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 - Macon County is considering adopting an ordinance to regulate the noise generated by crypto mines should one want to locate here. Pictured is the crypto mine off Harshaw Road near Murphy. 

Photo/Cherokee Scout
 - Macon County is considering adopting an ordinance to regulate the noise generated by crypto mines should one want to locate here. Pictured is the crypto mine off Harshaw Road near Murphy. 

County aims to regulate noise from crypto mining

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Following up on national media reports of the noise caused by cryptocurrency mining operations in Cherokee County, Macon County is coming up with ordinances to regulate the noise. Commissioner Josh Young requested the discussion be put on the agenda just prior to adoption of the agenda at the Feb.
Press file photo - Several citizens spoke at the Franklin Town Council meeting on March 6 asking that the town consider using the former Angel Medical Center building as a recovery center.

Press file photo - Several citizens spoke at the Franklin Town Council meeting on March 6 asking that the town consider using the former Angel Medical Center building as a recovery center.

No Wrong Door advocates for addiction recovery center

Mia Overton
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Franklin Town Council meeting on Monday included people sharing their personal stories of dealing with substance abuse, mental health issues and surviving a suicide attempt as part of a discussion about possible uses for the old Angel Medical Center.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall looks at a 1950s menu on display at the Motor Company Grill during a Monday tour of small businesses in downtown Franklin. Marshall also visited The Kitchen Sink and Outdoor 76 during her visit.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall looks at a 1950s menu on display at the Motor Company Grill during a Monday tour of small businesses in downtown Franklin. Marshall also visited The Kitchen Sink and Outdoor 76 during her visit.

Secretary of State Marshall visits local businesses

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Three locally owned businesses in downtown Franklin got a visit from North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on a rainy Monday afternoon.
Press photo/Mia Overton - Donna Jones and eight-year-old Hunter Duncan cast their votes for what they would like to see at the Whitmire property. The town held three public drop-in meetings on Feb. 23 to gather public input on a recreation plan being developed. An online survey will be available through Friday.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Donna Jones and eight-year-old Hunter Duncan cast their votes for what they would like to see at the Whitmire property. The town held three public drop-in meetings on Feb. 23 to gather public input on a recreation plan being developed. An online survey will be available through Friday.

Public gives input on Whitmire recreation plan

Mia Overton
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Town of Franklin held three public drop-in meetings last week to gather ideas for the recreation plan being developed for the Whitmire property.
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Property owners appeal revaluation

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
More than 350 revaluation appeals have been filed with the Macon County Tax Office as a growing number of property owners aim to contest the newly assessed value of their land. During the Feb.
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Shooting death civil case ends in mistrial

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
A hung jury resulted in a mistrial for the civil case against a former Macon County deputy who shot and killed a Franklin man in his home. The lawsuit will continue as the family of Scott Knibbs seeks what they feel is some form of justice.
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County seal

Commissioners hear comment on revaluation, library

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
A “gavel-in-and-out” meeting of the Macon County Board of Commissioners on Valentine’s Day ended up lasting just over 10 minutes as two public comments on hot-button local issues were heard. A notice was sent out on Monday, Feb.
Press photo/Will Woolever Completing the recreation plan for the Whitmire property (Sunnyside Park) is one of the priorities the Town Council identified for the coming year.

Press photo/Will Woolever Completing the recreation plan for the Whitmire property (Sunnyside Park) is one of the priorities the Town Council identified for the coming year.

Franklin Town Council sets priorities

Mia Overton
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Franklin Town Council met for its annual retreat this past weekend and identified priorities for the coming year. The retreat began the evening of Friday, Feb.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill Superintendent Chris Baldwin discusses the addition planned for East Franklin.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill Superintendent Chris Baldwin discusses the addition planned for East Franklin.

Funding dominates MCS retreat talks

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Macon County School board members are grappling with ways to get more local funding for the 2023-24 budget, as discussed during its Feb. 15 board retreat. During the morning of the day-long retreat at the N.C.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - County Manager Derek Roland addresses the Board of Commissioners during the budget kick-off meeting on Feb. 9.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - County Manager Derek Roland addresses the Board of Commissioners during the budget kick-off meeting on Feb. 9.

County to review fire department contracts

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Macon County’s Emergency Services Director Warren Cabe plans to have all the fire departments sign a new service contract this year as part of a total review of how the county’s emergency services operates. Cabe told the Board of Commissioners at the Feb.