A fight with a friend ended with a Cullowhee man facing felony assault charges. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said a knife or some other sharp object was drawn following an argument between the two men, but they’re not sure what the dispute was about. Jair Antonio Sanchez, 20, and his friend, Philip Dago, were … Read more
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – The Southwestern Child Development Commission is consolidating childhood education centers in Jackson County. The SCDC said in a press release they had to consolidate five of the centers into one due to some financial constraints. American Rescue Plan funds helped, but officials said those funds are drying up, and the … Read more
The Macon County Board of Education and the county commission are working toward finalizing a lease agreement for the Higdon property. The 11-acre parcel located across the road from Franklin High School was intended for use by the school system in which the county permits the board of education to use the entire property, buildings … Read more
The future of Sylva Pipes skate community is being debated. The town is discussing whether to expand options at Sylva Pipes making the space a more permanent one, or look into costs to develop a permanent skatepark at a different location. The town spent $9,700 on the temporary equipment when it opened in June and … Read more
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Vandalism at a Waynesville car shop has police on high alert. The Waynesville Police Department said that they are investigating, after multiple car break-ins at Waynesville Auto. Any one with information that could help solve this case is urged to call the Waynesville Police Department. -0-
CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) – Families.gearing up for back to school are getting some help. New Covenant Church in Clyde held its sixth annual Back to School Blessing event on Saturday (July 29), as a way to help struggling families. Church staff and volunteers distributed more than 650 free backpacks and more than 250 Walmart shoe … Read more
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park – Visitors at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will not need to buy a parking tag during fee-free day Friday [Aug. 4], according to park leaders. They said the day is meant to celebrate the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provided funding to improve national parks … Read more
CANTON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – Pactiv Evergreen is under scrutiny after the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) announced the company illegally dumped chemicals into its wastewater treatment center. Pactiv Evergreen officials said that they regularly discarded the same materials while the mill was open. Pactiv Evergreen faces a penalty of $25,000 per day … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) – Social media rumors about a Trans man using the women’s locker room at the Waynesville Recreation Center turned out to be a hoax, but it now has some questioning North Carolina’s bathroom laws. The Waynesville Police Department said an investigation led many people to show support for the trans community, and … Read more
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) has established a charitable fund to support nonprofit organizations and municipalities impacted by the Pactiv Evergreen closure in Canton. In May, CFWNC awarded $150,000 to the Town of Canton to underwrite a full-time Recovery Officer who will assist the Town Manager’s office with work related to the … Read more