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Swain awarded $52 million for new middle school
Swain County is on its way to building a new middle school after securing $52 million in grant funds from the state.
“Hurricane Helene has reiterated the necessity of our students having access to safe, modern and structurally sound learning environments,” State Superintendent Catherine Truitt said in a press release.
Connecting local businesses with the outside world
Challenges still abound after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina a little over a month ago. But one resource created by local leaders in economic development is aiming to put WNC businesses on the map and connect the local economy with the outside world.
Haywood voters stick with Ensley, Rogers for commission
Two Republicans seeking to fend off a challenge by a lone Democrat, Waynesville native Tausha Forney, have done so, and will return to their seats on the Haywood County Board of Commissioners.
Edwards overperforms, wins in 11th Congressional District
Western North Carolina Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards, who became a Hurricane Helene hero for debunking storm response lies spread by his own party but two weeks later stood idly by as former President Donald Trump repeated some of the lies Edwards had just debunked, will return to Washington for a second term.
Pless easily cruises to third term in House District 118
Haywood County native and Republican Rep. Mark Pless will return to the North Carolina General Assembly for a third term after voters in Haywood and Madison Counties — both hit hard by Hurricane Helene a month ago — propelled him over his Democratic opponent earlier this evening.
Corbin will return as North Carolina’s westernmost senator
Macon County native Kevin Corbin just keeps on winning and will return to Raleigh for his third term as the senator for a vast swath of Western North Carolina.
Republicans take Jackson Commission
With all precincts reporting, Republican candidates appear to have secured two more seats in the Jackson county commission, creating a fully Republican board.
Gillespie continues dominance in House District 120
Over the past four years, Macon County native and second-term House Rep. Karl Gillespie has represented one of the most heavily Republican areas in the state. He’ll continue for at least two more, after voters handed him an easy election victory Tuesday night.
Newcomers win Swain County Commission seats
Swain County has elected two political newcomers to its board of commissioners.
