In a ceremony held in Macon County on Tuesday night, Senator Kevin Corbin took the oath of office for his third term in the ...

Eat Local in Macon County When we announce new restaurants, it always leads to lots of “I wish we had xyz” comments. While it’s ...

Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in western North Carolina, including ...

With the start of 2025, North Carolina is rolling out a set of new laws that will impact everything from taxes and driving ...

My name is Brittney Lofthouse, and I have been privileged to report on Western North Carolina since 2008. Over the years, I ...

Asheville, N.C., October 9, 2024 — The USDA Forest Service updated Closure Order #08-11-00-24-02 related to Hurricane Helene on the Nantahala National Forest in Western… Today, Governor Josh Stein ...

With jury trials in North Carolina again underway, you might open your mailbox and find a jury summons. Please don’t ignore it. First, a jury… With May designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, the ...

State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor is proud to announce that the North Carolina Building Code Council (NCBCC) has adopted an emergency rule developed by the OSFM Engineering Division to streamline the ...

For the eighth time in the past 17 years, Southwestern Community College has received significant national recognition. SCC is one of ten finalists for the “Instructional Programs and Services” ...