Story by Dave Russell, The Sylva Herald Story originally published on Jan. 22, 2020 The long road to the Nov. 3 general election started Jan. 13, with absentee by-mail ballots available for the March 3 primary. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m., Feb. 25, and for it to count, the ballot […]
WCU: The Herald will defend the public’s right to know
February 22, 2019 by
The Sylva Herald is a small publication with limited resources. We intend to do what’s necessary, however, to ensure local governments and institutions abide by state transparency laws. As a last resort, that can mean getting a lawyer to fight with us for the public’s right to know. This week, we asked Sylva attorney Kim […]
WCU drags feet on records request. The Herald examines legal options
February 22, 2019 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 21, 2019 by Dave Russell The Sylva Herald has taken steps to pursue civil legal action against Western Carolina University. The actions came just prior to going to print Wednesday. The Herald contends a report prepared by Asheville-based engineering firm McGill & Associates about […]
Elections 2018: Primary is May 8. Learn about the candidates in Jackson county
May 7, 2018 by
Primary elections are on Tuesday, May 8. Early voting finished on May 5 (or at the UC voting place on May 3 ). The Sylva Herald provided a look at the candidates on the May 8 primary ballot. Candidates were contacted and offered 300 words to explain who they are, why they’re running and why […]
55 businesses gone? N.C. 107 project will have ‘major impact’ on businesses
May 3, 2018 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald by Quintin Ellison As many as 55 business owners along N.C. 107 and U.S. Business 23 could see their workplaces condemned and destroyed as part of a planned remodel of Sylva’s bustling commercial corridor. The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to begin right-of-way acquisition in December and start construction […]
Blast of Arctic weather challenges homeless, those who serve them
January 8, 2018 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Along with cooking for the local soup kitchen’s regular clientele, Gary Wood was hard at work Tuesday preparing enough chili and cornbread to serve an extra 39 people – Jackson County’s homeless. Those facing the vicious cold without homes are finding shelter in local […]
