I-40 Project Advances to Paving in Pigeon River Gorge
SYLVA – More than half of the construction is complete on a major project to rehabilitate the westernmost 15 miles of Interstate 40 in North Carolina. A new phase of work begins this week when crews from Harrison Construction begin milling out old asphalt and placing a new surface from the Tennessee sta...
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Superintendent Announces Retirement
After 33 plus years of service, Dr. Kimberly Elliot Superintendent of Jackson County Public Schools announced she will be retiring effective September 1, 2020. She added she has truly enjoyed being a part of Jackson County Public Schools for the past 7 years and it has been the highlight of her career....
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Sylva’s July 4 fireworks approved, concert still in question
On Tuesday, June 9, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the fireworks permit for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s annual July 4 fireworks display in downtown Sylva. The chamber is still planning to have the fireworks display in Sylva on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at dark (abou...
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Swain County High School Sports
This week the NCHSAA in conjunction with the Governor’s office released their plan for allowing athletes to resume workouts, albeit on a severely limited basis. Swain Athletic Director Neil Blankenship met with head coaches on Monday to begin formulating Swain County Schools plan, which was appro...
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Cove Creek Road to Cataloochee Reopens
JONATHAN CREEK – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation has opened Cove Creek Road in Haywood County to traffic after completing major phases of a project to stabilize a hillside. A flagging operation will remain in place until the project is complete on the main access road to the Cata...
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Officials Select Improve Existing Route for Corridor K
N.C. Department of Transportation officials have selected a recommended alternative for improvements to Corridor K in Graham County. The alignment chosen utilizes existing highways instead of the five other alternatives, which required sections on new locations. The typical roadway section for this pro...
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Swain County Schools Nutrition Program
Swain County Schools Nutrition Program will be continuing bus delivery through the end of June. Busses will be running their regular routes Monday-Thursday and will also be providing weekend meals during the Thursday delivery. Cafeterias will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am-3pm for pick up...
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Southwestern Community College Opens To The Public
SYLVA – In keeping with Gov. Roy Cooper’s phased reopening plan, Southwestern Community College is now open to foot traffic from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and will remain open as a virtual college from 8 a.m.-noon on Fridays. Southwestern primarily transitioned to a virtual college on M...
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Life Jacket Loaner Program On Hold, Life Jacket Giveaway Offered Instead
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life jackets will not be loaned out at the five county Life Jacket Loaner Stations until further notice. However, life jackets are still required by law. Every vessel must have a life vest (personal flotation device) for each person on board the vessel. Children under age...
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Survey: NC Families Struggling, Yet Don’t Support Reopening
RALEIGH, N.C. — A survey of more than 1,300 North Carolina families finds more than 60% say they have lost income, or expect to, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Released by the groups ParentsTogether and Down Home North Carolina, the poll also found respondents do not support fully reopening the...
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