Archive for January, 2010

A state of emergency remains in effect for Jackson County, but a 6 p.m. curfew had been lifted, according to Emergency Management Director Todd Dillard. Jackson County Schools will be closed Monday. It will be an optional teacher workday. Southwestern Community College also will be closed… »

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michelle Hicks signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency on Saturday (Jan. 30). The proclamation applies to all of the Cherokee Indian Reservation, including Qualla Boundary, Snowbird and Cherokee County tracts. The proclamation restricts travel “after sun down unless it is an emergency or if residents… »

According to Jackson County Emergency Manager Todd Dillard the Emergency Operations Center is now open. If you need help and it is not emergency call 828-586-7500. There is a shelter setup at the new Jackson County Senior Center in… »

With some five inches of snow on the ground in Sylva and light snow still falling, local officials have declared a state of emergency in Jackson County. The snow started downtown about 3 p.m. and soon led to traffic problems throughout the… »

The scene looking toward the intersection of Business 23 & 441/23 in Dillsboro as of 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. -Herald Photo & Video by Nick Breedlove Snow which began falling in Sylva around 3 p.m. is now causing traffic problems throughout Jackson County. U.S. 23/74 east of Sylva has been shut down. Also hard… »

Cecil Groves, president of Southwestern Community College since 1997, has announced he plans to retire at the end of this academic year – June 30. “As for everything and everyone, there is a season.  My season has now come,” Groves said. Groves thanked the SCC family for its “support, encouragement and, most of all, friendship…. »

Jackson Simmons scored 22 points and went over 1,000 for his career as Smoky Mountain’s men’s basketball team picked up a 73-52 Appalachian Athletic Conference victory Thursday at Franklin. Micah Carter added 12 points for the Mustangs. Franklin won the women’s game 81-28. Molly Nardello scored 12… »

Jackson County Emergency Management Director Todd Dillard is reminding citizens, businesses and schools to prepare now to stay safe and warm this winter. “Winter storms can pop up quickly,” Dillard said. “If you have not already, this is a good time to update your family emergency plans and stock up on water, blankets, non-perishable food… »

Charles Atkins of Whittier volunteered in Haiti last week; read more in our Feb. 4 issue. -Photos courtesy of Charles… »

One week after the demolition of the Dillsboro powerhouse, Duke Energy may start removing the Dillsboro Dam as early as next week. Weather permitting, Duke plans to add rip-rap this week to support a hoe-ram, which is an attachment on the end of a trackhoe arm that works like a large-size jackhammer, according to Fred… »