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After months of protest, Sylva ‘March’ group drops push for parade at Pride
The “We Will March” group – formed in March in response to Sylva Town Council not supporting LGBTQ Pride organizers’ parade street closure request – says they won't take to the streets. In March, Sylva Town Council voted not to support a permit to close...
Boyfriend of 'Teen Mom' reality star reported missing in North Carolina
BRYSON CITY, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities are looking for a reality TV star's fiancé who was reported missing out of a small town in North Carolina. Bryson City police say Gary R. Wayt, 39, was last seen on Arlington Avenue on June 9, 2024. He's described as 6...
WNC Baptists sound off after SBC narrowly rejects ban on churches with women pastors
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday, June 12, rejected a proposal to ban churches with women pastors. The SBC has been taking place in Indianapolis this week -- with the issue of women pastors taking top billing. It was a close vote, but Southern Baptists...
Deputies locate suspect who fled following crash in Jackson Co.
JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies have located a suspect who fled from them following an incident on Thursday. Deputies said the situation began on June 6 when deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Cashiers area. Deputies stated that they investigated the incident and got warrants for the suspect, Rush Allen.
'Going to be a game changer:' Waynesville SWAT team makes history by adding paramedics
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Waynesville Police Department is making history with some new additions to their SWAT team. Out of five new members, for the first time, two of those will bring paramedic care to the team. Assistant Police Chief Brandon Gilmore says that saves critical time should...
Sylva's 10th annual Fireworks Festivities 2024
Sylva's 10th annual Fireworks Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Bridge Park. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the band Gotcha Groove to the stage for a performance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. They are one of the southeast's finest bands. They will perform classic hits, pop favorites, R&B, Motown, soul, and beach music.
Two Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl in Jackson County
Rutherford County -- June 7, 2024: On Tuesday, Investigators with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office A.C.E. Team,. began to investigate 127 Hill Street Ext, in Henrietta, after receiving information that large amounts of Fentanyl were located at this residence. Investigators conducted a knock and talk and received consent to search the residence.
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