It has been an absolute pleasure to serve the citizens and visitors of Sylva. My biggest challenge in Sylva was getting people to consider a new way forward. Our officers ...

John Parris, born Nov. 23, 1914, in Sylva, and Bob Terrell, born 14 years later on Nov. 28, 1928, in Addie, began writing ...

Winter is a great time to rest your weary green thumbs until the growing season. While you’re cozying up to a fire or window ...

Steve White, a fixture around Catamount Athletics for over half a century in a variety of communication roles and a member of ...

Cora Eleanor White Lofquist (“Ellima”) of Cullowhee, North Carolina, passed peacefully in her home, joining the love of her life, Henry (“Hennipa”) on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Gary Bradley Patterson, 74, of Sylva, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Jan. 9.

The county’s new skatepark in Mark Watson Park will officially open as soon as some minor details have been ironed out.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital announced that Rebekah Artman has been named chief nursing officer for both facilities. In this role, Artman will guide overall nursing strategy a ...

Shirley Revis Moses passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1937 in Whittier, North Carolina to loving parents Robert and Amy Revis. She grew up as the 11th of 12 children ...

Don Allen Stephens, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in Sylva, North Carolina on Nov. 22, 2025 at the age of 81. Don was a man deeply rooted in the ...