It had been a warm spring day that finally gave way to twilight of cobalt-grey, sharpening the flashing red and blue police lights slashing through dusk restless and unyielding. Demonstrators waving ...

The Town of Canton is about to receive a huge economic development boost after Rep. Chuck Edwards announced a $41 million appropriation from a Biden-era water resources program. “Our infrastructure is ...

The aim of newly-elected State Superintendent of Public Schools Mo Green’s “Mo Wants to Know” tour is simple — to garner as much input as possible about the direction North Carolina Public Schools ...

In a split vote during its March 11 meeting, Macon County Commissioners decided to reduce the time limit for people speaking during public comment. The decision was made to allow more people to speak ...

Eddie Huffman will share his new book, “Doc Watson: A Life in Music.” and also be accompanied by musician Jerad Davis at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. An intimate and ...

Limited resources and tricky topography already pose challenges. Now those problems have been exacerbated. When Chris and Sara Evensen bought their home off Elk Mountain Scenic Highway in 2018, they ...

Commissioners appointed Warren Cabe as the new manager for Macon County after he had served just over four months as interim county manager. “I appreciate the opportunity,” said Cabe at the March 11 ...