JCPS budgets for change

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Tuesday, 13/05/2025

With a new middle school on the horizon, Jackson County Public Schools is budgeting for a changing school system. On May 6, JCPS made its official request for local funding from the Jackson County Commission.  

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WCU’s Project Discovery celebrates, reflects on 40th anniversary

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Wednesday, 15/01/2025

Heath Robertson sat at the back of the bus on a college tour trip when he was asked about his future plans. Robertson’s answer? He didn’t have any. 

He didn’t think he could afford college, and even if he could, he sure didn’t have the grades.

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Jackson joins Foster Care Reinvestment program

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Wednesday, 18/10/2023

Jackson County will soon join four other North Carolina counties taking part in a pilot program that aims to support its foster care program through direct financial assistance. 

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