The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on April 3, 2019. Have you ever loved something so much that you dedicate a museum to it? That’s exactly what Harold Sims did, spreading his love of cats to Jackson County and beyond. The American Museum of the Housecat is a collection of all things […]
Women still need a stronger voice
March 8, 2019 by
The commentary was originally published in The Sylva Herald on March 8, 2019. In January, the historic 116th U.S. Congress was sworn in, leading to more women, and more women of color, holding congressional offices than ever before. According to the Pew Research Center, women now account for 24 percent of the House of Representatives […]
FX Self Defense, Sylva Police host women’s workshop
March 7, 2019 by
This article was orginally published in The Sylva Hearld on March 6 2019. FX Self Defense and the Sylva Police Department hosted a free women’s self-defense workshop Feb 16. At Sylva United Methodist Church gym with 137 females in attendance. FX Self Defense is a self-defense school based in Sylva that provides various types of […]
Smoky Mountain students aim for new heights
February 8, 2019 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 7, 2019. Part of a new class at Smoky Mountain High School will be taught at 400 feet above ground. Next semester, in fall of 2019, SMHS teacher Mary Henson will add a class on drone technology – one of the first in the […]
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 […]
Local group calls attention to DACA issue
February 4, 2018 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Members of Indivisible Common Ground WNC gathered to demonstrate their concerns for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at noon in front of the Jackson County courthouse fountain Wednesday, Jan. 24. The group consists of citizens of Jackson County and surrounding areas. Members will continue to gather to address […]
