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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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Annual Synchronous Firefly Viewing Lottery
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to host its popular synchronous firefly viewing event at Elkmont, and the event…
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Burn Ban In Effect For WNC
Jackson County remains under severe drought conditions, and officials say some residents are still ignoring the statewide burn ban. Firefighters…
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WNC Feels Gas Price Increases
Drivers across Western North Carolina are continuing to see higher prices at the pump, with new AAA data showing noticeable…
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Clampitt Remembered
North Carolina Representative Mike Clampitt has died. The North Carolina General Assembly announced that Clampitt, who represented District 119, died…
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