Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Angel Medical Center Facility

Angel Medical Center had a groundbreaking event at the site of their new facility at 10am today. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is closed to the public. Macon Media was there and took video and photographs and those are posted below, along with a fact sheet.  Videos Karen Gorby Interview From the press packet: New Facility Fact Sheet •The new Angel Medical Center...

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Governor Orders Flags Lowered Until Sunset on May 4th

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in honor of Fort Bragg Spc. Abigail Jenks, who passed away on April 19th during a training exercise. She was part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Spc. Jenks day of interment is May 2. US flags are to remain lowered until sunset on Sunday. North Carolina flags are to remain...

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Weather Briefing for Friday, April 30, 2021

OUTLOOK A cold front will cross the area early this morning. In the front`s wake, high pressure will spread back over the region for the weekend, keeping conditions dry at least through Sunday. An active pattern will be in store for the early part of next week. !-- Weather Alert An isolated severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out today. The main impact would be damaging winds. Locally heavy rainfall, small hail, and cloud-to-ground...

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, April 29, 2021

OUTLOOK Dry high pressure will remain centered off the Southeast Coast, resulting in a warm, southerly flow today. Rain chances return to parts of the region this evening with a passing weak cold front. In the front`s wake, high pressure will spread back over the region for the weekend, keeping conditions dry at least through Sunday. !-- Weather Alert An isolated severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out today. The main impact would...

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Local COVID-19 Numbers for 04-28-2021

(Numbers as released on Wednesday, April 28, 2021) Macon Media has been collecting these numbers for the past year and showing them in chart form to show you the long-term trends since April 17th, 2020. DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Health and Fitness, home of #ResultsForEveryone. Try FHF with a FREE 3-Day Guest Pass! To claim your pass, and to learn more about Franklin Health and Fitness,...

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2021 State of the Union

The President will address a Joint Session of Congress at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 9pm.  Transcript Madame Speaker.  Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow...

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