Notice

I am working on the template of this blog today in order to chase down some problems that have developed with my template and widgets.

Macon County Commissioners

Coverage of the meetings of the Macon County Board of County Commissioners.

Franklin Town Board of Aldermen

Coverage of the meetings of the Franklin Town Board of Aldermen.

Macon County School Board

Coverage of the meetings of the Macon County School Board.

Photoblog

Photos from my photoblog.

Slideshow

.

nullspace for future use

nullspace for future use

About

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Weather Briefing for Sunday, January 31, 2021

1/31/2021 05:10:00 AM , 0 comments

OUTLOOK This is an abbreviated news and weather briefing. A moist cold front will bring precipitation to the area, mainly this morning. As colder air spills in behind the front on northwest winds, snow showers are expected to develop across the mountains tonight into Monday before ending Tuesday. A gradual warming trend is expected to begin during mid-week before another cold front approaches from the west by the weekend. ...


Read More

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Weather Briefing for Saturday, January 30, 2021

1/30/2021 05:01:00 AM , , , , 0 comments

OUTLOOK This is an abbreviated news and weather briefing. Canadian high pressure will continue the dry and cold conditions for our region through Saturday. A moist cold front and associated precipitation arrives from the west Saturday night into Sunday, with some wintry precipitation possible once again mainly along and north of Interstate 40. Cold high pressure builds in by Tuesday and continues through Wednesday before another cold...


Read More

Friday, January 29, 2021

Lowering of NC Flags to Half-Staff Until Sunset January 30, 2021 in Honor of Chairman Freddie L. Carter Jr. of the Coharie Intra Tribal Council Inc.

1/29/2021 05:11:00 PM 0 comments

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today, Friday, January 29, 2021 until sunset on Saturday, January 30, 2021, in honor of sitting Chairman Freddie Lee Carter Jr. of the Coharie Intra Tribal Council Inc. who passed away on Tuesday. A native of Sampson County, North Carolina, he served as chairman of the Coharie Intra Tribal Council since 2011 and contributed...

Read More

News and Weather Briefing for Friday, January 29, 2021

1/29/2021 05:03:00 AM , , 0 comments

OUTLOOK This is an abbreviated news and weather briefing. Canadian high pressure will return dry and cold conditions to the region through Saturday, before a moist cold front and associated precipitation arrive from the west Saturday night into Sunday, with some wintry precipitation possible once again. Cold high pressure builds in through Wednesday before another cold front approaches from the west on Thursday. News Highlights...


Read More

Thursday, January 28, 2021

News and Weather Briefing for Thursday, January 28, 2021

1/28/2021 04:51:00 AM , , , 0 comments

OUTLOOK This is an abbreviated news and weather briefing. Wintry precipitation will linger across the mountains of western North Carolina this morning as a strong and cold upper disturbance crosses the area. Canadian high pressure will return dry, cold conditions Thursday through Saturday, before a moist cold front and associated precipitation arrives from the west Saturday night into Sunday. DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being...

Read More

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Governor Extends Modified Stay at Home Order, Takes Other Actions to Assist North Carolinians as COVID-19 Metrics Begin to Stabilize

1/27/2021 03:00:00 PM , , 0 comments

A slide from Wednesday's briefing showing the trend of hospitalizations in North Carolina due to COVID-19  Governor Cooper has extended the Modified Stay at Home Order, the evictions moratorium, and to-go and delivery sales for mixed beverages. These Orders are intended to help struggling families and businesses during the pandemic.  English and Spanish videos of the entire press briefing are posted below, as well as a copy of the...

Read More