Governor Cooper directs new federal funding to further support postsecondary students and new teachers
August 19, 2022
Today, Governor Roy Cooper directed $14.5 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to support...
SCC now offering Dental Assistant program
August 18, 2022
By Mia Queen, SCC Public Relations Intern SYLVA – Starting Sept. 6, Southwestern Community College will begin offering a new Dental Assistant program through its...
AMC focuses on Overdose Awareness, exceptional team members, and new facility for August
August 16, 2022
By Angel Medical Center CEO Clint Kendall: Hello summer! It’s hard not to love this season of flowers growing, warm days, afternoon showers, and beautiful, cooler...
Franklin seeks Tourism Development Authority applicants
August 15, 2022
The Town of Franklin Town Council is accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies on the Franklin Tourism Development Authority (TDA). The TDA is responsible...
Federal infrastructure funding to be used to reconstruct 28 bridges in WNC
August 12, 2022
RALEIGH – North Carolina will see six major transportation improvements, thanks to new federal spending from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The U.S. Department of Transportation...

Posts tagged as “children”

SBI sees increase in number of child exploitation cybertips during Pandemic

By Brittney Lofthouse on October 19, 2020

Raleigh, NC – Since the COVID-19 crisis, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s (SBI) Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)…

Harris Pediatrician talks child health amid COVID19

Harris Pediatrician talks child health amid COVID19

By Brittney Lofthouse on August 13, 2020

Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19 with pediatrician Dr. Nick Jernigan: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and…

Local volunteers working to restore piece of Macon County history
Local volunteers working to restore piece of Macon County history
August 19, 2022
By Kristin Fox Every day, traffic steadily drives up and down Green Street passing by but paying little to no attention to one of Franklin’s...
Macon County releases Schedule of Values for upcoming property revaluation
Macon County releases Schedule of Values for upcoming property revaluation
August 17, 2022
North Carolina counties are required to perform a revaluation on property every four years to establish market values. Macon County Tax Administrator Abby Braswell presented...
County extends engineering contract for schematic design of new FHS Facility
County extends engineering contract for schematic design of new FHS Facility
August 16, 2022
During the August meeting of the Macon County Board of Education, commissioners approved a contract with LS3P Associates for the completion of schematic designs for...
Institute for Justice urges Town of Highlands to reconsider crackdown on Short-Term Rentals
Institute for Justice urges Town of Highlands to reconsider crackdown on Short-Term Rentals
August 15, 2022
ARLINGTON, Va.- The Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to the town of Highlands, North Carolina on August 10, calling on officials to scrap a new...
New parking fees announced for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New parking fees announced for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
August 15, 2022
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced today it will adopt a 'Park it Forward' parking tag program, meaning visitors will have to pay to...