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    Mid-Term Election Results

    Tuesday’s election brought a change in control in Jackson County, Republican victories in Haywood and Swain, and a Democratic win…
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    Harris Regional & Swain Community Hospitals to Offer Free Lunch to Veterans

    Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are proud to recognize Veterans Day by inviting veterans from throughout the community,…
    7 days ago

    Groundbreaking for New Swain Middle School

    Swain County has broken ground on a new middle school, marking a major step in a years-long effort to replace…
    3 weeks ago

    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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    November 5, 2026

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      Mid-Term Election Results

      Tuesday’s election brought a change in control in Jackson County, Republican victories in Haywood and Swain, and a Democratic win in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race. Former Governor Roy Cooper is the projected winner of the U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, according to the Associated Press. Cooper will succeed Republican Thom Tillis, who did not seek reelection. In the state Senate, Republican Kevin Corbin won a fourth term representing District Fifty, defeating Democrat Tom Downing with about 58 percent of the vote. The district includes Jackson and Swain counties and most of Haywood County. In Jackson County, Democrats…

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      Harris Regional & Swain Community Hospitals to Offer Free Lunch to Veterans

      Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are proud to recognize Veterans Day by inviting veterans from throughout the community, including hospital employees, to enjoy a complimentary lunch on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Veterans are welcome to visit either hospital cafeteria between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to receive a free meal with presentation of a military ID. Cafeteria locations and access information include:   Harris Regional Hospital (Sylva): The cafeteria is located on the first floor. Guests may enter through the hospital’s main entrance, turn left at the front desk, and follow the hallway and posted signs to the…

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      Groundbreaking for New Swain Middle School

      Swain County has broken ground on a new middle school, marking a major step in a years-long effort to replace its aging school building. School officials, students and community leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the 54-point-six-million-dollar project. The new Swain Middle School is scheduled to open in August 2028, with this year’s sixth graders expected to enter the building as eighth graders. The project is supported by 52 million dollars from North Carolina’s lottery-funded Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund, along with two-point-six million dollars in local funding from Swain County. County Manager Tommy Dills said securing the state grant took…

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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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    Birthday Club

    Birthday Club Celebrations

    Celebrating birthdays today and over the next two days.

    Today November 5
    • DDean Hampton
    • BBrian Strong
    Tomorrow November 6
    • SSherri Hartwell
    Saturday November 7
    • KKaren Hunt
    • DDevon James
    • DDesirer Long
    • CConner Wilson

     

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