CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – Canton paper mill union members have voted against a proposed contract for a second time. Union officials confirmed in a tuesday press update that members declined to accept the latest proposed labor contract. In October, the initial terms of that agreement were shot down. Negotiators for both sides will now go … Read more
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Chief Flying Squirrel Village Tuesday [Nov. 30]. The housing development is located in the Yellowhill Community, and Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed said the subdivision is named for Flying Squirrel who … Read more
Raleigh, NC (November 30, 2022) – Three North Carolina leaders in disability advocacy were honored at the annual Advocacy and Leadership Awards presentation, including Kerri Eaker of Asheville, a well know advocate and recipient of the Jack B. Hefner Memorial Award. The awards ceremony was held during the November meeting of the North Carolina Council … Read more
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) – Buncombe County Schools is experiencing a financial shortfall and they’re asking for your help. Buncombe County Schools is reaching out to the community in hopes that residents will come to their aid and help bridge an estimated $112,000 budget gap, due to unpaid lunches. The shortfall comes after a pandemic-era … Read more
Following an equipment failure in Cherokee last week that left thousands of Sylva residents without electricity, Duke energy officials are looking at ways to prevent this from happening in the future. About 13,500 Duke energy customers in Northern Jackson County were left in the dark for several hours on Black Friday, including in eastern and … Read more
Some restrictions have been lifted for a former Tribal Council member who faces multiple domestic violence charges, including assault with a deadly weapon. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his final pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Tribal Court on Tuesday [Nov. 29], and a judge granted a request by Taylor’s attorney to lift the requirement for an … Read more
Sylva is looking ahead to future generations. Thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan town officials plan to invest in projects that will pay dividends both immediately and for future generations. From a total makeover of Sylva’s flagship Bridge Park to long-needed infrastructure work, the town plans to make improvements that will benefit residents … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) – Construction on parts of a bridge on Montford Avenue over Interstate 240 West that was damaged last January is likely to cause some congestion, officials warn. The lift arm of a truck that was passing underneath the bridge caused damage to all six of the bridge’s beams. Transportation officials said, even … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A wildfire in the mountains of Haywood County has officials sending an alert to I-40 commuters. According to the National Forests in North Carolina, the fire was reported near Cold Springs Road in the Harmon Den area of Haywood County, near Interstate 40, and officials are urging commuters to use … Read more
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) – The town of Franklin officially rang in the holiday season Sunday, Nov. 27 with its annual Christmas parade. Hundreds gathered to watch various colorful and creative floats making their way down Main Street. This year’s Grand Marshal was Sheriff Robbie Holland, who is retiring Wednesday, Nov. 30, after 31 years of … Read more