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Photo/Bob Scott - A group of Appalachian Trail hikers enjoyed a free pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church then gathered to sign and pose for a photo at the welcome sign next to the gazebo on the square. The Nantahala Hiking Club will host their annual Hiker Chow-Down on Saturday, March 29, as part of the annual AT Spring Celebration.

Photo/Bob Scott - A group of Appalachian Trail hikers enjoyed a free pancake breakfast at First Baptist Church then gathered to sign and pose for a photo at the welcome sign next to the gazebo on the square. The Nantahala Hiking Club will host their annual Hiker Chow-Down on Saturday, March 29, as part of the annual AT Spring Celebration.

Celebrating AT hikers

News Staff
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The annual AT Celebration will feature a variety of events through Earth Day on April 22. The AT Celebration, which began on the first day of spring, is a way to welcome Appalachian Trail hikers to Franklin and connect them with people and businesses in the area.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Macon County Rec Park’s ballfield closest to Georgia Road, where the plan is to build pickleball courts.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Macon County Rec Park’s ballfield closest to Georgia Road, where the plan is to build pickleball courts.

Phase 1 of Rec Park plan has more pickleball courts

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
After debating how the first phase of the Macon County Recreation Park’s revitalization will look, the new idea is to just have pickleball courts at the site of a current ballfield.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Franklin High School construction as of March 14.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Franklin High School construction as of March 14.

‘Scalping’ of new FHS site to begin soon

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The peak of the Franklin High School property will be lowered in the coming weeks as work crews begin removing up to 13 feet of soil. This was the word given to the school liaison committee at its March 13 meeting.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - N.C. Department of Information Technology Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione at the March 14 broadband town hall at Holly Springs Baptist Church.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - N.C. Department of Information Technology Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione at the March 14 broadband town hall at Holly Springs Baptist Church.

Broadband grant to connect 411 Sanderstown locations

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
A new broadband grant will bring high-speed internet to the Sanderstown area, connecting 411 locations. The announcement came Friday, March 14, during a broadband town hall at Holly Springs Baptist Church by N.C.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Manager Warren Cabe in his office.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Manager Warren Cabe in his office.

Cabe named Macon County manager

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
In finding its new permanent county manager, Macon County didn’t have to reach outside of its own offices. The Macon County Board of Commissioners unanimously and enthusiastically approved a contract to make Interim County Manager Warren Cabe the permanent manager at the March 11 meeting.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Young Tree Service cut down the trees around clock tower square and Rankin Square the morning of Wednesday, March 5.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Young Tree Service cut down the trees around clock tower square and Rankin Square the morning of Wednesday, March 5.

Time for Change on Town Square

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
In a few morning hours on Wednesday, March 5, seven trees in downtown Franklin were cut down and removed as part of a plan to revitalize and make the area safer for pedestrians.
Press photo/Christian A. Ray - Eggs are a vital part of doing business for Renee’s Cake Shoppe in downtown Franklin.

Press photo/Christian A. Ray - Eggs are a vital part of doing business for Renee’s Cake Shoppe in downtown Franklin.

Egg prices, shortages leave chefs scrambling

News Staff
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Christian A. Ray, Intern thefranklinpressnews@gmail.com   An ongoing outbreak of Avian flu has caused a shortage in egg production, which is the leading cause for the increased cost of eggs. Some national restaurants have announced an egg surcharge on menu items.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Social Security office off Lakeside Drive in Franklin.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Social Security office off Lakeside Drive in Franklin.

Franklin Social Security office to remain open

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
A week after it was discovered the Franklin Social Security office faced closure per the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), local elected officials say the office will remain. “Problem is resolved. The Franklin Social Security office will not be closing,” Sen.