Sylva’s inaugural Pride celebration was Saturday at Bridge Park with a turnout of about 250-350 people. Pride is a term in the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community, used to describe many events, organizations and institutions that raise awareness of LGBTQ issues. The event included a parade down West Main Street and a family-friendly … Read more
MACON COUNTY, N.C. – Two Western NC lawmakers want to change how NC Education Lottery funds are doled out. The move comes after some mountain counties appeared to have been shut out of millions in North Carolina Education Lottery funds, which were created to help “supplement” school budgets to build schools. Opponents say the tier … Read more
THE TOWN OF BRYSON CITY HAS EXEEDED CAPACITY TO EXTEND SEWER LINES. THE NORTH CAROLIONA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SAID IN A NOTIFICATION LAST WEEK THAT THE BRYSON CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WAS AT 104.01% CAPACITY FOR 2020 AND MUST OBTAIN ALL PERMITS NEEDED BEFORE PERMITS FOR SEWER LINE EXTENTIONS MAY BE ISSUED. IF THE … Read more
SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. – A Swain County man has been convicted of second-degree murder in the 2018 beating death of his uncle. According to court documents, Shane McKinley Swimmer hit the victim in the head multiple times at the man’s Swain County home, within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reservation. Officers with the Cherokee … Read more
As Haywood County residents dig out of the devastating flood damages caused by Tropical Storm Fred, there has been an outpouring of love and compassion shown by neighbors, churches, regional disaster organizations and friends. A FB flood relief drive with the help of fellow Jackson County residents delivered much-needed supplies to portions of Haywood that … Read more
NC residents impacted by Tropical Storm Fred are getting some tax relief. North Carolina residents now have until Dec. 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced, following the recent disaster declaration issued by FEMA. Also penalties on deposits due on or after … Read more
As the embattled Downtown Waynesville Association struggles to regain its footing, board member resignations last week, along with increased scrutiny from the Waynesville town governing board, may signal the clock is running out for an internal solution. At a recent special-called meeting, the Waynesville Board of Aldermen voted to give the organization 90 days to … Read more
ON WEDNESDAY, THE WHITE HOUSE APPROVED THE DISASTER DECLARATION THAT WAS REQUESTED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FROM HAYWOOD COUNTY. HAYWOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ CHAIRMAN BRANDON ROGERS says they’ve been waiting on the assistance… AUDIO 1???? CHIEF DEPUTY JEFF HAYNES WITH THE HAYWOOD COUNTY SHERIFFS’ DEPARTMENT SAID THEY WERE GREATFUL FOR THE DECLARATION TO HELP THE 712 … Read more
THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS COMPLETED A 10 MONTH INVESTIGATION INTO THE STEALING AND SELLING OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. SIX PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AS PART OF THE CONSPIRACY TO OBTAIN THE CAR PARTS FROM THIEVES AND THEN SELL THEM FOR A PROFIT AT PRIVATE RECYCLE FACILITIES. THE SIX ARRESTED WERE CHARGED WITH THEFT, MONEY LAUNDERING, … Read more
Residents on three streets in Waynesville are hoping to see some relief this fall from drivers speeding and cutting-through their neighborhoods. The town will spend over $50,000 on roadway infrastructure designed to slow down drivers on Hendrix Street, Auburn Road between Burke and South Main streets and Country Club Drive, as part of the town’s … Read more