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Press Release – Enjoy the music of Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly in a tribute to Trailblazing Women of Country at Bardo Arts Center!

Cullowhee, NC | Bardo Arts Center (BAC) is excited to welcome Trailblazing Women of Country to the BAC Performance Hall stage on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 pm for a tribute to country music legends Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton.CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country” Miko Marks and […]

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BearWise keeps bears wild in Waynesville

Originally published by The Mountaineer Kim Parker was spending a normal weekend afternoon with family in the living room when she spied something out the window that left her speechless.  “I looked out and at first I couldn’t get the words out. I’m just pointing at the yard. The bear […]

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Drugs in Jackson County: A history of the issue

Originally published by The Sylva Herald  “The investigation led to 15 arrests on charges stemming from illegal guns, drug possession, trafficking and setting up places from which to deal drugs…” (The Sylva Herald Nov. 2022).  “Three men from outside Jackson County were arrested with multiple pounds of drugs and charges […]

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Settlement sends county money to fight drugs

Originally published by The Sylva Herald The US Government reached a historic $56 billion cumulative settlement agreement following the aftermath of various lawsuits concerning opioid exploitation by American pharmacies. The state of North Carolina is set to receive $1.5 billion in total according to Attorney General Josh Stein.  Jackson County […]

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Student voters take to the polls

Early voting is open as Jackson County prepares for the North Carolina primary election. Five polling places have been established across the county. Locations include the Cashiers Recreation Center, Cullowhee Recreation Center, the Qualla Community Center in Whittier and the Jackson County Board of Elections office in Sylva.  To provide […]

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Why primaries are important

Election season is upon us and with that “vote for me” signs have started making their appearance.  But the election isn’t until November 5, so why is voting starting in February?  Primary elections are hosted every election cycle as a “pre-election”. Each party, mainly the Republican and Democratic parties, have […]

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Landing the big one: Rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy

Originially published by The Mountaineer  Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing.   The newly-released study was developed by the […]