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...
MEC students apply classroom lessons to real life scenarios
November 22, 2022
Katie Keener and Amber Sellino, nursing students from Southwestern Community College, and Fern Aspen, Nursing Success Coach and advisor, visited Macon Early College to speak to...

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…

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 sweet Jackson County election
NC certifies election results; Republicans sweet 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...
Pisgah National Forest provides 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to be lit Nov. 29
Pisgah National Forest provides 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to be lit Nov. 29
November 28, 2022
Ruby the Red Spruce from the Pisgah National Forest has been delivered to the U.S. Capitol, decorated with thousands of ornaments hand made by North...