Franklin, Webster, Bryson City, and Forest Hills are all having uncontested town board elections this year. Even though there are multiple seats open, there’s only one candidate running for each ...

Attention, drivers who like to push the speed limit: Law enforcement agencies statewide are stepping up their efforts to ensure that all road users are adhering to safe and legal driving speeds. Begin ...

According to Sylva Police Chief Chris Hatton and Harris EMS Supervisor Kyle Dowling, there has been a notable increase in the number of overdose incidents in recent years. In 2015, Harris EMS received ...

During the Jackson County Board of Education meeting on September 26, Deputy Superintendent Jake Buchanan detailed the school system’s plan to adhere to the recently enacted Parental Bill of Rig ...

Three individuals from Clayton, Georgia, are facing a variety of drug-related charges following a traffic stop that culminated in a confrontation and the use of force by Sylva Police officers. The all ...

The Southwestern HOME Consortium has awarded $850,000 to four projects in the region that will construct, enhance, or assist in housing citizens. The map to the left showcases the locations where gran ...

Jeremy Dwight Solomon A Swain County man has been sentenced for his involvement in the 2019 death of a Bryson City resident. Jeremy Dwight Solomon pleaded guilty to felony accessory after the fact in ...

The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees met Sept. 19 and 20 to consider grant applications and make awards for projects that will protect North Carolina’s land and water from the moun ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters are suppressing a 5-10 acre wildland fire near backcountry campsite 87 on Fontana Lake’s shore. The Lake Fire was reported at approximately 1:30 p.m. o ...

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. ...