US and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of State Highway Patrol Trooper Nolan J. Sanders

File photo of Macon County Courthouse Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, April 3, 2020 in honor of State Highway Patrol Trooper Nolan J. Sanders who passed away while in the line of duty in Wayne County on Friday, March 27. Trooper Sanders joined the State Highway Patrol in 2015. Prior to this role, he served as a deputy with the Wayne...

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Press Release: 43rd Prosecutorial District District Attorney Says Wheels of Justice Continue to Turn

PRESS RELEASE 43D PROSECUTORIAL DISTRICT DA ASHLEY WELCH District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said Tuesday the judicial system remains open for business with measures in place to counter the coronavirus pandemic. “The health and well-being of employees and community members we serve is a top priority,” said Welch, who oversees the 43rd Prosecutorial District, made up of the state’s seven westernmost counties.  “Our office is...

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Mission Health Stands Up Triage Tents at Local Hospitals to Prepare for COVID-19 Tents Next Step in Emergency Planning Protocols

Following is a press release from Mission Health. The tents at Angel Medical Center are going up on Thursday. PRESS RELEASE Mission Health Asheville, NC ASHEVILLE, N.C. – March 31, 2020 – Mission Health announced today the organization would be moving forward with standing up tents at its hospitals in the coming days to create additional capacity for triaging patients outside of emergency departments, should it become necessary as...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Outlook A low-pressure center will move east just south of the area today then moves off the Carolina coast tonight. Canadian high pressure will build into the region from the north through Friday, bringing cooler temperatures and dropping us into the upper 30s at night. A weak cold front is expected to move through on Sunday. We are now in the spring fire season, so please check with the local county ranger before you burn off any debris...

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COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Several curated videos and links to articles are posted below to allow you to follow the course of humanity's response to this global pandemic. ABOVE THE FOLD Cherokee, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests temporarily shut down trailheads, access points to Appalachian National Scenic Trail [LINK] Governor Roy Cooper Issues "Stay at Home" Order for the state to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 [LINK] The Town of Franklin...

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, March 30, 2020

Several curated videos and links to articles are posted below to allow you to follow the course of humanity's response to this global pandemic. ABOVE THE FOLD Cherokee, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests temporarily shut down trailheads, access points to Appalachian National Scenic Trail [LINK] Governor Roy Cooper Issues "Stay at Home" Order for the state to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 [LINK] The Town of Franklin...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Monday, March 30, 2020

Outlook A weakening cold front will move east of the area tonight with high pressure spreading back over the region today. Rain chances will increase again on Tuesday as low pressure moves across the area from the west. Canadian high pressure will spread back over the region on Wednesday and linger through the end of the week. DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting Macon Media for today. they are a fully licensed and insured tree...

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Daily Weather Briefing for Sunay, March 29, 2020

Outlook A weakening cold front will push through the area today, bringing cooler temperatures back to the region and the potential for showers and thunderstorms mainly over the mountains. Temperatures will trend cooler Monday following that front, with another chance for rain Tuesday as low pressure passes nearby. Cool and mostly dry conditions are expected for the latter half of the week. Headlines Governor Roy Cooper Issues "Stay at...

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COVID-19 Update for Sunday, March 29, 2020

Several curated videos and links to articles are posted below to allow you to follow the course of humanity's response to this global pandemic. Cherokee, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests temporarily shut down trailheads, access points to Appalachian National Scenic Trail [LINK] Governor Roy Cooper Issues "Stay at Home" Order for the state to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 [LINK] The Town of Franklin and Macon County...

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