After months of determination and diligence, Legacy Dental Associates officially reopened its doors under the ownership of the Melzer family — bringing a beloved community dental practice back to its ...

SCC is one of ten finalists for the “Instructional Programs and Services” category of the annual Bellwether Award – a nationally recognized honor that focuses on cutting-edge, trendsetting programs ...

How is North Carolina’s transportation network currently funded? How do citizens benefit from a vast, modern transportation network? What are some alternative ways to fund transportation in a more ...

Homeowners who need septic repairs but can’t afford to pay for them may now qualify for a new grant program that will pay all their repair costs. Local environmental group MountainTrue is partnering ...

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received a four-year grant totaling $14.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support ...

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 the state's $30 billion ...

Vaccine-preventable diseases, such as meningitis, measles, pertussis (whooping cough) and others are still seen across North Carolina. Keeping children up to date on vaccinations is the best way to ...

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The Macon County Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for Monday at 9 a.m. to get clarification regarding the solid waste fees that have been debated in the FY 24 budget. Macon County ...

Commissioner Shearl asks citizens for time to learn about NC Pre-K before moving forward with discussions of Highlands Expansion project ...

At their recent meeting, the Swain County Commissioners voted 3 to 2 to adopt a resolution requesting the North Carolina General Assembly create a Homestead Exemption for citizens that have declared ...

A Boil Water Notice is required by law to be issued when contamination is confirmed in the water system. The Town of Franklin has issued a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for those impacted in East Franklin.