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 Cullowhee firefighters remember heroes, victims of 9/11 - Discussion of extending the town’s zoning control over a portion of Allens Branch continued during last week’s (Sept 7) Sylva board meeting. Action on the proposed Allens Branch extra-territorial jurisdiction will not be taken until after a planned Thursday, Oct. 5, public hearing. A presentation board was available in the lobby of Sylva’s city hall to show residents what....
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Sylva leaders discuss ETJ, Bridge Park - Discussion of extending the town’s zoning control over a portion of Allens Branch continued during last week’s (Sept 7) Sylva board meeting. Action on the proposed Allens Branch extra-territorial jurisdiction will not be taken until after a planned Thursday, Oct. 5, public hearing. A presentation board was available in the lobby of Sylva’s city hall to show residents what actions have been....
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WCU trustees OK sale of beer, wine in FPAC - Patrons of Western Carolina University’s new Fine and Performing Arts Center soon may have the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine during intermission of upcoming performances or during receptions for art exhibitions. That’s because the university’s board of trustees approved an amendment to....
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Officials add staff in two county offices - Commissioners took action to add county personnel during a planned work session Monday night (Sept. 11). Though initially called only to discuss matters, Commissioners’ Chairman Brian McMahan said it was decided to bring agenda items to....
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Authority OKs budget, considers airport future - After several months of inactivity, local airport officials Aug. 28 approved a budget for the next fiscal year and engaged in a public discussion of the airstrip’s future. Though state statutes mandate a budget be in place by June 30, Jim Rowell, secretary-treasurer of the Jackson County Airport Authority, said the past year of litigation and other circumstances had delayed the normal....
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 Charter school fund-raiser - Summit Charter School held its 10th annual “Encore” fund-raiser Saturday night (Sept. 9) under a big tent on the 25-acre site off Cashiers School Road that will one day house a new building for Jackson County’s only charter school. The event, which included....
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Bridge honoring Jake Parris to be dedicated this Sunday - The Jake Parris Jr. Memorial Bridge dedication will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. County commissioners will hold the ceremony at the bridge in the Willets community. It was announced July 17 that the U.S. 23-74 bridge that crosses Dark Ridge Road would be named for Parris, the first chief of the Balsam-Willets-Ochre Hill Fire Department. Parris, who donated the....
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