March 2022 is National Nutrition Month! Celebrate National Nutrition Month by adding flavors from around the world when planning meals and snacks. For more information about programs available for medical nutrition needs and building healthier lifestyles, contact the Jackson County Department of Public Health. The agency has two registered dietitians on staff and multiple programs … Read more
JCDPH is seeking community feedback on how to improve their services. The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) is working to ensure they are meeting the needs of the community, and they’re asking residents to submit comments by visiting health.jacksonnc.org/surveys. -0-
3D Mammography is now available in rural Western North Carolina. Harris Regional Hospital announced they are offering 3-D aging at all three locations, including Harris Regional, Swain Community Hospital, and Harris Medical Park of Franklin. The updated equipment means more families will be able to get the exams closer to home. To schedule an appointment … Read more
A Cherokee County man convicted in a 2020 home invasion has accepted a plea deal in the case. Jason William Burrell pleaded guilty in Cherokee County Court to the Jan. 19 robbery on Cook Bridge Road in which the homeowner surprised the 42 year old intruder when he broke into the home, before he was … Read more
RALEIGH – A Canton woman went home with a lot of extra money after she won a $150,000 prize on a $5 scratch-off ticket. The winning lucky Mystery Prize Cashword ticket was purchased from Southeast Energy on Russ Avenue in Waynesville. -0-
WLOS – You’re paying more at the pump. As of Monday, GasBuddy reported Asheville’s average price for regular fuel at $3.98. Nationwide, prices are soaring to over $4.00. According to GasBuddy, gas prices are estimated to rise another five to 20 cents per gallon this week. -0-
A quorum of the Haywood County Board of Commissioners, along with local, state and federal agencies will assist residents affected by Tropical Storm Fred during the Flood Recovery Public Information Meeting Thursday [March 10]. Anyone impacted by the August tropical storm is invited to the meeting at Crestview Baptist Church in Canton from 6 to … Read more
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed this week as Severe Weather Preparedness Week through March 12. Governor Cooper encourages North Carolinians to participate in the 2022 statewide tornado drill Wednesday morning [March 9] beginning at 9:30 a.m., which will offers tips to prepare for severe weather that’s common during spring months. Test messages will be … Read more
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – The Madison County jail had to evacuate after an electrical fire broke out Sunday [March 6]. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s office, around 80 inmates were immediately transferred and family members were notified of the situation. No injuries were reported. 65 inmates were taken to the Buncombe … Read more
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – It’s been just ovet two weeks since Aaron Fortner disappeared from Western North Carolina – leaving few clues other than a disheveled trailer and a string of unexplained phone calls to his grandparents, according to family and friends. Now, the family of the missing Jackson County man is begging anyone … Read more