The Cherokee man charged in a 2021 arson case has learned his fate. James Ralph Brady, 55, was recently sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution, stemming from the house fire at 37 Bob Owle Road in Cherokee. Brady admitted throwing a “Molotov cocktail” near the single-wide trailer before … Read more
Area residents looking for a new job or career path are in luck. Over the next month, Southwestern Community College’s Career Services will be holding a pair of job fairs featuring area employers representing a wide variety of fields, as reported by our content partners at the SylvaHerald. Both events will be held on the … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) – Major League Baseball’s deadline is fast approaching for Asheville to have financing in place for a potential $30 million McCormick Field overhaul. On Monday, Buncombe County commissioners revealed a financing plan that includes state legislators approving a bill to create a stadium improvement grant fund. Newman said it’s likely millions from … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office announced that two suspects are facing new charges in connection to a homicide investigation. A Haywood County Grand Jury returned new indictments this week charging 26-year-old Noah Bolden and 57-year-old Jeanie Bolden for the death of 49-year-old Julia Holland, who was found dead in … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A Sylva woman pleaded guilty on Monday to drug trafficking charges. Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Megan Emily Tate, after the 28 year old was suspected of supplying two inmates with fentanyl while in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center causing them to overdose. Both victims have … Read more
The Cullowhee volunteer fire department is bidding adieu to a longtime member. After 50 years with the department, L.G. Painter is hanging up his boots. The 76 year old became a volunteer firefighter at age 25. The fire department gave Painter a plaque and a watch for his retirement, as well as some tractor equipment. … Read more
A search for a missing Georgia man on the Blue Ridge Parkway near U.S. 276 thankfully ended with him being found safe and sound Thursday afternoon. Despite bitter cold temperatures overnight Wednesday, Haywood Search and Rescue says Osha Ray Berry survived the frigid temperatures at 5,000 feet of elevation near Frying Pan Tower in Haywood … Read more
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ is cracking down on stores overcharging customers. According to a news release, 52 stores in 33 counties were cited and fined, including in Swain County at Bryson City IGA on East Main St., because of excessive price-scanner errors of prices advertised and the prices that … Read more
Macon County commuters who rely on N.C. 106 are being warned to plan accordinlgy as construction gets underway Monday [Jan. 30], on a frequently traveled 84-year-old bridge near the Georgia state line. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and drivers should expect some delays through the work zones. The $5.3 million project is expected … Read more
Sylva is joing the EV trend sweeping the nation. Sylva is set to become home to a Level three charging station, as the town has been selected as the site for a Tesla Supercharger station, amid the growing number of electric vehicles hitting the road. Sylva is already home to four EV chargers at Bridge … Read more