🌱 How worried should Waynesville Middle families be about this chickenpox case?

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• How worried should Waynesville Middle families be about this chickenpox case?

Also on today's calendar: Waynesville Recreation Advisory Board.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 55, low: 35.
• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chickenpox case confirmed at Waynesville Middle: Haywood County health officials (wlos.com) — A confirmed case of chickenpox at Waynesville Middle School has Haywood County health officials urging families to check that children are up to date on the varicella vaccine. Parents are advised to watch for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure and avoid social gatherings if illness is suspected, especially around babies, pregnant people, or anyone with weakened immune systems.
   

📸 Around Waynesville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waynesville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• MANNA Food Bank Distribution
  Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center, 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Waynesville Recreation Advisory Board
  Waynesville Recreation Center , 550 Vance St , Waynesville
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
  Folkmoot , Building B , 112 Virginia Ave , Waynesville
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Pub Theology
  Blue Ridge Beer Hub , 21 East St , Waynesville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Soul Sauntering on the Solstice
  Lake Logan , 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln , Canton
  10:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Easy Eats @ The Community Table
  The Community Table , 23 Central St , Sylva
  11:00 am
• Open Mic — White Moon Cafe
  White Moon Cafe & Dark Moon Cocktail Bar , 545 Mill St , Sylva
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Tricia Ann Band
  Legends Sports Bar And Grill , 3865 Soco Rd , Maggie Valley
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Yuletide Market
  Bridge Park , 76 Railroad Ave , Sylva
  9:00 am
• Sylva Yule Market
  Bridge Park , 76 Railroad Ave , Sylva
  10:00 am
• Sylva Shop & Stroll
  Downtown Sylva Historic District , 669 W Main St , Sylva
  5:00 pm
• Holiday High Tea
  Crown & Thistle Tea Room , 62 Overbrook St Ste C , Waynesville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I had posted this guy a long while back but no one claimed him.
  He was already fixed and we've now got him up to date on his shots and everything. We've tried to keep him but a couple of our cats do not like him… (Nextdoor Jonathan Creek)
• If anyone’s missing a black cat with white paws and nose .
  Let me know . I caught one on camera last night in my yard . I put some wet food out tonight to try to lure him in if he smells it. Trying to get him… (Nextdoor Plott and Hyatt Creek)

• North Carolina Staffing posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Waynesville. Apply here.
• H&R Block posted a job opening for Bookkeeper - Franchise Location in Waynesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waynesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Avery News Notes — Dec. 17, 2025 (averyjournal.com)

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• Shirley Carter Stevens (cityviewnc.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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