Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 16 edition Sylva First United Methodist Church hosted a community roundtable on Monday, April 7, with the goal of uniting Jackson County’s nonprofit organizations and churches. Representatives from 10 organizations were present and shared the resources they each offer to support county residents. Rev. Karen Doucette, senior […]
Webster Historical Society elects new leadership
April 22, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 16 edition Webster Historical Society has officially voted in its new officers, board of directors and committee chairs. Brandon Core, the newly elected president of Webster Historical Society, led the meeting on Wednesday, April 9, to elect new society officials. Core was elected as president, with Rob […]
WheeLife news magazine: Updates on the Cullowhee dam and research analyzing digital dating abuse
April 11, 2025 by
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region. This is the third show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. This weeks episode is brought to you by Marie Spencer and Dylan Branscome. You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the […]
WheeLife news magazine: The new gas station not really wanted and more
April 9, 2025 by
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region. This is the second show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. This weeks episode is brought to you by Callia Addikis and Morgan Korson. You will hear us every Friday at 4 p.m. until the […]
Sylva bracing for the road construction
April 4, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 3 edition. When visitors come through Sylva these days, they see a sign apologizing for the dust and empty lots where a Dunkin Donuts, Speedy’s or a farm supply store used to be. For a 2.6-mile road construction project stretching from the bridge at the Innovation Brewery […]
The Sylva Herald: Update on opioid settlement dispersal
March 30, 2025 by
Story re-published with permission from The Sylva Herald by Beth Lawrence Residents were given a look at efforts to utilize Jackson County’s portion of opioid settlements between states and opioid manufacturers and distributors. At the County Commissioners’ March 4 work session, two members of the recently formed Local Settlement Council – Jackson County Department of […]
