Haywood County Sheriff Race Heads to November After Divisive GOP Primary | WNC Times WAYNESVILLE — A contentious Republican primary for Haywood County Sheriff concluded March 4, producing a nominee who will face Democrat Tyler Howell, ...

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Haywood County sheriff forum focuses on landfill shooting, body cameras and transparency At a Smoky Mountain News forum in Waynesville, candidates for Haywood County sheriff clashed over transparency and leadership after a December landfill shooting now the subject of litigation; incumbent Bill Wilkie defended withholding details to protect due process while challengers urged swifter public disclosure and clearer communication.

Candidates for Haywood County sheriff clashed over transparency and leadership at a heated forum, revealing deep divides on how to handle the fallout from a controversial shooting incident.

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