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Macon County receives surprise $62 million grant to build new high school
NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt surprised Macon County Schools on Tuesday with the announcement that the district is being awarded funding from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund. Read More Here
Swain secures funding for library expansion
Marianna Black Library is set for a major expansion and renovation thanks to funding from several parties, including a large allotment in the state budget.
“Swain County and Bryson City are certainly deserving of this money,” said Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon). “This is a great, great project.”
Health Care Half Hour: Getting to yes on Medicaid expansion across political divides
In this Health Care Half Hour, NCHN Editor-in-Chief Rose Hoban talks with Casey Cooper, the CEO of Cherokee Indian Hospital; Chris Cooper a professor of Political Science at WCU; and NC State Senator Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin).
NC Senate approves bill to ban transgender women from playing on female sports teams
The North Carolina Senate on Tuesday approved a controversial bill to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in middle school, high school and collegiate athletics. Read More Here
Democrats face uphill battle for Corbin’s seat
North Carolina’s 50th Senate District remains a bastion of Republican power in the west; nonpartisan mapping site davesredistricting.org puts it at more than 62% red, utilizing a composite of actual vote counts from 2016 through 2020, rather than simple voter registration totals. Read More Here
Maggie Valley officer recognized for life-saving courage
An officer who risked her own safety to save the lives of others was hailed as a hero last week as she received honors from both the Maggie Valley Police Department and the region’s representatives in Raleigh.
Haywood voters have choices in of two legislative races this fall
Haywood County voters will have two legislative races where they can weigh in on issues affecting their state, from women’s reproductive rights to economic development to addressing mental health issues at the root of so many problems in the state. Read More Here
Local fire departments receive state grants
N.C. Insurance Secretary Michael Causey was on hand last Wednesday in Needmore to deliver a $5,000 check to both the West Swain Volunteer Fire Department and the Alarka Volunteer Fire Department.
