Parking was in short supply in downtown ahead of last week’s Independence Day festivities. Gotcha Groove rocked the Bridge Park stage, drawing a sizable crowd of dancers, and a fireworks ...

Today, we will be discussing a somewhat sticky subject – thistles. Thistles have been largely relegated into the noxious weed ...

The following persons were arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office between June 30 and July 6.

Thursday, July 10 through Thursday, July 17• 8:30 a.m. today (Thursday), Western Carolina University Board of Trustees, fifth Floor of H.F. Robinson Administration Building, Board Room 501A. For more ...

• Jerry Gaines achieved the unbelievable feat of making All-American in three different sports when he was named to the ...

AMERICAN LEGION POST 104 invites those who are serving or have served in the military to their next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 14. Spouses and daughters of veterans are invited to the American ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Jackson County officials have initiated a collaboration with state agencies to launch a large-scale debris removal operation, focusing on the Tuckaseigee River and its ...

The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has announced the start of its 2025 LIFT Grant cycle. The Health Foundation’s LIFT Grants will support and fund programs focusing on one or more ...

In the weeks following Jackson County’s large-scale debris removal effort along the Tuckaseigee River and its tributaries, concerns have emerged regarding the scope and impact of the cleanup.

Steven Wayne Bumgarner, 47, Sylva, order for arrest – injury to personal property, OFA – unsafe movement crash. Arrested by Sgt. Jacob Waldroup.

The bipartisan legislation modernizes North Carolina’s state hiring process by removing unnecessary barriers and improving access to public service careers. The new law authorizes the State Human ...