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N.C. Supreme Court in session. (File photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal)

N.C. Supreme Court in session. (File photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal)

State Supreme Court strikes down N.C. election maps with 4-3 vote

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
By Mitch Kokai, Carolina Journal     The N.C. Supreme Court has rejected state congressional and legislative election maps with a party-line 4-3 vote. The court's four Democratic justices agreed to strike down maps drawn by a Republican-led legislature. State lawmakers will have until Feb.
An ACE crew member improving trail conditions along the Mt. Mitchell Trail.

An ACE crew member improving trail conditions along the Mt. Mitchell Trail.

US Forest Service partners make strides in decade-old trail maintenance project

News Staff
Thursday, January 27, 2022
 American Conservation Experience (ACE) crew members, with support from North Carolina High Peaks Trail Association (NCHPTA) and National Forests in North Carolina, have completed over 1,110 hours of trail maintenance on Mount Mitchell and Higgins Bald Trails, wrapping up a decade of deferred...
Counselor and adviser Phoebe Thompson led Hiwassee Dam High School’s efforts to grow the number of the school’s seniors who completed the FAFSA, paving the way for many first-generation students to attend college.

Counselor and adviser Phoebe Thompson led Hiwassee Dam High School’s efforts to grow the number of the school’s seniors who completed the FAFSA, paving the way for many first-generation students to attend college.

Hiwassee Dam High School Receives Grant for Growing FAFSA Completion Rate

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Hiwassee Dam High School has been awarded a $500 grant as a winner of the 2021 North Carolina First in FAFSA Challenge. Hiwassee earned first place in the rural high school category for growing FAFSA completions by 28% year-to-year.