Recently elected members of the Macon County Commission were officially sworn-in and seated on the board Monday evening. Commissioners Kevin Corbin, Jim Tate, and Paul Higdon were sworn in by President of the Superior Court Judge Downs. After taking their oath of office as county leaders, Commissioner Corbin was re-elected as Chairman of the Board.…
At the upcoming December 11, 2012 Ladies Night Out Program, the topic will be Weight Management. In addition to improving quality of life, reaching a healthier body weight is good for overall health and wellbeing. Research shows that being overweight or obese greatly increases the risk for developing many chronic diseases including type 2…
On Monday, three members of the Macon County Board of Education were officially sworn-in by Clerk of Court Vic Perry. Incumbents Stephanie McCall of Highlands and Jim Breedlove of Franklin, and newcomer Melissa Bateman Evans, of Nantahala all took their oath of office for the coming term. Shortly after, the school board voted to elect…
One person was injured following a single vehicle accident early Friday morning. According to the Bryson City Post of the Highway Patrol, a 1996 Chevy car driven by Anita Alderman, age 26, of Franklin crashed into several larges rocks on Battle Branch Road around 12:19 a.m. Friday. The Highway Patrol indicates Alderman had four passengers…
This flu season is hitting earlier and affecting more people—this according to North Carolina health officials who confirmed two flu-related deaths already in the Triad area. Nicole Lee, Epidemiologist explains what they’re seeing isn’t typical, “Not only with the flu associated deaths, but in terms of how many people we’re seeing going to their physicians…
North Carolina is out with its 2013 list of how states measure up when it comes to economic conditions. These economic designations, researched by the Department of Commerce, are required by law and impact the number of state funding opportunities a county receives to assist with economic development. Tier 1 counties are the most economically…
