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Exclusive preview: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' historic medical marijuana launch
CHEROKEE, N.C. (WLOS) — Only on News 13 -- an exclusive first look at the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians packaged cannabis products. The historic medical marijuana dispensary will open on Saturday, April 20, with approximately 40 different products. All of the products have been produced locally from marijuana...
Bicyclist killed in crash with vehicle near Western Carolina University campus
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (WLOS) — A bicyclist was killed Monday evening, April 15, in a collision with a vehicle in Cullowhee, North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Thursday, April 18. The crash happened near but not on the campus of Western Carolina University. N.C. State Highway Patrol Sgt. Aaron Ammons...
Man wins North Carolina jackpot without buying ticket in store, officials say
RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man won a big lottery prize after buying a lucky ticket and never had to step in a store to do it, officials said. Officials with the NC Education Lottery said Jason Cole, of Waynesville, tried his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $100,000 jackpot Friday night.
UNC system's DEI positions under threat by potential policy reversal
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) jobs hang in the balance at the University of North Carolina System following a decision that could lead to reversing and replacing a related policyfrom a Board of Governors committee. Reaction poured in from Democratic leaders across the state like...
Sylva Town Council Commissioner steps down after Pride parade vote
Sylva Town Council Commissioner Natalie Newman announced on Saturday that she was stepping down from the town board and four other board seats. Newman made the announcement via text to local media and town officials on Saturday afternoon. “Effective immediately due to concerns I cannot and shall not publicly express,...
Early morning earthquake reported near western NC, Tennessee border
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said an earthquake was reported near the western North Carolina and Tennessee border region early Tuesday morning. The USGS said the quake hit around 4:50 a.m. It had a magnitude of 2.0 and a depth and depth of 8...
Another earthquake reported in Bryson City, North Carolina
BRYSON CITY, N.C. — Another earthquake has been reported in Bryson City, North Carolina. The 2.01 earthquake happened about 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, according to the USGS. This is the second earthquake reported in Bryson City recently. The other one was on March 15. That was a magnitude 2.0. Bryson...
Swain man sentenced to federal prison after 5-hour standoff with SWAT team, shot officer
ASHEVILLE — An enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was sentenced March 28 to more than 16 years in federal prison after an almost 5-hour standoff with police in 2022 in which he shot and injured a law enforcement officer. Martin Medina, 32, pleaded guilty in...
Franklin Elementary Student Leaders of the Month are named
Each month, teachers and staff members at Franklin Elementary School focus on teaching a specific attribute students can learn and use to grow. In March, that attribute was accepting. The students selected for being accepting were recently recognized and awarded a certificate for being accepting for the month of March, and are pictured here.
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