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Jackson County Public Schools Education: 3,357 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Nantahala News | Apr 17, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Jackson County Public Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 58 fewer students being enrolled.

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Hospitals launch surveys to assess health needs in Jackson and Swain counties

By Nantahala News | Apr 17, 2025

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have initiated comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) for Jackson and Swain counties.

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Harris Regional and Swain Community launch health needs assessments in Jackson and Swain counties

By Nantahala News | Apr 17, 2025

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have commenced comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) in collaboration with local health professionals and community stakeholders to evaluate health issues in Jackson and...

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Macon County: Medicare transfers accounted for 8.5% of income in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.5% of income in Macon County, providing an average of $4,106 per capita to residents.

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Graham County Schools Education: 1,053 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Nantahala News | Apr 15, 2025

There were 1,053 students enrolled in Graham County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Hospitals recognize staff for achievements in cardiac and stroke care

By Nantahala News | Apr 15, 2025

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have launched the Cardiac and Stroke Champion Program to acknowledge exceptional staff achievements in cardiac and stroke patient care.

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Hospital initiatives recognize healthcare staff for cardiac and stroke emergency care

By Nantahala News | Apr 15, 2025

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have introduced a new initiative to recognize staff excellence with the Cardiac and Stroke Champion Program.

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Jackson County ranks 78th in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $11,841 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in North Carolina.

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Gaston GOP announces April executive committee meeting details

By Nantahala News | Apr 14, 2025

The Gaston GOP Executive Committee is set to hold its monthly meeting on April 14, 2025, at the Gaston GOP Headquarters located on the first floor of Eastridge Mall, near Dillard's and across from the escalator.

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Clay County Schools welcomed 1,233 students in 2023-24 school year

By Nantahala News | Apr 13, 2025

There were 1,233 students enrolled in Clay County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Nantahala News publication area records 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Construction industry during 2024

By Nantahala News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Construction 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.

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Graham County: Residents received $27.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.4% of income in Graham County, providing an average of $3,467 per capita to residents.

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Nantahala News area weekly mass times

By Nantahala News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the Nantahala News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2,955 students enrolled in Cherokee County Schools in 2023-24 school year

By Nantahala News | Apr 11, 2025

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.

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Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals release 2024 Community Benefit Report

By Nantahala News | Apr 10, 2025

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.

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Harris and Swain Hospitals release community benefit report for 2024 with over $32M in care

By Nantahala News | Apr 10, 2025

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have released their community benefit report for 2024.

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Harris Regional Hospital offers free sports physicals for Jackson County students

By Nantahala News | Apr 9, 2025

Harris Regional Hospital is joining forces with Smoky Mountain High School to offer complimentary sports physicals to students in Jackson County.

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Clay County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.7% in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $2,067 per capita to residents.

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Nantahala News publication area sees 547 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Nantahala News | Apr 8, 2025

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.

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Graham County ranks 31st in North Carolina for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Nantahala News | Apr 7, 2025

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.