Archive for April, 2009

Today the Herald is pleased to unveil a digital replica of its 1951 Centennial Edition. The quest to offer it online began when Herald photographer Nick Breedlove was searching for old photos that could be replicated in the upcoming book “Then and Now: Jackson County” that’s slated for release this summer by Arcadia Publishing and… »

A blaze affecting 1,200 acres of land in Cherokee has forced officials to shut down the Blue Ridge Parkway and caused the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians to issue a burning ban in the Qualla Boundary. Officials with the Southern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team, which is overseeing firefighting operations in Cherokee, released… »

Smoky Mountain’s women’s soccer team remained in first place in the Western Athletic Conference with a 4-1 win Wednesday at North Henderson. The Lady Mustangs could clinch the WAC title if they defeat West Henderson at home Monday. The game will start at 7 p.m. at Carr Hooper Stadium/Babe Howell… »

Officers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Friday (April 24) arrested Jerry Lee Trantham, 56, of Central, S.C. Charges include felony possession of marijuana, felony possession with intent to sell marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Trantham’s arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation. Officers seized 4.4 pounds of marijuana along with more than… »

Trish Brooks pitched a one-hitter and struck out 14 Tuesday leading Smoky Mountain to a 3-0 Western Athletic Conference softball victory at East Henderson. The Mustang baseball team lost to East… »

A blaze across more than 1,000 acres continues to burn in Cherokee. Firefighters are trying to contain what is being called the “Stony Ridge Fire,” which started in the Big Cove community. According to Ray Stamper, public safety communications center manager for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the fire started around 2 p.m. Monday… »

Financial woes are continuing for Jackson County School System, School Finance Officer Gwen Edwards told Board of Education members last night “Two weeks ago due to a cash flow emergency at the state level, the state of North Carolina required that spending from state funds be approved for only mandatory obligations such as payroll, utilities… »

Firefighters with the National Park Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are trying to contain a wildfire in Cherokee. According to a release from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, firefighters are trying to contain what is being called the “Stony Ridge Fire,” which started in the Big Cove community. The fire was estimated… »

Smoky Mountain High School Principal Jay Grisson today confirmed that sophomore Brandon Ball, 16, died due to complications from a drug overdose. Opiates were found in Ball’s bloodstream, Grissom said, adding that he did not see the results but was told of them by Ball’s family. School officials were first alerted Friday when they received… »

Smoky Mountain’s soccer team maintained its hold on first place in the Western Athletic Conference with Monday’s 3-0 victory over East Henderson at Carr Hooper Stadium/Babe Howell… »