News Staff The breakdown of federally funded GREAT grants awarded to District 50 is being touted by its staunchest advocate, as “hard work pays off.” Senator Corbin says “he’s happy to see them fulfilled.” The breakdown shows, Clay County will recieve more than $3,800-thousand dollars [$3,842,233.68] in funding to help bring broadband services to over1,450 households and … Read more
Pac-tiv Evergreen workers who lost their jobs after the plant shut down a couple months ago are getting a helping hand. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an award of more than $2.5 million to support employment and training services for people in WNC affected by the closure of Pactiv Evergreen’s Canton paper mill … Read more
Municipal election season is officially underway in Western North Carolina. The 14-day candidate filing period for the November municipal General Elections kicked off Friday at noon, with Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain county candidates formally declaring their intentions to run for one of 33 available seats on 10 local governing boards. -0-
(Asheville, NC) — A data breach is being investigated at the Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville. It was revealed late last week that more than 15-hundred veterans may have had personal information accessed due to a May 12th email correspondence. The center has reportedly notified all individuals who may have been affected. … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A Cullowhee man was charged in connection to a pedestrian involved crash. Asheville police said a man riding a bike suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a truck early Monday mornning on Merrion Avenue, just north of downtown, driven by Joshua Charles Andrews. The 34 year old motorist is charged … Read more
Residents in eight Western North Carolina counties could see improved internet access in the next three years as part of the federally-funded GREAT grant. The program will provide more than $16 million to boost broadband infrastructure in the latest round of federal funding which aims to expand affordable, high-speed internet in underserved areas, including Buncombe, … Read more
SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Few details are being released about the discovery of human remains in Swain county over the weekend. The Swain County Sheriff’s Office said that a body was found lying along Morrow Cemetery Road on Saturday. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. -0-
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) – After months of negotiation, UPS workers appear no closer to striking a deal to keep them on the job. On Friday (July 7) UPS drivers, including in Franklin took to the street with picket signs to demonstrate their willingness to go on strike if management does not reach an agreement. Friday’s … Read more
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) – One of the longest running and most popular events held in Maggie Valley returned this weekend! The 32nd annual Summer Arts and Crafts Show drew more than 120 vendors at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. And, if you missed this weekend’s return of the event, don’t worry, the Arts and … Read more
More students in Macon, Jackson and Haywood counties will receive free breakfast and lunch in the coming school year thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision and work by local school nutrition departments. Previously, the only two schools eligible for the Community Eligibility Provision in Macon County were East Franklin and Union Academy. Now, all schools … Read more