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Macon County Commissioners

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Franklin Town Board of Aldermen

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Weather Briefing for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

!--SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025) Franklin area 3 HOUR DELAY Nantahala School 3 HOUR DELAY Highlands School 3 HOUR DELAY--> GENERAL OUTLOOK Low pressure will move slowly northeast across the Ohio River Valley through midweek. Numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue across our region through Wednesday. Drier high pressure moves over our area Thursday, followed by a cold front...

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Macon County Board of Commissioners
May 2025 Regular Meeting

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting at 6pm in the commissioners boardroom on the third floor. Access after 5pm will be through the back entrance to the courthouse. If more people arrive than can be accommodated, the meeting may be moved upstairs to the big courtroom on the 4th floor, provided there is no trial underway. Live Video (the live video will be replaced a few days later will an edited version...

Weather Briefing for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

!--SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025) Franklin area 3 HOUR DELAY Nantahala School 3 HOUR DELAY Highlands School 3 HOUR DELAY--> GENERAL OUTLOOK Low pressure will move slowly northeast across the Ohio River Valley through midweek. Numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue across our region through Wednesday. Drier high pressure moves over our area Thursday, followed by a cold front...

Monday, May 12, 2025

Mountain Findings Awards $51,000 in Scholarships

 PRESS RELEASE (05-12-2025)MOUNTAIN FINDINGS THRIFT STORE Focus on certifications, trades, and 2-year degrees highlighted $51,000 in scholarships awardedFor nearly 60 years, Mountain Findings in Highlands, NC has been dedicated to enriching our local communities. This year, Mountain Findings proudly recognize thirteen outstanding graduating seniors with a total of $51,000 in scholarships, celebrating their achievements and fueling...

Weather Briefing for Monday, May 12, 2025

!--SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025) Franklin area 3 HOUR DELAY Nantahala School 3 HOUR DELAY Highlands School 3 HOUR DELAY--> GENERAL OUTLOOK Low pressure over the lower Mississippi Valley region today will move slowly northeast through mid week, spreading showers and thunderstorms across our region. Periods of heavy rain may result in some flooding today and tonight, mainly over the...

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Weather Briefing for Sunday, May 11, 2025

!--SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025) Franklin area 3 HOUR DELAY Nantahala School 3 HOUR DELAY Highlands School 3 HOUR DELAY--> GENERAL OUTLOOK Low pressure will slowly lift north out of the central Gulf through the today and eventually through the Ohio Valley early next week. This will bring a period of wet weather to the region, especially Monday and Tuesday, with a threat of heavy...

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Weather Briefing for Saturday, May 10, 2025

!--SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025) Franklin area 3 HOUR DELAY Nantahala School 3 HOUR DELAY Highlands School 3 HOUR DELAY--> GENERAL OUTLOOK A cold front stalls over the region this weekend. By Sunday, an upper low develops, bringing rain back from the south. The slow movement of this system maintains rainy and unsettled weather around through the first half of next week. Some heavy...