The following persons were arrested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office between Aug. 11 and Aug. 17.

The following persons were arrested by the Sylva Police Department between Aug. 11 and Aug. 17.

Bobby Joseph Johnson, 32, of Tuckasegee, was arrested for two felony counts of trafficking opium or heroin, one felony count of possession of a weapon of mass destruction, and one misdemeanor count ...

• The state Capitol released records showing that 1,610 North Carolina drivers had their licenses revoked in July 1955, including 784 who were drunk drivers. • Patrick Montague, a recent graduate of ...

It’s been almost a hundred years since the Monteith sisters were born on their 16-acre farm, but Dillsboro is bringing their story back to life through its Monteith Park project.

Before he left office last week, Gov. Mike Easley announced the appointment of Alan Thornburg of Asheville to the 28th Judicial District Superior Court bench in Buncombe County.

All photos by Herbert GibsonThe Aug. 30-31, 1940, flood was the worst ever recorded on the Tuckaseigee River, killing four and causing property damage estimated at $2 million. In the photo above (and ...

A rider departs a Jackson County Transit van in downtown Sylva Tuesday. The public transportation system has added a loop route connecting Sylva and Cullowhee with stops at Wal-Mart, Kel-Save and In ...

Arthur William Dills McKee, 62, of Cashiers, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. He was on his way to a bicycle ride with friends.

Western Carolina University late today released a list of the 10 positions to be eliminated and responded to The Herald's questions regarding an terminated employee who says he was treated unfairly.

Fifty-two years, nine guns and three retirements later, Sylva Police Officer J.P. Gallardo is ready to catch some bass and trout.

Lady Bird Johnson, the only First Lady ever to visit Jackson County, and Franz Whitmire, a former high school principal and county commissioner, both died last Wednesday (July 11).