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Snow closes school, causes accidents
Accidents are starting to add up as snow falls in Jackson County. Jackson County Schools have closed, Southwestern Community College classes are canceled and WCU classes (on-campus and off-campus) for the remainder of the day are canceled. Jackson County offices closed as of 10:30 a.m. Stay tuned to the blog or follow us on Twitter:… »
High wind warning in effect for the mountains today and Friday
According to regional manager for Duke Energy, Fred Alexander, there is a high wind warning in effect for the mountains today and Friday. Northwest winds increase this morning to 15-20 mph, with gusts of 30-35 mph and afternoon gusts of 40-45 mph. Winds increase tonight at higher elevations, with 20-25 mph sustained and gusts of… »
Schools to dismiss early
Jackson County Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Friday due to the possibility of snow moving into the area. The Blue Ridge District dismissed classes at 1… »
Winter weather update
Snow begins to fall in downtown Sylva Wed. Feb. 10 around 8 a.m. –Herald photo by Nick Breedlove Jackson County Schools are closed Wed. Feb. 10, as an annual leave day. Southwestern Community College day and evening classes are canceled. Follow @thesylvaherald on Twitter for more… »
Schools get two hour delay, state of emergency rescinded
Jackson County Schools will operate on a two hour delay today (Feb. 2) with no buses on icy roads. According to county emergency services manager Todd Dillard, the state of emergency was rescinded Monday (Feb. 1) at 5… »
State of emergency remains; schools closed Monday
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… »
Jackson County Emergency Operations Center & Shelter open
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… »
State of emergency declared
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… »
Dillard urges residents to prepare for winter weather
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… »
