A collision at Tuscola High School results in a driver facing a DWI charge. According to WLOS the driver hit a vehicle then fled the scene only to crash again. Police say the woman had a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit. According to court records the woman had a prior DWI arrest … Read more
This Saturday a Swain County nonprofit is holding an event to bring awareness to those dealing with mental health issues and substance addiction. According to the Smoky Mountain Times the event called “Rally 4 Health, Hope & Recovery” will be from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park in downtown Bryson City and is … Read more
Waynesville lawmakers vote to take action on resident concerns over speeding drivers on Wast Street. According to the Mountaineer the town board is looking at installing so-called “speed tables” on the roadway which will slow down drivers but not impair first responder vehicles as a speed bump would. East Street is used as a cut-through … Read more
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Tuckasegee business owner for fraud, embezzlement, obtaining property by false pretense and corporate malfeasance. According to the Herald the investigation began after the man’s business partner contacted the Sheriff’s office. Late last month deputies executed a search warrant at the man’s home and business and seized a … Read more
An open house in Sylva on the N.C. Department of Transportation proposed 10-year transportation plan wrasps up tomorrow. According to WLOS the drop-in seminar on the State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP is at the state DOT office on Webster Road during regular business hours. If you’re not able to attend comments on the plan … Read more
A ribbon cutton took place Tuesday at a new hospital in Franklin. The Angel Medical Center has 30 inpatient beds along with a 17-patiebt emergency room and 3 surgery rooms. The $68 million facility operated by Mission Health will open for patients next Sunday. Officials say the facility will be getting a heliport so medical … Read more
If you requested an absentee ballots for the general election it should arrive in your mailbox soon if it hasn’t already. According to elections officials ballot mailings started last week. Absentee ballot requests can be made either online, by mail or in-person until Nov. 1. If you need to register to vote the deadline is … Read more
A woman is taken into custody from a drug sales investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in the Whittier community. A search warrant was executed last Friday at a Celestial Drive home and deputies seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and crack cocaine. The woman was apprehended during a traffic stop on Thomas Valley Road. She’s … Read more
The search continues for a Sylva woman who’s been missing for several months. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office 62-year-old Joanna Windseth was been living with her son in the Old Settlement community of Jackson County when she disappeared. Investigators have been chasing down leads but have had no luck in locating Joanna. If … Read more
This year’s Youth Deer Hunting Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission established Youth Deer Hunting Day to increase interest in deer hunting among youth plus increase their success at hunting and highlight the need to engage youth in hunting. Those 17 and under may use guns or any other … Read more