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🌱 What Edwards’ sudden exit means for Sylva’s congressional representation

Sylva, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Edwards’ sudden exit means for Sylva’s congressional representation

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of t-storms; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NC GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign after sexual harassment report (thestate.com) — Residents of Sylva, which sits in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, will see a new Republican candidate this fall after Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his reelection bid following a House ethics report on alleged sexual harassment. Edwards will finish his term through January 2027 while local GOP leaders move to select a replacement nominee, potentially reshaping the race that was once considered safely Republican.
   

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  • Jackson County Public Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Varsity Women's Cross Country Coach in Sylva. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Cullowhee

  • From Stills to Tap: event at Innovation Station (wcu.edu)
  • Greensboro, Randolph officials take steps to address data centers (bpr.org)
  • Incoming students get jumpstart on upcoming fall semester from WCU alumni (wcu.edu)

Cherokee

  • Cherokee Water reveals exclusive can for Red Clay State Historic Park's 2026 Cherokee Cultural Celebration (theonefeather.com)
  • CCS School Board holds August meeting, discusses first day back for teachers and staff (theonefeather.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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