By Periann Houghton and Carlton Veirs Facing rising expenses and fewer sales tax dollars, this year’s Haywood County budget forecasts the largest deficit in anyone’s memory—perhaps in history. The budget document predicts county government will spend $7.123 million more than it takes in. Big budget items include 5% raises for most workers, the sheriff’s department ...
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