Jackson County News

Last year Jackson County saw five of its primary care physicians leave their practices.

I'm not sure why I haven't heard more about in area media about the expansion plans of Jackson Paper Manufacturing Co.. Maybe I haven't been paying attention.

Folly, utter folly! How could any citizen of Jackson County and the town of Franklin know what is good for themselves--compared to the wisdom and environmental sensitivity of a huge electric power monopoly such as Duke and a bunch of so called 'stakeholders'? Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater, and recent resident of Jackson ...

Ten dollars a minute. That's how much federal Judge Lacy Thornburg politely orders attorneys tardy to his courtroom to pay the court clerk after listening to their apologetic explanations for why they are late.

As Jackson County leaders continue their fight against Duke Energy, an unassuming local lawyer that few have heard of has appeared as the county's heavy-hitter against the politically powerful and uber-wealthy Fortune 500 utility.

Firm but fair. That pair of adjectives are high on the list of the positive traits Lacy Thornburg has exhibited during his years on the bench.

'special guest' at the free Downtown After Five street show on Lexington Avenue .

Ten dollars a minute. That's how much federal Judge Lacy Thornburg politely orders attorneys tardy to his courtroom to pay the court clerk after listening to their apologetic explanations for why they are late.

By Jim Morrill The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Published: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 7:18 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 7:18 a.m. The pending retirement of a federal judge is fueling speculation that North Carolina's Western District could end up with its first minority or woman on the bench.

Memorial ride for Shawn Blanton The Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Ride happens Saturday, three days after the one-year anniversary of his shooting death during a traffic stop on I-40 in Waynesville.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has created Outdoor Movie Night, a monthly showing of modern classics this summer that is sure to fit any budget.

Laughter overpowered sorrow Sunday at a memorial service for Western North Carolina's beloved storyteller Bob Terrell.

The prophet Isaiah's idea of the remnant of the just is a moral concept with periodic weight, and I fear its time has come round again.

It looks like the historical Dillsboro dam will be around awhile longer. Jackson County commissioners voted 4-1 to reject a proposal from Duke Power that would have removed the dam from the Tuckaseegee River.

Doug Ward was almost 30 years old before he realized what he wanted to do with his life.

Bob Terrell spent more than 60 years writing about the people and happenings of Western North Carolina.

A proposed merger of Craven and Pamlico community colleges is off the table for now, but state officials may instead conduct a study of the benefits of combining school resources.

Ask folks what their favorite tree is and you'll get many answers. I hadn't really thought about it until someone asked me.

REACH of Jackson County presents Casino Royale, the sixth annual fundraising event will be held June 4th from 6:30 until 10:30pm at the newly renovated Pavilion at the High Hampton Inn in Cashiers, NC.

A tractor-trailer accident overnight has resulted in a lane closure on U.S. 74 in Jackson County this morning.