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Good morning Waynesville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

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  • Want a free holiday light show just minutes from Waynesville?

Also on today's calendar: Tricia Ann Band and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Waynesvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Waynesvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 55 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 50, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Free Christmas light show at Balsam Mountain Inn returns to delight visitors (wlos.com) ā€” Waynesville residents can enjoy a free Christmas light show at the historic Balsam Mountain Inn, located between Sylva and Waynesville, now through Jan. 6, 2026. Run by a Waynesville couple, the drive-thru or walkable display features synchronized lights, music, hot cocoa, and a free cookie for visitors each night until 9 p.m.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found cat - unaltered male, no microchip.
    Near N Canton Rd and Northridge rd Posting for my friend. Looking for the owner- the cat is very social (Nextdoor J Creek)
  • Did a tree fall on your property?
    Was anyone around to hear it? If not, did it make a sound? WHO CARES?! We'll wave a magic chainsaw and transform that dead locust into firewood inā€¦ (Nextdoor Russ Avenue)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Waynesville. Apply here.
  • Huddle House, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Server in Waynesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waynesville here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Maggie Valley

  • This must be the place: ā€˜Memories of candles and incense, and all of these things, remember these?' (smokymountainnews.com)
  • Avery News Notes ā€” Dec. 17, 2025 (averyjournal.com)

Canton

  • High School Round Up: December 17, 2025 (wlos.com)

Sylva

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