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    SMHS Track & Field Groundbreaking

    A Groundbreaking Ceremony Was Held Monday For The New Track And Field Complex At Smoky Mountain High School. The Event…
    1 week ago

    Winter Storm Hits WNC

    The latest round of winter weather continues to impact western North Carolina, including Jackson, Haywood, Macon, and Swain counties. Across…
    1 week ago

    Jackson County School Projects Will Cost More

    Jackson County Public Schools proposed school building projects and renovations are now projected to cost far more than originally estimated,…
    2 weeks ago

    WNC Power Outages Climb

    Power outages continued to climb across Western North Carolina Sunday afternoon, according to ReadyNC’s power outage map. As of 5:35…

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      SMHS Track & Field Groundbreaking

      A Groundbreaking Ceremony Was Held Monday For The New Track And Field Complex At Smoky Mountain High School. The Event Included Comments From Members Of The Jackson County Public School Board And County Commissioners. Vannoy Construction Will Be In Charge Of The Project To Commence At The Conclusion Of This School Year And Will Feature An Eight-Lane Track, The Only Such Regulation Facility West Of Asheville. The Project Is Expected To Be Ready For The Spring Track And Field Schedule For The Spring Of 2027. The Track Surface Will Be Made Of Ground Rubber Material Which Has Been Used At…

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      Winter Storm Hits WNC

      The latest round of winter weather continues to impact western North Carolina, including Jackson, Haywood, Macon, and Swain counties. Across the mountains, snow and ice are still creating hazardous travel—especially on secondary roads, shaded stretches, bridges, and higher elevations. Road crews are continuing to clear and treat routes, but drivers should expect slick spots and the risk of black ice. If you can, delay travel and give crews room to work. If you must be on the roads, slow down, increase following distance, and keep a winter kit in the vehicle. For the latest road conditions statewide, check drivenc.gov or…

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      Jackson County School Projects Will Cost More

      Jackson County Public Schools proposed school building projects and renovations are now projected to cost far more than originally estimated, according to updated figures presented during a joint meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education and Jackson County Board of Commissioners on January 22nd, 2026. County leaders had budgeted about $34 million for the work. Updated projections from Vannoy Construction put the total at roughly $65.2 million, creating a funding gap of nearly $30 million. The most urgent priority remains a new middle school, tied to a $52 million state Needs Based Grant awarded on Sept. 27, 2024. The…

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      WNC Power Outages Climb

      Power outages continued to climb across Western North Carolina Sunday afternoon, according to ReadyNC’s power outage map. As of 5:35 p.m., ReadyNC reported more than 26,000 outages across Western North Carolina, with Henderson County leading the region at more than 11,000 outages. Transylvania County followed with 9,845, Buncombe County reported 1,596, and Macon County had a little over 1,000 outages. Statewide, ReadyNC listed more than 28,000 outages at that time. Earlier in the afternoon, at 4:45 p.m., ReadyNC showed more than 16,000 outages across Western North Carolina. Transylvania County was reporting more than 9,000 outages, with Macon at 3,128, Haywood…

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