Duke Energy Withdraws Application for Use of Controversial Chemical
North Carolina water won’t have additional exposure to a potentially dangerous chemical. Duke Energy is no longer petitioning the state for permission to use additional quantities of bromide in its coal plant operations. Bromide is a chemical that forms cancer-causing trihalomethanes when it comes...
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Free Fishing Day in NC July 4th
July 4 is “free fishing day” in North Carolina where everyone – residents and non-residents alike – can fish in any public body of water from 12:01 a.m. to 11: 59 p.m., without having to purchase a fishing license or additional trout privilege license. While anyone 16 years and o...
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FBI busts marriage fraud scheme; 7 arrested in Jackson and Swain County
The FBI arrested seven people including the Deputy Superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Cherokee Agency are accused of participating in a marriage fraud scheme in Jackson and Swain counties. 12 defendants total were named in a Grand Jury Indictment filed June 7th. It was made public on Wednesd...
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Transportation Officials Pay Homage to Fallen Workers
Family members of two of 108 NCDOT employees killed while working to enhance the lives of travelers around the state, paid tribute Wednesday during a plaque dedication ceremony at the Interstate 85 North Davidson County rest area. “This plaque allows everyone to see the sacrifice NCDOT workers and their...
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Explosion, Fire Sweeps Sapphire Valley Country Club
The Sapphire Valley Country Club was destroyed by a fire over night. The explosion was caused by a propane leak. Reports are the explosion rocked homes nearly 10 miles away. The fire appears to be a total loss but no injuries were reported. Authorities have ruled the fire was accidental. Firefighters fr...
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U.S. Forest Service Announces Ginseng Permit Process for 2017
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announced today that forest visitors have until July 19 to submit contact information to a ranger district office to participate in the lottery to receive a ginseng harvest permit this year. Visitors must obtain a permit to collect wild ginseng in the two nation...
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WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day to allow leashed dogs on festival grounds this year
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Day will be a dog-friendly event this year, with certain restrictions, and host some fun dog contests when things get underway Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Organizers said with the family friendly atmosphere of the free festival and an inc...
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NC State Extension, 4-H students grow learning garden at SCC’s Swain Center
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That motto has been adopted by the Swain County 4-H students who have started a learning garden at Southwestern Community College’s Swain Center. “This learning garden is a way for our 4-H kids to get excited about watching things grow,” said Jenny Hill, NC...
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Experts: Reading Must Be a Part of Summer Routine
Reading has to be a part of summer activities for kids. That’s according to experts who say there’s evidence of significant learning loss in the summer when kids don’t read. According to the organization, Reading is Fundamental (RIF), students experience between a one- to three-month l...
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Marble Woman Allegedly Steals Air Conditioners From Walmart; Sells on Social Media
Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the June 8th, 2017 arrest of 23 year old Evelyn Elizabeth Gausepohl, of Marble, North Carolina, for selling stolen goods and for violations of the controlled substances laws of North Carolina. On June 08th, 2017 Officers with the Murphy Police Department provided informa...
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