The Sylva Herald

The Sylva Herald and Ruralite is an award-winning community newspaper serving Sylva and Jackson County since 1926. 828-586-2611

[Jackson County Public Schools, NC @jcpsnc]

Monday, Nov. 9, 4th grade classes at Cullowhee Valley School will change to remote learning for 2 weeks due to close contact with an adult who tested positive for COVID-19. This is a precautionary measure that applies to 4th grade classes at Cullowhee Valley ONLY.
@jcpsnc #jcpsnc

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@WeGhanaPartey That's hilarious.

[Dr. Kelli R. Brown @WCUChancellor]

To Catamount Nation...

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COVID-19 cases soar past 200; two additional deaths reported https://t.co/X3MK3blT5N

[Western Carolinian @WestCarolinian]

Our Editor-in-Chief @1patrickclemons had a story picked up by The Sylva Herald about @WCU renaming Hoey Auditorium due to Clyde R. Hoey’s controversial past. Read the story at https://t.co/uFOreag8Nm

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Cawthorn wins GOP 11th District runoff. Read the story at: https://t.co/CuEIGAASgz

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Dillsboro bridge will close July 6. Read the story at: https://t.co/dJuh0EYE02

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Lambert appeal decision could be handed down soon
Read the story at: https://t.co/E9QOYDQt4P

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Banners honoring Jackson County servicemen who perished in the nation’s wars line West Main Street to mark Memorial Day. This year COVID-19 has put traditional ceremonies on hold, but those we’ve lost will still be honored. https://t.co/h8a4gnKe64

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U.S. 23/74 has been closed to traffic for at least an hour; westbound and eastbound lanes. Reconstruction has resumed on a Tuesday wreck.

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"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" trailer – filmed in Sylva during the summer. https://t.co/V8XJn5hG37

[Local Yokel Weather @localyokelwx]

Much heavier rates over Sylva right now (2:25pm) as seen via @TheSylvaHerald SylvaCam. Link: https://t.co/DBlUjUsFct

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Jackson County Schools will be dismissing students at 1 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 6).

[Joel Storrow @JoelStorrow]

@McGillAssociate pleased to be assisting @WCU with evaluation of the Cullowhee Dam on the Tuckaseigee River. Water resources--our specialty!

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At least in #Sylva, romance lives on. #LOVE
📸 by Jason Farmer

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Take a stroll along the Jackson County #greenway this #Thanksgiving! 📸 by Jason Farmer

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#Christmas is right around the corner! Here's a look at #Sylva's Christmas tree below the historic courthouse 🎄

[Western Carolina University @WCU]

We want to thank the #firefighters who are working tirelessly to fight #wildfires across our state! #NCfires
📸 by Jason Farmer

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New development could provide a housing option for faculty members, alumni on the outskirts of WCU – https://t.co/vwRF3p4qKI

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State of emergencies declared: Jackson County; Sylva; Webster; Dillsboro; Forest Hills; Cherokee Indian Reservation.