Waynesville police are warning residents about increasingly sophisticated telephone scams after one local victim reportedly lost more than $100,000. Investigators say the schemes frequently begin with ...

A fraud investigation involving a loss of more than $200,000 has led to an arrest in Macon County. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office began investigating after receiving a report from a county resident ...

Left to Right: Marne Harris, Laurie Bryson, Matthew Ridley, Julie Lucas, Chelsea Elders Leatherwood (family), Shelby Gass (family), Nathan Gass (family), Brittney Gass (family), Duane Elders (family), ...

Photo: Bill Davis Savannah Volunteer Fire Department led a training exercise at Lighthouse Baptist Church on Highway 441 on July 18 to be better prepared for a scenario where they needed to get water ...

Jackson County commissioners are considering placing a 105-million-dollar school bond referendum before voters this fall. Commissioners voted Tuesday night to hold a public hearing on the proposal Aug ...

Several people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Emergency Management, no one on the school bus was hurt. Of ...

Local first responders and community agencies across Jackson County are teaming up with the American Red Cross this week for the “Battle of the Badges” community blood drive competition, an event desi ...

Temporary lane closures are scheduled along the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning Monday, May 11. Park officials say crews will be conducting essential maintenance, including mowin ...

The NCDOT 107, R5600 project team met on April 30, 2026 with local government and other key stakeholders last week to discuss the status of the road project. Utility setback work is currently in proce ...

With the 2026 hurricane season quickly approaching, June 1 through November 30, Jackson County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to take action during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May ...