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Town to increase police pay

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The Franklin Town Council voted Monday night to move forward with a plan to adjust salaries within the police department in an effort to be more competitive when recruiting officers.

Service Animals helping humans

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Grace Mains, The Franklin Press Intern

As the town of Franklin begins to be more open to animals and service dogs, are they getting a little too comfy?

Pay increase for substitute teachers

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Grace Mains, The Franklin Press Intern

The Macon County Board of Education addressed the lack of substitute teachers and bus drivers at the monthly meeting on Monday. 

County, DOT trade property

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Macon County will now own the old Gulf gas station next to Town Bridge as part of a property exchange with the N.C. Department of Transportation.