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    “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive This Week

    Local first responders and community agencies across Jackson County are teaming up with the American Red Cross this week for…
    4 weeks ago

    Crash Involving Jackson County Schools Bus

    Several people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Jackson County. According to Jackson…
    May 11, 2026

    Temporary Lane Closures Along The Spur

    Temporary lane closures are scheduled along the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning Monday, May 11. Park officials…
    May 11, 2026

    Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges

    Jackson County deputies say a routine traffic stop led to a significant drug bust along U.S. 441 near Ridge Point.…
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    June 11, 2026

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      “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive This Week

      Local first responders and community agencies across Jackson County are teaming up with the American Red Cross this week for the “Battle of the Badges” community blood drive competition, an event designed to encourage lifesaving blood donations while bringing the community together in friendly competition. Participating groups include the Sylva Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Harris EMS, Jackson County Emergency Management, Sylva Fire Department, and other local agencies serving the community. Donors will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the participating badge of their choice, with the winning organization earning local bragging rights for the year. The…

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      Crash Involving Jackson County Schools Bus

      Several people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Emergency Management, no one on the school bus was hurt. Officials said the reported injuries were in another vehicle involved in the crash. Those occupants were treated at the scene before being transported to the hospital. The crash happened along Skyland Drive near Fisher Creek Road. That stretch of roadway was shut down for several hours while emergency crews responded and the scene was cleared.

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      Temporary Lane Closures Along The Spur

      Temporary lane closures are scheduled along the Spur in Great Smoky Mountains National Park beginning Monday, May 11. Park officials say crews will be conducting essential maintenance, including mowing and pruning, ditch and culvert cleaning, litter pickup, and removal of tree and rock debris. Northbound lanes will be affected from May 11 through May 14. Southbound lane closures are planned from May 18 through May 21. The closures will be in place each day from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and visitors traveling through the area may experience delays. Motorists are encouraged to check nps.gov for the latest information on…

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      Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges

      Jackson County deputies say a routine traffic stop led to a significant drug bust along U.S. 441 near Ridge Point. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the stop happened May 6th, when Senior K-9 Deputy Ares alerted deputies to the possible presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Deputies then obtained a probable cause warrant to search the vehicle. That search reportedly turned up about 49 grams of suspected methamphetamine, seven grams of suspected THC marijuana wax, drug paraphernalia, a Mossberg Maverick shotgun and just over 600 dollars in cash. Two men, Nicholas Ray Reneau and James Parker Bryson, were…

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