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Franklin High School (FHS) is embarking on the search for a new principal following the impending transition of Michael "Mikey" Noe to a central office position. The Macon County Schools Board of Education approved Noe's transfer from FHS principal to the role of Chief Academic Officer/Federal Programs Director, effective Sunday, Oct. 1. Noe, who took on the position of FHS principal in July 2021, has had a distinguished career in education, including notable roles in the region.

Senator Kevin Corbin and Representative Karl Gillespie joined forces during the state’s budget planning process to secure significant investments for the region as part of the state's $30 billion budget. This budget, which garnered bipartisan support after extensive negotiations, marks a major step forward for the WNC in terms of funding opportunities and will have an incredible impact on the entire state as the passing of the budget solidified Medicaid Expansion for North Carolina, which will expand access to health insurance to 600,000 citizens.

By Kristin Fox

This month, town officials are moving forward with developing Bryson City’s first Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Recently, the town sought out the services of a qualified firm to develop the town’s first UDO and will select the most qualified firm for the project at an upcoming meeting.