Dr. Murray Resigns from Jackson County Schools
Superintendent of Jackson County School System Dr. Michael Murray announced on Tuesday that he would be resigning from his position of Superintendent of Jackson County and has accepted the position of Superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools. Murrays’ last day with Jackson County Schools is June 30th....
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WCU hospitality, tourism students predict uptick in summer tourism industry revenue for WNC
With Memorial Day weekend signaling the unofficial start to the summer travel season, a new study conducted by students in Western Carolina University’s Hospitality and Tourism Program indicates that stable gasoline prices and improving economic conditions should contribute to an increase in tourism-gen...
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Roadeo Determines Best of the West
We now know who’s best in the far west. More than 100 N.C. Department of Transportation employees from the ten westernmost counties tested their skills on May 10 and 11 operating the heavy machinery they use daily to improve the roads for visitors and North Carolina residents. The competition, known as...
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Law Enforcement Needs Help Locating Missing Man
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Andrew Dustin Eubanks, 36, last seen in Canton April 25, please contact the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office at: (828) 452-6666.
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SCOTUS Strikes Down NC Congressional Maps – More Decisions Expected
If they were a term paper, some have observed, North Carolina’s Congressional district maps would have more erasure marks than a fifth-grade book report. Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race did play a factor in the way state lawmakers drew congressional maps after the 2010 Census. The d...
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Expect Good Late Variety Blueberry Crop
Despite a late March freeze that affected early varieties of blueberries grown in North Carolina, marketing specialists with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services anticipate plenty of later varieties available for consumers to enjoy. “This has been an unusual growing season for local...
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SEVIER COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER NEVER ACTIVATED FOR DEVASTATING FIRESTORM
In advance of hurricane-force winds and threatening conditions on November 28, 2016, Sevier County never activated its own Emergency Operations Center (“EOC”) to help prepare for the unfolding disaster and to help protect the lives of tens of thousands of residents and visitors. Since the unprecedented...
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WCU students again show strong voter turnout, civic engagement
Western Carolina University had the second-highest rate of student voter turnout for the 2016 general election among North Carolina colleges, according to a new study from Common Cause. WCU also ranked first in a voter engagement competition held among Southern Conference universities. Sarah Gudger and...
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ANIMAL SHELTER SHARES TIPS ON ANIMAL BITE PREVENTION
From nips to actual attacks, animal bites can be a serious problem. The Jackson County Animal Shelter offers these tips on how to avoid animal bites as well as what to do if you or someone you love is bitten. Start by being calm and respecting an animal’s personal space. Never approach an unfamiliar a...
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Court of Appeals to Hold 50th Anniversary Sessions
Citizens of Waynesville and Cherokee will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the N.C. Court of Appeals with special sessions on May 24 and 25, offering a unique opportunity for citizens and members of the legal community to celebrate while seeing the court in action. The public is invited to attend as a...
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