Burning Bans Now In Place
Confirming authorization due to hazardous forest fire conditions, I am using authority under the law (106-944 & 106-946) to cancel all burning permits and prohibit all open burning for the entire counties of Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, C...
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SCC UPDATES: Transition To Virtual College & Adjustments To Academic Calendar
SYLVA – Starting on Wednesday, March 25, Southwestern Community College will primarily and temporarily transition to a virtual college due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The college remains open and fully operational electronically while continuing to deliver instruction and support to students. However, SCC...
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Message From Swain County Commission Chairman Ben Bushyhead
Friends and neighbors of Swain County. I want to reiterate some things you know and to assure you that things are being done to protect you. The Swain County Commissioners are as troubled as you, regarding the problems we face under the State of Emergency issued by the Federal and State governments. The...
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Part-Time Jackson County Resident Test Positive for Covid-19
A part-time Jackson County resident that tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is being monitored by health officials. The patient is in isolation and the household member of the patient is in self-quarantine in Jackson County. Since the patient is a part-time resident of Jackson County, the...
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E-Learning Resources for Parents
E-Learning Resources for Parents with Kids at Home New American History Offering history materials tailored for grades 4 upward, New American History is a sophisticated offering aimed at history teachers. It’s not all that easy to navigate as a parent unless you’re qui...
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Second COVID19 Case in Cherokee County from NY Traveler
A New York City Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19, Isolating in Cherokee County A New York resident that tested positive for COVID – 19 is being monitored and following isolation orders in Cherokee County. The patient is doing well and is in isolation. The patient is a resident of New York State and...
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School Buses To Be Used For Meal Delivery To Students
SYLVA, NC – On Thursday, Jackson County Public School’s 32 yellow buses will again be rolling through the hills of Jackson County, but they will not be carrying students. They will be on a special mission to deliver breakfast and lunch to thousands of children who are out of school because of the state...
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NC Governor Executive Order to Close Restaurants & Bars for Dine-In Customers
Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina restaurants and bars will be closed to sit-down service and limited to take-out or delivery orders starting at 5 pm, March 17, 2020. Grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores, are exempt from this order and will remain open, though they may no...
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Change Of Operations At JCDPH And Updated Resources Jackson County
At this time, the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has suspended all outreach activities as much as possible. Services will still be available at our main location however clients and patients are encouraged to reschedule any non-urgent appointments especially if they are at a higher...
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Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Macon County
Macon County Health Department just released at 10:40 AM. For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 A New York resident that tested positive for COVID – 19 is being monitored and following isolation orders in Macon County. The test, conducted by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health, i...
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