Archives for September 13, 2024

Rock the Vote: Promoting voter registration in Jackson County

“Voting is absolutely fundamental to democracy, and democracy dies without participation,” said Betsy Swift, member of the local Indivisible’s organization. Indivisible Common Ground WNC is hosting Rock the Vote on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sylva’s Bridge Park. This free event is promoting voting and voter registration in Jackson County, […]

Silent Disco set to rock Sylva

For the small cost of $15, you can get your groove on in a physically productive and silently unique way. There will be a silent disco on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sylva Pinnacle Relief CBD Wellness Lounge across from Bridge Park in Sylva. Sylva resident Emma Law, host of […]

Sylva Pride is back with a three-day festival

The 4th annual Sylva Pride Festival is this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13 to 15. The Pride Festival will celebrate queer identities and protest for queer rights and acceptance on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bridge Park in Sylva. The president of Sylva Pride, Burgin Mackey, is looking to bring a small […]