Canton is a town in Haywood County, North Carolina, with a population of approximately 4,422.
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Canton ABC store to reopen 18 months after Helene damage
Canton ABC store to reopen 18 months after Helene damage WLOS
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NewsMAR 30, 2026
Eastern NC officials visit Canton to share lessons on Helene recovery and flood planning
Eastern NC officials visit Canton to share lessons on Helene recovery and flood planning WLOS
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NewsMAR 05, 2026
Canton secures mill site future with land purchase
Canton secures mill site future with land purchase Smoky Mountain News
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