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...
by jane | Feb 12, 2020 | News
The North Carolina Board of Elections has issued the following assurances about election security: No Evidence of Successful Attack North Carolina elections officials have no evidence than any election system or voting system in the state has ever been the...
by DJ | Feb 7, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Activities, Community Events, Dems in the Community, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
New Chairs Announced to District 11 A warm welcome to our new 2nd Vice Chair in charge of training, Kathie Kline. A lifelong Democrat, Kathie has been active in politics since 1983. Her experiences range from working on campaigns, precinct chair, campaign manager,...
by DJ | Jan 6, 2020 | 2020 Elections, Issues, News
New York Times: By Sean McElwee and Brian F. Schaffner, Jan. 6, 2020 In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, analysts fiercely debated the role of the approximately six million voters who supported President Barack Obama in 2012 but shifted their...
by DJ | Dec 21, 2019 | Dems in the Community, Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
We’re entering the Holiday Season with a recess, even though the work in the capitol isn’t done: We don’t have a True Comprehensive, Balanced Budget. We have a Constitutional System of checks and balances. When the legislature presents a budget that...
by DJ | Nov 26, 2019 | Election Central, Legislative Watch, News
Did you know that Mark Meadows voted against the following things so far in 2019? requiring health care and social service workers to have a plan for preventing workplace violence (Meadows voted NO) preserving 400,000 acres of Colorado land for public use (Meadows...
by DJ | Nov 26, 2019 | Education, Impeachment, Issues, News
This is the third in a series of observations about the current impeachment hearings against Donald Trump. You can find the others at this site (see Impeachment 101 and Impeachment 102). What do the Democrats say the President did wrong? At the moment there are no...
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