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Rural counties getting another $15 million for broadband

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

After years of frustration, much of Macon County may soon have access to high-speed internet, and the expansion could continue thanks to a $15 million grant from the state. HB387 passed the Senate on Tuesday, and bill co-sponsor Rep. Kevin Corbin said he expects the governor to sign it. There is no...

One of the horses rescued in a recent animal abuse case collapsed this past week, and members of Bakersville Fire and Rescue, the sheriff’s office and Mitchell County Emergency Management used the boom truck belonging to Young’s Fuel to get the horse back on her feet using a harness. (Submitted)

2 arrested, charged in animal neglect case

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two people in connection to a recent animal neglect call and charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

HCLT’s all-volunteer board adheres to a set of standards and practices set by the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission.

Land Trust conserves three properties

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Friday, October 25, 2019

The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on Oct. 12 and approved the conservation of three new properties.

Assistance available for ACA enrollment

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and there is help available in negotiating the various levels of coverage and pricing.

Francisco Good, 8, of Cashiers wears a toilet-like outfit while portraying “Captain Underpants” at the 2018 Goblins in the Green. The outfit was judged “Most Creative” at the Village Green-sponsored Halloween-theme celebration. (Parks and Rec and the Boys and Girls Club are additional sponsors.) The 2019 celebration is this Friday.

Village Green Halloween-theme celebration set for Oct. 25

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Friday, October 25, 2019

CASHIERS -- Make plans to celebrate a frightfully fun Halloween at the Village Green in Cashiers. Goblins in the Green is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.