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Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Schools Superintendent Chris Baldwin speaks to the Macon County Commissioners during the May 30 budget workshop.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Macon County Schools Superintendent Chris Baldwin speaks to the Macon County Commissioners during the May 30 budget workshop.

Schools ask for additional funding

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
To attain more curriculum funding, Macon County Schools gave a detailed presentation to the Macon County Board of Commissioners during the May 30 budget workshop.
Press file photo - Approval of the Town of Franklin’s 2023-24 budget was delayed while the Town Council waits to see if the Board of Commissioners approve a fire tax rate increase to purchase two new fire trucks.

Press file photo - Approval of the Town of Franklin’s 2023-24 budget was delayed while the Town Council waits to see if the Board of Commissioners approve a fire tax rate increase to purchase two new fire trucks.

Town budget approval delayed

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
As the Town of Franklin waits to see if the Board of Commissioners approves a fire tax increase to help pay for new fire trucks, approval of the town budget will be delayed another week. The Town Council held a public hearing on the budget during the monthly meeting on Monday night.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Some of the quilts created by the Modern Quilt Guild for the 32 Union Academy graduates, displayed in the lobby of Holly Springs Baptist Church on Friday, May 26, where the graduation ceremony took place.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Some of the quilts created by the Modern Quilt Guild for the 32 Union Academy graduates, displayed in the lobby of Holly Springs Baptist Church on Friday, May 26, where the graduation ceremony took place.

Local group creates quilts for Union Academy graduates

Thomas Sherrill
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A class project that started several weeks ago ended up with the idea for a graduation gift for the Union Academy seniors, who were surprised by the announcement of their gift during the Friday, May 26, graduation ceremony.
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Sewage smell at MMS returns

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A familiar smell was detected at the Macon Middle School locker room from the dislodged vent pipes earlier in the month, but it was undetectable by the hydrogen sulfide meters, according to a report at the May 21 Macon County Board of Education meeting.
Press file photo - Franklin Fire & Rescue has requested funding for two new fire trucks. Pictured is one of the current trucks at the new substation that opened earlier this year on NP&L Loop.

Press file photo - Franklin Fire & Rescue has requested funding for two new fire trucks. Pictured is one of the current trucks at the new substation that opened earlier this year on NP&L Loop.

Town Council debates how to pay for new fire trucks

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Although the salary study was one of the main items listed on the agenda for the Franklin Town Council called meeting on May 15, talk about how to pay for the needed fire trucks dominated much of the meeting’s discussion.
Graphic/LS3P - A computer-generated graphic showing one of the proposed plans for a new Franklin High School.

Graphic/LS3P - A computer-generated graphic showing one of the proposed plans for a new Franklin High School.

Board approves MOU for Franklin High project

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Hoping to strengthen the county’s position and avoid a scene that happened elsewhere in WNC, on Monday night the Macon County Board of Education unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding to support the $60 million Needs-Based Public School grant application for the Franklin High School...
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Macon Middle School track has been in a state of disrepair for several years, with the rubberized track surface eroding away.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Macon Middle School track has been in a state of disrepair for several years, with the rubberized track surface eroding away.

Board discusses MMS track options

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Macon County Board of Commissioners took up the issue of replacing the track at Macon Middle School during its May 9 meeting, thinking it could be done with leftover funds from other recent projects.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - With his family, Adam Huscusson talks about what it means to receive the North Carolina Outstanding Conservation Farm Family of the Year award.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - With his family, Adam Huscusson talks about what it means to receive the North Carolina Outstanding Conservation Farm Family of the Year award.

Huscussons named Outstanding Conservation Farm Family

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
While receiving the Outstanding N.C. Conservation Farm Family of the Year award, surrounded by his family, friends and supporters, Adam Huscusson admitted that like a true farmer, the clear blue sky on Tuesday, May 9, was calling him to get out to his field.
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Council looks at $10.9 million budget

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Franklin Town Council received the first draft of its 2023-24 budget during the monthly meeting Monday night. Town Manager Amie Owens said the budget will allow the town to continue a baseline of operations with no new services.