Fall Job Fair scheduled for Oct. 12 at Macon Campus
September 28, 2023
More than 40 area employers representing all spectrums of business and industry have committed to participate in Southwestern Community College’s Fall Job Fair, which will...
Together We Can to host fundraiser for shelter to support children in foster care
September 25, 2023
Togehter We Can has been working very hard on this Special Event and invite you to join them for an incredible night of fun, at...
WIC program provides assistance for eligible women, children, and infants
September 22, 2023
WIC or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program provides supplemental nutritious foods, infant formula, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and community resources....
Officials encourage proper seat belt usage during Child Passenger Safety Week
September 20, 2023
GREENVILLE – State and local officials are reminding people during “Child Passenger Safety Week” to buckle up their youngest passengers because car crashes are still a...
Mike Wade creates $500,000 endowed fund at SCC
September 20, 2023
SYLVA – Roughly a decade ago, Mike Wade heard a quote from successful industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie: “I spent the first half of my...

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Macon County Schools will have alternating school days under Plan B

Macon County Schools will have alternating school days under Plan B

By The Southern Scoop on July 31, 2020

The Macon County Board of Education approved an alternating day schedule for the majority of students during a special called meeting Thursday night. The plan,…

Franklin High School begins search for new Principal as Noe transitions to central office role
Franklin High School begins search for new Principal as Noe transitions to central office role
September 28, 2023
Franklin High School (FHS) is embarking on the search for a new principal following the impending transition of Michael "Mikey" Noe to a central office...
Eastgate Drive fire investigation finds no foul play
Eastgate Drive fire investigation finds no foul play
September 26, 2023
On September 20, 2023, in the early hours of the morning, law enforcement and multiple fire agencies responded to a structure fire on Eastgate Drive...
A complete breakdown of money coming to Macon, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, Haywood, and Transylvania Counties from state budget
A complete breakdown of money coming to Macon, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, Haywood, and Transylvania Counties from state budget
September 25, 2023
Senator Kevin Corbin and Representative Karl Gillespie joined forces during the state’s budget planning process to secure significant investments for the region as part of...
Edward Jones says plan for retirement this month and every month; October is National Retirement Security Month
Edward Jones says plan for retirement this month and every month; October is National Retirement Security Month
September 25, 2023
October is National Retirement Security Month, a time to reflect on the importance of planning for and saving toward a secure retirement. Contributing to a...
Bryson City officials moving forward with developing town’s first UDO
Bryson City officials moving forward with developing town’s first UDO
September 25, 2023
By Kristin Fox This month, town officials are moving forward with developing Bryson City’s first Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Recently, the town sought out the...