“People are just so dug in. I’ve never seen anything like this. And I don’t know how to deal with it.”
2020 has been a year for the record books. It’s hard to think back to the early part of the year when, for only the third time in the nation’s history, a U.S. president was impeached.
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.
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
2020 has been a year for the record books. It’s hard to think back to the early part of the year when, for only the third time in the nation’s history, a U.S. president was impeached.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County.
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
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Wednesday, February 05, 2020
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
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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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
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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.
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