Lawsuit against Swain sheriff dismissed

A lawsuit filed nearly three years ago against Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran and former Deputy Charles Robinson has been dismissed with prejudice – meaning it can never be brought back before a court. The Sept. 20 declaration by U.S. Magistrate Judge W.

Trout farmer alleges pattern with regional sheriff

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a five-part series centering on a lawsuit moved to federal court in Asheville, which is ongoing.

Police checkpoint charges dropped 17 months later

* Fourth in a series Editor’s note: This is a developing story. It is complex and involves numerous incidents, individuals and agencies.