Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina commits $10,000 to supporting SCC Students
December 7, 2022
In an effort to make sure financial hardships don’t prevent students from completing their degrees, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross...
Macon County Schools hires former Sheriff Robert Holland as new School safety Coordinator
December 6, 2022
During Monday night’s meeting of the Macon County Board of Education, the board voted unanimously to approve a contract with former Sheriff Robert Holland to...
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....

Posts tagged as “event”

We Need a Little Christmas– Brasstown Ringers hosting concerts

We Need a Little Christmas– Brasstown Ringers hosting concerts

By Brittney Lofthouse on November 17, 2022

The Brasstown Ringers community handbell ensemble will kick off their holiday concert season, WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, with a performance at 7:00 pm on Friday, December…

“Hello Holly Springs Fall Festival” to feature country star Steff Mahan

“Hello Holly Springs Fall Festival” to feature country star Steff Mahan

By Brittney Lofthouse on October 7, 2021

FRANKLIN, N.C. – A revitalized Holly Springs Community Development Club is hosting its first “Hello Holly Springs Fall Festival” and live concert. The free family…

Night to Shine returns for in person event for the first time since COVID19 Pandemic
Night to Shine returns for in person event for the first time since COVID19 Pandemic
December 6, 2022
By Kristin Fox Night to Shine 2023 is back in person. On February 10, 2023, love will once again be in the air as Franklin’s...
Community bids farewell to Commissioners Ronnie Beale, Jim Tate
Community bids farewell to Commissioners Ronnie Beale, Jim Tate
December 6, 2022
By Kristin Fox A large crowd gathered at the farewell celebration held last Friday at the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building for outgoing Macon County...
Holiday craft market and gift wrapping station scheduled for December 17
Holiday craft market and gift wrapping station scheduled for December 17
December 6, 2022
The Cartoogechaye Elementary PTO will be hosting the first annual Holiday Craft Market & Gift Wrapping fundraiser on Saturday, December 17 from 9 a.m. to...
New organization geared toward helping shelter pets; fundraiser scheduled for Saturday
New organization geared toward helping shelter pets; fundraiser scheduled for Saturday
December 5, 2022
By Kristin Fox Although individuals have worked as advocates for the animals of Macon County for many years, an organized group has come together and...
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...