Old depot facilities plan is best for Sylva’s future

• Jun 15, 2022

In the end, the issue is more or less coming down to expediency vs. foresight.

Candidates deserve complete information

• Jun 8, 2022

A curveball thrown its way in 1991 finally reached Jackson County’s May 17 primary, and it caught virtually everyone off guard.

Seeking doctors to cure some chronic ills

• May 11, 2022

An annual checkup is encouraged for your physical health.

Smokies National Park parking plan a misfire; Congress should do its duty

• May 4, 2022

The National Park Service appears to be wading into a real briar patch with the proposal being floated for parking fees in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Brace for a flood of negative ads as 2022 races gear up

• Apr 27, 2022

With the May 17 primary approaching, most folks in Jackson County likely know a good bit about local candidates for seats on the county commission, school board, the race for sheriff, etc.

An independent streak keeps growing in Jackson, WNC

• Mar 30, 2022

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Big turnout is needed to help tackle a big problem

• Mar 23, 2022

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Jackson County’s leaders look toward better school future

• Mar 16, 2022

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Chaotic election season finally comes into focus

• Feb 23, 2022

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Dan Robinson led a life rich in mentorship and leadership

• Feb 16, 2022

Jackson County, Western North Carolina and Western Carolina University in particular lost a strong friend and a strong advocate Friday when McDaniel “Dan” Robinson passed away at the age of 95.

Cooperative spirit sees Sylva take step to a brighter future

• Feb 9, 2022

Thanks to a broad consortium of engaged civic groups, businesses, organizations, governmental groups and individuals, Sylva has taken a big – and necessary - step forward to a better future.

Old firefighting model has served well, but can’t keep up with changing times

• Jan 19, 2022

Sylva Fire Chief Mike Beck’s request to the Sylva Town Board for permission to start talks with the county regarding a full-time firefighting crew in Sylva is a timely move, and we hope local leaders are receptive to the concept.

Not only a day of observance, but of service to community

• Jan 12, 2022

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New venture has echoes of old Jackson values

• Updated Jun 9, 2022

We hope success will be the storyline for businesses and nonprofits in Jackson County in 2022, and there’s one in particular we’d like to single out today: WNC Farm to Table.

New year will bring new faces and an extended stay from an unwelcome guest

• Dec 29, 2021

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Editorial: Redistricting mess wrecks another election kickoff

• Updated Dec 15, 2021

North Carolina experienced a smooth election kickoff last week.

Infrastructure bill holds much promise for area

• Nov 17, 2021

The long-awaited federal infrastructure plan was passed by Congress on Friday and signed into law by President Joe Biden on Monday. While it will take some time for spending at the granular level here to come into focus, just glancing at the raw numbers shows the measure means a lot for Nort…

At SCC, the hits just keep coming

• Nov 3, 2021

Most of us have a moment in our life where we feel overmatched.

Forward progress in Raleigh welcome news

• Oct 13, 2021

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Time to start homework on the 2022 election

• Oct 6, 2021

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A welcome friend returns, bearing a lesson

• Sep 22, 2021

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Remembering a somber day, and a 20-year journey

• Updated Sep 8, 2021

Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Crunching the odds and rolling the dice on the gamble of our times

• Sep 1, 2021

Football season is upon us, and legally or not, a lot of folks will be placing bets on games in coming days as collegiate squads and the NFL begin gearing up.

Census numbers come into focus, showing the way forward

• Aug 18, 2021

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After COVID, who will bag the ice?

• Jul 7, 2021

By Tom Campbell

Stripping jobless benefits and ‘moral hazards’

• Jul 7, 2021

By Betty Joyce Nash

Litter plays the long game against dedicated community volunteers

• Jun 23, 2021

‘Tis the season of kudzu, the imported vine brought to the U.S. as an ornamental and forage crop that was later promoted to prevent soil erosion.

WCU, EBCI collaborate on a rich, living legacy

• Jun 16, 2021

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We’ll need to recalibrate as we move clear of COVID

• May 19, 2021

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Letters to the Editor

• May 5, 2021

Biden rose to vaccination challenge

New hires at WCU will have a lasting impact

• Apr 14, 2021

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Cleanup targets litter that piled up during the ravages of COVID

• Apr 7, 2021

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We’re in a race we can win - if we keep running

• Mar 31, 2021

It’s striking how some of the fables we heard as children hold lessons that continually ring true.

A year since the wolf appeared on our doorstep

• Updated Mar 18, 2021

I come from one of those families that’s always hugging on each other, so it feels mighty strange not to have hugged my dad since his wedding last March.

Sylva leaders take a stand for openness in government

• Mar 3, 2021

A few weeks back we wrote about House Bill 35, a measure sponsored by a number of Republican House members, none representing Jackson County or Western North Carolina, that would allow a dozen or so counties – including Jackson – to publish public notices on a county-maintained website inste…

Medicaid expansion makes more sense than ever

• Feb 24, 2021

It’s getting lonely out there.

Fight against COVID-19 is gaining critical speed

• Feb 17, 2021

“Things are moving fast.”

Hopeful signs the COVID eclipse may be lifting

• Feb 10, 2021

Remember the solar eclipse glasses?

Clampitt takes a stand for community’s right to know

• Feb 3, 2021

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A double shot of good news for Dillsboro

• Jan 27, 2021

Fresh out of the gates, there’s plenty of bad news out there – political division and COVID still hang in the air like smoke from a tire fire – but Dillsboro is bucking the bad-news trend in impressive fashion.

Unity is needed, but first, a reckoning

• Jan 13, 2021

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2021 will be a long haul, but things will get better - a lot better

• Dec 30, 2020

Predictions for the coming year have always been a rather lighthearted staple of newspaper editorial pages, but looking ahead to 2021 is something of a challenge.

Keep local businesses in mind as you wrap up Christmas shopping

• Dec 16, 2020

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Flu shot an important tool in fight against COVID-19

• Dec 9, 2020

With the predictions of post-Thanksgiving spikes in the number of COVID-19 cases turning out to be chillingly true, we’d like to offer a gentle reminder that there are steps we can take to help our overtaxed health care professionals cope with this latest sinister chapter of the pandemic.

Some timeless lessons from the 2020 vote in Jackson

• Dec 2, 2020

Today we offer a couple of parting thoughts on the 2020 election in Jackson County.

Dark days, but much to be thankful for in 2020

• Nov 25, 2020

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‘Hump’ a reminder of a mission that must be completed

• Nov 11, 2020

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Let’s fix what went wrong and thank those who got it right

• Nov 4, 2020

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Pretending the threat isn’t real is a poor survival strategy

• Oct 28, 2020

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Saluting our very own crown jewel

• Updated Nov 20, 2020

The UNC system, which includes Western Carolina University among its 17-strong member institutions, has long been a crown jewel for the state and the envy of many of North Carolina’s peers.