A man from Brevard, N.C., has been accused of making death threats on social media over a drag show. Police said Joseph O’Neal allegedly used a fake profile under the name Joey Bruner posting, “I’ll be damned if I’ll allow a pride celebration in my hometown of Brevard. They may as well consider themselves target … Read more
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A Jackson County man is behind bars after a domestic situation at a gas station. The Qualla Fire Department and first responders, Harris EMS, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and Police Department deputies all assisted during the incident at Cherokee Quality Plus gas station in Whittier, North Carolina on Friday [July 26]. … Read more
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina residents began the workweek under a pollution alert. Skies are hazy in the area as smoke from the Canadian wildfires, once again, impacted the region. The smoke was expected to begin breaking up on Tuesday. Smoke from the fires has prompted air quality alerts across several states. -0-
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — We’re learning more about the bold armed robbery of an armored truck in Canton in broad daylight. Canton police have released new security camera images of the suspect vehicle involved in the heist of the cash transit van on July 13, outside the Exxon gas station on Newfound Street, in which … Read more
CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote in September on whether they want to legalize marijuana possession and sales on tribal lands for anyone 21 and older. The Tribal Council agreed last week to place the question on the ballot during the tribe’s Sept. 7 general election. In … Read more
Canton police say a woman and her stepson are each facing over two dozen charges related to a string of car break-ins. Canton Police say the duo were taken into custody on Sunday, after the teen and his stepmom were found passed out inside a car with blood splatter in a Walmart parking lot on … Read more
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) – Transparency is the reason given for a recent pause on any future projects at the now shuttered Canton paper mill. Canton leaders recently voted [July 13], to enact a 365-day moratorium at the Pactiv Evergreen site to make sure the town is on board and has a say about any developments … Read more
Hands on Jackson is gearing up for their Oct. workday. Volunteers with Hands on Jackson will be busy with home maintenance projects on Oct. 12 helping folks across the county who need a hand. The organizers and volunteers traditionally take on about 35 projects, from cleaning gutters to building wheelchair ramps. The Hands on Jackson … Read more
Monday [July 17] is the last day nominations are being accepted for the annual Mountain Heritage Awards. Presented by the Mountain Heritage Center, recipients are honored during Mountain Heritage Day, which will be held Sept. 30, at Western Carolina University. The ceremony recognize contributions of regional artists, nonprofit leaders and an array of organizations for … Read more
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Dollywood is getting a nod from Hollywood. Dolly Parton has been on a roll with her Christmas movies and specials over the past few years, and now she said she’s being recognized by the Television Academy for her work in 2022 on her NBC Christmas movie that was filmed on location … Read more