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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Harris Regional Hospital Earns Second consecutive Leapfrog ‘A’
Harris Regional Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization focused on…
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Hurricane Prepardness Week May 3rd-9th 2026
With the 2026 hurricane season quickly approaching, June 1 through November 30, Jackson County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to…
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Next Phase of the Highway 107 Project Begins
The NCDOT 107, R5600 project team met on April 30, 2026 with local government and other key stakeholders last week…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Jackson County Administration Building
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the construction of the Jackson County Administration Building at…
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Park Visitors Should Be Aware of Increased Bear Activity
Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are monitoring increased bear activity after several recent incidents involving visitors. Park…
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Two Busted for Drug Traffiking Charges
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says two people are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in the…
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