Government
REACH closes its doors
REACH of Jackson County has closed its doors. According to a recorded message received when calling the REACH office, REACH is closed “until further notice.” The recording directs callers to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies and provides numbers for other domestic violence assistance agencies in nearby counties as well as for the Jackson County Department of… »
Commissioners OK radio, Jackson Paper loans
In a special meeting this afternoon (Dec. 12), commissioners voted 4-0 to approve a $110,000 loan to 540 Broadcasting Company. That loan when combined with a Dec. 5 loan of $179,000 will enable Roy Burnette, who started 540 Broadcasting Company, to restart radio service for Jackson County. Commissioners’ Chairman Jack Debnam was on vacation and… »
Commissioners OK construction drawings for SMHS fine arts center/gym
Commissioners in their Monday afternoon (Dec. 5) meeting voted to move ahead with the design phase for Smoky Mountain High School’s planned fine arts center and gym. Construction estimates place the total cost of the project at $10.5 million, and leaders Monday appropriated $584,000 for construction drawings. The facility will have a 754-seat theater with… »
Radio’s return likely with commissioners’ help
Jackson County’s Revolving Loan Fund board Monday (Nov. 28) voted to recommend a $289,000 loan to jump start a local radio station. RLF board members are also all commissioners, effectively green-lighting the loan, and Commissioners’ Chairman Jack Debnam said he believes commissioners will probably approve funding the loan. WRGC began broadcasting in 1957 and ceased… »
Tribe, Perdue ink deal that allows live dealers, sends casino revenue to schools
Live dealers are coming to Cherokee, and a portion of casino revenue will flow into state coffers now that Gov. Bev Perdue and leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have reached an agreement. According to the governor, the Nov. 28 deal will inject additional funding into state classrooms and create 400 new jobs… »
DSA appoints new board members
The Downtown Sylva Association has three new board members as of today’s 9 a.m. board meeting. New members are Tim Osment with the Historical Society, local woodworker David Nestler and Smoky Mountain High School art teacher Gayle Woody. According to Main Street/Economic Development Director Paige Roberson, DSA still needs board members to represent the Sylva… »
Matheson, Sossamon, Hensley win town board seats
Sylva board member Chris Matheson was re-elected to the town board in tonight’s election, as was fellow board member Harold Hensley. Former Sylva board member Lynda Sossamon will fill the third seat that was up for election today. Final results came in close to 9 p.m. Matheson received 177 votes, Sossamon came in second with… »
Final unofficial election results
Final Unofficial Election Results This page will be updated as results from the Board of Election are made available. Last Updated: 8:57 p.m. PRECINCTS COUNTED: (includes one stop and absentee ballots) Sylva North, Dillsboro, Sylva South and Cullowhee. SYLVA TOWN BOARD John Bubacz: 72 Harold Hensley: 127 Ray Lewis: 88 Chris Matheson: 177 Lynda Sossamon:… »
Sylva Herald to offer live election coverage tonight
The Sylva Herald will update its blog with vote counts for Sylva and Forest Hills elections as they become available tonight. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. and The Herald expects to have preliminary results shortly afterward. See The Herald’s Nov. 3 story (below) for more information about tonight’s election: Elections to be Tuesday in Sylva,… »
Sylva hires interim town manager
Michael Morgan of Weaverville was hired effective Nov. 1 as Sylva’s interim town manager after an interview held during today’s (Thursday, Oct. 20) 9:15 a.m. meeting. The meeting was recessed until 4 p.m. this afternoon when board members reconvened to approve Morgan. “I’m looking forward to working with the town of Sylva until they can… »
