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Assault allegations lead to five drug-related arrests - Assault allegations filed last Wednesday (Sept. 29) resulted in the arrest of five individuals that same day. The arrests came in the wake of an assault on Cynthia Potts of Sutton Branch Road, Sylva. Potts reported the assault to officers with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, said....
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 Cheering their school - Members of Smoky Mountain High School's Homecoming Court smiled and waved during Monday night's (Oct. 4) parade down Sylva's Main Street. Students took part in a variety of events during the week aimed at building school spirit in advance of Friday's homecoming football showdown against Erwin. The SMHS....
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County leaders vote against amending junkyard ordinance - For the second time in as many months, county leaders Sept. 21 voted against amending the 2002 Industrial Development Ordinance. Amendments proposed Sept. 14 by Commissioners Roberta Crawford and Brian McMahan would have added language to clarify the ordinance and redefine some terms. Specifically, Crawford and McMahan....
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DOT to show safety video as N.C. 107 bicycle lanes near completion - With the new bicycle lanes along N.C. 107 scheduled to be completed next month, local highway officials will show a safety video next week. Highway Division 14 is sponsoring free Tuesday, Oct. 12, showings of Trucks and Bicycles Sharing the Road, a 20-minute program....
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 'Arts are alive and well' - The old Courthouse found a new use Saturday night (Oct. 2) as the Jackson County Arts Council threw a gala to celebrate its members, Arts and Humanities Month, and future restoration of the Courthouse building. The party, photographed by Tim Harrington of Webster, marked the first time the structure has been used for an event other than a Kudzu Players production since the Sheriff's Office moved to the Justice Center last fall. More than 130 arts supporters were in attendance to eat, drink, and admire the view down Main Street
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