Cody Viar
Press photos/Jake Browning - Town officials took members of the public on a walking tour Thursday to talk about the future of Franklin.
Marcus Sayers
Press photo/Luke Barber - Lori Lacy stands in a field of hemp at the Appalachian Growers farm in Macon County.
Press photos/Andy Scheidler - Camp director Tom Richardson (center) tosses the ball during a game of Head/Catch, where players must react quickly opposite of the verbal command.

News Stories

Horton, Lewis, Wright file for town council

Jack Horton, Mike Lewis and T.J. Wright filed this week to run for seats on the Franklin Town Council.

By Jake Browning

Press photos/Jake Browning - Town officials took members of the public on a walking tour Thursday to talk about the future of Franklin.

Public helping to map Franklin’s future

Town of Franklin officials spent Wednesday and Thursday consulting with residents about the details of the town’s comprehensive plan.

By Jake Browning

Press photo/Luke Barber - Lori Lacy stands in a field of hemp at the Appalachian Growers farm in Macon County.

Hemp business growing, but farmers 
face new challenge

Hemp farming is rapidly taking root in Macon County, but farmers are facing a new legal challenge that could stunt growth of the burgeoning industry.

By Luke Barber

Sports

Press photos/Andy Scheidler - Camp director Tom Richardson (center) tosses the ball during a game of Head/Catch, where players must react quickly opposite of the verbal command.

Soccer camp mixes fun with skill improvement

It was game time Wednesday morning during a break from working on drills at the Challenger Sports Soccer Camp. 

Cody Viar

Viar makes ‘tough choice’ to leave boys tennis

Cody Viar intended on coaching tennis for multiple years. However, after one season at the helm of Franklin boy’s program, he has stepped down. 

Marcus Sayers

Sayers resigns as FHS wrestling coach

Marcus Sayers is going home. 

Well, sort of. 

Obituaries

Beatrice “Mom Bea” Marie Carpenter

FRANKLIN - Beatrice “Mom Bea” Marie Carpenter, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. 

Nancy Carter

FRANKLIN - Nancy Carter, 90, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Marvin “Duke” “Mark” Douglas Conley

OTTO - Marvin “Duke” “Mark” Douglas Conley passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

The Franklin Press

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Franklin, NC 28744 

Phone: 828-524 2010
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