Frances Pauline Watkins Mathews

  Frances Pauline Watkins Mathews, 74, of the Towstring Community went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 6 at her residence. A native of Rockingham County and longtime resident of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Minnie Watkins.  ...

North Carolina legalizes industrial hemp

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Industrial hemp is now legal in the state of North Carolina.  NC Senate Bill 313 became law on Saturday, Oct. 31 and calls for a pilot program for the growing of hemp throughout the state. The bill was passed on...