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 Tuckasegee residents organize to fight planned quarry - Tuckasegee residents, alarmed at the prospects of a gravel quarry in their community, have formed an organization to fight the proposed mining effort. Some 25 founding members of the United Neighbors of Tuckasegee gathered Sunday at Tuckasegee Baptist Church to map out their strategy in opposing....
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Federally-mandated tests label Fairview ‘failing’ - School Board members Monday (July 24) discussed the Adequate Yearly Progress results that have identified Fairview Elementary as a “failing school.” All of Jackson County’s other six schools passed the requirements. Scotts Creek, Cullowhee Valley, Blue Ridge, Smokey Mountain and School of Alternatives passed their goals in reading. Elementary math scores have not yet been....
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 Fund helps Gibson repair life after year in jail - An Asheville woman who spent a year in Jackson County’s jail before being acquitted of second-degree murder charges is making a new life for herself. Michelle Gibson, who was released from jail after a jury returned not guilty verdicts on charges of murder and child abuse in connection....
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$1 million grant is awarded to SCC - When students arrive at Southwestern Community College this fall, they’ll have a wealth of support, courtesy of a $1 million grant to SCC’s Student Support Services. The grant from the U.S. Department of Education is an indicator that the SCC office has done a good job over the past five years, according to SCC President Cecil Groves. The grant, which can be sought every four years, allows....
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Willets bridge dedicated to late firefighter Parris - The bridge over Dark Ridge Road on U.S. 23-74 was recently named for a fallen firefighter. County commissioners announced July 17 that the state Department of Transportation approved a request to name the bridge in the Willets community after late firefighter Jake Parris Jr. Commissioners ....
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 ‘Thomas’ arrives in Dillsboro - Kids from Cherokee’s Dora Reed Tribal Child Care Center were on hand in Dillsboro Friday (July 21) when Thomas the Tank Engine arrived in town. Chief Michell Hicks joined more than 152 children and teachers for a ride on the famous blue train....
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