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American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall Summary Name of Product: Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators Hazard: The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water.

Second Primary Rescheduled to June 23 Amid COVID-19 Threat

Raleigh, N.C. – Exercising her emergency powers on Friday, State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell rescheduled the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District to Tuesday, June 23.

Coronavirus Creates "Perfect Storm" for Scammers

The coronavirus crisis is forcing people to distance themselves from others, work remotely, and spend time indoors and online. While social distancing is a good health practice to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it may be helping scammers.

NCWorks Career Center in Murphy is closing to the public

From Tom Brownback, Career Center Manager NCWorks Career Center – Tri-County: We have closed the NCWorks Career Center to the public effective this morning.  We have provided basic guidance on Facebook regarding filing for Unemployment Benefits (see attached).

Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan Revision Comment Period To Be Extended

On Feb 14, 2020, the Forest Service released the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests proposed plan and draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review, initiating the 90-day comment period.

Cherokee County father accused of killing infant son

A local father was arrested last week and charged with murdering his child. Morgan Jemar Kimble, 28, is accused of killing his 2-month-old son, Zaiden Maliek Kimble. Court records show the incident happened in Cool Springs between March 6-8.

Public meetings for Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan Revision cancelled

All Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan Revision open houses planned for March have been cancelled at this time. This would include the Brasstown meeting on March 19. We remain committed to public involvement in forest management.

American Red Cross Faces Severe Blood Shortage As Coronavirus Outbreak Threatens Availability of Nation's Supply

NEWS PROVIDED BY American Red Cross    The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood.

Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards

Recall Summary Name of Product: Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables Hazard: The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards.

Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Season Opener Update for Boyd’s and Senoia

BRASSTOWN, NC (March 15, 2020)—The Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels would like to give an update regarding the season openers at Boyd’s Speedway March 20th and Senoia Raceway on March 21st.