MILL CREEK RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB is one of the best kept secrets in the Smoky Mountains and now you are in on the secret. Here in the mountains of North Carolina you will enjoy hospitality at its best with deluxe accommodations, breathtaking views, an 18 hole championship golf course and amazing tennis facilities!

Join us for the First Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival set in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Franklin, NC will host this two-day event featuring authentic, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, a crafters village, kids area and tastin’ tent. This event promises to be amazing! Date: Noon to 9 pm 10 am to 5 pm Location: Franklin, NC 28734

Nantahala Bank & Trust Company In early 2004, a group of local investors realized the need for a locally owned community bank to serve the needs of Macon County and the surrounding area. After completing a detailed feasibility study and obtaining the services of veteran Macon County banker Russell F. Gale, the Nantahala Bank and Trust Company opened it doors for business on October 4, 2004. The community responded quickly to the idea of a locally owned and operated Bank and deposited $4,000,000 during the first full month of operations. News of this success spread quickly and in late December the bank was approached about bringing its special brand of Community Banking to the citizens of Clay County. By March 2005, the required applications were filed and approved and our first branch office opened to an enthusiastic reception in Hayesville, NC. In 2007, we opened a full service branch in Murphy, NC. We’re extremely proud of how much we’ve accomplished since 2004. It’s the direct result of the tireless efforts of our talented, experienced staff and the overall success of our lending activities. As a true community bank, we appreciate the support we continue to receive from our friends and neighbors in Macon, Clay, and Cherokee counties. Nantahala Bank and Trust Company is a full service bank that combines the latest in technology with the friendliness of the community bank experience. So, drop by our office today, visit with our enthusiastic group of professional bankers and experience real community banking at its finest.

Mountains surpassing 5000 feet, cascading waterfalls, towering hardwood forests and whitewater foaming over the backs of boulders--these are the sights awaiting you in the Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy the panoramic views from Whiteside Mountain or Wayah Bald. A 2-mile loop trail to the top of the Whiteside cliffs, provides a spectacular view. Wayah Bald is especially beautiful in June when the azaleas and laurel bloom. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, with it's 400-year old trees, is another breathtaking sight, as is Whitewater Falls - the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains.

COME TO ESCAPE. COME TO REJUVENATE. COME TO INDULGE. Welcome to an extraordinary destination spa resort in the charming, historic mountain town of Highlands, North Carolina. The Old Edwards Hospitality Group presents world-class hospitality at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn and Acorns.

1536 Franklin Road

Highlands, NC 28741

How it All Began . . . Alan and Marta Figel opened this rustic contemporary restaurant and winebar in 1981, and have built a loyal and enthusiastic clientele for their always interesting twists on American and international dishes.

Pickin' on the Square It's Saturday night! Round up the family, grab the lawn chairs and head to the town's square in downtown Franklin for a night of fun under the stars. Listen and dance to live entertainment performing blue grass and country music. Cloggers welcome. Carnival style refreshments. May thru Oct. - Free admission.

210 Robin Lynn Lane

Otto, NC.

We are located just south of Franklin, NC. and 4 miles north of the Georgia board, north of Dillard, Georgia. Off of Highway 23/441. We are 2 1/2 hours north of Atlanta and 1 1/2 hours west of Asheville.

Nantahala Outdoor Center The swift currents of the Nantahala River have slowly carved an incredible gorge in the North Carolina mountains. Hillside covered in mountain laurel, pine, and rhododendron form an dramatic canopy of the 'land of the the noonday sun." this pristine river, with its cool, clear water and mild, continuous rapids, is the perfect trip for families and first-timers. NOC-Nantahala offers a wide range of amenities right on the fiver in a relaxed, wilderness setting. Enjoy a family getaway in the the tranquility of this area's natural beauty. 2003 NOC catalogs available This year's catalog is packed full of hot gear, industry-leading instruction courses and lots of great reading on paddlesports issues. Email or call the NOC Guest Relations Office at 800-232-7238 with your name and address and request your copy today! Experience NOC - Where work and play meet Wondering what you can do with your summer break or looking for a place to start an exciting career and healthy way of life? NOC is looking for the right people to staff our stores and restaurants, work in our reservations office and of course - guide river trips! Check out our list of seasonal and full-time opportunities with NOC. Weather frightful? NOC's delightful! Take a fun-filled trip with NOC's expert and fun-loving instruction staff to one of several warm climates as part of our 26-year-old Adventure Travel program. Let us show you some great whitewater paddling in Brazil, Chile's Ring of Fire and Futaleufu and sea kayaking in Florida's Everglades. There's still space available, so book that perfect winter getaway now! Book your 2003 NOC vacation now! NOC is happy to announce that we're already booking raft trips and instruction clinics for 2003! You know, it's not too early to cast your mind to a warm summer day, enjoying the company of family and friends, paddling down a cool mountain river. Make your summer fantasy a reality by calling NOC at 800-232-7238 and booking your rafting trip or instruction clinic now! Learn to Paddle - Guaranteed Unlike any other whitewater program, NOC's Rapid Progressions guarantees your kayaking success. By the end of your course, we guarantee you'll learn to kayak, or we'll provide you with further instruction - FREE - until you do!

RBC Bank is a new kind of financial services company - one that goes far beyond traditional banking services to offer our clients true financial solutions that make a difference in their lives. RBC Bank gives you all the resources you need to meet your personal and business financial goals.

440 Main Street

Highlands, NC 28741

Located in Highlands, North Carolina, we invite you to enjoy fantastic regional Italian dining in an elegant old-world atmosphere. An array of specialties is complimented by one of the deepest wine cellars in the Southeast. Our menu is printed daily reflecting seasonal and locally grown ingredients. Pastas, Desserts, Salads and fresh coastal seafood and meats are part of that ever-changing menu. Daily selections of wines by the quarter-liter from Far Niente to Super Tuscans.

A Great Motel in the Mountains While experiencing the natural beauty and all the activities of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Make sure to include Downtown Franklin on your list of stops, where you can enjoy a great nights sleep at the Sapphire Inn. Centrally located in Downtown, The Sapphire inn offers both King and Queen Size rooms, Remote Cable TV, FREE HBO, AC, In-Room Phones, Luxury for Less and we're OPEN ALL YEAR. Enjoy our crystal clear pool and much, much more, Call for Reservations today.

7421 Dillard Road

Scaly Mountain, NC 28775

Come hungry, play all day, go home smilin'! Located between Sky Valley Georgia and Highlands North Carolina, The Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center is the place to enjoy both summer and winter fun. Come visit and experience, or rediscover, the fun of Trout Fishing in NC, ice skating, summer tubing, snow Tubing in NC, and a driving range. There is something for the entire family at the Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Parents can enjoy the shade of our terrace while the kids fish, golf, skate or tube. When its time to feed the gang, The Lodge BBQ and Trout House is sure to satisfy all taste buds. Kids will love the Sugar Shack for an after dinner treat, and parents can enjoy fresh homemade pies. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center is fun for the entire family, young and old alike. Come for a school field trip, company fishing party, church group activity, birthday party, family reunion, or just for a fun afternoon getaway. Check out our website for details, and be sure to contact us with any questions. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 828-526-3737, email us, or use our online request form.

Macon Campus The Macon Campus is on a 20-acre site on Siler Road just south of Franklin. This high-tech, state of the art facility is the beginning of a resource-rich campus, offering technology enhanced learning with computer laboratories, virtual and interactive classrooms, borrower privileges at SCC Library on Jackson Campus and adjacent Macon County Public Library, and access to major research institutions. Several curriculum programs are offered: • Business Administration - AAS Degree • College Transfer - AA Degree • Civil Engineering Technology - first year, AAS Degree • Computer Information Technology - AAS Degree • Criminal Justice - AAS Degree (via interactive TV) • Early Childhood - AAS Degree • Health Information Technology - first year, AAS Degree • Human Services Substance Abuse - Certificate • Real Estate - Certificate • Surveying Technology - first year, AAS Degree • Networking Technology - first year, AAS Degree • Web Technology - first year, AAS Degree • Developmental Education Course work in Math, Reading and English. In addition to the curriculum offerings there will be a variety of continuing education classes available in the following areas: • Arts and Crafts • Basic Skills and Literacy Training • Business and Industry Training • Occupational/Certification/Licensure Courses • Nursing Assistant • Small Business Center Courses The Macon Campus is home to the Macon Early College High School. This high school is designed to be housed on the community college campus for students who seek a different public school experience that allows them to earn college and high school credit. Students have the potential to graduate in four or five years with both a high school diploma and an Associates Degree. For additional information call 828.369.7331, or email connie@southwesterncc.edu.

Our Mission, Our Vision, and Our Shared Values State Farm's mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. We are people who make it our business to be like a good neighbor; who built a premier company by selling and keeping promises through our marketing partnership; who bring diverse talents and experiences to our work of serving the State Farm customer. Our success is built on a foundation of shared values -- quality service and relationships, mutual trust, integrity and financial strength. Our vision for the future is to be the customer's first and best choice in the products and services we provide. We will continue to be the leader in the insurance industry and we will become a leader in the financial services arena. Our customers' needs will determine our path. Our values will guide us.