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Sylva passes panhandling ordinance

February 14, 2024

The Town of Sylva passed an ordinance addressing panhandling last week by a narrow margin after extensive and contentious discussion on the topic.&nbs...

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Source: smokymountainnews.com

Farmer responds to community concerns

August 23, 2023

In response to the controversy surrounding his department’s actions at an Aug. 13 event and protest held at the Library, Jackson County Sheriff Doug Farmer made the following post to

Travis Roundtree Chris Hatton Sylva Police Department Jackson County Library Jackson County Sheriff Office Jackson County Sheriff Doug Farmer

Source: thesylvaherald.com

Volunteer firefighters in Nolanville want their board president gone

October 12, 2022

Central Bell County Fire and Rescue is a volunteer fire department located in Nolanville & for the past few months, Nolanville’s police chief has been the acting president of the department’s board.

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Source: kxxv.com

Former Sylva Police officer charged with misdemeanor assault

July 15, 2022

On Feb. 15, 2021, the Sylva Police Department became aware of an allegation of excessive force by then SPD Officer Patrick&nbsp;“Eli”&nbsp;Trantham in...

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