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 “outbreak”

Macon County Public Health identifies COVID-19 Cluster at 911 communications; MPP

Macon County Public Health identifies COVID-19 Cluster at 911 communications; MPP

By The Southern Scoop on December 23, 2020

Six persons at the Macon Program for Progress have tested positive; all are aware of their exposure and are currently being contacted for testing. All are…

Rise in COVID19 cases cause Swain Sheriff’s Department to operate with limited staff

By The Southern Scoop on November 17, 2020

A surge in COVID19 cases in Swain County has resulted in one school closure and the Swain County Sheriff’s Office being forced to close until…

WNC doctor, former Hospital Chief of Staff indicted and arrested on human trafficking, rape charges
WNC doctor, former Hospital Chief of Staff indicted and arrested on human trafficking, rape charges
March 21, 2023
Earlier this month, The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dr. Thomas Vann Clayton, 66, of Andrews on the charges of sexual contact or penetration under...
Commissioners say school board responsible for cancelation of Highlands renovation project
Commissioners say school board responsible for cancelation of Highlands renovation project
March 21, 2023
In February, the Macon County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to cancel a contract with LS3P Architect for the design concept work to renovate an...
Community First Bank holds ribbon cutting
Community First Bank holds ribbon cutting
March 20, 2023
Community First Bank proudly announced the recent opening of our office in Franklin, North Carolina. From our earliest opening in the Upstate of South Carolina...
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...