CHEROKEE, N.C. (WLOS) – A Cherokee Tribal Councilmember who was arrested Friday night [Jan. 6], following a road rage incident, appeared before a judge Monday morning [Jan. 9]. An attorney in Cherokee confirmed that it happened on the Qualla Boundary, where Robert Edward “Bo” Crowe is accused of forcing another driver out of their vehicle. … Read more
(Swain County, NC) — Swain Schools opened Monday under heavy police presence. Additional security was on-hand yesterday after a threatening social media post targeted at Swain Middle School on Sunday. Law enforcement said they were albe to track the origin of the threat and the investigation is continuing. -0-
Small businesses in a four-county mountain area, including Jackson are getting some help. WeSpeakWNC is hosting a two day conference at Harrah’s next month designed to address issues that affect business owners and their staff and what is being done, and what the future looks like for the region. The WeSpeakWNC Workforce conference is Feb … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning to the public about a possible phone scam. Earlier this month, a resident received a phone call from someone claiming they were collecting funds for newly elected Sheriff Doug Farmer. He said neither he nor the shierff’s office is collecting money and if you believe you’ve … Read more
A $6,000 reward is beng offered for infomation leading to an arrest in connection to a poaching incident on the Qualla Boundary near Cherokee, North Carolina. According to a Facebook post, EBCI authorities recieved a tip about someone shooting an elk calf with an arrow. Anyone with information about the case, is urged to contact … Read more
Mark Meadows and his wife have been cleared of wrong doing in connection to voter fraud allegations. After a nearly yearlong inquiry, the N.C. Attorney General announced Friday that no charges would be filed against the Congressman who represented North Carolina’s 11th District, including Jackson County, after investigators did not find enough evidence in the … Read more
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) – In an update from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office a 30-year-old husband and father of three young children killed in a New Years day [Jan. 1, 2023] dispute has been identified. Few details are being released, but the sheriff’s office has confirmed that the victim, Nathan Humphries, died following an ongoing … Read more
The Jackon County Sheriff’s Office’ annual Shop with a Cop helped make sure those in need will have a happy holiday. The annual program provided kids with a $150 gift card, which they use to buy Christmas gifts for themselves and family members that they otherwise might not get. -0-
Gas prices have dropped for the first time since March, just in time for your Christmas travels. That’s according to AAA, and that’s great news for the families expected to travel this holiday season. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for motorists as nearly 113 million people across the country are expected to head home … Read more
Holiday spoofing calls have local and state authorities on high alert. Residents are being warned about scammers posing as police asking for personal information from individuals over the phone. The fraudsters are disguising their phone number to make it look like a legitimate law enforcement office, which is also referred to as “spoofing.” The DOJ’s … Read more