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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.
Rendering/Town of Franklin - Rendering of the Scott-Griffin Hotel on Main Street shows the exterior view of the building.

Rendering/Town of Franklin - Rendering of the Scott-Griffin Hotel on Main Street shows the exterior view of the building.

Town seeks investors for hotel project

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Town Planner Justin Setser gave an update on the Scott-Griffin Hotel project during the May 1 Franklin Town Council meeting.
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Town considers ‘no camping’ policy

Mia Overton
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing for input on a proposed ordinance amendment regarding camping on public property. The hearing will be held as part of the regular council meeting beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 1. Town Attorney John Henning Jr.