Over three days, Oct. 2-4, students of all ages at the NASA “Space Apps Challenge” through Southwestern Community College will work completely virtually in teams with mentors to come up with creative solutions for real world problems on Earth and in space. The theme for this year’s event – …
Gabriel and Gwendolyn Morris graduated in June from Novato High School of the Arts in Novato, California. The twins are teh children of David and Sherry Trumbo Morris and the grandchildren of Jack and Linda Jones Morris of Webster. Gwendolyn was awarded a full scholarship to study illustrati…
Each month of the school year, Smoky Mountain High School recognizes a staff member who has gone above and beyond their responsibilities to help make the school a better place. Any member of staff can be nominated by any other member of the staff for the SMHS Staff Shout Out Award.
More than 1,100 community colleges currently offer education and training in the United States.
The Democratic Women of Jackson County announced that they are sponsoring an essay contest for school-age children and youth. The topic is “Everyone Eligible Should Vote.”
As of July 1, Ken Henke and Gary Shields began serving new terms on the Board of Trustees for Southwestern Community College.
Students attending Jackson County Public Schools will have an opportunity to pick up prepackaged meals during two remote instruction weeks, ending Sept. 11.
The Jackson County NAACP has announced the recipients of the 2020 Diversity Scholarship, established to support high school seniors of Jackson, Swain and Macon counties.
Uncertainty about university plans, childcare availability and other variables prevented some prospective students from enrolling in college classes this fall.
The Jackson County Board of Education unanimously approved the following personnel actions at their Aug. 25 meeting:
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Gabriel and Gwendolyn Morris graduated in June from Novato High School of the Arts in Novato, California. The twins are teh children of David and Sherry Trumbo Morris and the grandchildren of Jack and Linda Jones Morris of Webster. Gwendolyn was awarded a full scholarship to study illustrati…
Each month of the school year, Smoky Mountain High School recognizes a staff member who has gone above and beyond their responsibilities to help make the school a better place. Any member of staff can be nominated by any other member of the staff for the SMHS Staff Shout Out Award.
More than 1,100 community colleges currently offer education and training in the United States.
The Democratic Women of Jackson County announced that they are sponsoring an essay contest for school-age children and youth. The topic is “Everyone Eligible Should Vote.”
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
As of July 1, Ken Henke and Gary Shields began serving new terms on the Board of Trustees for Southwestern Community College.
Students attending Jackson County Public Schools will have an opportunity to pick up prepackaged meals during two remote instruction weeks, ending Sept. 11.
The Jackson County NAACP has announced the recipients of the 2020 Diversity Scholarship, established to support high school seniors of Jackson, Swain and Macon counties.
Uncertainty about university plans, childcare availability and other variables prevented some prospective students from enrolling in college classes this fall.
The Jackson County Board of Education unanimously approved the following personnel actions at their Aug. 25 meeting:
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees elected a slate of officers for 2020-21, made appointments to several committees and approved changes to bylaws permitting more frequent electronic meetings as needed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following a recent regulatory overhaul of federal Title IX civil rights legislation by the U.S. Department of Education, Western Carolina University has revamped its Title IX-related policies and procedures. The university adopted Policy 129 “Title IX Sexual Harassment” on Aug. 4.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Tucked away in a small room in Western Carolina University’s Stillwell Building is the university’s herbarium, which consists of roughly 36,500 plant specimens, mostly from the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
By Kelly Morgan
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Dear friends, parents, students and employees of Jackson County Public Schools:
Two week orientation with limited students each day, then remote for two weeks.
Ashley Michelle Alvarez, Angelica Ambrocio-Garcia, Joshua Lee Ammons, James Mason Baumgarner, Madeline Renea Bedient, Tristan Samuel Biddix, Luke Emmanual Breedlove, Logan Bryson (December graduate), Bransen Daniel Carlisle, Savannah Summer Cohea, Cesar Aaron Colex-Longinos, Yurem Asael Coro…
Ashton Wesley Adams, Enoc Alvarado Hernandez, Fernando Esau Alvarez-Blanco, Timothy Colton Barron, Ryan Christian Bailey, Carolyn Marie Betty, Asher Burke Brooks, Joseph Austin Brooks, Erick Bradley Brooks, Tayana Leekiah Calhoun, Heath Chance Castorina, Tristan Miracle Clauson, Dalton Chase…
Keanu Jonas Ammons, Kayla Elizabeth Broom, Alyssa Marie Collins, Valerie Faith Dillard, Gillian Kathryn Gerard, Christian Valdin Green, Kendra LaShea Hall, Breanna Nichole Ison, Danielle Antoinette Johnson, Isaac Kitchen, Monica Faith Knight, Ethan Witney Kompathoum, Caleb Nathaniel Mathis, …
Manuel Abarca Elias, Scott William Alligood Jr., Barbara Marconi Almeida, David Austin Ammons, Sarah Elizabeth Anderson, Miguel Angel Antonio-Perez, Robert James Arndt, Brianna Rene Ashe, Callie Elizabeth Ashe, Wyatt Nowell Beasley, Mackenzi Nicole Bell, Tamara Kay Bennett, Kayla Ann Bingham…
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
By Kelly Morgan
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
By Kelly Morgan
Like so many activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Carolina University’s traditional Opening Assembly, an annual event for faculty and staff to kick off the new academic year, will have a different look this fall – and a broader audience, thanks to a scheduled video livestream.
Brooklyn Frizzell and Isaac Quillen represented Jackson County at N.C. 4-H Congress, which was held virtually this year.
By Dave Russell
The Jackson County Board of Education announced the hiring of Tony Tipton as interim superintendent at their monthly meeting July 28. A 35-year veteran of public education, Tipton will assume the role currently held by Kim Elliott, who will retire Sept. 1.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Southwestern Community College will hold a drive-through commencement ceremony for spring and summer graduates Saturday, Aug. 8.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
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.
Dawson Spencer was sworn in as Western Carolina University’s Student Government Association president on April 29.
By Kelly Morgan
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.
With Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature last Friday on a legislative “mini-budget” providing the final $16.5 million appropriation to fund replacement of Western Carolina University’s decades-old steam plant, university officials say that late Chancellor David Belcher must be smiling down from above.
Emma Raleigh of Cullowhee is one of 2,600 students who was named to Bradley’s dean’s list for the spring semester.
The construction of Western Carolina University’s first structured parking facility, between the Ramsey Center and Hennon Stadium, has begun.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Work has begun on a facelift of the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University.
By Kelly Morgan
After much anticipation, Western Carolina University has officially announced changes to the fall semester calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Kelly Morgan
Recently, I was searching the internet looking for the pronunciation of a unique name.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
By Kelly Morgan
By Kelly Morgan
By Scot McKie
This year’s recipient of the One Dozen Who Care – Prescott Academic Scholarship is Hannah Sullivan of Murphy.
The Jackson County NAACP is extending the deadline of the Diversity Scholarship to July 15. High school seniors in Jackson, Swain or Macon counties planning to seek a professional degree at a college or university can apply. Two or three scholarships will be given, and awards will range from…
On May 19, Jackson County Public Schools accepted the recommendation of Jeremy Cauley for assistant principal at Smoky Mountain High School.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Some 15,000 surgical masks are now available for health care providers across 18 Western North Carolina counties thanks to efforts by a small group centered at Western Carolina University.
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees will meet Friday, June 5. All meetings will be conducted using Zoom.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
On April 28, Jackson County Public Schools accepted these employee recommendations:
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