Federal infrastructure funding to be used to reconstruct 28 bridges in WNC
August 12, 2022
RALEIGH – North Carolina will see six major transportation improvements, thanks to new federal spending from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The U.S. Department of Transportation...
Jackson County to host inaugural disc golf tournament on new course
August 10, 2022
Join the Jackson County recreation department for the Inaugural Disc Golf Event for the brand new Disc Golf Course at the Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center. The...
Jackson County Schools approve plan for SROs to wear body cameras
August 9, 2022
When the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office purchased body cameras for all officers, extra cameras were purchased for school resource officers working within the district. During...
EBCI will soon have new off-site museum facility in Swain County
August 8, 2022
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has issued a land use permit allowing the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to operate an offsite facility...
Electric Vehicle Charging Station now operational at Town Hall
August 5, 2022
The Town of Franklin partnered with Duke Energy to install a level 3 fast-charging station in the town hall parking lot. Town Planner/IT Director Justin...

Posts tagged as “winter storm”

Blue Cross NC allowing early prescription refills statewide during Winter Storm State of Emergency

Blue Cross NC allowing early prescription refills statewide during Winter Storm State of Emergency

By Brittney Lofthouse on January 14, 2022

DURHAM, N.C. – In response to the winter storm affecting North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is allowing…

NCDOT, SHP stress move over law
NCDOT, SHP stress move over law
August 11, 2022
First responders from two state agencies share recent stories in video message Two state first responder professions are facing the same, major problem. The Move Over...
Macon man sentenced to life without parole in 2017 murder of three-month-old
Macon man sentenced to life without parole in 2017 murder of three-month-old
August 10, 2022
Jesse Wilson has remained in custody since he was first arrested in May 2017 for the murder of his 3-month-old son Liam Wilson. On Wednesday,...
Remains recovered in Otto murder investigation have been identified
Remains recovered in Otto murder investigation have been identified
August 10, 2022
After an autopsy of the bone fragments recovered from a residence off mulberry Road in Macon County, the victim has been identified as 42-year-old Tina...
Forest Service hosts public meetings for Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan
Forest Service hosts public meetings for Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan
August 9, 2022
The USDA Forest Service hosted the Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan revision objection meetings via teleconference, Aug. 2-4. The meetings included discussions between Forest Service...
Sylva sets public hearing for short-term rental ordinance proposal
Sylva sets public hearing for short-term rental ordinance proposal
August 8, 2022
Towns across Western North Carolina continue to grapple with the issue of providing adequate affordable housing for residents and enough vacation rentals for tourists. Initially,...