Sylva NewsLocal news for Sylva, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tainted water spending altered- June 30, 2008 RALEIGH North Carolina spared little expense to help people drinking from a contaminated Jackson County well, but a family facing the same problem in the future likely wouldn't find the same generosity.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/tainted-water-spending-altered?fromrss=1 Benefits, Fund-Raisers Help Slain Trooper's Child, Family- June 28, 2008 A fund-raiser Friday to benefit the family of a North Carolina trooper killed in the line of duty is part of an outpouring of support in the wake of the fatal shooting last week.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/benefits-fund-raisers-help-slain-troopers-child... Maggie Valley hosts Civil War history activities- June 26, 2008 Haywood County's bicentennial celebration continues this weekend with a Civil War remembrance highlighting the community's historic traditions.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/maggie-valley-hosts-civil-war-history-activitie... Jackson begins saving for building projects- June 24, 2008 Jackson County will reduce the property tax rate from 36 to 28 cents to offset the impacts of the property revaluation this year.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/jackson-begins-saving-for-building-projects?fro... Cat animal shelter to hold auction- June 22, 2008 SYLVA Catman2, an animal shelter for cats, is planning a Christmas in July auction to be held July 26 at Dodie's Auction House.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/cat-animal-shelter-to-hold-auction?fromrss=1 Businesses look for ways to weather recession- June 20, 2008 Some call it a recession, some don't. But whatever it is, it's hitting businesses across Western North Carolina where it hurts.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/businesses-look-for-ways-to-weather-recession?f... Trooper killed on highway patrol- June 18, 2008 Authorities charged a Florida man with murder Wednesday in the shooting of a North Carolina trooper during a traffic stop the night before.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/trooper-killed-on-highway-patrol?fromrss=1 NC state trooper shot to death near Canton- June 18, 2008 A state Highway Patrol trooper was shot and killed Tuesday night during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near here, authorities said.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/nc-state-trooper-shot-to-death-near-canton?from... Drawings for new Sylva library elicit praise- June 18, 2008 Architects have finished plans for the new Jackson County library, and the results are wowing those who see them.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/drawings-for-new-sylva-library-elicit-praise?fr... Ole Mater Farm Festival begins- June 15, 2008 SYLVA Bluegrass and gospel fans rejoice. The Ole Mater Farm Festival is set to return for the 2008 season.http://www.topix.net/city/sylva-nc/2008/06/ole-mater-farm-festival-begins?fromrss=1 |