Hurricane Helene devastated the lives of many throughout Western North Carolina and as many are working on rebuilding, mental health is not a priority. But should it be that way? Helene caused the damage of more than 100,000 homes in WNC, affecting nearly 200,000 people total. Eighty community emergency response teams volunteered logging more than […]
Sylva bookstore City Lights makes it to 40
February 21, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, Feb. 19 edition City Lights, Sylva’s independently owned used and new bookstore will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. It will be a proper birthday party with friends having fun with live music, refreshments and cake. Because of corporate bookstores, such […]
That’s Politics: Contested N.C. Supreme Court ballots
February 21, 2025 by
No the elections are not over in North Carolina. At least not for the 6th Associate Justice seat in the N.C. Supreme Court. The republican candidate Jefferson Griffin is contesting the legitimacy of roughly 60,000 ballots in his race against incumbent Associate Justice Allison Riggs. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the contested […]
The Great Outhouse Race: A day of fun and chaos!
February 20, 2025 by
On Saturday Feb. 18 The Great Outhouse Race took place. Racers from all over the country took the Sapphire Valley slopes to race their themed outhouses. Some used it as an opportunity to advertise local businesses and create connections with the local community while others used it as a carefree fun day! To read more […]
Ice skating in Dillsboro? Maybe…
February 20, 2025 by
Could ice skating come to Dillsboro? Canton has ice skating, so why not? Dillsboro resident Beth James spoke at last week’s town hall meeting, suggesting it would be a “perfect addition” to Monteith Park during Luminaries. Jackson Country Parks and Recreation could look into this project and make it a reality, James said. The company, […]
Work session brings students and staff to speak up for the Jackson Community School
February 20, 2025 by
The Jackson County Board of Education held a work session on Feb. 11 to hear the opinions and questions of students, staff and community members at Jackson Community School. School Superintendent Dana Ayers brought up the future of the school two months ago, citing decreased enrollment and financial needs. For JCS to remain at its […]
