Hannah Mcleod

I n a turn of events for the volunteers and members of the public that have been showing up in an effort to preserve Macon County’s floodplain ordinances, the planning board has opposed the third and final recommended change up for consideration. The move comes after months of outspoken opposition to the measure and a two-month delay in addressing the proposed ordinance revision due to canceled meetings.

Bernadette Peters, who manages the Main Street Sylva Association, is seeking appointment to Jackson County’s TDA board. File photo

A fter a request for an assistant JV volleyball coach prompted a review of coaching supplements in the school system, the Macon County Board of Education is considering funding several additional assistant coaching positions.

A state-mandated, county-wide property reappraisal took effect on Jan. 1 this year.

Jackson County is looking at options to make more childcare options available. Stock photo

A local group is seeking to address homelessness in Jackson County. File photo

The People’s March took place on Jan. 18 at Pack Square in Asheville. Hannah McLeod photo

A fter previous County Manager Derek Roland announced his resignation in September, Macon County decided to appoint Warren Cabe as interim county manager until June 30. Cabe previously worked for the county as emergency services director.

A fter receiving requests for additional staffing at the Macon County Animal Shelter, commissioners have decided to see if they might be able to contract the county’s animal control services out to a private company.

A fter years of work on the project and more than a decade of planning and advocacy, the new aquatic center in Jackson County is officially open to patrons.