Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park – The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is asking for the publics help solving an incident that left a portion of the Laurel Falls Trail vandalized. Park rangers started investigating a report of vandalism last month and found a large section of rocks along the trail where someone spray-painted words … Read more
GATLINBURG Tenn. (WATE) – Rich Mountain Road in the Cades Cove area was forced to close after a close encounter between a visitor and a bear on Saturday [August 5]. According to officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the visitor did receive some minor scratches in the incident. The park said the closure … Read more
A new investigation into a social media post about a trans man changing in the women’s bathroom at the Waynesville Rec Center, has finally led Waynesville Police to the truth, and the exonneration of the man who was lambasted for making the post. Police said the incident is captured on video surveillance footage after all, … Read more
Reminder….. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will have a temporary route change later this month while the Nantahala Gorge tracks are being repaired. The GSMR will stop at Dillsboro every day for two hours from Aug. 14-28. A train going to Dillsboro every day is replacing the Nantahala route during that time. -0-
Help is still available for those experiencing flood damages due to Tropical Storm Fred in Haywood. People who need support can either go online or make a phone call to begin their application for Tropical Storm Fred Recovery funds. Those in need have until August 17 to submit their applications. -0-
Career preparedness, safety, and student mental health will be priorities when Jackson County Schools welcome students back for the new academic year at the newly built Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy located in Jackson County Industrial Park. Superintendent Jason Davidson pointed out that the Academy will introduce additional opportunities in STEM and fine arts. … Read more
SYLVA, N.C. (WSPA) – A Jackson County deputy is accused of driving while impaired before crashing in downtown Sylva early Friday morning. The Sylva Police Department said they responded to a crash on West Main Street in front of the Sleep USA store where they found a vehicle that had hit two poles and a … Read more
SYLVA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Sylva Police Department said a man was recently taken into custody as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. Officers said 36-year-old Aaron Miller of Sylva was charged with one count of 2nd-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of 3rd-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. According … Read more
Registration for the Haywood 4 Good community wellness program is open for the fall 2023 program. Participants may register through the end of December for the program which participants may complete at home or in an outdoor setting. Participation is free. Haywood 4 Good focuses on the physical, mental, spiritual and community wellness of participants. … Read more
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will have a temporary route change later this month while the Nantahala Gorge tracks are being repaired, and that’s good news for local business owners. The GSMR will stop at Dillsboro every day for two hours from Aug. 14-28, and the route that goes through the Nantahala Gorge will be … Read more