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September 30, 2023

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Annual Fall Color Forecast for WNC

Annual Fall Color Forecast for WNC

Beverly Collins – WCU Professor Fall, the time of year when Western Carolina University’s campus is bustling with activity, classes, football and of course, the brilliant color of autumn leaves. The fall colors across Western North Carolina are a seasonal sensation that draw thousands of visitors...
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EBCI September 7th Election Conclusions

EBCI September 7th Election Conclusions

Voter participation in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ September 7th election registered at 53.9%, as per data recently released by the Board of Elections. This marked a slight decrease from the 57.1% turnout recorded during the previous chief election in 2019. The election included contests...
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Jackson Man Faces Arson Charges

Jackson Man Faces Arson Charges

Christopher Johnson A resident of Jackson County is now facing a combination of misdemeanor and felony charges in the aftermath of a recent domestic incident that could have resulted in a tragic outcome. Christopher Johnson, aged 50 and hailing from Whittier, has been apprehended on charges of felony fi...
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Overnight Fire Destroys Sylva Building

Overnight Fire Destroys Sylva Building

  On Wednesday Morning September 20th, a devastating fire ravaged a structure in Sylva, resulting in the destruction of a building and causing significant damage to the Foot and Ankle Clinic, which was attached to it. The fire started at approximately 2:15 a.m. on the southern section of the buildi...
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