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 Sylva leaders OK parking, sign variances for Lowe’s - Developers of the new Lowe’s across the highway from Smoky Mountain High School secured two variances last week (Oct. 6) that will let construction on the store proceed as planned. Sylva board members unanimously granted both of Jemsite Development’s requested deviations from the town’s zoning ordinance after a public hearing prior to....
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John Faulk cleared to run in Dillsboro - Local election officials Tuesday (Oct. 11) cleared Dillboro town board candidate John Faulk to run in November. Jackson County Board of Election members held the hearing to resolve a challenge to Faulk’s residency filed by Dillsboro resident John Miele, who contended Faulk lives outside of Dillsboro’s town limits....
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USPS is considering three sites for new Sylva post office - Three sites are still under consideration for a new Sylva post office, according to a letter Mayor Brenda Oliver read during last week’s (Oct. 6) Sylva board session. In contention are a site at the north end of Jackson Plaza; existing space at Jackson Plaza, which is believed to be the former Karrtunz location next to Thunder Lanes bowling alley; and 2.74....
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Sylva leaders look toward expansion - Sylva officials last week (Oct. 6) gave notice that they are considering expanding town limits. The “area of consideration” town board members approved includes Kings Mountain, Dillardtown, Cope Creek, East Cope Creek as well as portions of Dills Cove, Allens Branch, Kitchens Branch, Fisher Creek, Beta....
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 Dazzling dahlia display - Thelma Buchanan’s East Fork yard is a riot of color this fall, thanks to her prolific dahlias. Buchanan, who says she loves to grow flowers and work outside, shares her blossoms with friends and neighbors and often arranges the rainbow-hued blooms for her church – East Fork Baptist. – Herald photo by Nick Breedlove
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Hartbarger, Walker vie for Dillsboro’s top elected job - Dillsboro incumbent Mayor Jean Hartbarger faces a challenge from a town businessman. T.J. Walker, who has not held public office before, has entered the race against the one-term mayor. Chartered in 1889, Dillsboro traces its history back to 1883 when railroad lines reached the site of the present-day town. Dillsboro was named for William Allen Dills, who surveyed the town and owned much of the property it....
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Dillsboro candidates speak out on issues facing town - As is the case in three of four Jackson County municipalities, the race for the five seats on Dillsboro’s town board is a competitive one this year. The contest is equally divided between incumbents – Jim Cochran, Mike Fitzgerald and Bud Smith – and newcomers – Jimmy Cabe, Jim Dukes and John....
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