News Stories
Killian Carpenter had never been through the teeth of a hurricane before.
By Ryan Hanchett
A candidate for Macon County Sheriff has been placed on administrative leave from his job as a Cherokee County deputy after receiving notice that statements he made may have been untrue or biased.
By Ryan Hanchett
The results of the annual state assessment of Macon County public schools are in and the overall picture is positive for local students and educators.
By Ryan Hanchett
Sports
Scoring average determines who qualifies for the regional tournament in girls golf.
At the moment, all three of Franklin’s golfers are below the 55.0 scoring average.
As Dillon Price lay on his back, receiving attention from certified athletic training personnel and medical staff, Franklin football players wondered if their comrade would be OK.
Franklin recovered a fumble on Mitchell’s first drive of the game. However, an inadvertent whistle negated the play, and the Mountaineers took advantage by scoring a touchdown.
Obituaries
FRANKLIN - Margaret Setser Ramsey, 86, of Iotla Church Road, Franklin, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at the Four Seasons’ Elizabeth House in Hendersonville.
HIGHLANDS - Herbert “Tim” Francis Holt, 82, of Highlands passed away Monday, September 17, 2018.
The Franklin Press
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