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PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY The following Proclamation is issued by the Chairman of the Haywood County Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, the National Weather Service and other reliable sources have forecast that Winter Storm Fern will impact Western North Carolina, including Haywood County, with hazardous winter precipitation (snow, sleet, and/or freezing rain), strong winds, and […]
Public Statement from the Town of Canton Board RE: Concerns Regarding the TBD Landfill and Community Air Quality To the Residents of the Town of Canton, The Town Board would like to publicly address the growing concerns regarding the landfill operation located outside the corporate limits on Thickety Road. […]
Town of Canton Scheduled Water Valve Repair The Town of Canton will be repairing a valve at the intersection of Blackwell Drive and Champion Drive from 11:30 pm on Sunday, June 29th until complete (approximately 6am on June 30th). Road closures and new traffic patterns will be in place from 7am until repaired. Champion […]
The final day to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in Haywood County is Friday, July 11, 2025. Helene reminded us of the importance of protecting our homes from natural disasters. If your property was impacted or is at risk, Haywood County’s Hazard Mitigation Program may be able to help you recover and prepare […]
6:00 pm | Fireworks start at dusk Come and celebrate Independence Day with us in Downtown Canton on July 5th. Bring your chairs and blankets! Fireworks, sponsored by Champion Credit Union, will start at dusk! The Canton Splash Pad will be open for the kids, there will be a music DJ, and FREE watermelon will […]
Mama T’s Summer Celebration is back and bigger than ever! Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a fun-filled day the whole family will love. This annual community favorite is packed with entertainment, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages. Spend the day enjoying mouthwatering eats from a […]
Now that Spring is here please remember that grass should not be taller than 9 inches to avoid receiving any citations for Town ordinance violations. We also ask that you do not blow grass into the streets to avoid causing accidents, especially for motorcycles, bicycles, and scooters. Brush Pickup If you have brush items that […]
The Haywood County Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) is once again accepting applications! If you’re a low- to medium-income household impacted by Tropical Storm Fred or a first-time homebuyer, you may qualify for financial help. . Funding is available to cover: – Up to 30% of the purchase price for down payment assistance – Up to […]
Join us for the Town of Canton Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Canton Police Department. There will be three separate age groups; ages 1-4, ages 5-8, and ages 9-12. Mark your calendars and bring your kids out to see the Easter Bunny.
