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 […]
Preserving the promise of the Jackson County Library Complex
February 24, 2026 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, Feb. 18 edition The primary focus of discussion at the Feb. 12 meeting of Sylva’s town board was the future of the Jackson County Public Library complex, where a longtime volunteer asked town officials to help keep the Courthouse and library together under one lease. Antoinette MacWatt, who has volunteered […]
Be an educated voter
February 12, 2020 by
Voting can be overwhelming. From the different elections throughout the year to the basics like where to vote. Luckily, Jackson County is here to help eliminate any confusion. Jackson County Public Library in Sylva hosted “Voting in Elections: How and Why?” on Feb. 11, opening the first of three events to help those who need […]
