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Sylva Man Charged with Murder
Sylva -- April 24, 2024: Sylva Police Department confirmed the identity of the victim on April 9, 2024, in the recent suspicious death of 34-year-old Jessica Kirkland. The incident occurred on Clayton Street in Sylva on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at around 12:31 am. The police investigation into Kirkland's death...
Sylva Pride won’t apply again for parade permit; citizen group plans to march anyway
Sylva Pride says it won’t apply for another parade permit for its annual September event. The town council refused a road closure request by the nonprofit organization that organizes the annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Jackson County. “While our Board of Directors strongly disagrees with this decision, we have...
Community invited to Sprang Thang music festival
On Tuesday afternoon, things were starting to take shape at Harmony Hall at Lands Creek Log Cabins, located at 3336 Balltown Road, just a short drive outside of downtown Bryson City. A wooden stage was set up on the patio, a big tent was going up in the grass in front, speakers were stacked high and show lights were being installed.
Gatlinburg's Renovation of Historic Trout Facility Hooks Expectations for October Completion
Gatlinburg's prime fishing spot, the Little Pigeon River, will be taking a temporary hit to one of its fish populations, critics be dammed. Gatlinburg is renovating its state-owned trout production palace and locals and tourists alike will have to wait until projects wrap up this October to get their lines wet with the city's trout offerings. Starting this past week, the Gatlinburg Trout Facility began its renovations, putting a stop to the weekly stocking of fish it's known for since the good ol' times of 1981, several local reports state.
19-year-old charged with involuntary manslaughter, DUI after fatal head-on crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A 19-year-old is facing charges after a car crash that left a 60-year-old man dead, according to officials. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said officials are investigating the crash, which took place on April 21 around 7:25 a.m. on Riner Road. MCSO said they...
Gatlinburg Spur to have temporary single-lane closures. Here's when to expect delays
The section of U.S. Highway 441 known as the Spur will have single-lane closures beginning April 24, while crews complete roadside maintenance. The single-lane closures along the Spur through Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be in effect April 24-25, and then April 29-May 2, according to the National Park Service.
Jackson County Man Sentenced 10+ Years In Prison On Drug and Gun Charges
Asheville -- April 22, 2023: For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina On Thursday. sentenced John Allen Wise, 45, of Cashiers, N.C., to 121 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for distribution of methamphetamine and illegal possession of firearms, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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