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    Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Presents: Friends Night Out

    The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to join us for Friends Night Out in downtown Sylva…
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    Delayed Fall Color

    Fall color is getting a slower start in parts of Western North Carolina following an unusually warm September. The average…
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    Ginseng Poaching in GSMNP

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers have contacted two separate suspects who have illegally harvested ginseng roots in the park.…
    7 days ago

    Franklin’s Lodging Tax Soars

    Franklin’s lodging tax collections have reached their second-highest level on record. The town’s Tourism Development Authority collected nearly 189-thousand dollars…
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    October 6, 2026

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      Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Presents: Friends Night Out

      The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to join us for Friends Night Out in downtown Sylva on Thursday, October 15th, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This special evening celebrates local shopping, dining, and community spirit — all while supporting our hometown businesses. Guests can stroll through Sylva’s charming shops and galleries, enjoy refreshments, and take part in raffles and prizes throughout the evening. For every $25 spent, shoppers will receive one raffle ticket, and the first 20 shoppers to spend $50 will receive a free tote bag courtesy of our event sponsors. Along with a special…

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      Delayed Fall Color

      Fall color is getting a slower start in parts of Western North Carolina following an unusually warm September. The average high at Asheville Regional Airport was just over 83 degrees last month, making it the fourth-warmest September on record for daytime highs. Howard Neufeld, known as the “Fall Color Guy,” says warmer September temperatures can delay peak foliage. He expects peak color at middle elevations could arrive about a week later than usual this year. The warmth can also cause trees to change at different times, making the overall display less vibrant. Color is already increasing at higher elevations, including…

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      Ginseng Poaching in GSMNP

      Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers have contacted two separate suspects who have illegally harvested ginseng roots in the park. One suspect was found with 167 poached ginseng roots, and another was found with 521 poached roots, weighing 8 lbs. Collecting or possessing ginseng in the park is illegal and may result in fines of up to $5,000 and/or as much as six months in prison. Thanks to the quick action of law enforcement rangers, many of the undamaged roots will be replanted in the park by the natural resources team. Long‑term data shows that only about one‑third of replanted…

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      Franklin’s Lodging Tax Soars

      Franklin’s lodging tax collections have reached their second-highest level on record. The town’s Tourism Development Authority collected nearly 189-thousand dollars during the fiscal year that ended June 30th. That’s up from about 181-thousand dollars the previous year, and just below the record set in 2023. The three-percent tax applies to overnight accommodations within Franklin’s town limits, including hotels, campgrounds and vacation rentals. The authority spent nearly 154-thousand dollars last year, with most going toward tourism marketing and advertising. Another 23-thousand-300 dollars supported local events and related projects. Board members are reviewing their funding process, with a renewed emphasis on attracting…

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    Birthday Club

    Birthday Club Celebrations

    Celebrating birthdays today and over the next two days.

    Today October 12
    • ZZaylee Frady
    • CChrysan Hart
    Tomorrow October 13
    • GGarryObesy GarryObesy
    Wednesday October 14
    • JJasper Fisher
    • CCurtis Lambert
    • LLinda Mack

     

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