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Evaluation and Management Medicaid billing in Murphy reaches $2.7 million in 2024

In Murphy, Medicaid providers reported $2,726,632 in billed services for the Evaluation and Management category during 2024—an increase of 5.5% from the prior year.


Davis Anders and Aidan Bumgardner

Which ex-high school athletes from Greater Nantahala area will compete in the week of Monday, April 13?

These former Greater Nantahala area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, April 13.
Ashley Hindman, Chief Executive Officer

Harris Regional Hospital to host Lunch and Learn on anterior hip replacement at WCU

Harris Regional Hospital will host a free educational session about anterior hip replacement on April 29 at Western Carolina University. The event features orthopaedic surgeon Paul Ulrich discussing patient benefits of this surgical approach. Community members are invited; lunch is included.
Bill Goins, Chairman

Surry County GOP schedules 2027 precinct elections for February 13

The Surry County GOP has scheduled its 2027 precinct elections for February 13 in Dobson. Party members will elect officers and delegates for upcoming conventions during this meeting.

Lowest midgrade gas price in Cherokee County available at $3.25 per gallon in week ending Mar. 14

The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Cherokee County during the week ending Mar. 14 was $3.25, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.


Aidan Bumgardner

Who among former Greater Nantahala area high school athletes will be active on Tuesday, March 24?

This former Greater Nantahala high school star set for games on Tuesday, March 24.
Robert King Chairman

Gaston County GOP schedules annual convention and precinct meetings for March 21, 2026

The Gaston County Republican Party has announced that its 2026 Annual Convention and Precinct Meetings will take place on March 21, 2026.
Highlands

FOIA request sent to Town Of Highlands regarding procurement bids on February 1, 2026

FOIA Request to Town Of Highlands regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.