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Jackson County Schools adds PreK classroom
December 2, 2022
SYLVA, NC – The preschool program in Jackson County Public Schools received another boost this week with the approval of a $142,578 grant from Dogwood...
NCGrowth Expands Efforts to Create Opportunity in Southwestern NC
November 29, 2022
NCGrowth, which works with businesses and communities across the Carolinas to create jobs and equitable opportunities, is deepening its connection to Western North Carolina through...
The Inside Scoop: 2022 Holiday Help
November 26, 2022
By Kristin Fox With numerous families in Western North Carolina falling below the poverty line, Christmas can be a tough time of year for many....
Catcuce Micco Tiger from Cherokee, N.C. selected as 2022 Youth Tree Lighter
November 23, 2022
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree-also known as The People's Tree will be lit on Tuesday November 29 Asheville, NC November 23, 2022 – When Ruby,...
Comprehensive list of community groups/workshops/meetings in WNC
November 22, 2022
COMMUNITY GROUPS/WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS Due to the Pandemic, many groups are meeting virtually. Please reach out to the contact person to confirm and to receive an invite...

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Government Meetings

December 2022

December 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jackson County Swearing in New officials

December 5 @ 6:00 pm

Macon County New official swearing in

December 6 @ 6:00 pm

Jackson County Board of Commissioners December Meeting

Local churches host Live Nativity Scenes this Christmas
Local churches host Live Nativity Scenes this Christmas
December 2, 2022
By Kristin Fox This weekend two local churches, Old Savannah Baptist Church and Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, will present drive thru Nativity scene productions as a...
Community honors Macon County Sheriff Robert Holland for 30 years in law enforcement
Community honors Macon County Sheriff Robert Holland for 30 years in law enforcement
December 1, 2022
After serving five terms as Sheriff, Macon County Sheriff Robert Holland retired from the county’s top law enforcement position on November 30, 2022....
NC certifies election results; Republicans sweep Jackson County election
NC certifies election results; Republicans sweep Jackson County election
December 1, 2022
Election results in North Carolina were certified Tuesday afternoon, making the November election results official. The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the...
Country music artist Eric Church awarded NC’s highest honor
Country music artist Eric Church awarded NC’s highest honor
November 29, 2022
NC Native Eric Church was among six distinguished North Carolinians who were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Governor Roy Cooper...
Motor fuels tax rate will increase to 40.5 cents per gallon in 2023
Motor fuels tax rate will increase to 40.5 cents per gallon in 2023
November 29, 2022
The motor fuels and alternative fuels tax rate for the period of Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023, will increase from 38.5 cents to...