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Waynesville, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Waynesville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How South Mainās makeover could change where you eat and shop
Also on today's calendar: Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Waynesville revitalization project targets redevelopment, economy (wlos.com) ā Waynesville is pushing ahead with a major South Main Street revitalization, replacing the old Sutton Automotive site and adding new restaurants and shops that could open by late 2026. Town planners and nearby business owners say the project is already drawing investment, though some worry about added traffic as the corridor grows busier. 
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šø Around Waynesville
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Pioneer Heritage Festival ā
Museum of Haywood County History at the Shook-Smathers House, 178 Morgan St, Clyde
9:00 am
Monday July 27
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Other local events
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Volleyball Workouts
Waynesville Middle WMS Big Gym
5:30 pm -
WMS Boys Basketball Workouts
Waynesville Middle 495 Brown Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786
7:30 am -
Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group ā
Haywood Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville
4:30 pm -
Parkinsonās Support Group ā
Haywood Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville
1:30 pm -
THS Band Mountie Showcase @CEW
Tuscola High 564 Tuscola School Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
7:00 pm -
2026 Smoky Mountain Midsummer Flea Market Waynesville, NC ā
Smoky Mountain Event Center, 758 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville
10:00 am -
LOS DOS DE TAMAULIPAS, CUARTO DE MILLA & MAS ā
Great Smoky Mountain Event Center, 18769 Great Smoky Mountains Expy, Waynesville
2:00 pm
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
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š Events Nearby
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Volleyball Workouts
Waynesville Middle WMS Big Gym
5:30 pm -
WMS Boys Basketball Workouts
Waynesville Middle 495 Brown Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786
7:30 am -
THS Band Mountie Showcase @CEW
Tuscola High 564 Tuscola School Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
7:00 pm -
Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend ā
Shelton House - History, Heritage, Waynesville
9:00 am
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Friday July 31
Saturday August 8
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stray dog in our yard this morning on Plott Creek near the elementary school Wasn't able to get a picture.
It's a brown brendle coat mastiffy looking dog. It's still on the loose. (Nextdoor Plott and Hyatt Creek) - Have you lost this dog?
He's in Rock Bridge estates off Hemphill Rd. Some of us have tried to get ahold of him but he's too scared to let us get close. (Nextdoor Hemphill Rd)
- Belk posted a job opening for Maintenance/Housekeeping Associate - Part Time in Waynesville. Apply here.
- Pilot Company posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Waynesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waynesville here.
š Nearby News
Maggie Valley
- Top 10 Online Tutors in Balsam Grove, NC (care.com)
Sylva
- Sylva leaders to vote on appeal that could bring pride parade back (wlos.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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