News Staff CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – An earthquake reported near Canton this weekend marks the eighth tremor in less than four weeks. The magnitude 2.1 quake struck north of west Canton just after midnight on Friday [June 16], according to the U.S.Geological Survey data. Although Western North Carolina is not on a major fault line, earthquakes are … Read more
Adventure camp kicks off Monday [June 19]. All Jackson County kids ages 10-14 years old are welcome at the camp that will focus on outdoor learning, leadership, team building, discovery, and fun. The camp runs through June 23 at the Jackson County Recreation Complex in Cullowhee. Check @jacksoncountyoutdoorrecreation for more information. -0-
Sylva’s 2023-24 budget is being touted as ‘an important achievement.’ Mayor David Nestler said this budget in particular is a major milestone because they’ve managed to fund and begin implementing some of the largest town projects to date without “hardly spending a dime of residents’ tax dollars.” The budget, which passed unanimously, includes one police … Read more
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. During the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses, as well as vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase and those who need a license or to register or renew a vessel are advised to do so … Read more
Summer is just heating up, but Jackson County Public Schools officials are already looking ahead to the fall semester. Just as classes are coming to an end, JCPS is working with the Jackson County Recreation Department to host the second annual Back to School Bash. The family-focused event will be held on Aug. 5, at … Read more
Three dozen Haywood County Schools positions were eliminated at the end of the 2022-23 school year, from custodians to central office staff, after a budget deficit forced tough decisions from school leaders. Trevor Putnam, superintendent for Haywood County Schools says, they’ve eliminated approximately 36 positions based on the revenue stream, and were able to absorb … Read more
A recent collaboration between Junaluska Elementary fifth graders, Haywood Community College students, and Haywood County Solid Waste and Recycling will keep about 90,000 juice and milk cartons out of the county landfill each school year. HCC’s students used a students-teaching-students model to connect with the younger students and gain hands-on learning beyond the classroom. The … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Haywood County is taking a big bite out of the local drug trade. A recent undercover drug raid took more than $200,000 worth of illegal drugs out of Western North Carolina and netted police multiple arrests. It was a coordinated effort by law enforcement that led to a successful outcome … Read more
Looking for something for the kiddos to do this summer…The Haywood County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge is back! This year’s theme is “All Together Now,” a celebration of friendship, unity, and cooperation. The library will be hosting fun and educational programs for all ages each week. . Take & Make kits for select programs … Read more
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A 4-year-old Tennessee boy is continuing to recover at home after he was bitten by a copperhead snake during a camping trip with his family in Highlands, North Carolina, just across the Georgia border, over Memorial Day weekend. The toddler was rushed to a nearby emergency room where he received 10 vials … Read more