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Red Cross calls for blood and platelet donors amid critical shortage
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed to support lifesaving transfusions this summer.
Swain County BOE hosts voter ID seminar
The Swain County Board of Elections host an educational seminar on North Carolina’s photo ID requirement for voting.
Haywood TDA announces next round of grants
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority announced last week that it had awarded just over $250,000 in grants to 18 organizations for more than two dozen community projects all across the county.
Macon County floodplain ordinance debate heats up
A proposed change to Macon County’s floodplain regulation has prompted outcry from the public and rippled across the county government.
Roundtable sheds light on threat to abortion care
June 24 marked the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, 21 of 50 states have enacted some variation of abortion restrictions, whether that be an outright ban or a time limit for when the procedure can be performed.
Jackson school board signs resolution against private school vouchers
The Jackson County Board of Education has signed a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to prioritize public education over funding an expansion to the private school voucher system.
Macon reaches high school sports decision
The Macon County School Board has voted to require students to play high school sports at the school where they are enrolled beginning in the 2025-26 school year, meaning Macon Early College and Bartram Academy students will no longer be eligible for athletics at Franklin High School.
Greeley appointed to UNC Board of Governors
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees will have a bit of a different look at its next meeting.
Kathryn Greeley, chair of the board, has been appointed to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors effective immediately.
EBCI to sell recreational cannabis to enrolled members
Cherokee is moving one step closer to full adult recreational cannabis use.
The newest advance will come July 4 when the Great Smoky Cannabis Company will be allowed to legally sell marijuana to adults over the age of 21 who are enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians or any other federally recognized tribe.
