New truck raises level of firefighters’ preparedness - Cullowhee firefighters last week raised the level of protection they offer Western Carolina University. With the early December arrival of the Cullowhee Fire Department’s new platform truck, firefighters can now reach the top floors of WCU’s three high-rise dorms – Scott, Walker and Harrill. Until now, emergency personnel have had no way of going past the third floor....

SBI is investigating former town official - A Sylva official who unexpectedly resigned her post in November is now the subject of a criminal investigation. Former town board member Anne Cabe, who was on the November ballot but gave up her seat and ended her candidacy two weeks before the election, is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation. District Attorney Mike Bonfoey Tuesday confirmed that Cabe’s....

Sylva officials to revisit TWSA appointment - Sylva’s recent appointment to the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority board may not be a done deal. The agenda set for today’s (Thursday) Sylva town board meeting lists discussion of the TWSA appointment as one of the items of business. TWSA Chairman Lynda Sossamon’s appointment to a....

Taylor to receive honorary degree - Western Carolina University will bestow an honorary doctorate upon a member of Congress as the university holds fall commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Ramsey Center. An honorary doctorate of humane letters will be awarded to U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor (R-Brevard), who has served....

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