Moorefield accepts job

Sampson Independent - Tue Nov 24

Rick Moorefield was officially offered, and has accepted, the county attorney's position in Cumberland County.

Macon tax hike in store to pay for new elementary school

Smoky Mountain News - Tue Nov 24

Macon County's schools will get a long-awaited upgrade, but its taxpayers are going to have to pay extra for it.

Suspects nabbed in Macon church break-in spree

Smoky Mountain News - Tue Nov 24

A string of church break-ins that had captured widespread attention in Macon County came to an end last week when law enforcement arrested four teenage suspects in conjunction with the crimes.

Palin visits Rev. Billy Graham

The Rooster 106.1 - Mon Nov 23

Governor-turned-author Sarah Palin discussed politics and religion with Billy Graham during a dinner at Graham's retreat, the minister's son said.

Palin Dines, Prays With Rev. Billy Graham in NC

Kinston Free Press - Mon Nov 23

Sarah Palin on Sunday dined and prayed with the Rev. Billy Graham, who has counseled presidents and other politicians for decades.

Sarah Palin to dine with Rev. Billy Graham as N.C. tour begins

StarNewsOnline.com - Sun Nov 22

Sarah Palin is sitting down for Sunday dinner with the Rev. Billy Graham a day before a planned stop on her book tour in eastern North Carolina.

Sarah Palin dines with Rev. Billy Graham in NC

Rocky Mount Telegram - Sun Nov 22

Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon Nov.

Charges filed in Macon break-ins

Asheville Citizen-Times - Fri Nov 20

Authorities here arrested four people they said are linked to a rash of burglaries, including break-ins at several churches.

'Civil War Letters of Macon County'

Asheville Citizen-Times - Fri Nov 20

STAFF REPORTS * communitynews@citizen-times.com * published November 20, 2009 8:15 am FRANKLIN The Macon County Historical will showcase a docudrama, Civil War Letters of Macon County, Saturday, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

Macon County asks for public input, take three

Smoky Mountain News - Wed Nov 18

After two unsuccessful attempts at creating a comprehensive land-use plan, Macon County's commissioners have directed staff to take another bite of the apple.