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Longtime Dream of Whittier Heritage Grounds Becomes Reality in Jackson County

County officials, community partners, and members of the Elders family gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Whittier Heritage…

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Emergency Shelter Holds Open House in Jackson County

The new Emergency Shelter for domestic violence victims and survivors here in Jackson County will soon open its doors for…

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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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