by DJ | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Sylva Herald, by Carey Phillips The N.C. High School Athletic Association has announced that the dead period for workouts that is in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end June 1. However, NCHSAA officials made clear that does not mean workouts will begin on...
by DJ | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Sylva Herald, by Beth Lawrence Residents across North Carolina with loved ones behind bars have expressed concern over COVID-19 outbreaks at prisons statewide. Leaders in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office took measures early on in an attempt to head off an...
by DJ | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Sylva Herald, By Dave Russell Two more cases of COVID-19 in full-time residents of Jackson County have been reported. As of Tuesday, the Jackson County Department of Public Health reported 27 cases of full-time residents, two cases in part-time residents and 1,292...
by DJ | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Sylva Herald, by Beth Lawrence A number of cities and counties statewide have reported drops in crime since the state was put under a stay-at-home order. Jackson County has reduced reports of some crimes while others have not changed. The Jackson County Sheriff’s...
by DJ | May 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin Workers laid-off due to COVID-19 face impending deadlines to qualify for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance. Many workers who were laid-off or had their hours reduced by their employers also lost their health insurance....
by DJ | May 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
by DJ | May 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Work First Cash Assistance Program May 22, 2020 Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) began distributing a one-time supplemental payment to families enrolled in the Work First Cash Assistance program with one or more children....
by DJ | May 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
In June 2014, a dream and a desire to help people became reality with the opening of the Southwestern Child Development Commission’s Nurse-Family Partnership. NFP is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based home visiting program for first-time expectant mothers. The...
by DJ | May 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Southern Conference has announced a number of cost containment measures to address the financial challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The moves were approved by the Southern Conference Council of Presidents and athletic directors. All measures are designed...
by DJ | May 19, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Holly Kay Visitors from 26 different states and Washington, D.C., traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park last weekend after it opened for the first time since coronavirus concerns prompted a complete closure March 24....
by DJ | May 19, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin. Some 15,000 much-needed surgical masks are now available for health care providers across the 18 counties of Western North Carolina, thanks to big efforts by a small group centered at Western Carolina University. “This has...
by DJ | May 17, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
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by DJ | May 17, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
I don’t have health insurance. What should I do? Call your nearest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). If you feel you may have COVID-19, be sure to disclose that when you call to obtain an appointment. FQHCs are community-based health care providers that...
by DJ | May 17, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Testing Who can get tested? Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or who has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 should consider getting tested. NCDHHS issued updated guidance on who should be tested for COVID-19. The new guidance recommends that clinicians test any...
by DJ | May 16, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
By Beth Lawrence, The Sylva Herald Business owners who missed out on a small business relief loan under the Paycheck Protection Program may still be in luck. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted at its May 5 regular meeting to adjust its Revolving Loan Fund...
by DJ | May 16, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
By Dave Russell, The Sylva Herald Two more Jackson County residents were diagnosed with COVID-19 over the past week. As of Tuesday, the Jackson County Department of Public Health reported 22 cases of full-time residents, two cases in part-time residents and 1,097...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
North Carolina Health & Human Services, May 8, 2020 Newsletter If you already receive help buying food through Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), NCDHHS has received permission to enhance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more. As of this week, North...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
North Carolina Health & Human Services, May 8, 2020 Announcements On Friday, May 8, at 5 p.m., North Carolina moved into Phase 1 of the plan to slowly ease certain COVID-19 restrictions that Governor Roy Cooper announced earlier this week. The Stay at Home Order...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin It will be May in December for members of Western Carolina University’s spring graduating class of 2020 who were originally scheduled to participate in commencement ceremonies this month until the events were postponed by the...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Holly Kayes The Blue Ridge Parkway will soon begin opening up sections of the historic motor road that are currently closed due to coronavirus concerns. Beginning Saturday, May 9, the southernmost 14 miles — mileposts 454 to 469 — will...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin. To assist N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle customers and partners in dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a provision included in the COVID-19 bill signed into law today by Governor Cooper grants a five-month...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin [This article is not just about Jackson County, but affects us. ed.] By Nick Peters, AVL Watchdog The main floor of Manna FoodBank’s warehouse in Asheville is a beehive of activity as scores of staff and volunteers pack, load and...
by DJ | May 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
The Smoky Mountain News, Written by Admin Jackson County officials have announced the creation of the All In Jackson Fund, which will provide short-term low-interest loans to businesses in the county that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 public health and...
by DJ | May 8, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Gayle Barker Woody, Jackson County Commissioner I am sharing some notes to address questions I have received from citizens during this CORONA-VIRUS crisis. This is NOT a comprehensive report on our meeting. “What are you all doing to address the crisis?” Well, as...
by DJ | May 8, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
By Beth Lawrence At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners decided to repeal the COVID-19 emergency declaration issued in March. The county will draft a new emergency proclamation mirroring Gov. Roy Cooper’s phase I recommendations for...
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