The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county who was suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct has ...

The Swain County sheriff notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire immediately, as police continue to ...

NC state and local law enforcement arrested Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran June 27 under a felony and three misdemeanor ...

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges including sexual battery.

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran made his first court appearance on Tuesday, July 1, after being arrested on Friday, June ...

The 72-year-old has also been charged with violating the Cherokee Code, including two counts of oppression in office and one ...

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges ...

Facing sexual assault charges, Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran has retired. The county shared the news Thursday on ...

District Attorney Ashely Hornsby Welch is calling for the removal of Swain County's Sheriff Curtis Cochran from office after ...

Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire, just days after his arrest under sexual battery and related charges. Swain County Sheriff Curtis ...

Curtis Cochran, who was first elected Swain County sheriff in 2006, retired from the post effective July 1, according to a statement from the county Board of Commissioners.