Rain falls on Sylva's parade - It may have rained on Sylva's parade, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the hundreds of area residents  who lined Main Street Tuesday (Nov. 30) for the annual Christmas event. Sponsored by Sylva Partners in Renewal and downtown merchants, the "Candy....

Property owner files suit in effort to avoid annexation - In an effort to avoid annexation by the town of Webster, a local property owner has filed a lawsuit, contending that Webster officials did not follow proper procedure when they decided to expand their city's borders. Ken Gillis, who owns about 7.8 acres – including Jack the Dipper ice cream shop –  of the 43 acres around Rivercrest subdivision that Webster plans to annex....

Alliance to present environmental study results during next week's Duke relicensing sessions - A regional environmental organization will release results from a recent shoreline study during a series of public hearings scheduled for next week in Sylva. Western North Carolina Alliance will present findings from its Lake Glenville Shoreline Study during sessions conducted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission....

Thousands of candles to shine in Dillsboro - More than 2,500 candles will cast a soft white glow up and down Dillsboro's streets this weekend during the town's 21st annual Luminaire. Starting at dusk this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, Dillsboro's "merchant elves" will set thousands of luminary bags on their sidewalks, then offer holiday treats to visitors while a variety of entertainers perform around town....

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