The votes are in and the debate about JCPS middle school athletics bumping heads with school-based athletic teams appears to have been resolved. It was a 4-1 vote in a Motion to continue with district middle school athletics as they currently operate, and school board members voted 3-2 for a Motion to retain school-based athletic … Read more
Four bridges in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed at times over the next several weeks for routine improvements. Work kicked off yesterday [1/24] and vehicles will not be able to cross each bridge for two to three days while crews work on the repairs, alternately through Feb. 1, according to a … Read more
Wilson Creek is getting some TLC. A Clean Wilson Creek (ACWC), a local non-profit, has been awarded a $1,500 grant from Balsam Mountain Trust, a non-profit organization near Sylva, to fund projects that help protect and restore Wilson Creek, and create a safe and enjoyable place for all. The grant will also help ACWC continue … Read more
A 911 call released this week sheds light on the circumstances leading up to the death of beloved community member Lambert Wilson, who was fatally shot Oct. 20 at the El Camino Motel in Cherokee, which he owned. Audio released Monday by Swain County Emergency Management indicates that his death resulted from an altercation with … Read more
ASHEVILLE – Asheville has been deemed ‘a must-visit place for great eats’ by multiple publications. Tripadvisor, an online user review-driven platform that aids travelers’ itinerary planning, released its list of the 15 highest-ranking cities where diners may find the best local flavors, and the mountain city landed at No. 10 for Best Food Destinations in … Read more
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. – A Waynseville woman is now facing involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to the death of a four-year-old she was teaching to swim. Lexie C. Tenhuisen of Waynesville, North Carolina is accused in the drowning of four-year-old Israel Scott in June 2022, on his second day of swim lessons. It is unclear … Read more
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. – A mountain biker was rescued after suffering from a significant injury on the Bennett Gap trail on Saturday. Transylvania County Rescue Squad members traveled over 3 miles and 40 minutes before they could reach the injured biker, who was airlifted to a trauma center. The incident was the squad’s second rescue … Read more
SYLVA, N.C. (WLOS) – The debate about sports programs for Jackson County schools continues. Jackson County Public Schools offers school-based and district sports at the middle school level at the same time, and school officials said it is putting a strain on resources. Some community members have called for district-only sports, while others favor school-based … Read more
Those trying to pay their property tax bills online before the deadline repeatedly encountered issues with the county website. Two unrelated glitches caused hiccups for some Haywood County taxpayers trying to pay their property tax bills by the early January deadline. Tax Collector officials said issues with the county’s online payment portal, coupled with mail … Read more
Calling all artisans, crafters, and food and beverage vendors, applications are now being accepted for Sylva’s annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival. The premiere spring festival for Western North Carolina will once again take place in historical downtown Sylva April 22. Visit, greeningupthemountains.com to review the 2023 vendor policies and download an application. Applications will … Read more