Some local highschool students are getting some real world experience. Franklin High School (FHS) has partnered with ApprenticeshipNC, the Southwestern Child Development Commission, and Dogwood Health Trust to offer a Pre-Apprenticeship program for Franklin High School students interested in pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education. Graduates of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program at FHS will have … Read more
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Kituwah [ka do a], LLC building burned in a fire Thursday morning [Dec. 15]. Cherokee Fire Dept. officials noted they were dispatched to the scene at 1:55 a.m. and, with assistance from crews from Bryson City, Qualla, Maggie Valley, and Savanna, quickly extinguished the fire. A nearby building received slight fire … Read more
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Kituwah [ka do a], LLC building burned in a fire Thursday morning [Dec. 15]. Cherokee Fire Dept. officials noted they were dispatched to the scene at 1:55 a.m. and, with assistance from crews from Bryson City, Qualla, Maggie Valley, and Savanna, quickly extinguished the fire. A nearby building received slight fire … Read more
In an effort to make sure financial hardships don’t prevent students from completing their degrees, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has committed a gift of $10,000 to support Southwestern Community College’s Student Emergency Fund and Student Success Scholarship. The Student Emergency Fund helps students when they encounter unexpected expenses, that might otherwise … Read more
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Local law enforcement officials say two women accused of breaking and entering, and ‘trying to steal Christmas’ are in custody. On Dec. 7, the Transylvania County Sherriff’s Office shared a video showing what appeared to be a woman attempting to steal an inflatable snowman off of someone’s porch. On Dec. … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – A Haywood County woman pleaded guilty Friday to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her 2-month-old son. In November 2020, 24-year-old Ashley Grasty was living in her grandfather’s home in Canton when a fire broke out. All occupants escaped, but baby Camden didn’t make it out. The District … Read more
The Second Seasons neighborhood pantry and thrift store in Waynesville is set to host its official grand opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday [Dec. 17]. The pantry is housed at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church and everything is free. The thrift store is intended to raise funds for the ministry’s operation. -0-
Jackson County residents who’ve had Medicaid benefits terminated may have the option to reapply, and others currently receiving the service could be protected from termination if a settlement is approved. A lawsuit was filed in 2017, alleging NC Medicaid and county Departments of Social Services were engaging in illegal practices by ending or reducing medical … Read more
Plans for a major housing development in the Qualla Community are moving forward. The Jackson County Planning Board has to review designs for the proposed subdivision before the process can continue toward approval. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is the applicant proposing the subdivision on a 188-acre plot on Camp Creek Road in the … Read more
Jackson County’s need for affordable housing continues to grow, and that could be impacting the local economy. The county’s 2040 Land Use Plan contains a county map showing sites for potential development across Jackson, but officials say the problem is that when preparing for construction with grading, drainage issues and soil erosion concerns fewer improvable … Read more