SYLVA, N.C. (WLOS) – The question of whether students involved in what began as a harmless highschool senior prank that ended with an investigation into ‘criminal acts,’ should be allowed to graduate has been answered. A letter his week [may 22] from the Jackson County Public Schools Superintendent, and principal, to Smoky Mountain High School … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) – Asheville Regional Airport is growing. The airport announced this week [may 23] that travelers will soon have another option this fall for flying out west, with its addition of new, nonstop flights to Denver. If you’re heading out from Asheville you’ll be able to book nonstop flights on United Airlines to … Read more
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A child trafficking case from back in 2019 has resulted in prison time for a Virginia man and woman, the district attorney for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties announced on Monday. Jimmy Jamison, 55, was found guilty [May 18] of sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl who authorities say … Read more
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – Toady [May 23], will be the last day that the whistle will blow at the Canton paper mill. In a social media post #milltownforever” Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers says although he knew it was coming, hearing that the final whistle will blow at 12 noon Wednesday [May 24] has left him … Read more
A new school is set to come to town and area leaders are also hoping an affordable housing concept they championed at last week’s board meeting will get the greenlight. The Sylva town board had to vote to change the zoning for a potential 48-unit affordable housing development on Savannah Drive. Four housing developments have … Read more
An agreement between the Jackson County Department of Health and EBCI Public Health has created a unique conundrum. The agreement is renewed every three years and updated if needed. At issue is a three foot deep infinity swimming pool, at Harrah’s Casino, which the state of North Carolina does not allow. However, following an inspection … Read more
SYLVA, North Carolina (WLOS) — A senior prank at Smoky Mountain High School has put some students graduation in jeopardy. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, about 20 high school seniors might not get to walk across the graduation stage to accept their diplomas, following the prank, which according to online media reports, involved … Read more
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – An assisted living facility in Haywood County has temporarily closed. A spokesperson for Haywood House assisted living facility in Canton said in a press release that it has faced major challenges finding qualified staff as well as fewer seniors willing to pay for assisted living and memory care services, as the … Read more
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – The shutdown of the Pactiv Evergreen plant in Canton is less than a month away and challenges continue to emerge. The company wants to reduce the paper mill’s assessed value by millions, and workers are facing confusion over health insurance. Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers said a tax break for Pactiv Evergreen … Read more
A $400,000 bond has been set for a Jackson County man accused of child sexual assault earlier this month. Jorge Uriel Reyes Mejia, 35, of Cullowhee is charged with one felony count each of first-degree forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, stemming from the May 4 incident, in which he allegedly held the victim, who was … Read more