Nantahala National Forest Wildfire Summary - Monday Oct 31

A Sikorsky Skycrane dumping water on the Boteler Peak Fire Photo courtesy of the USFS The US Forest Service has sent out another news release detailing their efforts to fight several wildfires in the region. Please help them out by not burning brush piles, debris or using fire to clear land until after we get a good soaking rain. PRESS RELEASE National Forests in North Carolina 160A Zillicoa St. Asheville, N.C. 28801  Fire...

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Nantahala National Forest Wildfire Summary - Sunday Oct 30

National Forests in North Carolina 160A Zillicoa St. Asheville, N.C. 28801  Fire Information  PIO - Deanna Younger FRANKLIN, NC, October 30, 2016 - Elevated fire activity on the Nantahala National Forest has prompted fire management officials to transition from district management to a Type 3 organization. The transition, effective today, enables more effective management...

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USFS Release: Nantahala National Forest Wildfire Summary

Here is a press release from the US Forest Service on the fires that have started over the last week in the area. Photos and video are by Macon Media. National Forests in North Carolina 160A Zillicoa St. Asheville, N.C. 28801  PIO - Deanna Younger FRANKLIN, NC, October 29, 2016 Jones Gap Fire:  Reported this morning near Bartram Trail, located northwest of Highlands.  Initial attack crews are on...

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Moses Creek Fire Information Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Fire Restrictions Dicks Creek Fire Friday Afternoon Update

MOSES CREEK FIRE INFORMATION The USFS and NCFS, along with Cullowhee Fire Department have been busy fighting a new fire on Moses Creek that has grown to about 20 acres. This is off Caney Fork. A live play by play of that incident is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MaconMediaNews/photos/a.328202310559246.71575.322040194508791/1176755285703940/?type=3 Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Fire Restrictions ASHEVILLE, NC - October...

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Flying a Drone near a Wildfire is Illegal

PRESS RELEASE National Forests in North Carolina160A Zillicoa St.Asheville, N.C. 28801 Asheville, NC, October 27, 2016 - Firefighters on the Dicks Creek Fire near Sylva have reported drone activity near the fire.  While the public is normally free to fly drones on the National Forest when in compliance with FAA regulations and US Forest Service Special Use permit requirements, drones interfere with operations when flying within...

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NC Senate District 50 Debates at WCU and SCC

WLOS-TV, Western Carolina University’s Public Policy Institute and Department of Political Science and Public Affairs hosted a debate between NC Senator Jim Davis and Jane Hipps in the contest for the 50th District NC Senate. The seat is currently held by Jim Davis. A full video of that debate is posted below for those of you who could not attend. WCU Debate taken by Macon Media. Macon Media was unable to cover the debate between the same...

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Thursday Update on Dicks Creek Fire

PRESS RELEASE National Forests in North Carolina 160A Zillicoa St. Asheville, N.C. 28801  PIO - Deanna Younger Incident Commander - Greg Brooks FRANKLIN, NC, October 27, 2016, 10:00 AM    Started: October 23, 2016Cause: Under Investigation Containment: 80%Location: Southeast of Dicks Creek Road, Sylva, NC Fuel Type: Hardwood, Leaf LitterTerrain: Steep and Rugged  ...

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Update on Wildfire burning near Sylva, NC

PRESS RELEASE National Forests in North Carolina 160A Zillicoa St. Asheville, N.C. 28801  FRANKLIN, NC, October 25, 2016 - The Dicks Creek Fire burning on the Nantahala National Forest and private land near Sylva, NC, is now 60 percent contained at 374 acres. The fire is located to the southeast of Dicks Creek Road. All hand and dozer lines have been constructed. Firefighters are engaged...

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Town of Franklin Board of Aldermen Planning Session for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

The Franklin Board of Aldermen met yesterday to discuss plans and set priorities for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year. The full video and public agenda is posted below. The next meeting of the town board is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7 pm. MEDIA ROLL CALL (media outlets with reporters present) Macon Media (me) WFSC-AM/WNCC-FM The Franklin Press The Smoky Mountain News Town of Franklin Board of Aldermen Planning Session...

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Macon County Commissioners Regular October 2016 Meeting

The Macon County Commissioners met last night for their regularly scheduled October 2016 meeting, which lasted over 3 hours. A video of the complete meeting is posted below, along with supporting documents. Macon Media will be posting video segments of the meeting over the next few days. This is the proposed agenda of the meeting. MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OCTOBER 11, 2016 AGENDA 1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman...

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Franklin Aldermen October 2016 Regular Meeting

The Town of Franklin Board of Aldermen will be meeting tonight at 7 pm for their regular October 2016 Meeting. Live video may be seen on Livestream [LINK]. After the meeting is over and the video processed, a recorded version will be added here. **10:52 pm** Here it is: MEDIA ROLL CALL (media outlets with reporters present) Macon Media (me) WFSC-AM/WNCC-FM Thew Macon County News and Shopping Guide The...

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