News Stories
Anything that requires skill can be turned into a sport, whether it’s kicking a ball straight into a goal or plunging an arrow straight into the center of a target.
By Jake Browning
VFW Post 108 will honor America’s fallen warriors on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 with a ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.
Boy Scout Troop 202 is accustomed to change. Founded in 1933, it is one of the oldest troops in the state.
By Luke Barber
Sports
As a young boy, Jay Bueck watched his favorite basketball player and imagined playing in the NBA one day.
It was a long ride home Tuesday night from West Stanly. The nearly four-hour drive following the end of a 13-game winning streak was made more tolerable thanks to riding back on a charter bus.
After knocking off an undefeated team, Franklin must do it again.
Only this time the Panthers have to beat this team twice.
Obituaries
FRANKLIN - Carey B. Patton Jr, 72, of Franklin passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Carey B. Patton Sr. and Gertrude Cunningham Patton.
FRANKLIN - Clarence Tallent Jr., 45, of Franklin passed away Monday, May 20, 2019.
HIGHLANDS - Virginia (Ginger) Hightower Kennedy died on May 21 in Highlands. A celebration of Ginger’s life will be held at a future date in Highlands.
The Franklin Press
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