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Alex Perri

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
26
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Alex Perri

    Jackson answers Flock records request - (opens the original)

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    Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in the Smoky Mountain News’ Wednesday, Sept. 30, print edition titled, “Jackson drags heels over Flock records request.” The Jackson County Sheriff’s office sent over a portion of the records SMN requested just after the print deadline on Tuesday, Sept. 29. This story has now been updated to reflect the records JCSO has since provided.Seven weeks after the Smoky Mountain News requested public records from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO)

  2. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Alex Perri

    Jackson Commission candidates discuss school bond, library, Flock, and more - (opens the original)

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    Early voting in Jackson County (and across the state) begins Oct. 15, and ahead of the election, The Smoky Mountain News has interviewed the five challengers in the Jackson County Board of Commissioners race. The lone incumbent, John Smith, did not respond to SMN’s multiple requests for an interview. Six candidates are running for three spots on the board, and regardless of who wins come election night, the new class of commissioners will face a host of challenges in their term, from public educ

  3. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Alex Perri

    One Big Beautiful Bill shifts SNAP costs to counties - (opens the original)

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    Counties throughout North Carolina are gearing up to adjust to changes outlined in HR 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill, which will cost local counties hundreds of thousands of dollars. The bill mandates several changes to health and human services across the country, some of which have already gone into effect, and some of which will continue to roll out over the next several months. One of HR 1’s significant changes is to the operation of the federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  4. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · by Alex Perri

    Election 2026 Archives - (opens the original)

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    Six candidates are running for three positions on the Macon County Board of Commissioners. The Smoky Mountain News met with these candidates to discuss their platforms, backgrounds, and where they stand on some of the important issues facing their would-be constituents. All five spots on the board are held by Republicans, and three Democrat challengers hope they can persuade voters to go blue in a county that swayed 68% in favor of President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. These candidates sp

  5. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Alex Perri

    Macon commission candidates talk local issues: See where the five challenger candidates stand on data centers, Flock cameras, and more - (opens the original)

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    Six candidates are running for three positions on the Macon County Board of Commissioners. The Smoky Mountain News met with these candidates to discuss their platforms, backgrounds, and where they stand on some of the important issues facing their would-be constituents. All five spots on the board are held by Republicans, and three Democrat challengers hope they can persuade voters to go blue in a county that swayed 68% in favor of President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. These candidates sp

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