Congressman Edwards’s recent town hall draws fervent crowds 

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Congressman Edwards’s recent town hall draws fervent crowds 

North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, representing NC-11 – which includes Macon County – held true to his word on Thursday, March 13, to conduct face-to-face town hall meetings with constituents despite public pushback that other Congressional members had experienced in home districts in recent weeks. After circulating through the crowd in the auditorium at …
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Amy Kirkpatrick

Spring is here with a burn ban, and a red flag warning for parts of Western North Carolina

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Spring is here with a burn ban, and a red flag warning for parts of Western North Carolina

Thursday, March 20, marked the first day of spring 2025. Forsythia, red buds, ornamental pear trees, and daffodils are in full bloom, with other flowers, …
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Deena Bouknight

Board honors seniors, volunteers 

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Board honors seniors, volunteers 

The Macon County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 11. In opening statements, Commissioner Barry Breeden followed up on public comments from …
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Amy Kirkpatrick

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