4 days ago · The Smoky Mountain High School basketball teams are set for a series of pivotal conference clashes in February. The Mustangs will hit the road to face Franklin on Feb. 4, ready to build on a January packed with action.

Hester Marie Wykle, 78, of Sylva went to be with her dearest friend, Jesus, on Dec. 23, 2024. She was born on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1946 to the late Nelson Wykle and Lillie McMahan.

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6 days ago · Editor’s note: As we stand on the brink of Christmas, The Herald is pleased to present one of the most famous editorials ever penned. In 1897 friends of young Virginia O’Hanlon planted doubts about the existence of Santa Claus in her mind, so Virginia went to her father hoping to confirm Fat…

3 days ago · Sylva, NC (28779) Today. Plentiful sunshine. High 71F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight

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5 days ago · Information Needed (hit "share," please on our Facebook post here): A 22-year-old man was struck and killed early this morning along N.C. 107 near the intersection with Old Settlement Road, and officers need help identifying the motorist who hit him.

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Sylva, NC (28779) Today. Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon.

Sep 25, 2024 · Town and county officials don’t want to the let the world forget that Sylva is still here and up and running during the N.C. 107 construction work.