Duke Energy has pushed the date for the completion of the Cedar Cliff Dam refurbishing project out about two years. The construction to refurbish the dam that forms Cedar Cliff Lake in the Canada community began in 2019 and now is expected to be completed in 2024. “Based on current conditions, the project construction and … Read more
Wet weather last week [Oct. 7] led to several car accidents in Jackson County, including one incident on U.S. 23/74 when a tree fell across the highway near exit 83. According to a release, a trooper responded to the scene and struck the same tree, resulting in several thousand dollars worth of damages. There were … Read more
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office busted up an alleged theft ring linked to a multiple counties, including Jackson County. BCSO began making arrests last month, with thefts that could possibly be traced to Jackson, Transylvania and Haywood counties, according to a BCSO press release. Both the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Sylva Police Department say … Read more
Two child molestation charges were reinstated this week in Macon County Superior Court against James Randal “Randy” Cope, 74. Both cases date back to 1982, in which he was accused of sexually abusing a toddler for about a decade. He was indicted this year and the judge said she decided to pursue the charges following … Read more
(WLOS) — An investigation is underway after several Great Smoky Mountains Railroad cars derailed while filled with passengers over the weekend in Swain County. Hundreds were on board the GSMR train when it crashed Saturday, Oct. 9 on its way to the main depot in Bryson City, a spokesperson for the railroad said in a … Read more
North Carolina Municipal elections kick off this month, with early voting scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 14. Early voting, will run from Oct. 14 until Oct. 30, at the Macon County Community building in Franklin, and the Highlands Civic Center in Highlands. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. On Election Day, Franklin voters will cast … Read more
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — A flood benefit concert put on in Maggie Valley last week exceeded their fundraiaing goals. The ‘Hillbilly Jam’ collected thousands to help Haywood County victims of Tropical Storm Fred. The free, family-friendly event took place last week at Maggie Valley’s Festival Grounds, and irganizers said espite the rain, people turned … Read more
CHEROKEE, N.C. (WLOS) — A special ceremony to honor veterans was held Friday morning at the Cherokee High School football stadium. The school’s JROTC program presented colors to kick off the ceremony, and the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon traveled from Washington to be there. -0-
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western Carolina University is asking the public for feedback on its 2014 Campus Master Plan update. The university plans to hold two virtual forums in October to inform residents about revisions to the development of its Cullowhee campus, a press release from the university says. The dates for the forums are, … Read more
Two of the five seats on the Maggie Valley town board are up for grabs in the fall election. Four candidates are vying for the spots. Early voting starts Thursday [Oct. 14] at the Haywood Senior Resource Center in Waynesville. -0-