The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, March 19 edition The Jackson County Board of Commissioners and leaders of the county’s four municipalities gathered for a powow last Tuesday, March 10. The meeting in the Burrell Building on Southwestern Community College’s Campus lasted only about 55 minutes. County Manager Kevin King gave the assemblage […]
Dillsboro closer to moving into new home
March 17, 2026 by
Story was published in The Sylva Herald, March 12 edition The Town of Dillsboro’s monthly town meeting March 9 was filled with news about positive changes soon to come to the town. Dillsboro leaders discussed the new town hall building, viewing the samples of carpet and flooring that had been chosen. They also voted to […]
Appalachian Women’s Museum trivia night fundraiser
March 7, 2026 by
If you are looking for something fun to do next Friday night, come and join the fun of Appalachian Women Trivia Night at Innovation Station Brewing in Dillsboro at 6:30pm, Friday, March 13. Bring your group of friends to compete for prizes and raise funds that will go to the Appalachian Women’s Museum in Dillsboro. […]
Project ADAM Heart Safe comes to Jackson County
February 24, 2026 by
Fairview Elementary School has earned the designation as “Project ADAM Heart Safe,” the only school here in Jackson County and this part of Western North Carolina to achieve this special recognition. For someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, the best chance of saving a life is within the first four minutes. It can happen to […]
Cherokee Historical Association names co-directors
February 10, 2026 by
The Cherokee Historical Association, a Native-led regional nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians through educational programs, theatrical productions, and living history experiences, have shifted to a co-director leadership structure. The Board named Laura Blythe (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) and Lance Culpepper as […]
Dillsboro Aldermen Workshop and Town Meeting
February 7, 2026 by
The Town of Dillsboro had their monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 9, at Dillsboro Town Hall. The popular topic discussed was the progress of the new Town Hall, including paint and carpet colors and types. Tim Parris, the mayor of Dillsboro projected that the new building would be ready to move into at the end of […]
