Deitz leaves behind a legacy in WNC

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Wednesday, 03/01/2024

Boyce Deitz’s influence on Swain County athletics was rich and storied, but the program to which he dedicated two decades of his life summarized the news of his passing in just four words. 

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Jackson County budget passes without tax cut

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Thursday, 25/06/2020

Following a June 23 public hearing, Jackson County Commissioners voted to pass the proposed 2020-21 budget without any of the cuts suggested by Commissioner Ron Mau. 

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It’s a rematch for Deitz and Cody in Jackson commissioner race

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Wednesday, 03/10/2018

Jackson County Commissioner Boyce Deitz took office in 2014 after wresting the seat from incumbent Doug Cody, but this time around Cody is looking to reverse that result in a repeat face-off to represent District 2. 

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