By Dave Russell
During July, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is celebrating National Picnic Month with a new twist on a summer tradition, the Picnic for the Parkway event. Fans of the national park unit are invited to connect through this virtual fundraising event and host a picnic in support of the sceni…
By Kelly Morgan
By Dave Russell
A pair of trackhoes take a rest after demolishing the building that housed Ryan’s Steakhouse for 20 years. The restaurant closed in September 2018. Its demolition will make room for “two multi-tenant outparcel buildings,” said Stacey Cachat of property owner Tricor International Corporation …
A new survey commissioned by National 4‑H Council, and conducted by the Harris Poll, finds that seven in 10 teens are struggling with their mental health in the wake of COVID-19.
When the going gets tough, the tough get better. Adversity breeds strength, character and resilience. These are common sayings, recited with the intent to help put a perspective on one’s current ailments and the positives that they can bring.
Southwestern Community College will start its fall semester as scheduled Aug. 17, and officials are rolling out a number of schedule adjustments and format changes to help keep students and employees safe during the ongoing pandemic.
• 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, Dillsboro town board meeting, Dillsboro Town Hall.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2020
During July, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is celebrating National Picnic Month with a new twist on a summer tradition, the Picnic for the Parkway event. Fans of the national park unit are invited to connect through this virtual fundraising event and host a picnic in support of the sceni…
By Kelly Morgan
By Dave Russell
A pair of trackhoes take a rest after demolishing the building that housed Ryan’s Steakhouse for 20 years. The restaurant closed in September 2018. Its demolition will make room for “two multi-tenant outparcel buildings,” said Stacey Cachat of property owner Tricor International Corporation …
A new survey commissioned by National 4‑H Council, and conducted by the Harris Poll, finds that seven in 10 teens are struggling with their mental health in the wake of COVID-19.
When the going gets tough, the tough get better. Adversity breeds strength, character and resilience. These are common sayings, recited with the intent to help put a perspective on one’s current ailments and the positives that they can bring.
Southwestern Community College will start its fall semester as scheduled Aug. 17, and officials are rolling out a number of schedule adjustments and format changes to help keep students and employees safe during the ongoing pandemic.
• 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, Dillsboro town board meeting, Dillsboro Town Hall.
At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers responded to a report of a drowning in progress on the Oconaluftee River behind the Mountain Farm Museum in Cherokee, according to a release from the National Park Service.
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A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees recently increased.
City Lights Bookstore will host a drive-by book signing at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Leah Hampton, author of the short story collection “F*ckFace,” will set up outside the store for folks – who must wear masks – to drive up and have books signed.
By Beth Lawrence
THE JACKSON COUNTY COON HUNTERS ASSOCIATION will have a turkey shoot at 7 p.m. Saturday at 44 Oak Hill Drive in Sylva. A $5 dinner plate will be served at 5 p.m., followed by the shoot at 7 p.m. Ammo is provided, five shots for $20. Contact Matthew Bryson at 508-6465 for more information.
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 65 of North Carolina’s counties in May.
By Beth Lawrence
By Dave Russell
By Dave Russell
By Kelly Morgan
By Beth Lawrence
Hands on Jackson, when scores of volunteers fan out through the community to help neighbors in need, has been postponed until spring due to COVID-19. In effort to ensure the safety of the volunteers who help with this event and those who are served, organizers decided to postpone from its us…
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
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By Beth Lawrence
Last Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the state would remain in Phase II of his re-opening plan. His office later released these guidelines for halting the spread of COVID-19.
I have not heard of anyone who says they love wearing a mask. I think most people can agree that they are uncomfortable. They are especially frustrating if you wear glasses.
Operation Firecracker
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a public health crisis of historic proportions, with the phrase “frontline workers” becoming a large part of the daily lexicon.
Harris Regional Hospital welcomes board certified general surgeon Dr. Allison Palumbo, to Harris Surgical Associates.
By Kelly Morgan
Post traumatic stress disorder – known as PTSD – can affect anyone, at any age. Commonly associated with combat veterans, PTSD can result from experiencing or witnessing any traumatic event, such as a physical or sexual assault, a serious accident or a natural disaster.
With the July 4 weekend approaching, Jackson County Sheriff Chip Hall asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone.
• 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 6, Dillsboro town board, Town Hall.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
BaShaun Smith has served as Western Carolina University’s interim associate vice chancellor and dean of students since June 2019 but permanently accepted the position as of May 1.
This is the time of year that animals are out grazing on pastures and will begin to pick up parasite loads from those pastures.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Full Spectrum Farms has canceled its summer camps. During the spring, Full Spectrum had to cancel six fundraisers, choosing not to operate its farmers market booth at the Jackson County Farmers Market.
Dawson Spencer was sworn in as Western Carolina University’s Student Government Association president on April 29.
Many of the benefits of soil are easy to appreciate. It grows the plants we love to admire and consume and makes up most of the ground we walk on.
By Beth Lawrence
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By Kelly Morgan
Great Smoky Mountains Association is launching a new podcast series, Smoky Mountain Air.
• 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Webster town board, conducted electronically via Zoom. Members of the public who would like to listen to the board meeting will need to submit a request by calling Town Hall at 631-5103 or via email at info@townofwebster.org no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 3…
By Beth Lawrence
Becoming a teacher through Western Carolina University just got a little easier for people wanting to switch careers and enter high-demand fields of education.
Those who love the Blue Ridge Parkway have more time to protect its recreational spaces through the Trails & Views Forever challenge.
By Beth Lawrence
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