The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County.
As March Madness, the total of 67 games that will determine the NCAA men’s basketball champion kicks off, we’re going to offer a suggestion from a reader that makes a lot of sense:
Fear can spread faster and do more damage than any outbreak
Congratulations go out to former Herald General Manager Quintin Ellison, who has departed to begin the next chapter of her career working with District Attorney Ashley Welch, largely as a public information officer. Ellison begins her new job April 1.
The 2020 election is picking up steam in Jackson County; mail-in voting has begun, and the on-site early voting period starts Feb. 13.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
As March Madness, the total of 67 games that will determine the NCAA men’s basketball champion kicks off, we’re going to offer a suggestion from a reader that makes a lot of sense:
Fear can spread faster and do more damage than any outbreak
Congratulations go out to former Herald General Manager Quintin Ellison, who has departed to begin the next chapter of her career working with District Attorney Ashley Welch, largely as a public information officer. Ellison begins her new job April 1.
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The 2020 election is picking up steam in Jackson County; mail-in voting has begun, and the on-site early voting period starts Feb. 13.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Earlier this month the Jackson County Board of Commissioners declared 2020 a year of celebration in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
Come and join Jackson Neighbors In Need for our annual fundraiser, Charlie’s Challenge. It is a wonderful opportunity to visit with friends and neighbors and to have a chance to help those neighbors in Jackson County that need your help.
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
Western North Carolina has a long, sad history regarding this state’s “Move Over’’ law.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
We like to think of Jan. 1 as the start of the new year, as, well, it is – at least it’s the start of the calendar year.
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday, and Sylva is a great place to observe the day.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Monday will mark the 101st anniversary of the event that was the genesis of Veterans Day, when on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice ended fighting in World War I, commonly referred to in those days as “The Great War” or “The War to End All Wars.”
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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And they’re off.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
There’s a scary story coming out of Australia that ought to raise the eyebrows of people living here in Jackson County.
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
The outside of the envelope was printed in big bold type: “Do Not Destroy. Official Document.” Being one who generally follows rules, I wouldn’t dare destroy and couldn’t wait to open it.
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
Let’s face it: We’ve gotten a little too accustomed to disappointment in this world.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Looking over Sylva Police Chief Tammy Hooper’s legacy, one criticism comes to mind:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent res…
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Jackson County stepped out Monday to commemorate World Elder Abuse Day with a Walk to End Elder Abuse sponsored by the Jackson County Department on Aging.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
The decision to shutter the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conversation Center, one of eight such closures nationwide, raises more questions than answers.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Before we dive into the issue of homelessness and how it’s being handled in Jackson County, it’s important to realize we could be writing a very different editorial today.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
“The little house with the big heart.’’
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
“There should be a law,” the saying goes.
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