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    Hurricane Prepardness Week May 3rd-9th 2026

    With the 2026 hurricane season quickly approaching, June 1 through November 30, Jackson County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to…
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    Next Phase of the Highway 107 Project Begins

    The NCDOT 107, R5600 project team met on April 30, 2026 with local government and other key stakeholders last week…
    2 weeks ago

    Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Jackson County Administration Building

          A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the construction of the Jackson County Administration Building at…
    2 weeks ago

    Park Visitors Should Be Aware of Increased Bear Activity

    Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are monitoring increased bear activity after several recent incidents involving visitors. Park…
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      Hurricane Prepardness Week May 3rd-9th 2026

      With the 2026 hurricane season quickly approaching, June 1 through November 30, Jackson County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to take action during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3–9) by reviewing and updating their emergency plans and supply kits. “With hurricane season right around the corner, May is the perfect time to get ready for tropical storms and severe weather,” said Zeb Holland, Emergency Management Director, Jackson County. “Being prepared, by creating an emergency plan and assembling a supply kit, may make the difference between being a storm victim or a storm survivor.” What You Can Do Now 1. Make a…

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      Next Phase of the Highway 107 Project Begins

      The NCDOT 107, R5600 project team met on April 30, 2026 with local government and other key stakeholders last week to discuss the status of the road project. Utility setback work is currently in process and when completed, the stream bank widening portion will begin near Lowes with pre-cast stormwater units. The NCDOT Construction Team is working with contractors to ensure safety and minimize disruptions. Road widening construction should begin in June of 2027 beginning on the West side of the corridor from the Coffee Shop towards Burger King, and will be done at night to minimize traffic disruptions. Some…

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      Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Jackson County Administration Building

            A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the construction of the Jackson County Administration Building at the 800 block of Skyland Drive next to the Skyland Service Center in Sylva. County Manager Kevin King, Jackson County, said he is excited to see the construction of the new building as a place for residents to come and take care of several county services. “Being located next to the Skyland Service Center where other county services are already provided will certainly make this new location more convenient for our residents to efficiently manage their county needs and services.”…

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      Park Visitors Should Be Aware of Increased Bear Activity

      Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are monitoring increased bear activity after several recent incidents involving visitors. Park officials say rangers responded to three bear-related incidents over the weekend on the Ramsey Cascades Trail, including two encounters where a bear approached visitors and took two backpacks, and a third in which a bear showed aggressive behavior and briefly chased a group. As a result, Ramsey Prong Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail are closed until further notice while rangers continue to monitor the area. Park officials also reported three incidents last weekend on Abrams Falls Trail involving an aggressive…

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