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NC School Board brings regional meeting to far west

The North Carolina School Board Association held its Region 8 annual conference in Macon County for the first time in nearly two decades on Sept. 26.

‘Back of Beyond’ earns Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award

ASHEVILLE— The Western North Carolina Historical Association has announced the 64th winner of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award, an annual recognition of distinction for qualifying works of fiction, nonfiction, drama or poetry, is “Back of Beyond: A Horace Kephart Biography,” by George...

Nantahala River reopens

The Nantahala River in the Nantahala Gorge has reopened to the public for all uses. A technical team assessed the river for potential hazards from the recent landslides yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 3, and did not find any areas of concern. The team included U.S.

Rural counties getting another $15 million for broadband

After years of frustration, much of Macon County may soon have access to high-speed internet, and the expansion could continue thanks to a $15 million grant from the state. HB387 passed the Senate on Tuesday, and bill co-sponsor Rep. Kevin Corbin said he expects the governor to sign it.

Summit student who reportedly made threat expelled

CASHIERS -- Summit Charter School officials announced Wednesday morning that the student whom authorities had said threatened to bring a gun to school has been expelled.