Fire restrictions begin on Nantahala, Pisgah National Forests
November 8, 2023
Asheville, NC, November 8, 2023 — The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are now restricting campfires to ensure public health and safety and to...
Collett Ridge Fire grows to nearly 3,000 acres with 0% contained
November 7, 2023
Size: 2,919 acres Containment: 0% Start Date: 10/23/2023 Point of Origin: Collett Ridge (4 miles south of Andrews, NC) Total Personnel: 112 Resources: Two 20-person...
Town of Highlands issues water restrictions due to shortage
November 3, 2023
Due to the prolonged drought conditions and the lack of measurable rainfall in the extended forecast, effective November 3, 2023, the Town of Highlands has...
Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade to be held Thanksgiving Weekend
October 30, 2023
Here comes Santa! The Franklin Chamber of Commerce announces plans are underway for this year’s Annual Christmas Parade which will officially ring in the holiday...
Invitation from Independent Monitor for feedback on Mission Health System
October 26, 2023
Public meetings hosted by the Independent Monitor for Mission Health System will continue next week in several communities across Western North Carolina. The next...

Posts tagged as “life coach”

Perseverance WINS owner offers advice navigating a Post-Covid workforce

Perseverance WINS owner offers advice navigating a Post-Covid workforce

By The Southern Scoop on May 27, 2022

Dr. Lisa Younce has dedicated her life to helping others and recently launched Perseverance WINS to combine her life’s experiences with her education in counseling…

Jackson County names Finance Director as interim county manager
Jackson County names Finance Director as interim county manager
November 29, 2023
By Kristin Fox After a closed session of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners during their November regular meeting, county officials voted unanimously to approve...
An in-depth analysis of Macon County’s budget over 8 budget cycles and what taxpayers have gained to show for it
An in-depth analysis of Macon County’s budget over 8 budget cycles and what taxpayers have gained to show for it
November 24, 2023
I can count the number of Macon County Board of Commissioners meetings I have missed since 2011 on one hand. When I started the board...
Arrest made in 2013 murder of Cherokee woman
Arrest made in 2013 murder of Cherokee woman
November 21, 2023
Just shy of the 10 year anniversary of the death or Marie Walkingstick Pheasant, the Cherokee Indian Police Department announced an arrest has finally been...
Jackson County looks to take over License Plate Agency to avoid losing service
Jackson County looks to take over License Plate Agency to avoid losing service
November 20, 2023
By Kristin Fox The current Sylva License Plate Agency (LPA)/Tag Office, located at 454 East Main Street, will cease operations on December 15, 2023 with...
Festival of Trees kicks off Thanksgiving Weekend in Cashiers
Festival of Trees kicks off Thanksgiving Weekend in Cashiers
November 19, 2023
By Kristin Fox During Thanksgiving weekend, the Summit Charter School Foundation will kick off the holiday season with their third annual Cashiers Festival of Trees. This...