News Staff 2022 ushered in free Wi-Fi internet to downtown Sylva. The new service is aimed at providing a safe, public space for visitors, students and residents who may not have cable access in their homes, according to a press release. The project is a result of a partnership between a host of downtown businesses and building … Read more
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT DR. DANA AYERS SAID THIS WEEK THAT PLANS ARE MOVING FORWARD TO EXPAND PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES IN JACKSON COUNTY… -AYERS AUDIO CLIP- 14 The programs are expected to be in place for the 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR. -0-
Several reports of a fire at the Woodland Inn, on U.S. 23/441 Sunday turned out to be a car that mysteriously burst into flames. Authorities say a resident had backed her car up to the front door of her apartment to unload the trunk, and about 10 minutes later it suddenly caught on fire. Because … Read more
Western Carolina University is again listed among the best providers of online degree programs in the 10th annual ranking by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday, Jan. 25. WCU was recognized for their online graduate business programs and bachelor programs. -0-
Haywood is being deemed a COVID hotspot, as cases continue to climb in the county. As of Tuesday, Haywood had 194 cases, grossly surpassing the threshold for a green, or low community spread designation, which is less than 10, and the red designation, or one denoting high community spread at 25. The Omicron variant is … Read more
RALEIGH – Hindsight is 20-20. That was the sentiment behind a monumental step state leaders took with the launch of a new program in North Carolina that aims to reduce future flooding across the state’s waterways. The N.C. General Assembly approved $38 million to create the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program. StRAP allocates money for projects … Read more
The Student Artwork Showcase at AVL will highlight some WCU students. The Asheville Regional Airport annual Student Artwork Showcase features students of the Master of Fine Art program at Western Carolina University. The exhibit is currently on display in the airport art gallery in Asheville through March 18. -0-
The Cherokee community has seen the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in January 2022 out of any month since the pandemic began. As of Jan. 19 more than 450 new cases were recorded, which beat the record in August 2021 which saw 349 cases, according to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A $60,000 bond has been set for an Asheville man charged in a drugs and weapons case. Asheville police say Quintin Davis, 59, was found in possession of fentanyl, two rifles, and cash during a crime prevention sweep in the area of Fairview Road and River Ford Parkway Sunday. He was … Read more
A Waynesville police officer was stabbed in broad daylight in the middle of Russ Avenue Monday afternoon. According to a news release, officers spotted a woman standing in the middle of Waynesville’s busiest thoroughfare and asked her to move, but she allegedly pulled out a knife and cut a deputie’s hand. She eventually was detained … Read more