Bowl For Kids’ Sake to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
March 16, 2023
(March 16, 2023) Bowlers and sponsors have stepped up “big” for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ biggest fundraiser of the year, Bowl For Kids’ Sake on...
The Highlands Police Department is asking for your help
March 14, 2023
On October 13, 2022, over $1500.00 worth of tools were stolen from a construction site at or near 1st Street in Highlands, North Carolina. Between...
Swain Soil & Water District highlights educational programs, conservation efforts
March 11, 2023
By Kristin Fox At a recent meeting of the Swain County Board of Commissioners, Creeden Kowal, Swain County District Director for the Soil & Water...
April 6 forum aims to spark innovative action in rural health
March 7, 2023
As quality rural healthcare continues to be a top priority for citizens in western North Carolina, government, education, and healthcare leaders are invited to a...
Officials warn of deadly new drug combination
March 3, 2023
A new mixture of drugs hitting the streets has been linked to several overdose deaths across the region. Xylazine, reported as an adulterant in an...

Posts tagged as “fireworks”

CPSC tracks deaths and injuries related to fireworks

CPSC tracks deaths and injuries related to fireworks

By The Southern Scoop on July 3, 2020

This report provides the results of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff’s analysis of data on non-occupational, fireworks-related deaths and injuries during calendar year…

Macon Commissioners side with patrons asking county to withdraw from the Fontana Regional Library System
Macon Commissioners side with patrons asking county to withdraw from the Fontana Regional Library System
March 17, 2023
The Macon County Public Library, as well as the Nantahala Library and the Hudson Library in Highlands, operates under a regional agreement with the Board...
Spring it on: Calling all litter sweep volunteers
Spring it on: Calling all litter sweep volunteers
March 17, 2023
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the 2023 Spring Litter Sweep, which runs April 15 – 29. Scheduled for...
ALDI set to open First Franklin store on March 30
ALDI set to open First Franklin store on March 30
March 16, 2023
Voted the price leader for six years running by dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report FRANKLIN, N.C. – March 16, 2023 — ALDI, one of...
State grant helping Jackson fire departments upgrade needed tools and resources
State grant helping Jackson fire departments upgrade needed tools and resources
March 15, 2023
By Kristin Fox The Volunteer Fire Department Fund, administered through the NC Department of Insurance, provides up to $30,000 in matching grants for volunteer fire...
Law Enforcement Agencies increasing patrols for week of St. Patrick’s Day
Law Enforcement Agencies increasing patrols for week of St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2023
Editor's note: During the same week last year, there were 225 alcohol-related crashes resulting in 11 deaths. The original version of this release incorrectly reported...