com www.publix.com Rampal, LLC 6147 Pigeon Rd. Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-6672 pinu4us@yahoo.com Sorrells Merchandise Co., Inc. 3796 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-0385 sorrells@cbvnol.com Studio Thirty Three 822 Balsam Ridge Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-0003 diannah.studio33@gmail.com www.studio33jewelry.com

Mountain Top Appliance Service 220 Amherst Way · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 492-0780 mta2003cad@gmail.com www.mountaintopappliance.us

The Turquoise Elephant 1360 Asheville Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9877 turquoiseelephantboutique@gmail.com www.turquoiseelephant.com

The Hot Tub Store 20 Swanger Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-8484 thehottubstorewnc@gmail.com www.thetubstore.com

Tia Dana 224 Branner Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 246-9779 dana@tiadana.com www.tiadana.com

SPA/MASSAGE THERAPY Maggie Valley Wellness Center 461 Moody Farm Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 944-0288 mvalleywellness@gmail.com www.maggievalleywellness.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS Affairs of the Heart 120 N. Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0526 affairs.miller@gmail.com www.affairsoftheheartnc.com Classic Wineseller 20 Church St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6000 richard@classicwineseller.com www.classicwineseller.com Cold Mountain Toffee 1959 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-2459 coldmountaintoffee@gmail.com www.coldmountaintoffee.com Giggie's, LLC 117 Secret Hollow Ln. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 944-0511 info@mygiggies.com www.mygiggies.com Mast General Store 63 North Main St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-2101 joey@mastgeneralstore.com www.mastgeneralstore.com The Hot Tub Store 20 Swanger Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-8484 thehottubstorewnc@gmail.com www.thetubstore.com

SPORTING VEHICLES Smoky Mountain Steel Horses, LLC 82 Locust Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-7276 info@smsh.co www.smokymountainsteelhorses.com

TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

Sheila Gahagan, CPA 229 Penland St. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-1040 sheila@gahagancpa.com www.gahagancpa.com Underwood, Dills & Associates, PC 154 North Main Street, STE 7 Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5370 dills@udcpas.net

TELEPHONE Balsam West Fiber NET, LLC 35 Bonnie Ln. · Sylva, NC 28779 (828) 339-2900 tmcelroy@balsamwest.net www.balsamwest.net Yellow Book USA 1340 A Patton Ave. · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 259-3913 kristina.parker@yellowbook.com www.yellowbook.com

TRANSPORTATIONS Asheville Regional Airport Authority 61 Terminal Drive, STE 1 Fletcher, NC 28732-9442 (828) 684-2226 tkinsey@flyavl.com www.flyavl.com

TRAVEL SERVICES/AGENCIES Friends of the Smokies 84 Coxe Avenue, STE 200 Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 452-0720 anna@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org Time To Travel 999 Turkey Creed Rd. · Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 734-7643 amanda.timetotravel@gmail.com www.timetotravelinc.com

UTILITIES Blossman Propane Gas 2161 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 926-1537 waynesville@blossmangas.com www.blossmangas.com

Brophy & Associates Consulting, LLC 367 Dellwood Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 558-4300 robbin@brophytax.com www.brophytax.com

Carolina Mountain Cablevision Inc. 4930 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-2288 cmc@cbvnol.com www.cbvnol.com

Lynn Sylvester, CPA, PA 619 S. Haywood St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6505 lynn@lascpa-nc.com www.lascpa-nc.com

Consolidated Waste Services P.O. Box 8468 · Asheville, NC 28814 (828) 645-0660 swelch@cws-nc.com www.consolidatedwasteservices.com

Richard C. Tirrell, CPA 854 Mount Valley Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 734-4677 RCTCPA@hotmail.com

Duke Energy 555-A Brevard Rd. · Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 258-5019 jason.walls@duke-energy.com www.duke-energy.com

Haywood Electric Membership Corp. 376 Grindstone Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 452-2281 ken.thomas@haywoodemc.com www.haywoodemc.com PEAK Energy P.O. Box 1110 · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9035 info@peakenergyonline.com www.peakenergyonline.com PSNC Energy 15 Overland Industrial Boulevard Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 670-3535 dhallingse@scana.com www.psncenergy.com Santek Waste Services 650 25th Street, NW · Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 303-7101 www.santekenviro.com

VETERINARIANS Animal Hospital of Waynesville 91 Depot St. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-9755 dani@animalhosp.com www.animalhosp.com Balsam Animal Hospital PA 1628 South Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1868 balsamanimalhospital@gmail.com www.balsamvet.com Canton Animal Hospital 74 Radio Hill Rd. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 648-7800 bryantbrummitt@yahoo.com www.cantonanimalhospital.com

Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital and Dog Camp 1855 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5211 kbirthright@mapletreevet.com www.mapletreevet.com

WEDDING & EVENT SERVICES Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast 92 Daisy Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-3089 info@andonreidinn.com www.andonreidinn.com Appalachian Farm Weddings & Events 592 Qualla Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 400-9800 appalachianfarmweddings@gmail.com www.appalachianfarmweddings.com Bocelli's Italian Eatery and PUB319 319 N. Haywood St · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-4900 schattie@charter.net www.bocellisitalianeatery.com and www.pub319socialhouse.com Boyd Mountain Log Cabins 445 Boyd Farm Rd. Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 926-1575 info@boydmountain.com www.boydmountain.com Brookside Mountain Mist Inn & Cottages 142 Country Club Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-6880 info@brooksidemountainmistbb.com www.brooksidemountainmistbb.com

Earthwinds Chiropractic 56 Iron Will Cove · Waynesville, NC 28785 (254) 319-0174 earthwindschiropractic@gmail.com www.earthwindschiropractic.com

Fat Buddies BBQ 193 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-6368 jstjohn49@gmail.com www.fatbuddiesribsandbbq.com

Junaluska Animal Hospital/Haywood Animal Emergency 3248 Asheville Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-1478 jahpracticemanager@gmail.com www.junaluskaah.com

Kanini's Restaurant and Catering 1196 North Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 507-3654 kaninis@kaninis.com www.kaninis.com

Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center 759 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (800) 222-4930 communications@lakejunaluska.com www.lakejunaluska.com

Studio Thirty Three 822 Balsam Ridge Rd. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 400-0003 diannah.studio33@gmail.com www.studio33jewelry.com

Laurel Ridge Country Club 49 Cupp Ln. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0545 michelew@laurelridgegolf.com www.laurelridgeexperience.com

The Farm, A Gathering Place & The Farm Kitchen 215 Justice Ridge Rd. · Candler, NC 28715 (828) 667-0666 info@thefarmevents.com www.thefarmevents.com

Maggie Valley Club & Resort 1819 Country Club Dr. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-1616 membership@maggievalleyclub.com www.maggievalleyclub.com

The Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort & Spa 176 Country Club Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-3551 operations@twigolfresort.com www.thewaynesvilleinn.com

Pisgah Inn Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 408 · Candler, NC 28715 (828) 235-8228 sjohnston@pisgahinn.com www.pisgahinn.com

The Yellow House On Plott Creek Road 89 Oakview Dr. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-0991 info@theyellowhouse.com www.theyellowhouse.com

Reflections at the Pond managed by White Laurel Design, Co 489 Johnson Dr · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 342-2451 reflectionspond@gmail.com www.reflectionspond.com Sabrina L. Greene Art & Photography 106 Hilltop Rd. · Clyde, 28721 (828) 593-2447 sabrinagreene@outlook.com www.sabrinalgreene.com Sagebrush Steakhouse - Canton 1941 Champion Dr. · Canton, NC 28716 (828) 646-3750 aamoroso@sagebrushstakehouse.com www.SagebrushSteakhouse.com

Wells Events & Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 476-5070 wellseventscenter@gmail.com www.wellseventscenter.com Willow House Events & Weddings 152 Sanibal Ln. · Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-5227 willowhouseevents@gmail.com www.willowhouseweddings.com Winchester Creek Country Club 566 Walker Rd. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (561) 310-7017 wrlackey@aol.com www.winchestercreekcountryclub.com

Sagebrush Steakhouse - Waynesville 895 Russ Ave. · Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 452-5822 aamoroso@sagebrushstakehouse.com www.SagebrushSteakhouse.com Staples 89 Waynesville Plaza Waynesville, NC 28786 (828) 456-2089 gm1823@staples.com www.staples.com

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42 Rue Salon ........................................................................................59 828 Market on Main ........................................................................60 A Better Clean (Hard Surface & Carpet Cleaning) ..............59 A Shot Above of WNC ......................................................................59 A to Z Signs & Engraving ................................................................53 Aaron's ....................................................................................................56 Abundant Labs LLC............................................................................58 Ace Construction Enterprises........................................................54 Affairs of the Heart ..........................................................................60 Allegra Marketing Print Mail..........................................................58 Allison Outdoor Advertising ..........................................................58 Allstate Insurance - Georgi Insurance Group, Inc.........................................................................................57 Almost Heaven Bed & Breakfast ................................................57 America's Home Place ....................................................................54 American Red Cross serving Western North Carolina ............................................................53 AmeriPride Linen & Uniform Services ......................................53 Ameriprise Financial - Martin M. Sohovich ..........................55 Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast ..........................................57 Angelo's Family Pizza, Inc. ............................................................54 Animal Hospital of Waynesville ..................................................61 APAC TN Inc. - Harrison Division ................................................54 Appalachian Farm Weddings & Events ..................................55 Apply4Medical2Day ..........................................................................57 Asheville Outlets ................................................................................60 Asheville POS........................................................................................53 Asheville Regional Airport Authority ........................................60 Aspire Training & Development ..................................................53 Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group ......................................................55 Autobell Car Wash..............................................................................52 AutoStar Family Dealerships ........................................................52 B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. ....................................................57 Backyard Wood Creations..............................................................54 Badcock & More Home Furniture ..............................................55 Balsam Animal Hospital PA ..........................................................61 Balsam Antique Mall........................................................................52 Balsam Mountain Preserve ..........................................................56 Balsam West Fiber NET, LLC ..........................................................57 BB&T Bank - Waynesville ..............................................................55 Be Well Western Carolina, LLC......................................................56 BearWaters Brewing Company ..................................................58 Bearwaters Brewing Company Creekside ............................58 Belk Department Store....................................................................54 BenchMark Physical Therapy ......................................................56 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Great Smokys Realty............................................59 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty - Chris Caldwell................................59 Best Built Inc.........................................................................................54 Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn ..........................................57 Beth Brown Photography ..............................................................59 Bethel Self Storage............................................................................58 Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Heritage ..................59 Beverly-Hanks & Associates - Rob Roland ..........................59 Beverly-Hanks & Associates Realtors ......................................59 Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC, Inc..........................................53 Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen..............................................54 Blimpie ....................................................................................................54 Blossman Propane Gas..................................................................60 Blue Mountain Chiropractic, Dr. Mike Hogan........................56 Blue Ridge Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC..................................53 Blue Ridge Health..............................................................................56 Bocelli's Italian Eatery and PUB319............................................54 Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern........................................................54

Bojangles of WNC, LLC ..................................................................54 Boojum Brewing Company ..........................................................58 Boyd Mountain Log Cabins ..........................................................57 Boyd's Landscaping & Hydroseeding ......................................57 Brigman Electric Sales & Services LLC ....................................58 Brookside Mountain Mist Inn & Cottages ..............................57 Brophy & Associates Consulting, LLC ......................................60 Buffalo Creek Vacations ..................................................................57 C.I.C. Technologies, Inc ....................................................................53 Canine Detection Services ............................................................59 Cannon Law, PC ..................................................................................52 Canton Animal Hospital ..................................................................61 Care Partners Home Health Services ......................................56 Carole Lilly Massage ........................................................................56 Carolina Breathing Solutions........................................................56 Carolina Farm Credit ..........................................................................55 Carolina Furniture Concepts..........................................................56 Carolina Living Choices Retirement Guide ............................59 Carolina Mountain Cablevision Inc. ..........................................57 Carolina Vacations, Inc.....................................................................57 Cataloochee Ranch Resort, LLC ..................................................52 Cataloochee Ski Area........................................................................52 Cataloochee Valley Tours, Inc.......................................................52 CBT Counseling Centers ..................................................................56 Champion Credit Union - Canton................................................55 Champion Credit Union - Waynesville ....................................55 Champion Janitorial Supply ..........................................................53 Cherokee Historical Association ..................................................52 Christian Brothers Roofing ............................................................54 City Hair Salon ....................................................................................59 Civil Design Concepts ......................................................................59 Clark & Leatherwood, Inc...............................................................54 Clark Communications ....................................................................58 Classic Wineseller ..............................................................................54 CLCC Entertainment ..........................................................................54 Coffee Cup Cafe ..................................................................................54 Cold Mountain Toffee......................................................................60 Coldwell Banker..................................................................................59 Consolidated Waste Services ......................................................60 Creekside Inn - A Bed & Breakfast ............................................57 Creekwood Farm RV Park ..............................................................58 Crescent Health Solutions, Inc.....................................................56 Dancer Creek Brewing LLC ............................................................58 Daniel Boone Council, BSA ............................................................55 David's Home Entertainment ......................................................55 Dillsboro Chocolate Factory ..........................................................60 Distinctive Building and Design, Inc. ........................................54 Downtown Waynesville Association ........................................53 Duke Energy ........................................................................................60 Earthwinds Chiropractic ..................................................................61 Edward Jones - Emily W. McCurry ..............................................55 Edward Jones - Jack Bishop III......................................................55 Edward Jones - Jeremy Phillips....................................................55 Edward Jones - Lisa R. Ferguson................................................55 Elevated Mountain Distilling Company....................................52 Elk Country Realty..............................................................................59 ERA - Sunburst Realty......................................................................59 Evergreen Packaging ........................................................................58 Family Circle Chiropractic, PLLC....................................................56 Fat Buddies BBQ ................................................................................54 Firefly Taps & Grill ..............................................................................54 First Citizens Bank - Waynesville ................................................55 First United Methodist Church ....................................................60 Flight of Faith........................................................................................53 Folkmoot USA ......................................................................................55

Forga Rental Properties ..................................................................59 Foundation Forward, Inc. ..............................................................54 Four Seasons the Care You Trust................................................56 Frankies Italian Trattoria ..................................................................54 Friends of the Smokies....................................................................53 Frog Level Brewing Company ......................................................58 Gaddis Properties ..............................................................................59 Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations..............................................................56 Giggie's, LLC..........................................................................................60 Giles Chemical ....................................................................................58 Goodwill Career Center ....................................................................55 Grandview Lodge & Wedding Venue ......................................58 Great Beginnings ..............................................................................56 Great Smoky Mountain Association..........................................53 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad ..............................................52 Green Orchid Soap Co. ....................................................................60 Greene Brothers Well & Pump ....................................................54 Groups: Recover Together..............................................................56 Hambleton Lawn Care & Maintenance, Inc. ........................57 Hardee's..................................................................................................54 Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort ..............................................52 HART- Haywood Arts Regional Theatre ..................................55 Haywood 209 Cafe............................................................................54 Haywood Ace Hardware & Garden Center ............................56 Haywood Advancement Foundation ......................................53 Haywood Builders Supply ............................................................54 Haywood Cancer Center 21st Century Oncology ..............................................................56 Haywood Chamber of Commerce..............................................53 Haywood Christian Ministry..........................................................53 Haywood Community College ....................................................54 Haywood Community College Small Business Center ..............................................53 Haywood County Arts Council ....................................................53 Haywood County Government ..................................................56 Haywood County Schools Board of Education......................................................................54 Haywood County SCORE ................................................................53 Haywood County Tourism Development Authority ............................................................53 Haywood Economic Development Council ..........................53 Haywood Electric Membership Corp. ......................................61 Haywood Family Eye Care ............................................................56 Haywood Habitat for Humanity ReStore ..............................60 Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center......................................55 Haywood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ......................56 Haywood REALTOR Association ..................................................53 Haywood Regional Medical Center ..........................................56 Haywood Rentals - Mauney Cove & Meadowland Apartments ....................................................................................52 Haywood Secure Storage, Inc. ....................................................58 Hearth and Home Inn ....................................................................58 Hidden Hollow Designs, LLC ........................................................57 Historic Frog Level Merchants Association ............................53 Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West ....................................58 Holland Services of Haywood County ....................................57 Hometown Hardware - Canton ..................................................56 Hometown Hardware - Waynesville ........................................56 HomeTrust Bank - Clyde ................................................................55 HomeTrust Bank - Waynesville....................................................55 HVO, Inc. ..................................................................................................55 Ian & JoJo's Pizzeria & Restaurant..............................................54 iHeartMedia..........................................................................................58 Independent Accounting Services, Inc.....................................55

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Terminix Service, Inc. ........................................................................59 Tessier Associates..............................................................................60 Text Services, LLC................................................................................58 The Arc of Haywood County ........................................................53 The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina........................................................53 The Creative Thought Center........................................................60 The Cuban Guy....................................................................................54 The Dog House ..................................................................................59 The Farm, A Gathering Place & The Farm Kitchen..............55 The Hot Tub Store..............................................................................60 The Jeweler's Workbench ..............................................................57 The Mountaineer ..............................................................................58 The Pressley Group Allstate Insurance - Jeremy Pressley....................................................57 The Print Haus, Inc.............................................................................53 The Salvation Army ..........................................................................53 The Superior Finish, Inc...................................................................57 The Swag ..............................................................................................54 The Turquoise Elephant..................................................................60 The Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort & Spa ................................56 The Yellow House On Plott Creek Road..................................58 Tia Dana ................................................................................................60 Time To Travel......................................................................................60 Town of Clyde ......................................................................................56 Town of Waynesville ........................................................................56 Triangle Automotive Repair............................................................53 True Blue Home Watch ..................................................................60 Twigs & Leaves Gallery....................................................................52 Underwood, Dills & Associates, PC ..........................................60 United Community Bank................................................................56 United Way of Haywood County ................................................55 VantagePointe Homes @ Balsam Mountain ......................52 Vicinitus Haywood ............................................................................58 Village Framer ......................................................................................52 Voices In The Laurel ..........................................................................55 Wal-Mart Supercenter......................................................................54 Waynesville Art School....................................................................52 Waynesville Shopping Center, LLC ............................................60 Waynesville Tire ..................................................................................53 Wells Events & Reception Center................................................55 Wells Fargo Advisors - Larry East, CFPÂŽ Senior Vice President-Investments ....................................56 Wells Fargo Bank................................................................................56 Wells Funeral Homes Inc. & Cremation Services of Canton ........................................................................................56 Wells Funeral Homes Inc. & Cremation Services of Waynesville ..............................................................................56 Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC....................................................................52 Wenzel Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Skin Care Center ............................................56 West Carolina Freightliner ..............................................................53 Western Carolina Rentals, Inc. ....................................................60 Western Carolina University ..........................................................55 Western Carolina University - College of Business............55 Western North Carolina Tiny Homes ........................................54 White & Williams Co. Inc.................................................................59 White Oak Partnership ....................................................................60 Wicked Fresh Seafood Co. ............................................................56 Willow House Events & Weddings ............................................61 Winchester Creek Country Club ..................................................61 WNC Community Credit Union ....................................................56 WNC Social Media Buzz, Inc ........................................................54 WNC Woman Magazine..................................................................58 WPTL Radio 101.7 FM 920 AM ....................................................58 Yarrington Physical Therapy & Sports Care, Inc...................57 Yellow Book USA................................................................................60 Yurko Dental Excellence ..................................................................57 Zaxby's ....................................................................................................54

Pisgah Inn ..............................................................................................54 Premier Vacation Rentals ..............................................................58 PSNC Energy ........................................................................................61 Publix Super Markets ......................................................................60 Rafting in the Smokies ....................................................................52 Rampal, LLC ..........................................................................................60 Rapid River Magazine......................................................................58 Ray, Bumgarner, Kingshill and Associates..............................55 RCF Inc.....................................................................................................54 RE/MAX Executive ............................................................................59 Re/Max Executive - Jaci Reynolds..............................................59 Reach of Haywood County............................................................53 Real World Transitional LLC ............................................................53 Realty World Mountains ................................................................59 Reece, Noland & McElrath Inc. ....................................................59 Reflections at the Pond managed by White Laurel Design, Co......................................................61 Richard C. Tirrell, CPA ........................................................................56 Richard Lanning Builders, Inc.......................................................54 Rolling Thunder River Company ................................................52 Ron Robinson, Author and Business Consultant................53 ROOM 1902 ............................................................................................53 S&S Waste Services ..........................................................................59 Sabrina L. Greene Art & Photography......................................59 Sagebrush Steakhouse-Canton..................................................54 Sagebrush Steakhouse-Waynesville........................................54 Santa's Land ........................................................................................52 Santek Waste Services ....................................................................61 Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. ................................52 Select Homes Property Management Company ..............59 Service Master of Haywood County ........................................59 Sharp Business Systems - Zachrey Penland ........................53 Sheila Gahagan, CPA........................................................................60 Shelley B. Drevas, CPA......................................................................56 Shelton House - History, Heritage & Crafts............................52 Sheppard Insurance Group............................................................57 Shining Rock Classical Academy ................................................55 Shondra Grant HIBU Senior Account Executive ..................58 Signarama of Asheville....................................................................53 Silver Bluff Village ..............................................................................57 Skyland Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. ........................................57 Smart Processing, LLC ......................................................................53 Smathers & Smathers Attorneys At Law ................................52 Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts ..............55 Smoky Mountain Event Center, Inc............................................55 Smoky Mountain Folk Festival ....................................................55 Smoky Mountain Foot & Ankle Clinic, PA ..............................57 Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine ......................................52 Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center ..............57 Smoky Mountain Home Builders Association ....................53 Smoky Mountain Living Magazine ..........................................58 Smoky Mountain News..................................................................58 Smoky Mountain Steel Horses, LLC..........................................60 Smoky View Cottages & RV Resort............................................58 Sonoco Plastics ..................................................................................58 Sorrells Merchandise Co., Inc.......................................................60 Southeastern Development & Acquisition, LLC ..................59 Southeastern Sports Medicine....................................................57 Southern Concrete Materials ........................................................54 Southern Firefly Properties............................................................59 Sparksmith ............................................................................................53 Spinfire Entertainment, LLC ..........................................................55 Springdale at Cold Mountain ......................................................56 Stanberry Insurance..........................................................................57 Staples ....................................................................................................53 State Farm - Angie Franklin ..........................................................56 State Farm - Chad McMahon ......................................................57 Studio Thirty Three ............................................................................57 Sunburst Realty Rentals..................................................................59 Sunburst Trout Farm LLC ................................................................58 T. Pennington Art Gallery, Inc. ......................................................52 Taylor Motor Co. ..................................................................................53 TD Bank ..................................................................................................56

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Inn on Love Lane Inc ......................................................................58 Inspired Art Ministry, Inc. ................................................................52 J. Gabriel Home and Gifts..............................................................60 J.M. Teague Engineering and Planning....................................59 Jack the Dipper Ice Cream..............................................................54 James Weaver Kirkpatrick III, PA ..................................................52 Jim Moore Attorney at Law, PLLC................................................52 Joel R. Weaver, PA ..............................................................................52 John M. Highsmith, DDS..................................................................56 Jonathan Creek Inn............................................................................58 Junaluska Animal Hospital/ Haywood Animal Emergency ................................................61 Kanini's Restaurant and Catering ..............................................54 KARE, Inc.................................................................................................53 Keller Williams Great Smokies Realty ......................................59 Ken Wilson Ford..................................................................................53 Kentucky Fried Chicken ..................................................................54 Kim's Pharmacy ..................................................................................57 King Law Offices ................................................................................52 Kiwanis Club of Waynesville ........................................................53 L.N. Davis Insurance Agency ........................................................57 Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center ......................................................................58 Lake Logan Conference Center and Camp Henry ..........................................................................53 Laurel Crest Landscapes, Inc. ......................................................57 Laurel Ridge Country Club ............................................................56 Ledbetter's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ........................54 LegalSheild Business Solutions ..................................................52 Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville ..............................................54 Long's Chapel UMC ..........................................................................60 Love Lane Bed & Breakfast ..........................................................58 Lowe's of Waynesville ....................................................................54 Lynn Sylvester, CPA, PA ....................................................................55 M. 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Haynes Corporation ..............................................................59 Maggie Valley Club & Resort ........................................................56 Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation..................................55 Maggie Valley Wellness Center....................................................59 Magnolia Concierge WNC Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital and Dog Camp ..................61 Mark's Pharmacy................................................................................57 Massie Furniture Co Inc...................................................................52 Mast General Store ..........................................................................60 McGovern Property Management and Real Estate Sales ..............................................................59 McNeil Consulting ..............................................................................57 Melrose Law, PLLC..............................................................................52 Mercy Urgent Care ............................................................................57 Merrill Lynch - Keller Ferrell ..........................................................55 Merrill Lynch - Susan Sorrells, CFP, CRPC ................................55 Merrill Lynch - Wendolyn Forbes................................................55 Michael Gillespie, DDS ....................................................................57 Mike's Heating & Cooling ..............................................................59 Mission Community Primary Care Haywood........................57 Mission Health ....................................................................................57 Mountain Credit Union ....................................................................55 Mountain Eye Associates, PLLC ..................................................57 Mountain Projects, Inc.....................................................................53 Mountain Top Appliance Service ..............................................60 Mountain View Housing, Inc. ......................................................52 Mountain View Landscaping & Design, Inc. ........................57 Mud Dabbers Pottery ......................................................................52 NAPA Auto Parts ..................................................................................53 NC Works Career Center - Haywood County ........................55 NEO Corporation..................................................................................59 Oak Park Inn..........................................................................................53 Overbay Insurance Services..........................................................57 Patton, Morgan & Clark....................................................................57 PEAK Energy..........................................................................................61 Pepsi Cola Company ........................................................................58 PIMSY EHR (Smoky Mountain Information Systems, Inc.) ......................................................53

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