For the 2023-24 school year, Cherokee County Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 67 fewer students being enrolled.
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have released their 2024 Community Benefit Report, outlining their actions to enhance health and economic stability in western North Carolina.
In 2024, 547 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Nantahala News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
In 2022, residents of Graham County received an average of $15,201 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in North Carolina.
Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in the Nantahala News publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
In 2022, government transfers made up 42.5% of income in Cherokee County, a 28.2% surge from 14.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
In 2022, residents of Macon County received an average of $15,420 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 29th highest in North Carolina.
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located within the Nantahala News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.