Law enforcement agencies and lawmakers are finding that video gaming is harder to get rid of than they thought. Since the N.C. General Assembly banned video gaming in 2007, other types of internet-based machines have surfaced. The computer sweepstakes games use phone cards purchased by the player. Full Story »
The public comment period on the environmental impact portion of Macon County Airport's runway extension project has been extended. Full Story »
The Macon County Board of Education unanimously voted to pass a resolution Monday night to transfer Cowee School to the county once the new K-4 school is built. Full Story »
A Florida man died last week after the motorcycle he was driving collided with two vehicles on Hwy 28. It was the first traffic fatality of the year in Macon County, according to Sgt. Chuck McMahon of the N.C. Highway Patrol. Full Story »
The Veterans Memorial of Macon County will be the site of a flag raising for Pearl Harbor Day at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7, in Franklin. It will feature the raising of a flag that flew over the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor. Full Story »
Following two consecutive years of severe drought, the skies have opened over Macon County and brought sufficient rainfall to the area once more. Full Story »
The board of commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to postpone the county's revaluation of real property until 2013. Full Story »
Macon County property owners will see a 1.5-cent tax increase in 2010. County commissioners voted for the increase unanimously Tuesday. The increase will help fund school-construction projects, including the new North Macon K-4 School and renovations for Nantahala School. Full Story »
'Tis the season to be jolly, and there are several upcoming events taking place in town that will ring in the holiday season and Christmas spirit. Everyone is invited to attend the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, near the clock tower on Main Street. Full Story »
Sheriff's office investigators have recovered more property taken during a string of church burglaries and have another suspect. Full Story »
A young girl looks at a piece by artist Jorge Pineda at the opening of "The Global Caribbean" exhibit in Miami. AP/Alan Diaz
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