Harris Regional Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization focused on patient safety. The spring 2026 grade marks the hospital’s s ...

Jackson County deputies say a routine traffic stop led to a significant drug bust along U.S. 441 near Ridge Point. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the stop happened May 6th, when Sen ...

l-r) Betsy Norwood, Jackson County Economic Development; Tiffany Henry, director, Jackson County Economic Development; Victor Lofquist, Lofquist & Associates; Angie Winchester, clerk, Jackson Coun ...

Jackson County remains under severe drought conditions, and officials say some residents are still ignoring the statewide burn ban. Firefighters continue responding to reports of illegal burning, only ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to host its popular synchronous firefly viewing event at Elkmont, and the event is so popular, a lottery is held for vehicles to attend. According to an Apri ...

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says two people are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in the Cashiers area. According to the sheriff’s office, the Criminal Suppression ...

Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are monitoring increased bear activity after several recent incidents involving visitors. Park officials say rangers responded to three bear-related ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding the public that smoke seen on state game lands this summer may be from prescribed burns. The agency says people can check its Prescribed B ...

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has launched a new online feature showing estimated wait times and real-time office capacity for driver’s license locations across the state. According to ...

Rep. Mike Clampitt North Carolina Representative Mike Clampitt has died. The North Carolina General Assembly announced that Clampitt, who represented District 119, died Wednesday, March 18, after batt ...