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Churches across Jackson County are turning to virtual means to get their messages out during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the future, we will make a weekly Facebook request for churches to post their information.

Pandemic could put brakes on road work

Updated Apr 1, 2020

By Dave Russell

Family of jail suicide victim files lawsuit

Apr 1, 2020

By Beth Lawrence

SPD rolls out new police car design

Apr 1, 2020

By Beth Lawrence

Editorial: Stepping up to face the challenges of a new reality

Mar 25, 2020

The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County.

March 25 Coronavirus Coverage

Mar 25, 2020

First known COVID-19 case in Jackson County

Brawl in parking lot leads to charges

Mar 25, 2020

March 1 melee sees 4 charged

Unemployment benefits available; filings soaring

Mar 25, 2020

Gov. Cooper eases restrictions in crisis

EBCI suspends operations, limits access to Boundary

Mar 25, 2020

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard Sneed last Friday announced a State of Emergency for the EBCI, closing administrative offices and outlining an emergency plan.

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Sylva Police Department invites the community to a block party

Snow day in Sylva

Sylva Christmas Parade

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Church services go online

Apr 1, 2020

Pandemic could put brakes on road work

Updated Apr 1, 2020

By Dave Russell

Family of jail suicide victim files lawsuit

Apr 1, 2020

By Beth Lawrence

SPD rolls out new police car design

Apr 1, 2020

By Beth Lawrence

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Editorial: Stepping up to face the challenges of a new reality

Mar 25, 2020

The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County.

March 25 Coronavirus Coverage

Mar 25, 2020

First known COVID-19 case in Jackson County

Brawl in parking lot leads to charges

Mar 25, 2020

March 1 melee sees 4 charged

Unemployment benefits available; filings soaring

Mar 25, 2020

Gov. Cooper eases restrictions in crisis

EBCI suspends operations, limits access to Boundary

Mar 25, 2020

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard Sneed last Friday announced a State of Emergency for the EBCI, closing administrative offices and outlining an emergency plan.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Coronavirus Coverage

Mar 18, 2020

Health Department leading the way in coronavirus battle

5 miniature horses found dead in Tuckasegee

Mar 18, 2020

By Dave Russell

Town Board gives final OK to The Bluffs development

Mar 18, 2020

By Dave Russell

Editorial: Be safe, and step up to the challenge of our times

Mar 18, 2020

Coronavirus threat effects on local sports

Mar 18, 2020

Coronavirus concerns bring high school sports to a halt

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Family pet killed in driveway of owner; felony charges filed

Mar 11, 2020

By Dave Russell

Roper visits WCU, calls for leaders in Raleigh to pass budget

Mar 11, 2020

By Ruth Dahl

Businesses are buzzing in Sylva

Mar 11, 2020

By Dave Russell

Former Ryan’s lot scene of early morning fisticuffs

Mar 11, 2020

By Beth Lawrence

Details on Gov. Cooper’s COVID-19 declaration

Mar 11, 2020

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and members of the COVID-19 Task Force held a press conference Tuesday to make important announcements about COVID-19, aka the coronavirus.

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Primary decides who is headed to November

Mar 4, 2020

By Dave Russell

Bridge Park makeover moves closer to reality

Mar 4, 2020

By Dave Russell

Gary tapped to be the new athletics head for Western

Mar 4, 2020

Alex Gary, a former Western Carolina baseball player who is currently serving as senior associate athletic director for development at Oregon State University, is the new WCU athletic director.

Local agencies prepare for coronavirus

Mar 4, 2020

Emergency Management, Public Health coordinating

Herald recognized by newspaper industry

Mar 4, 2020

By Jim Buchanan

Former Ryan’s parking lot is deemed off-limits to loiterers

Mar 4, 2020

By Dave Russell

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Decision day: Voters look to Super Tuesday

Feb 26, 2020

By Dave Russell

Rumors of new Ingles remain just that - rumors

Feb 26, 2020

By Dave Russell

Friday morning accident sees car totaled, billboard and law office damaged

Feb 26, 2020

By Dave Russell

Erosion still plagues Cullowhee site

Feb 26, 2020

By Dave Russell

Savannah Drive development proposed

Feb 26, 2020

By Dave Russell

Friday, February 21, 2020

New TWSA director named

Feb 21, 2020

The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (TWSA) Board of Directors announced Wednesday morning that Daniel Manring was offered, and has accepted, the permanent position of executive director for Jackson County's water and sewer authority.