Haywood County, N.C. – A 71-year-old Haywood County woman reported missing last week was found dead, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A Sliver Alert was issued by TBI for Donna Rider, who went missing from Haywood County last Tuesday, saying Rider had “a condition that may impair her ability to return safely w/o … Read more
MACON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – Human remains found on forest service land in the northwestern part of Macon County have been identified as that the of a man reported missing in 2018. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office announced a hunter found the man’s body and they started investigating on Thanksgiving eve [November 23]. According … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) – Winter weather related issues forced Allegiant Airlines to divert a flight from Las Vegas to Asheville, leaving passengers over 500 miles away from their destination. Allegiant flight 263 was scheduled to fly from Las Vegas to Asheville Regional Airport on Thursday night [Dec. 8], but had to make a last minute … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) – A western North Carolina man who pleaded guilty to a felony related to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has learned his fate. As part of the plea deal, Lewis Easton Cantwell, of Waynesville, was sentenced to five months in prison for obstructing, impeding or interfering with law enforcement, in connection … Read more
A former Western North Carolina University student who received a boost from Sylva played a key role in getting the nation’s Christmas tree to Washington, D.C. U.S. Forest Service Forestry Technician Aaron Perez, based in Pisgah National Forest was part of the ‘tree team’ responsible for transporting the 78-foot tall red spruce “Ruby” to the … Read more
Businesses and communities throughout the region that were hit hard by COVID, many of whom are still recovering, are getting some help. NCGrowth is partnering with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Southwestern Commission, and Western Carolina University to support rural and under-resourced communities battling high unemployment and poverty, create jobs and build and strengthen … Read more
Can you hear me now…If you live in Jackson County a 5G and clearer, stronger cell signal might soon reach further into Jackson County’s mountainous terrain if a proposed cell tower near Webster is approved. A Tennessee based wireless infrastructure company has applied for a permit to raise a wireless cellphone tower, 195 feet in … Read more
A 36-year-old Waynesville, North Carolina man was sentenced Tuesday to five months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Lewis Easton Cantwell, who ran a tea shop in Sylva, was part of the violent mob shown on video pushing against police, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release. … Read more
SWAIN COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Students at Swain County’s two elementary schools can look forward to free meals this school year thanks to a grant from the Dogwood Health Trust. Most students at East and West elementary schools qualify for free breakfasts and lunches. The $75,000 grant will help make up for any gaps, especially … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Newly elected Haywood County officials are poised to be sworn in. Commissioners, a sheriff and the youngest tax collector in the history of the postition, will take their oaths for elected office in Haywood County, with all agreeing they’re ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. -0-