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MMS principal resigns

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Macon Middle School will have a new principal when the next school year begins in August. Current principal Kevin Bailey has submitted his resignation effective June 30. Bailey was suspended with pay on April 8.
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School lunch costs increase

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Just like people are seeing with their home grocery bills, the rising cost of food is also impacting the school system. As a result, students will be paying more for their school lunches during the 2022-23 school year.
Brent Holbrooks (left) was the top voter getter in the sheriff’s race. Dereck E. Jones (right) had 54 fewer votes and has called for a recount. The recount will be held Thursday, June 2.

Brent Holbrooks (left) was the top voter getter in the sheriff’s race. Dereck E. Jones (right) had 54 fewer votes and has called for a recount. The recount will be held Thursday, June 2.

Recount called for sheriff’s race

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Last Tuesday night found Brent Holbrooks and his supporters celebrating at Rathskeller as he was the top vote getter in the race to become the next sheriff of Macon County.
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MMS update

News Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Christopher Lugo editor@highlandsnews.com The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved an additional expense for Macon Middle School’s renovation during the May 10 meeting.
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EMS fields record number of calls

News Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
In 2021, Macon County EMS faced an unprecedented swell in call volume as the number of requests for services spiked more than 20 percent in just one year.
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Headline: J&B Disposal increases rates

News Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Christopher Lugo editor@highlandsnews.com After 25 years, J&B Disposal will increase its rates following approval by the Macon County Board of Commissioners at the May 10 meeting.
Press photo/Will Woolever - With multiple buildings spread across campus on uneven terrain, makes it difficult for students with disabilities to travel between buildings. The Macon County School System is working with architects who determine how the buildings can be updated and as well as the potential for new construction.

Press photo/Will Woolever - With multiple buildings spread across campus on uneven terrain, makes it difficult for students with disabilities to travel between buildings. The Macon County School System is working with architects who determine how the buildings can be updated and as well as the potential for new construction.

Macon denied lottery funds for FHS project

News Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Christopher Lugo editor@highlandsnews.com The Macon County School district was part of the 48 other school districts that were rejected from $400 million worth of grants provided by the North Carolina Education Lottery. This year, 76 districts applied for help with needs totaling $2.7 billion.
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Town Council divided over tax increase

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
The Franklin Town Council will move forward with a proposed 2022-2023 budget that includes a three-cent property tax increase, an increase in water rates and a possible increase in the fire district tax. The council voted 3-2 on the proposed budget during a work session Monday evening.
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Unaffiliated? Choose your ballot

Mia Overton
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Macon County Board of Elections Director Melanie Thibault says she is getting many phone calls from people registered as Unaffiliated who think they cannot vote in the primary election.