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Bomb Threat at Walmart: Scene Cleared, No Threat Found
A Walmart in Waynesville was evacuated Tuesday afternoon following a bomb threat, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and…
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Wildfire Updates: Progress in Containment Efforts
Swain County Emergency Management reports no changes in the Alarka Five Fire, which remains at 1,515 acres and is 62%…
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Swain County Fire 0% Containment with Evacuations
An 85-acre wildfire on Alarka Road in Bryson City, N.C., remains at 0% containment, according to the N.C. Forest Service.…
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Harris Regional Hospital Welcomes Bryant Reinking, PA-C, With Reopening of Harris Cardiology
Harris Regional Hospital is expanding its cardiology services with the reopening of Harris Cardiology on April 1, welcoming physician assistant…
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Baseball Rivalries Raise Money For A Good Cause
The Greenville Drive and Asheville Tourists, longtime baseball rivals, are demonstrating that competition on the field doesn’t preclude coming together…
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Waynesville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.5 Million Embezzlement
A Waynesville woman has been sentenced to 5.8 years in federal prison for embezzling more than $1.5 million from Silver…
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Traffic Stop Leads to High-Speed Chase, Drug Seizure in Franklin
A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 441 led to a high-speed chase and the recovery of nearly two pounds…
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Franklin Social Security Office to Remain Open After Closure Concerns
The Franklin Social Security Administration (SSA) office will remain open despite being flagged for closure by the Department of Government…
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Lady Braves are 1A West Regional Champs
The Cherokee Lady Braves won their game on Tuesday evening March 11th 65-61 over Bishop McGinnis. Cherokee celebrates this win…
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Local Social Security Office To Close
The Franklin office of the Social Security Administration is set to close, according to the Department of Government Efficiency…
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