by DJ | Aug 3, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
Smoky Mountain News, by Admin United Way of North Carolina launches a statewide survey today to assess how COVID-19 has impacted community members across the state. All North Carolina families are invited to complete the United Way of North Carolina COVID-19 survey...
by DJ | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Legislative Watch, News, Uncategorized
A Message from CD11 Chair Kathy Sinclair I hope each of you are in good health, staying safe, and wearing a mask in public. Wearing a mask protects others and reduces the spread of COVID-19. We all want small businesses to re-open safely and be able to remain open. ...
by DJ | Jul 8, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Election Central, Issues, Legislative Watch, News
by DJ | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020 Elections, COVID-19 Updates, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News, Uncategorized
Democrat Mask now available in Jackson Dems Website Store. Stand up for what you believe and help us reach out to voters in Jackson County.
by DJ | Jun 27, 2020 | News
An administrative term of Jackson County Superior Court convened June 8 at the Justice Center with Judge Brad Letts presiding. For results of term, go to The Sylva Herald.
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 | May 19, 2020 | Blog, News
We members of the Tribe of the Politically Addicted were greeted this week with the news that Senator Burr is under investigation by the FBI. Apparently not all is forgiven after Senator Burr cashed in some of his Stock Market holdings following a “Behind Closed...
by DJ | May 5, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
The Smoky Mountains News, Written by Admin Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services. The...
by DJ | May 5, 2020 | Community Events, News
Visit “my2020census.gov” to Make NC Count Today The Census is your chance to make sure your community counts. Participating in the Census will help make sure your community gets: Fair representation in Congress Financial resources for health, schools,...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
The Sylva Herald Due to COVID-19 impacts, Western Carolina University has delayed a decision on when to reschedule spring commencement ceremonies originally set for May 8 and 9. University officials had announced on March 20 the postponement of May commencement...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
The Sylva Herald District Attorney Ashley Welch said last week the judicial system remains open for business with measures in place to counter the coronavirus pandemic. “Our office is working with others in the court system, including judges, clerks of court, defense...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
By Dave Russell, The Sylva Herald Local law enforcement isn’t immune from the impact of COVID-19, taking a lead role in enforcing the rules and regulations. “It’s a very difficult and challenging time that we’re in right now,” Jackson County Chief Deputy Kim Hooper...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
By Beth Lawrence, The Sylva Herald When COVID-19’s impact on airports comes up in conversation, it’s not likely that Jackson County Airport springs to mind, but it has nonetheless been affected. In late March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
By Beth Lawrence, The Sylva Herald While most of the world hunkers down to curb the spread of coronavirus, aid agencies like HERE in Jackson County continue to provide crucial services. Since its work began last year, HERE has placed 69 people in permanent housing....
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
By Dave Russell, The Sylva Herald Sylva’s budget is not immune to the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across the world. The resulting closure of all but essential businesses is putting a deep dent in the town’s financial future. “It’s going to reduce sales tax, it’s going...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
By Beth Lawrence, The Sylva Herald Jackson County Finance Director Darlene Fox said the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected the county’s ability to put together a budget, but it may impact the final outcome. All departments and organizations have submitted their...
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Education, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
by DJ | Apr 22, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
ASHEVILLE — Planned Parenthood Action Fund, which works to protect the rights of women to have access to vital reproductive healthcare and sex education, has endorsed Moe Davis for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th District. “People need to know their...
by DJ | Apr 21, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates, Education, News
Written by Cory Vaillancourt, Smoky Mountain News Southwestern Community College Director of Career Services Michael Despeaux has been holding bricks-and-mortar job fairs for almost 20 years, but on Friday, April 24, he’ll hold his very first “virtual job fair” to...
by DJ | Apr 10, 2020 | Community Events, COVID-19 Updates, News
Thanks to 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?”...
by DJ | Apr 10, 2020 | 2020 Elections, COVID-19 Updates, Election Central, News
You may apply to register to vote online. Click the button below to complete an application for new voter registration or to update your address or party affiliation. Updated information will only apply to your voter registration. Please note: There is no fee...
by DJ | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
Editorial, Sylva Herald Sylva Herald Announces Changes The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County. Simply put, the business of people in Jackson County is, well, people. Gatherings of people, to be specific, at...
by DJ | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, Legislative Watch, News
Coronavirus Update Yesterday, March 18, the CDC reported 7,038 cases of the virus, with the death count totaling 97. The virus was found in all 54 of the United States’ territories. Visit the NYT Estimate for an informative look as to why this matters. As of...
by DJ | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates, News
Good morning members of the North Carolina Democratic Party, As we continue to work to safeguard against the COVID-19 outbreak, NCDP wanted to again update you on the latest steps our party is taking to protect the health and well-being of our Party members and staff...
by DJ | Feb 29, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Issues, News
Joe Sam Queen, North Carolina General Assembly Rep. Joe Sam Queen | 16 W. Jones St. Room #1002, Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 Democracy Day at Western Carolina University I enjoyed being included in Western Carolina University’s Democracy Day, where I got to meet one...
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