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TIM’S AUTO PARTS is featured this week in our Business Spotlight. A dealer of genuine NAPA parts, Tim’s can supply all your automotive needs. Owners Tim and Marcia Jones operate stores in Sylva, Cashiers, Cherokee and Franklin.
CITY LIGHTS owner Joyce Moore expresses her thanks to the town of Sylva and Sylva Police Department for their support during Saturday’s Tom Robbins reading. A crowd numbering close to 400 packed Spring Street to hear the best-selling author, and Moore said everything went smoothly. About half of the people who attended were from outside of Jackson County and most had never been to Sylva before, she said. “I think they left with a positive impression of Sylva,” Moore said. “I think it will have a lasting effect.” City Lights’ 18th anniversary is this week, Moore said, and having their first-ever outdoor reading and street festival go so successfully is a “great way to celebrate.”
GEORGE HOOPER, owner of Sylva Tire Co., retired Wednesday (June 30) after almost 30 years at the store.
KEN’S GROCERY in Tuckasegee will celebrate its 25th anniversary July 4, although owners Ken and Norma Chastain will close the store to mark the holiday.
JAMES ANDERSON has accepted a position with the Durham law firm of Browne, Flebotte, Wilson, Horn and Webb. He will open and manage a branch office near Fayetteville. A resident of Sylva since 1997, Anderson worked with Sylva attorney Jay Spiro before opening his own practice in 2002. He has participated in various civic organizations, including the Kiwanis Club, where he served as vice president and president. Most recently he has been secretary/treasurer for the Democrat Men’s Club.
A YARD SALE will be held at the Tuckasegee VFW Building Saturday, July 3, beginning at 8 a.m. The sale is a benefit to raise money for Gentry Trantham, who is facing heart surgery at Duke.
THE CULLOWHEE Class of 1969 will hold its 35th reunion Saturday, Aug. 14. If you know of a classmate who has not received information, please write to Cindy Sumerel, P.O. Box 511, Four Oaks, NC 27524.
THE SYLVA POST OFFICE will be closed Saturday, July 3, due to renovations and on Monday, July 5, due to Independence Day.
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS’ Central Office will be closed Friday, July 2, and Monday, July 5.
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS Lutheran Church will celebrate its 30th anniversary in September. The church is seeking names and addresses of former members to invite to the event. If you can help out, call the church at 586-2084 or mail the information to the church at 749 N.C. 107, Sylva, N.C. 28779.
Grapevine Steak and Pub held its grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Tuesday (June 29). Assisted by Jackson County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, Grapevine owner Nancy Jones, center, cut the ribbon. Located in the former Meriweather’s location, the Grapeville offers a new menu and dining to live music by pianist Steve Whiddon from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights followed by music from local band JEL from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Jones, Chef Big John and the rest of the staff invite everyone to stop by and see all the changes they’ve made. And look for the Grapevine’s ad next week in our Great Smokies Dining Guide. |
