News Staff MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A Florida man who led Macon County authorities on a high speed chase has pleaded guilty to several charges. The N.C. District attorney’s office announced that Joshua Faulk, 35, was sentenced to spend four to six years in prison. Faulk’s charges stem from an incident that took place last year … Read more
Beverly Collins, Western Carolina University’s fall color forecaster, announced her bold predictions this week that leaf looking season this year will be pleasant and reasonably colorful in the region. A WCU biology professor, Collins combines her knowledge of forest ecology with weather observations to evaluate the potential of the upcoming season, known to draw thousands … Read more
Meanwhile, Western Carolina University officials are waiving admission application fees for both undergraduate and graduate programs for students wanting to enter the university during spring 2022, summer 2022 and fall 2022 academic semesters.“Because of the economic impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many households across the state, we thought it was important that … Read more
Beginning Tuesday, September 7, all spectators at Jackson County Public Schools indoor athletic events will be required to wear a mask. Athletes will continue to wear masks on the sideline, but not while participating in active play. Masks are not required at outdoor athletic events.The policy change for indoor events is a proactive response to … Read more
Looking at the numbrs since the arrival of tropical storm Fred to North Carolina boots on the ground = 1630 total, 99 agencies, 687 + Households impacted with some level of damage,20 NC DOT bridges with moderate – major damages,3 Bridges completely destroyed There were 76 private bridges and 39 culverts reported damaged by citizens.FEMA … Read more
The E-P-A is now including data from a network of low-cost air sensors in North Carolina in its official air-quality mapping system. More than five years ago CleanAIRE N-C launched its Citizen Science AirKeeper Program to monitor air quality. Since then the group has expanded its network of monitors measuring invisible fine particulate matter known … Read more
Starting Sept. 4, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will temporarily suspend its Saturday services at the 16 driver license offices where services were available, to better protect customers and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant.Temporarily suspending Saturday hours will reduce potential COVID exposures, as examiners who work on Saturdays typically travel … Read more
A Franklin man will spend at least 118 months and up to 128 months in prison after admitting in court to helping rob and beat another man.Jonathan Wesley Simmons, 39, pleaded guilty last week to robbery with a dangerous weapon as a habitual felon and possession of firearm by felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch … Read more
Due to rising COVID-19 cases in Western North Carolina, Southwestern Community College officials have decided to cancel this year’s “Boots, Blue Jeans & Bling” gala that had been scheduled for the second Saturday in September at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.“This was an extremely difficult decision,” said Dr. Don Tomas, SCC’s President. “We remain hopeful that … Read more
At the recent Graham County Board of Education meeting, the Board voted that it is in the best interest of the students and employees to take the following action while the COVID-19 pandemic is still a concern: ALL students will be learing remotely until just after labor day. All sports practices/games and extracurricular activities will … Read more