More people are visiting Jackson County. In an announcement Thursday, officials said that 2021 tourist set financial records, with domestic and international visitors to and within Jackson County spending more than $437 million last year, an increase of $145 million from 2020, according to data from Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – Police are gathering evidence in connection to a theft at a Haywood County business. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said surveillance footage from August 16 shows the suspect breaking into the Quick Pantry convenience store in Bethel. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information about this robbery is … Read more
WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown is recovering after a medical emergency Wednesday afternoon. In a statement Brown shared that she was taken to Harris Regional Hospital after experiencing unusual symptoms during a zoom cal that affected her mobility and speech, but noted that she is feeling much improved. Brown will be resting up for a … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – Family, friends and collegues are mourning the death of a Haywood County deputy. The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office announced Deputy Brennan Clay Mehaffey passed away on Wednesday. The district attorney for Haywood County posted condolences for Mehaffey, saying the deputy died in his sleep. -0-
Just two weeks after a lawsuit was filed to dissolve Ghost Town in the Sky, LLC – the company that claims to be developing the former amusement park – attorneys representing the party wishing to keep it intact has filed to move the case to the state’s business court. The lawsuit to dissolve GTITS, LLC … Read more
The N.C. State Board of Elections has implemented rule changes for poll observers and poll workers after misbehavior by some partisan poll watchers during May’s primaries. The state BOE voted unanimously to approve the temporary rule changes, which will now be reviewed by the state’s Rules and Review Commission to be considered for adoption ahead … Read more
New details are emerging about a Sylva man who fell to his death while working on the roof of the Jarrett House in Dillsboro Aug 12. According to his Facebook page, Cornelious “Cory” Ashe III, worked for Patriot Metal Roofing on Blanton Branch Road. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, two daughters … Read more
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C (WLOS) – Many students and teachers across the mountains headed back to class this week [Monday]. At North Canton Elementary in Haywood County, it was a successful start to the school year, which kicked off Monday with kids excited to see their classmates and teachers post pandemic. First through fifth graders had … Read more
A groundbreaking ceremoney was recently [Aug. 16] held for a new Speakers Building in Cherokee that will facilitate preservation of the Cherokee language. The 8,300 square foot facility will be located on the grounds below the New Kituwah Academy. The building looks to be completed within 18-24 months once the final details are set. Travis … Read more
Some good samaritans who stopped to help with a fiery crash in Franklin are being hailed heroes. Officers praised the bystanders who rescued the injured driver in the two-car collision on U.S. Highway 64 where a silver convertible fell off the over pass between the two bridges and landed on top of a vehicle on … Read more