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Constant Turnover and Strain on Emergency Services in Swain
During a recent county commission workshop, Captain Brian Kirkland of the Swain County Sheriff’s Office urgently appealed for assistance, citing…
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Prescribed Burning Ahead
Residents may soon witness fire and smoke atop Waynesville’s high mountain peaks. However, it’s not a wildfire; rather, a series…
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WCU Sees Significant Enrollment Milestone
During the spring semester, Western Carolina University achieved a significant enrollment milestone. For the first time since 2020, the total…
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NCDMV Fees to Increase July 1st
A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1. As directed by state law, the…
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Smoky Mountain Robotics Team Makes an Award-Winning Impact
The Smoky Mountain Academic Robotics Team (SMART) achieved remarkable success at the Mecklenburg District FIRST Robotics Competition, held in Charlotte…
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I-26 Night Closures
Contractors working on behalf of the N.C. Department of Transportation are scheduled to temporarily close a portion of Interstate 26…
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Harris Regional & Swain Community Hospital Honor Staff
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon in honor of staff members who…
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Guilty Pleas For Drug Trafficking
Cherokee County District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch recently announced that two individuals, Coty Jackson, 31, from Murphy, and Kayla Renee…
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USGS Confirms 2.0 Quake in Swain County
A small tremor shook western North Carolina around 6:19 a.m. on Friday, as reported by scientists from the U.S. Geological…
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Caney Fork Fire Scorches 12 Acres
Firefighters from across Jackson County battled a wind-driven blaze in the Caney Fork area, scorching 12 acres along Johns Creek…
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