Jackson education leaders update public on newly implemented school-based mental health program ‘Project AWARE’
June 2, 2023
By Kristin Fox At the May regular meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education, Meagan Crews, LCSW, Director of Behavioral Health for Jackson County...
Forest Service is hiring at the Job Corps CareerFair and Hiring Event
May 30, 2023
Asheville, NC, May 24, 2023 – The Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCC) are hosting an In-Person and Virtual Career Fair and Hiring...
West Macon Fire fails state inspection, new chief offers promise to community
May 30, 2023
When Macon County Emergency Management Director Warren Cabe first alerted county leaders to issues within the West Macon Fire and Rescue Department in April, he...
Annual Memorial Day Celebration honors those who paid the ultimate price
May 30, 2023
By Kristin Fox A large crowd gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial Park for Monday’s 2023 Memorial Day ceremony, a day of remembrance and hope, hosted...
NCDHHS encourages safe swimming and safe grilling for a healthy summer ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 2023
RALEIGH — With summer just around the corner, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices...

Posts published in “Health”

Gov. Cooper issues order to wear masks in public

By Lee Cloer on June 25, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today announced that North Carolina will remain in Safer…

Macon County Public Health Identifies a COVID-19 Outbreak

By The Southern Scoop on June 25, 2020

Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak in staff at Macon Valley Nursing Home. Two staff members of Macon Valley Nursing Home…

Jackson County Manager Don Adams releases Budget Message for 2023-24 Fiscal Year
Jackson County Manager Don Adams releases Budget Message for 2023-24 Fiscal Year
May 30, 2023
Jackson County Commissioners, The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 General Fund Annual Budget for Jackson County is in the amount of $88,106,428. This proposal constitutes...
Dogwood Health Trust awards Jackson County Schools $400,000 for preschool coordinator position
Dogwood Health Trust awards Jackson County Schools $400,000 for preschool coordinator position
May 30, 2023
Jackson County Public Schools has been awarded a grant from Dogwood Health Trust in the amount of $400,000. These funds will be allocated for a...
West Macon Fire fails state inspection, new chief offers promise to community
West Macon Fire fails state inspection, new chief offers promise to community
May 30, 2023
When Macon County Emergency Management Director Warren Cabe first alerted county leaders to issues within the West Macon Fire and Rescue Department in April, he...
Highlands Police investigation ends in drug trafficking arrest
Highlands Police investigation ends in drug trafficking arrest
May 30, 2023
On Thursday, May 25, Highlands Police Department obtainted a search warrant based on credible information given by members of the community. Highlands Officers searched a...
Citizens and Visitors of Macon County, NC- A message from Sheriff Brent Holbrooks
Citizens and Visitors of Macon County, NC- A message from Sheriff Brent Holbrooks
May 24, 2023
I am pleased to be presenting my thoughts as I wrap up my first quarter of 2023 as your Sheriff. I'd like to extend my...