Issues flare up at Jackson Green Energy Park
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Jackson County officials say its high-profile tenant at the Green Energy Park is in violation of its lease, and now the county is requiring the biodiesel producer to comply or move elsewhere.
A long time coming
The public is two-and-a-half years late learning that a popular area for swimming, rafting and fishing in Jackson County isn’t safe for extended human contact with the water due to high levels of fecal coliform.
As Cowan ponders whether to run, a rematch in the making
Voters in Jackson County could have a rematch in the May primary between two candidates who ran against each other for county commissioner two years ago — Joe Cowan and Darrell Fox for the district that includes Webster and Cullowhee.
Development regs at issue in Jackson election
When Jackson County commissioners passed strict mountainside development regulations last year, opponents pledged to get even come election time.
Sylva wants to diversify Pinnacle Park usage
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Sylva Town Board members want to see hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers sharing the trails in Pinnacle Park, 1,100 acres of land located at the northern part of town.
Business owners and their trash
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Jackson County solid waste officials are cracking down on how businesses dispose of their trash, a move that has small business owners like Teresa Dowd up in arms.
Public weighs in on future of U.S. 441
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Progress on Jackson County’s corridor study for U.S. 441 is taking shape after three public meetings last week.
Clean water for Racking Cove: Contentious water fund decision will provide Jackson residents with safe water
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
It’s been almost a year since Bonita Fox and her family have taken a sip of water from their well.
Sylva rescinds resignation vote, re-hires Denton
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Sylva’s search for a new town manager ended Jan. 17 after Town Manager Jay Denton asked the board for his job back.
Youth get a hands-on look at planning their future
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer
Rachel Upchurch wants to protect the mountains that tower throughout Jackson County however; the Smokey Mountain Elementary student also wants to see more houses and shopping centers built throughout the Qualla community.
