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Snow in WNC: School closing, mountain snowfall expected

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Snow showers were showing up on radar across the mountains early Friday, with some of the highest peaks along the Tennessee border potentially picking up several inches before the weekend is over. And while most of the accumulation is expected to stay in the higher...

Asheville, NC · 9h
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The Clayton Tribune

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Former Rabun, current Metter head football coach Shaw retires

Metter High School head football coach Lee Shaw, a Rabun County High School alumnus and Athletic Hall of Fame member, is retiring, he announced on Monday. The news was first reported by Fired Coaches of Georgia on X (formerly known as Twitter) and later the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). According to...

Rabun County, GA · 1d

Only In Your State

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The Legend Behind North Carolina's Most Haunted Road

At the southern end of North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains, a paved two-lane byway winds 6 miles into the forested hills before stopping dead at the mouth of a dark, quarter-mile tunnel. This “Road to Nowhere” is Lakeview Drive, and not only has it stirred local controversy, but it’s also fueled tales of ghosts and haints, […]

Bryson City, NC · 12d

sevenlakes.news

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Polar Vortex Could Drive Lows Up to 23 Degrees Below Normal Across Atlanta, Clayton and Dahlonega as Arctic Air Targets Thanksgiving Week

ATLANTA — North Georgia will get a short winter chill this weekend, and temperatures should rebound by the end of next week. The bigger story is the chance of a truly Arctic air mass arriving Thanksgiving week, driven by the polar vortex. The latest European model shows morning lows running 17 to 21 degrees below normal by November 24, with some spots even colder.

Atlanta, GA · 1d
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Smoky Mountain News

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Qualla debt conversion agreement approved, board members reinstated

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council passed two notable resolutions on Nov. 5 regarding its relationship with Qualla Enterprises LLC, the tribe’s cannabis venture. Resolution 293 conditionally reinstated three of four Qualla Enterprises, LLC board members — Albert Rose, Morgan Owle-Crisp, and Tagan Crowe — for 60 days, after which their performance will be evaluated for signs of “measurable improvement.” The final member, Jacob Reed, submitted his resignation on Sept. 6. The resolution also states that failure to demonstrate such improvement “shall be grounds for permanent removal from the board.” Councilmember Shannon Swimmer (Painttown) added a payment freeze during temporary reinstatement to the document.

Cherokee, NC · 2d

rewindasheville.com

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From hobby to business: Robbinsville artist chases his dream

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — What started as a way for Andrew Chase Burchfield to relax and work through difficult emotions has grown into a small business built around something he loves: rocks. Burchfield, who lives in Robbinsville, makes necklaces, bracelets and earrings from gemstones and crystals, polishing stones and...

Robbinsville, NC · 2d

Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson Democrats flip county commission

When Jackson County Democrats reached out to Marcia Almond encouraging her to run for county commission chair, she considered what motivates her and what could motivate voters. The national climate weighed on her mind — the high cost of living, the war in Iran, and the excesses of the Trump...

Jackson County, NC · 2d

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Game of the Week – White County vs Habersham Central (Installed by Rabun Flooring)

Our Game of the Week is a season-opening contest between White County and Habersham Central. SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESS TO BLITZ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ($5.99/month) The Lady Warriors enter with high hopes yet again, and hold a #6 preseason state ranking. The roster is deep, and while Ella Kate Shedd and Anijah Moss run the offense, it’s others such as Kalynn Watkins, Bree and Zoe Burkett, Ansleigh Vandiver, and Josselyn Burke who will often lead in scoring. White County demolished Franklin County in a scrimmage, 72-20. Habersham Central is loaded and deep. The Lady Raiders have star point guard Sadie Chambers, two fantastic post players in Daytona Underwood and Tessa Murdock, and several guards who can make the big shots – Oaklee Jackson, Karah Dean, Makenzie Gosnell. This is a BIG first game for both teams.

Cleveland, GA · 3d

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Catamounts Drain NCAA DI Record 3-pointers in Home-Opening Win

Cullowhee, N.C. – Eight Catamounts scored in double figures, and Western Carolina drained an NCAA single-game record 29 3-pointers on Wednesday night, cruising to a 136-68 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg in the 2026-27 home opener on Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center. Junior Travelle Bryson led WCU...

Cullowhee, NC · 1d

Smoky Mountain News

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Jackson selects new school architect

Jackson County Commissioners selected Knoxville-based Cope Architecture to replace Pinnacle Architecture to lead the Smoky Mountain Middle School construction and Blue Ridge School renovation projects at their regularly scheduled Nov. 3 election-night meeting. Soon, Republicans Mark Letson, Todd Bryson, and John Smith will end their tenure on the board, as...

Jackson County, NC · 2d

Smoky Mountain Times

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Swain County voters elect new commission chair

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Swain County, NC · 1d

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Frigid Wind Chills Drop to 19 in Asheville and 21 in Franklin as Charlotte and Greenville Face Season’s Coldest Feel Saturday Morning

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Saturday morning will be frigid across the Southern Appalachians and the Carolinas, with the coldest feel of the season so far. Wind chills will drop into the teens in the mountains and into the 20s and 30s across the rest of the region. Residents heading out early should be ready for a sharp, wintry chill.

Charlotte, NC · 15h

Now Georgia

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Habersham school employee questions outsourced pay practices

Habersham school employee questions outsourced pay practices CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A Habersham County school nutrition employee is asking the Board of Education to take a closer look at how outsourced support staff are compensated, saying workers employed through a private contractor are being left behind. Karen Collier, who works in nutrition services at Fairv…

Habersham County, GA · 2d