Jackson wants to do background checks on volunteers
To lend a helping hand in Jackson County, a willingness to volunteer may not be enough.
Patrol car laptops should aid Jackson deputies
It’s not quite Robocop, but the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is getting a law enforcement boost thanks to technology.
Duke ready to officially turn Dillsboro Dam site over to local officials
A decade-long saga in deciding the fate of Duke Energy’s former dam near Dillsboro is drawing to a close as the company prepares to hand the site and surrounding land over to local officials.
Handpicked appointments fill Jackson boards
It’s not the strength of your resume — it’s who your friends are.
Cullowhee: meet your makers
Jackson County Commissioners have begun naming a task force that will shepherd Cullowhee along the way to becoming a bonafide planning district, complete with tailored development guidelines to ensure compatible growth.
Forest Hills mayor race down to the wire, but not in the way you might think
The clock was ticking. There were just two days to go for mayor candidates to step up to the plate in the small village of Forest Hills — and still no takers.
Tie match called in Jackson visitor center firestorm
After a tumultuous start to hashing out a blueprint for this year’s finances, the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority reached a moment of harmony last week when its members unanimously adopted a budget.
Jackson County to build new emergency ops hub
Jackson County plans to build a $1.6 million state-of-the-art 911 call center and emergency headquarters along U.S. 441 south of Dillsboro.
Will Forest Hills residents chip in to buy old, overgrown golf course?
Presented with a tempting yet expensive offer, the Village of Forest Hills has to choose whether to buy an abandoned golf course in the center of its small community, or stand by and watch it be developed.
Heinzelmannchen Brewery asks TWSA to tweak water and sewer fees
What goes in must come out: that’s the basic premise behind your water and sewer bill. Sewer fees simply mirror the water bills.