Press photo/Lee Buchanan - This new detour that was paved last week will allow drivers to circumvent roundabout construction at Wayah and Depot streets to turn from Depot on to Wells Grove Road.
Press photo/Linda Mathias - Dorothy Crawford leads the Elder Abuse Awareness March in downtown Franklin on Monday, June 17, which was world Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Isaac Dewey signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Methodist University during a May 24 ceremony in the Franklin High School gym lobby. Joining him, from left: Kiara (sister), L.A. (dad) and Lona (stepmom).
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News Stories

Press photo/Lee Buchanan - This new detour that was paved last week will allow drivers to circumvent roundabout construction at Wayah and Depot streets to turn from Depot on to Wells Grove Road.

Wayah to close between Porter, Depot streets

Negotiating the streets of Franklin is about to get a little more complicated when the N.C.

By Jake Browning

Nonprofits deal with loss of funding pool

The Franklin Town Council has spoken, and local nonprofits have heard them loud and clear.

By Jake Browning

Press photo/Linda Mathias - Dorothy Crawford leads the Elder Abuse Awareness March in downtown Franklin on Monday, June 17, which was world Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Elder abuse: a quiet crisis

Elder abuse is often invisible to most people, and it is consistently one of Macon County’s most underreported crimes. 

By Luke Barber

Sports

Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Joshua Vernelson swims the freestyle during a FAST home meet on June 6. Vernelson helped his freestyle relay team win on June 13.

Summer swimmers shine

What: Franklin Amateur Swim Team (FAST) vs. Cherokee County Aquatic Club (CCAC)

When: Thursday, June 13
Where: Macon County Recreation Park

Press photo/Andy Scheidler - Isaac Dewey signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Methodist University during a May 24 ceremony in the Franklin High School gym lobby. Joining him, from left: Kiara (sister), L.A. (dad) and Lona (stepmom).

FHS running back praised for team-first mentality

When Isaac Dewey is asked what he most enjoys about playing football, he answers immediately. 

“Hitting people,” Dewey said with a grin. 

Press photo/Tom Pantaleo - Tye Chastain was named Mountain Six Conference Player of the Year. It’s the second straight season Chastain has earned the honor after sharing it as a junior. Chastain ranked second in conference games with a .457 average. He led all players in the 15 conference games by smashing nine extra-base hits, including four homers.

Tye Chastain takes Player of the Year

Year: Senior

Position: Infielder, pitcher, catcher

Obituaries

Charles Anders

Charles Anders

FRANKLIN - Charles Anders, 95, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. He went to be with his Lord after a long and happy life.

Sharon Armstrong

FRANKLIN - Sharon Armstrong, 64, of Franklin passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Curtis Edward Brannon

CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - Curtis Edward Brannon, 87, of Charles Town, West Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2019. 

The Franklin Press

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Franklin, NC 28744 

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