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Photo submitted - Grass and landscaping burn outside of First United Methodist Church on Tuesday night after a power pole crashed to the ground and ignited a fire. The arcing line can be seen to the right.

A power pole failure ignited a fire outside of First United Methodist Church in Franklin on Tuesday night. According to Franklin Fire Department reports, a power pole near the intersection of Main Street and Harrison Avenue snapped just after 8 p...

Conley convicted; Jeter walks

Two defendants charged with the same crimes received two very different outcomes in Macon County superior court this week. Adam Conley and Katherine Jeter were each charged with attempted murder, five felony counts of possessing a firearm on...

Another 10-win season in store for Franklin?

When the program owns eight consecutive winning seasons, including multiple conference championships and state playoff victories, expectations are always high surrounding Franklin High School football. With a bevy of returning varsity players,...

Franklin hopes to shine in eclipse

The weekend of the 2017 solar eclipse is here, and final preparations are being made throughout town in anticipation of record-breaking crowds and a bevy of organized events celebrating the occasion. “I think it’s going to be an exciting weekend...

Blue Cross rejects Mission offer on ACA customers

A partial breakthrough in the contentious negotiations between Mission Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina was shot down by the insurance giant when it refused an offer from Mission to stay in-network for customers purchasing...

Press photo/Andy Scheidler Front row, from left: Front row, from left: managers Hannah Jennings, Sammy Carpenter, Lexi Gibson. Second row: Noah Sitton, Seth Crupi, Phil Sequoya, Joseph Caiata, Cameron Peek, Ethayn Hervey, Chandler Crawford, Wyatt Yates. Third row: Isaiah Grasty, Aiden Carpenter, Seth Price, Jarrett Evans, Evan Klatt, Terry Brooks, Gavin Riddle, Brandon Berger, Gavin Awtry. Back row: Bryce Rogers, Josh Talley, Ty Quinney, Gabe Pickens, Austin Holland, Jesus Torres, Camden Cochran, Sean Dunn.

Junior varsity aims to win conference with new faces

Returning starters on junior varsity teams are rare. Franklin’s JV football team is no exception, with one returning starter on offense and two on defense. The Panthers went 7-3 last year, including 5-2 in the WNC Athletic Conference. Tuscola...

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Fallen power pole sparks fire

A power pole failure ignited a fire outside of First United Methodist Church in Franklin on Tuesday night.

By Ryan Hanchett

Conley convicted; Jeter walks

Two defendants charged with the same crimes received two very different outcomes in Macon County superior court this week.

By Ryan Hanchett

Franklin hopes to shine in eclipse

The weekend of the 2017 solar eclipse is here, and final preparations are being made throughout town in anticipation of record-breaking crowds and a bevy of organized events celebrating the occasio

By Carter Giegerich

Sports

Another 10-win season in store for Franklin?

When the program owns eight consecutive winning seasons, including multiple conference championships and state playoff victories, expectations are always high surrounding Franklin High School footb

Junior varsity aims to win conference with new faces

Returning starters on junior varsity teams are rare. Franklin’s JV football team is no exception, with one returning starter on offense and two on defense.

Photo/Tom Pantaleo - Franklin defenders Kenzie Bouakhamphong (29) and Tyler Harrison grab the leg of Rabun County wide receiver Cole Keener during Friday’s scrimmage in Georgia. Tackling is one area the Panthers will look to improve upon before Friday’s season opener at Asheville.

Panthers tested in scrimmages

Josh Brooks knew Tuscola and Rabun County would provide Franklin’s football team with some good competition in preseason scrimmages.

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Obituaries

Rev. William Cecil “Bill” Bennett

FRANKLIN - Rev. William Cecil “Bill” Bennett, 89, passed away Aug. 15, 2017. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 in the chapel of Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home with Rev.