By Jim Buchanan
This week in local history:
A Jackson County family was the subject of honors recently announced and presented by the N.C. Society of Historians at their 78th annual Awards Ceremony on Oct. 12 at The Chambers Building on the Davidson College campus.
Jackson timber products a vital commodity during World War II
70 years ago - Oct. 6, 1949
By Jim Buchanan
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
This week in local history:
A Jackson County family was the subject of honors recently announced and presented by the N.C. Society of Historians at their 78th annual Awards Ceremony on Oct. 12 at The Chambers Building on the Davidson College campus.
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Jackson timber products a vital commodity during World War II
70 years ago - Oct. 6, 1949
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
By Jim Buchanan
On Sept. 21 the Glenville History Museum rocked as mountain music lovers enjoyed entertainment while learning the history of old-time music and of the typical instruments played by mountain musicians.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Despite pleas from the likes of Uncle Sam and Minnie Mouse, it was likely hard to part with bacon drippings
70 years ago - Sept. 29, 1949
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Parris ran with rarefied company in WWII
70 years ago - Sept. 22, 1949
The Western North Carolina Historical Association has announced the five finalists for this year’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award, an annual recognition of distinction for qualifying works of fiction, nonfiction, drama or poetry.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Last week, history came full circle in Cullowhee.
70 years ago - Sept. 15, 1949
Looking back over the history of local newspapers, one man stands out. Though short in stature, Dan Tompkins was a towering figure in local journalism.
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
“Why Destroy A&P?”
70 years ago - Sept. 1, 1949
Friends of Panthertown will host author and amateur geologist Bill Jacobs at 6:30 p.m. Friday with a free program about the geology of Highlands, Cashiers and Panthertown Valley at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
In the newspaper business, it’s important to get the facts right. Most reporters do almost all of the time, but reporters can be compared to offensive linemen in football: You only really notice them when they mess up.
70 years ago - Aug. 25, 1949
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
By Jim Buchanan
70 years ago - Aug. 18, 1949
The annual meeting of the Glenville Area Historical Society is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Glenville Community Center.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Timekeeping has always been a challenge to mankind, particularly when it comes to calendars. The first calendars – and current calendars – are built around 24-hour days, but as the Earth wobbles around its yearly orbit it doesn’t add up to an exact number of days. This results in what’s call…
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
By Jim Buchanan
70 years ago - Aug. 4, 1949
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
By Jim Buchanan
70 years ago - Aug. 4, 1949
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
By Jim Buchanan
Early European settlement in the southern end of Jackson County charted a different course than that of its northern region.
70 years ago - July 29, 1949
St. David’s Episcopal Church in Cullowhee will host a book launch party to celebrate the long-anticipated publication of its church history at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Gathering Place, the church’s parish hall.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
By Jim Buchanan
70 years ago - July 21, 1949
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Automobiles became more and more common in North Carolina as the 1920s progressed. The combination of the new technology (half a million were registered as of 1929) and the often-inadequate roads of the era added up to a significant safety hazard: 690 North Carolinians died on state roads in 1929.
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Wednesday, July 03, 2019
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Editor’s note: This week’s history article and photos was provided by Gary Frye of Sylva, who provides details and stories about trucking for the W.C. Hennessee Lumber Company. In its heyday the locally-owned firm was a major employer and economic force in the county, being the largest singl…
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Back in June of 1942, Jackson County had a problem with gas.
(Editor’s Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the information in this report is drawn from a Sept. 10, 2009, Sylva Herald story written on the occasion of Judge Thornburg’s retirement.)
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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The Western North Carolina Historical Association is now accepting nominations for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. The Award is a partnership between WNCHA and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee and has been presented by WNCHA since 1955. The award comes with a $2,500 cas…
“Unearthing Our Forgotten Past: Fort San Juan” is now on display at the Mountain Heritage Center gallery in Hunter Library at Western Carolina University.
It was a lousy draw.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
This week in local history:
Ninety years ago today, the Jackson County Journal was in a celebratory mood as it announced the opening of the Sylva Country Club.
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Seventy-five years ago, Jackson County was holding its breath, as was the entire nation.
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