A clogged backflow preventer caused a portion of the East Franklin Elementary gym floor to bubble up. Repairs are expected to be made in January.
The Town of Franklin opened its Dec. 4 meeting with the swearing in of the mayor and three council members elected in the November town election. All candidates ran unopposed.
From county Soil and Water Conservation to county commissioners, state legislators and the presidency, the 2024 Election begins with the candidate filing period Dec. 4-15.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners stonewalled a request by Town of Franklin officials to allow alcohol at the gazebo and clock tower square as part of a planned social district.
Isolated receiving times for ambulances at HCA Mission Hospital and a strained emergency response system are some of the issues Macon County Emergency Services Director Warren Cabe brought to the p
The Macon County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Nov.
Free public Wi-Fi access is coming to downtown Franklin next spring.
The Town of Franklin is considering implementing a new type of zoning called conditional zoning.
A total of 98 ballots were cast in the 2023 Town of Franklin election. As there were no contested races, the low turnout had been expected. The unofficial vote totals are listed below.
With severe drought conditions and dead leaves all over, Western North Carolina residents are banned from burning debris until further notice.