As the brisk winds of fall begin to close in around this time of year, everyone tends to crowd a little closer together at the picnic table.
By Beth Lawrence
As we move into fall, beavers will become more active building their dams by cutting down trees, since the breeding takes place during the months of November through January.
By Dave Russell
As part of the National Environmental Education Foundation’ Public Lands Day, volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves on Saturday and make a difference.
By Dave Russell
By Beth Lawrence
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officials announced on Sept. 10 that the outbreak affecting songbirds since May 2020 seems to be subsiding and, thanks to diligent reporting by North Carolina residents, appears not to have notably impacted birds in our state.
By Kaylee Cook
The following are the unofficial results, per the EBCI Board of Elections, for the 2021 General Election for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday, Sept. 2.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
By Beth Lawrence
As we move into fall, beavers will become more active building their dams by cutting down trees, since the breeding takes place during the months of November through January.
By Dave Russell
As part of the National Environmental Education Foundation’ Public Lands Day, volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves on Saturday and make a difference.
By Dave Russell
By Beth Lawrence
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officials announced on Sept. 10 that the outbreak affecting songbirds since May 2020 seems to be subsiding and, thanks to diligent reporting by North Carolina residents, appears not to have notably impacted birds in our state.
By Kaylee Cook
The following are the unofficial results, per the EBCI Board of Elections, for the 2021 General Election for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Thursday, Sept. 2.
By Kaylee Cook
Greetings from your police department. We have been quite busy recently with planning and working several community events. While it feels great to have these events again, we hope you will keep yourself and others as safe as possible.
“ColorFest,” Dillsboro’s Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, returns for a 13th time from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2.
N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights is inviting small, disadvantaged businesses to learn more about contracting opportunities with the department.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Heintooga Round Bottom Road on the North Carolina side of the park will be temporarily closed though Sept. 24.
THE JACKSON COUNTY VETERANS OFFICE will hold the annual appreciation dinner from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the Heritage Room at the Jackson County Senior Center. All veterans are invited to bring one guest, and both will receive a free dinner. Reservations are required. To make reservation…
• 9 a.m. today (Thursday), Sylva town board virtual meeting. Call 586-2719 or email townclerk@townofsylva.org to sign up to make public comment, including the topic you wish to speak on. If you wish to view the meeting, see www.youtube.com/channel/UCRL0vTRXlVtk0V3EDwcILEQ.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
By Jim Buchanan
In the anticipation that seemed to take a lifetime, Jackson County Public Schools successfully reopened for the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 16 with a normal schedule.
Have you admired a locust tree recently? These interesting trees can usually be identified by their clusters of small leaves and particularly rough bark.
By Beth Lawrence
A federal jury in Asheville convicted Shane McKinley Swimmer, 21, of Cherokee of second-degree murder last Thursday announced William Stetzer, acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger presided over the three-day trial.
Western Carolina University has posted a total enrollment of 11,877 for the fall semester and the start of the 2021-22 academic year.
This month as we enter into fall weather I thought I would discuss three things to consider when thinking of fall pasture management: soil sampling, nutrient application and reseeding.
By Beth Lawrence
Western Carolina University officials are waiving admission application fees for both undergraduate and graduate programs for students wanting to enter the university during spring, summer and fall 2022 academic semesters.
Cub Scouts from seven Western North Carolina counties will take part in Shooting Sports Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2.
By Beth Lawrence
Archery season for white-tailed deer opened Sept. 11 statewide. As deer hunters prepare for their first outing, whether it’s archery this weekend or black powder or gun season later this year, it’s imperative to prioritize hunter safety.
By Beth Lawrence
By Dave Russell
• 5 p.m. today (Thursday), Town of Sylva Planning Board, Town Hall.
By Dave Russell
By Dave Russell
The Freedom Fund Committee of the Jackson County NAACP Branch 54AB seeks nominations for the Fourth Biennial Humanitarian Awards.
Locust Field Baptist Church
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
By Kaylee Cook
New Hope Baptist Church
The ground around us is riddled with a hidden network of tunnels, crossing every which way mere inches below our feet.
Southwestern Community College’s Career Services will be hosting a job fair from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.
By Dave Russell
Here is a report of the summer exploits of a 4-H Club by Henry McMahan, age 10:
Jackson County Health Director Shelley Carraway has been invited to serve on the N.C. Institute of Medicine’s Task Force on the Future of Local Public Health in North Carolina.
Local voters head to the polls Nov. 2 in races to govern Jackson County’s four municipalities.
Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is holding the 44 Mile Challenge to celebrate the MST’s 44th birthday during September.
Jackson County Commissioners have signed a proclamation designating September as Opioid Awareness Month.
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital last week announced the Smoky Streak to Health fun walk, 5K and 10K.
Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger last week sentenced Lillian Elaine Brady, 53, of Cherokee to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and other narcotics.
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is offering free Responsible Alcohol Seller Server classes in September.
The National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan that is being proposed for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Al-Anon meet regularly in Jackson County.
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