Macon reports first death related to COVID-19
News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2020
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A Macon County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, according to Macon County Public Health.
Macon staying in place as coronavirus crisis deepens
The coronavirus and efforts to slow its spread changed life in Macon County on March 26 when the Macon County Board of Commissioners issued a stay-at-home order. The next day, Gov. Roy Cooper issued a stay-at-home order that prohibits citizens…Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Local
Town schedules called meeting for April 13
News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2020
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The Franklin Town Council meetings originally scheduled for Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 14 will be combined into a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13 at town hall.
Virus fight taking toll on local economy
Lee Buchanan
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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The impact of the coronavirus and measures to combat it have already taken a heavy toll on some Macon County businesses, with many retail shops and hospitality operations shut down.
Regional
Relief fund set up for laid-off hospitality workers
News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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The N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association Foundation has set up a relief fund to provide financial assistance to laid-off employees in the hospitality industry, including restaurants.
Cooper issues statewide ‘stay at home’ order
News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2020
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Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a 30-day “stay at home” order for all of North Carolina, effective at 5 p.m. Monday, March 31.
Mission, REACH at odds over sexual assault forensic testing
Lee Buchanan
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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Among the frustrations voiced by residents of Western North Carolina about operations at Mission Health hospitals since their acquisition by HCA, perhaps the most controversial issue is forensic te
Sports
Garcia, ex-record holder connect
Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Dylan Garcia broke one of Jennifer Wiggins’ records during the cross-country season in the fall.
Pain is only temporary for Angel
Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Some days, the motivation to work out and practice is very high for Hannah Angel. Other days, not so much.
“Right now I’d much rather be at home eating,” she said, laughing.
Panthers in waiting game
Andy Scheidler
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Andy Scheidler
sports@thefranklinpress.com
With schools closed until May 15, the spring sports season in North Carolina is in serious jeopardy.
