Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, April 30, 2018

LOCAL NEWS  Macon County Deputies responded to a residence near Mashburn White Road of Macon County regarding a roadway dispute between neighbors. First Deputy arrived on scene and was confronted by one of the neighbors involved in the dispute with a firearm visibly in his possession. The deputy discharged his duty weapon and the suspect is deceased. Additional deputies, first responders & Sheriff Holland arrived on scene along with...

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Election 2018: Candidates for District 1 Macon County Commissioner

These videos were part of a forum that was held Wednesday, April 25th at the Macon County Public Library for candidates seeking votes from Macon County voters. The event was organized by the Smoky Mountain News and the Macon County News and Shopping Guide. County Commissioner, District 1, All Candidates Jim Tate John Shearl Full Forum for County Commissioner, District 1 Video of the event was recorded by Macon Media and has...

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Election 2018: Candidates for Congress

These videos were part of a forum that was held Wednesday, April 25th at the Macon County Public Library for candidates seeking votes from Macon County voters. The event was organized by the Smoky Mountain News and the Macon County News and Shopping Guide. Congress, All Candidates Steve Woodsmall, challenger Phillip Price, challenger Scott Donaldson, challenger Clifton Ingram, challenger Video of the event was recorded by Macon Media and has been cut into smaller segments for those lacking the intestinal fortitude...

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Election 2018: Candidates for Macon County Sheriff

These videos were part of a forum that was held Wednesday, April 25th at the Macon County Public Library for candidates seeking votes from Macon County voters. The event was organized by the Smoky Mountain News and the Macon County News and Shopping Guide. Sheriff, All Candidates Robert Holland, incumbent Eric Giles, challenger Bryan Carpenter, challenger Video of the event was recorded by Macon Media and has been cut into...

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Election 2018: Candidates for District 2 Macon County Commissioner

These videos were part of a forum that was held Wednesday, April 25th at the Macon County Public Library for candidates seeking votes from Macon County voters. The event was organized by the Smoky Mountain News and the Macon County News and Shopping Guide. County Commissioner, District 2, All Candidates Betty Wallace, challenger Ron Haven, challenger Ronnie Beale, incumbent Gary Shields, incumbent Video of the event was...

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Election 2018: NC Senate District 50 Candidates

These videos were part of a forum that was held Wednesday, April 25th at the Macon County Public Library for candidates seeking votes from Macon County voters. The event was organized by the Smoky Mountain News and the Macon County News and Shopping Guide. NC Senate, District #50 Bobby Kuppers, challenger Video of the event was recorded by Macon Media and has been cut into smaller segments for those lacking the intestinal fortitude sit...

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Election 2018: Register of Deeds Candidates

These videos were part of a forum that was held Wednesday, April 25th at the Macon County Public Library for candidates seeking votes from Macon County voters. The event was organized by the Smoky Mountain News and the Macon County News and Shopping Guide. Register of Deeds, All Candidates Todd Raby, incumbent Linda Herman, challenger Video of the event was recorded by Macon Media and has been cut into smaller segments for those...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunday, April 29, 2018

Macon County Activity Bus Catches Fire, Students Safe An activity bus owned by the Macon County Schools was transporting students back to Macon County yesterday afternoon when it caught fire in Haywood County on I-40 near mile marker 31. All students were safely evacuated from the bus before it was consumed by flames. An image and statement from the Macon County School Superintendent are posted below: Earlier today, Macon County Schools...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Saturday, April 28, 2018

Super Outbreak of 2011 Seven years ago yesterday was the 2011 Super Outbreak of Tornadoes. These storms killed at least 360 people (252 of them in Alabama alone), injured over 3,000 people and caused over $12 billion in damages. Information on these storms and a severe weather preparedness guide is posted on the blog. [LINK] LOCAL OUTLOOK A dry cold front will approach from the northwest and cross the region today. High pressure will then...

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Today Marks the 7th Anniversary of the 2011 Super Outbreak Preparedness Information Included

The Super Outbreak of Tornadoes that occurred from April 25-28, 2011 cost at least 360 people their lives, injured over 3,000 people left thousands without their homes and businesses. It caused the equivalent of over $12 billion in damage in 2018 dollars. Below is a video from James Spann recounting that day in Alabama, then a couple of videos from people who filmed various tornadoes that day, then a list of resources you can use to prepare yourself...

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