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...

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States across the country impose new restrictions amid soaring COVID19 cases

By The Southern Scoop on November 16, 2020

As COVID19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise nationwide, some states are halting phased reopening plans or imposing new coronavirus-related restrictions. Governor Roy Cooper…

Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights North Carolina’s collective responsibility to build nurturing, positive childhoods
Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights North Carolina’s collective responsibility to build nurturing, positive childhoods
March 30, 2023
RALEIGH — Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month....
Pistol Permits no longer required in NC after NC Senate overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto
Pistol Permits no longer required in NC after NC Senate overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto
March 29, 2023
In a 30-19 vote on Tuesday by the North Carolina Senate and a 71 to 46 vote in the House on Wednesday, the general assembly...
North Carolina becomes 40th state to expand Medicaid under the ACA
North Carolina becomes 40th state to expand Medicaid under the ACA
March 28, 2023
Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76, Access to Healthcare Options, into law on Monday afternoon. The Republican-sponsored legislation will expand Medicaid, which is expected...
Order of Long Leaf Pine awarded posthumously to former SCC Trustee Chair
Order of Long Leaf Pine awarded posthumously to former SCC Trustee Chair
March 27, 2023
On Friday, March 10, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine was presented posthumously in honor of Lambert Wilson to his longtime partner, Jenny Holland....
Annual UNIFY basketball game scheduled for March 30 at FHS
Annual UNIFY basketball game scheduled for March 30 at FHS
March 24, 2023
By Kristin Fox “Continuing the movement of building community,” Franklin High School will hold its 4th annual FHS UNIFY March Madness on March 30, 2023,...