Business Description
The Sylva Herald and Ruralite is an award-winning community newspaper serving Sylva and Jackson County since 1926.
Located in Western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway and Cherokee Indian Reservation, The Sylva Herald provides readers with quality local news, features, sports, obituaries, classified advertising, real estate listings and more.
Long regarded as a center of higher education, Jackson County is home to two colleges, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee and Southwestern Community College in Sylva. A member campus of the University of North Carolina, WCU offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. SCC offers two-year degrees in a variety of technical and health fields.
The Sylva Herald’s online presence further enhances our ability to be a resource for both our local and global communities. Enjoy a sampling of our locally-written articles ranging from profiles and features spotlighting our mountain heritage to in-depth coverage of county issues and local sports. Access information about tourism and accommodations. Check online advertisements for places to shop while vacationing in the mountains. Find necessary information you need to pursue outdoor activities like hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and gem-mining during your visit to the WNC high country. Check our classifieds for Western North Carolina job listings, career opportunities and real estate.
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 539 West Main Street
- Postcode:
- 28779
- City:
- Sylva
- State:
- North Carolina
- Zip:
- 28779
- Phone:
- 828-586-2611
- Website:
- http://www.thesylvaherald.com
- Category:
- Media News Publishing
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