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School board raises pre-K fee

The Macon County Board of Education has increased the monthly fee for private-pay pre-kindergarten from $389 to $450. Unlike K-12 education, pre-K is not mandatory for Macon County students.

Mission, REACH at odds over sexual assault forensic testing

Among the frustrations voiced by residents of Western North Carolina about operations at Mission Health hospitals since their acquisition by HCA, perhaps the most controversial issue is forensic testing of sexual assault victims.

Young, Wallace to square off for county board seat

Election day has come and gone, and Macon County voters have their general election candidates. Betty Cloer Wallace will represent Macon County Democrats as a candidate for the Macon County Board of Commissioners. Wallace garnered 1,768 votes or 55.65 percent of the vote compared 1,409 or 44.

Election Results

Young, Wallace to square off for county board seat   Following the March 3 primary election, Josh Young will face Betty Cloer Wallace for a seat on the Macon County Board of Commissioners in the November general election.

Accused drug trafficker jailed on $500K bond

A Franklin woman was arrested on Feb. 29 and charged with six felony counts related to trafficking heroin and methamphetamine.

Ingles plans a new store

Franklin’s Town Council has approved a water and sewer reallocation request for the Holly Springs Plaza shopping center, apparently paving the way for construction of an Ingles superstore.

Double feature at FHS

Franklin High School’s advanced theater program will present two plays between Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9. Mounting two productions at once is a first for Robert Jessup’s theater class.

Town finalizing plan for land use

The Town of Franklin and its residents will spend the next few months finalizing the details of its comprehensive land use plan.