The Cashiers-Glenville Fire Department plans to build a new substation in the area to provide more coverage for homes and businesses further out in the countryside. The new substation will be five miles from the S.C. state line and cover nearly all of the southern end of CGFD’s district. The 1.5-acre property was donated to … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Haywood internet, cable provider is being criticized for poor service in some mountain communities. Several Zito customers are complaining about long internet and cable outages, service and billing issues, and the closure of the Jonathan Creek office. Zito officials said staffing difficulties, like other businesses in the pandemic era, … Read more
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) – ‘I am my brother’s keeper’ is a sentiment several Haywood County Veterans took to heart, as they held a military funeral recently [Jan 20] for a soldier who had no family. U.S. Veteran Thomas Chapman passed away last week at the V.A. Hospital in Asheville, and when his body went … Read more
The Jackson County Board of Education has voted to keep both school-based and district sports teams. There are caveats and board members issued a challenge to attendees during this weeks school board meeting, bringing a resolution to a long-standing heated debate. -0-
Webster Park is getting a facelift. Jackson County Commissioners approved funding for infrastructure upgrades earlier this month, which will include construction of a picnic shelter; upgrades to the softball field, and a pavilion and six picnic tables. This money must be used by June of 2024. The project comes with an estimated $105,000 pricetag. Additionally, … Read more
A Friday morning fire has prompted Sylva Fire Chief Mike Beck to issue a reminder to residents about fire safety. The fire, at 40 Champion Lane, left a mother and son homeless but alive, thanks to closed doors and smoke alarms, Beck says plays an important role in securing your safety. All Jackson County fire … Read more
ASHEVILLE, NC (Jan. 26, 2023) The U.S. Forest Service is closing several rock faces in western North Carolina near here and partially in Jackson county, to recreational activities, including rock climbing, to protect the rare peregrine falcons that nest there. This closure is effective through August 15, 2023. -0-
The WCU Police Department will soon add a new “offUR-cer” to their force. The police department has a therapy dog on staff, and say ‘Sasha’ will be available to provide comfort for students facing difficult situations such as reporting assault, going to court or other circumstances where a therapy dog could make an incident less … Read more
Sylva will have to find a new town leader. After more than 16 years of service to the Town of Sylva, Mayor Linda Sossamon has notified town staff of her resignation. Sossamon cited health reasons for stepping down. Her last day is Jan. 26. -0-
MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A Macon County teacher who reportedly taped an elementary student to a chair has been cleared of any wrongdoing. According to an update Tuesday [Jan. 24], the Macon County Sheriff’s Office said following an investigation of the incident at Iotla Valley Elementary School before the winter break, it was determined … Read more