WNC Pottery Festival

The 19th annual WNC Pottery Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in Bridge Park in Sylva. 

Jackson voters to choose two new commissioners

With two current commissioners not seeking reelection, no matter the outcome, the Jackson County Commission will have two new faces following next week’s election. 

Grant program assists Jackson businesses post-Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Jackson County Economic Development has put together a grant opportunity for businesses impacted by the storm.  

Jackson County Greenway provides access update

While most of the river access points and parks are open along the Jackson County Greenway, there has been some damage that will take some time to clean up since the FEMA cleanup group has to remove debris before the county can start its own cleanup and repairs.  

Jackson County hosts ‘Archery 101’ class

The Jackson County Recreation Department has announced it will host an “Archery 101” class for kids ages 10-14. 

Jackson increases occupancy tax rate

With a short but proven track record of funding capital projects, Jackson County will increase its occupancy tax rate to allow for more funding for its Tourism Development Authority. 

Jackson awarded $52 million for traditional middle school

Jackson County Public Schools is finally on track to building its first traditional middle school after securing $52 million in grant funds from the state.

After Helene, North Carolina is racing to ensure a fair election

Amid the devastation and human suffering caused by Tropical Storm Helene, it’s only natural to lose sight of the fact that in less than 30 days, voters across the country will head to the polls to participate in a close, consequential election. Come hell or high water — Western North Carolina has had both — local election officials are working feverishly on a short timeline to ensure there are no disruptions to early voting, absentee balloting or Election Day activities.

Despite flooding, Jackson escapes worst of Hurricane Helene impact

Jackson County was largely spared the damning effects of Hurricane Helene from which its neighbors to the east are still reeling. However, heavy rains and high winds have left thousands without power, water and telephone or internet service.  

AGAIN: Horrific storm damage will remake Western North Carolina

AGAIN. For the second time in three years, Haywood County, the highest east of the Mississippi River, experienced devastating flooding from a tropical weather system that reached mountainous Southern Appalachia’s narrow, rocky canyons and broad, lush river valleys — wiping out whole towns, inundating normally impregnable areas and crippling the communications and transportation infrastructure that powers public safety, commerce and the dissemination of information. 

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