Jackson County Blog
Stories from the Heart of Jackson County
Posts From: August 2018
Autumn is nearly upon us, and that means fall festivals are on the horizon. One not-to-miss fall event is Mountain Heritage Day, which is held each year on the Western Carolina University campus. This annual festival celebrates the Southern Appalachian mountain culture that can be found throughout…
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Do you remember where you were on Aug. 21, 2017? Well if you were in the NC Mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro and Sylva, you had a front row seat to one of the greatest natural phenomena in your lifetime - the Great American Eclipse. We were in the dark for almost two minutes (or…
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Everyone knows that a dog is man’s best friend, so why should they have to miss out on a fun outdoor getaway? According to the American Pet Products Association, more than a third of pet owners travel with their pets. With countless hiking trails perfect for stretching those two, or four, legs…
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