Archive for February, 2012

The lineup is complete for political offices in Jackson County. Incumbent Democrat Mark Jones will square off against Republican Marty Jones in the Nov. 6 general election for the District 4 seat on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. District 4 includes Canada, Caney Fork, Cashiers, Glenville and River precincts. While voting is countywide, candidates… »

Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority Director Joe Cline has resigned. TWSA board member Harold Hensley confirmed today that Cline submitted his resignation yesterday (Feb.28) but declined to comment further. When asked whether Cline was forced to resign, TWSA board Chairman Randall Turpin said this afternoon that he is “not at liberty to say.” Cline could… »

Sgt. Matt Wike of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol has filed to run for the District 3 school board seat, currently held by Thurza McNair, according to Board of Elections Director Lisa Lovedahl. District 3 covers includes Greens Creek, Savannah and Webster precincts. McNair has also filed for re-election. Filing ends Feb. 29. at… »

Cullowhee firefighters spent some seven hours Saturday (Feb. 25)  battling a brush fire near East LaPorte and then returned to the scene Sunday (Feb. 26) when the blaze re-ignited. According to Cullowhee Fire Chief Tim Green, his department was called out at 3:10 p.m. Saturday to assist the N.C. Forest Service. The fire was located… »

Smoky Mountain’s basketball season came to an end Friday with a 72-55 loss at East Rutherford in the third round of the state 2-A playoffs. Will Carpenter led the Mustangs (22-5) with 19 points. Tanner Cogdill added 14, and Nathan Neesam had 11. This marks the second straight season the Cavaliers have eliminated SM in… »

The Shell Gas station located at 200 East Main Street in Sylva will be demolished and a new 6,580 sq. ft. gas station and Dairy Queen restaurant will be erected. It will be located on the South end of the property, according to preliminary plans that Jackson County Planning Director Gerald Green has reviewed. The… »

Smoky Mountain advanced to the third round of the state 2-A basketball playoffs Wednesday with a 95-70 win over Mountain Heritage at the SM gym. Will Carpenter scored 26 points leading four players in double figures. Tanner Cogdill added 17 followed by Mark Thompson with 12 and Nathan Neesam with 11. The Mustangs (22-4) will… »

Smoky Mountain opened the state 2-A men’s basketball playoffs at home Monday with an 80-66 win over Owen. The Mustangs (21-4) will be at home in the second round at 7 p.m. Wednesday against Mountain Heritage, a 67-52 winner over Polk. The Lady Mustangs finished the year 14-11 with a 58-51 loss at East… »

Smoky Mountain’s basketball teams will open the state 2-A playoffs Monday. The Mustang men (20-4) are seeded third in the West pod and will meet 14th-seeded Owen at home at 7 p.m. The Lady Mustangs (14-10) are seeded 10th in the West. They will be at seventh-seeded East Rutherford at 6:30 p.m. Both SM teams… »

Local law enforcement officers have arrested Smoky Mountain High School student Cody Perry, 16, in connection with yesterday’s fire at Smoky Mountain High School. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the suspicious fire that broke out in the upstairs boys’ bathroom in C Building around 1 p.m. After review of school surveillance video and… »