by DJ | Jun 27, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Sylva Herald, written by Dave Russell Masks, social distancing, hand-washing and sanitizer will continue to be the “new normal” as the COVID-19 pandemic refuses to go away. It’s getting stronger across the United States, North Carolina and Jackson County. As of 5...
by DJ | Jun 27, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Sylva Herald Testing and tracing are core public health measures and key components of North Carolina’s strategy to responsibly ease restrictions, while continuing to slow the spread of COVID-19. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jackson County...
by DJ | Jun 26, 2020 | Election Central, Issues, Legislative Watch, News
A Message from CD11 Chair Kathy Sinclair As we grieve through another wave of social injustice, and the inequities and disparities that African Americans experience every day of their lives, the North Carolina Democratic Party approved the passage of a platform that...
by DJ | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Issues
I read an intriguing article in the latest issue of The Atlantic magazine (July/August, 2020): Anne Applebaum’s “Trump’s Enablers and the Judgment of History.” It’s an obvious preview of her forthcoming book, Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of...
by DJ | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
North Carolina will remain under Safer At Home Phase 2 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions until at least Friday, July 17. View Phase 2 frequently asked questions (English | Spanish) View public health guidance for Phase 2 View Executive Order...
by DJ | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
North Carolina took early and aggressive action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state. These actions prevented our healthcare systems from being overwhelmed and provided valuable time to build our state’s capacity to respond to this crisis. Now, we are seeing...
by DJ | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
As trends move in the wrong direction, state will not yet move into Phase 3 Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more...
by DJ | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Election Central, Legislative Watch
by DJ | Jun 22, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Election Central, Legislative Watch
ASK MOE: POLICE REFORM IS COMING We receive questions from voters all of the time and do our best to try to answer them. Here’s Moe’s response on policies involving police reform: “In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and many others, which have prompted both...
by DJ | Jun 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, written by Admin Southwestern Community College officials confirmed on June 20 that a student has reported testing positive for COVID-19. It’s the first case involving a student or employee at the college. The student was last at the Jackson...
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin Several previously closed facilities along the Blue Ridge Parkway reopened June 13. In Western North Carolina, these include: Mt. Pisgah Picnic Area, Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, Linville Falls Visitor Center and restrooms at...
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, written by Admin Several events typically on the fall semester calendar at Western Carolina University are canceled for 2020 as part of significant changes to campus activities necessitated by state and health care professional guidance in...
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19 Updates
Across the globe political leaders have all managed COVID-19 differently. Some leaders have taken quick decisive action to stop the spread. Some waited until the last minute to take any effective action. Others, such as Brazilian President Bolsonaro are still in...
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog, Community Events
The People of Sylva had their voices heard on Saturday, June 13th. Hundreds of citizens gathered in downtown Sylva to show their support for more regulation to prevent the abuse of power by law enforcement. They also called for more transparency of police departments....
by DJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Blog
Charles Dickens’ novel title, A Tale of Two Cities, is one of the most borrowed phrases of all time. Yet, on June 20, 2020, I kept coming back to it. On that date the Poor People’s Campaign substituted a virtual three-hour affair for the in-person event they had...
by DJ | Jun 19, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Concentrating on Statewide Crisis Counseling Program, Adding Focus on Historically Marginalized Communities. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has been awarded $1.5 million to support and expand the Hope4NC program, which connects...
by DJ | Jun 19, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Find out where…. Testing has increased with 16,800 tests per day, on average, for the past week. We now have more than 500 testing locationsacross the state along with several pop-up community testing sites.
by DJ | Jun 19, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Including Assistance for Families Facing Eviction Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have begun to receive flexible funds that can be used to help low-income...
by DJ | Jun 19, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that child protective services and adult protective services workers are designated as first responders. This classification will help these critical workers access Personal...
by DJ | Jun 19, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Guidance formed through collaborative process with DHHS and School Leaders New health guidelines released Monday represent a first step to help North Carolina K-12 public schools find a safe way to open to in-person instruction for the 2020-21 academic year, health...
by DJ | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Election Central, Legislative Watch
UNITY AND THE FLAG Sunday was Race Unity Day in the United States, designed to raise awareness of the importance of racial harmony and understanding. As protests, marches and vigils throughout the country and through Western North Carolina following George...
by DJ | Jun 8, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Uncategorized
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 143 to addresses the social, environmental, economic, and health disparities in communities of color that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Order directs state agencies and offices to provide targeted...
by DJ | Jun 8, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin. During a time when everyone is worried about their health and the health of their loves ones, it can be easy to forget about our most vulnerable populations. One agency is trying to recruit a new ally in the fight against...
by DJ | Jun 6, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates
by DJ | Jun 5, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
One way to know you may have been exposed to another person who has COVID-19 is if you receive a call from a contact tracer. Contact tracers, including local health department staff, reach out to people who may have recently come into close contact with someone who...
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