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 Metrostat, ERC to provide broadband connection - A local communications company is hoping to support technological growth among small businesses in the area as well as expand its coverage area by teaming up with a non-profit broadband provider. Sylva’s Metrostat Technologies has joined with the Education and Research Consortium Broadband to provide....
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 Two arrested in wake of Harold’s assault - Two people were arrested Friday in connection with an assault and purse snatching on Aug. 2 at Harold’s Supermarket. Marvin Jackson Cook, 34, of Waynesville is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault inflicting serious injury, larceny, conspiracy, assault on a female and possession of stolen goods....
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 Bridgers, Kinsland receive honorary degrees during WCU commencement - Award-winning writer Sue Ellen Bridgers of Sylva and business icon Ray Kinsland of Cherokee were awarded honorary doctorates as Western Carolina University held summer commencement exercises Friday, Aug. 5. Malcolm Loughlin, Western’s associate dean of distance....
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 Flying high - Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver, right, and police officer Jeff Postell, center, share a laugh with the Pisgah Hot Air Balloon pilot who gave them a bird’s-eye view of the mountains during last week’s (Aug. 2) National Night Out. Aimed at reducing crime by strengthening communities and improving relations between residents and police, this year’s National Night Out was centered around the Sunrise Park, Hall Heights and Council Circle neighborhoods. For more photos, see here. – Herald photo by Nick Breedlove
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Local ABC scores down from last year - Local schools fared slightly better on state-mandated tests than on federal ones, but they still have room for growth. That’s the word Jackson County school leaders got from N.C. Department of Public Instruction officials with the release of ABC test scores for the last school year. While only four of Jackson County’s seven schools reached required yearly progress on federal standards, five achieved the state’s expected growth....
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All four towns to have contested mayoral races this November - All four Jackson County municipalities will have contested elections for mayor Nov. 8. Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver nearly escaped opposition, but town board member Danny Allen filed to run for mayor at the last minute Friday. Forest Hills Mayor Jim Davis also is opposed by a current member of that town’s board....
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