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Jackson Chamber Announces New Directors
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Vinyard as its new Executive Director…
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Additional Funding Request For Upcoming School Year
Jackson County Public Schools is requesting $14.1 million in local funding for the 2025-26 school year an increase of about…
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The End of an Era in Webster
It’s the end of an era for the town of Webster in Jackson County. The community’s post office is officially…
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Kyle Pifer named Western Carolina Director of Athletics
Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli R. Brown announced today, Monday, May 19, the selection of Kyle Pifer…
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4.1 Earthquake Felt on Saturday Morning
It was just after nine o’clock Saturday morning when residents across the Southeast felt the ground shake. The U.S. Geological…
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Sting Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests
On May 5, 2025, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with multiple agencies, conducted “Operation Up the Creek.” This…
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HRMC Earns “A” in Independent Safety Evaluation
Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has been awarded an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group,…
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Jackson Chamber Leadership Changes on the Horizon
A major leadership transition is on the horizon at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. After decades of dedicated service,…
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Jackson Historic Places Student Art Contest
Brandon Core, Chair of the Jackson County Historic Preservation Commission, has announced the 2025 Historic Places Art Contest, open to…
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Four Arrested on Counterfeiting and Drug Charges
Four individuals from South Carolina were taken into custody after an incident on Easter Sunday at the Ingles store on…
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