This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. In the grand scheme of things, when compared to a budget numbering in the billions, $2 million doesn’t amount to a thimbleful of funding. Those federal dollars, however, provide money to help Jackson County’s neediest. If President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is adopted, seven […]
Humanité Boutique to hold dresses and deserts event
March 23, 2017 by
Humanité Boutique will hold their seventh annual “Dresses and Desserts” event to celebrate their seventh anniversary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the downtown Bryson City and Sylva stores. Humanité Boutique opened in March 2010. Its purpose is “to hand select on-trend, standout clothes, accessories and home décor that inspire your sense of compassion as much […]
Cooper calls for education reform, “common ground” in first State of the State address
March 15, 2017 by
North Carolina Gov. Roy A. Cooper (D-Nash) rebuked a general lack of legislative cooperation by Republican lawmakers during his first State of the State address, March 13. As the newly-elected governor, Cooper laid out his long-term vision for a smarter, more sustainable Tarheel state. In an attempt to promote bipartisan cooperation among the state’s General […]
Native nations rise in Washington, D.C.
March 15, 2017 by
This past week was a busy one for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. From March 7 to 10, Native tribes from all across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The first three days of the movement involved Native leaders and allies lobbying in national buildings around the nation’s […]
Illicit drug trade – which side are you on?
March 9, 2017 by
Modern TV shows like Breaking Bad and Narcos exemplify the dangers that are associated with the illicit drug trade. Although these shows romanticize the business, they still provide rich insight into the happenings of underground drug trade. Today, a debate surrounds the legalization of drugs. Commonly known as the “war on drugs,” one argument states […]
Car crashes into propane tank, causes gas leak
March 9, 2017 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Emergency responders moved quickly Tuesday evening to evacuate residents after a car careened off Municipal Drive in Sylva and smashed into a 500-gallon propane tank behind The Community Table. A tank valve sheered off, allowing gas to leak. People living near the soup kitchen […]
