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Letter to the Editor: A Librarian’s Story
March 29, 2023
At one point I worked at the Macon County Public Library, and at one point that was in the children’s section. As you know, a...
Cashiers Historical Society Announces 26th Cashiers Designer Showhouse
March 28, 2023
The Cashiers Historical Society—a nonprofit that honors and protects the historical past of Cashiers, North Carolina—today announces the 2023 Cashiers Designer Showhouse. For 26 years,...
Applications being accepted for Macon County’s Community Funding Pool
March 23, 2023
Macon County Funding Pool Accepting Applications Macon County non-profit organizations have until April 28, 2023, to apply for county funds allocated in the county’s current...
Friends of the Macon County Public Library Bookstore hosting half-price sale March 31, April 1
March 22, 2023
The Friends of the Macon County Public Library will hold a store-wide, half-price sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 31 and...
NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Whole Person Health in Rural Communities
March 22, 2023
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, March 23, from 6...

Nantahala Ranger District planning to conduct 894-acre prescribed burn today

By The Southern Scoop on March 21, 2022

FRANKLIN, NC (March 21, 2022) – The Nantahala Ranger District is planning to conduct a 894-acre prescribed burn today, March 21st.

For visitor and firefighter safety the Appalachian Trail will be temporarily closed for the day between Wayah Bald and Burningtown Gap.

The goal of this prescribed burn is to reduce fuels to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

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Pistol Permits no longer required in NC after NC Senate overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto
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