Local

Press graphic

Press graphic

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.
Press graphic

Press graphic

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.
Press graphic

Press graphic

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.
Press graphic

Press graphic

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.
Press graphic

Press graphic

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.
Press photo/Mia Overton Franklin High School juniors Bethany Daniel and Callie Barnett attended the Youth Legislative Assembly held April 8-10 in Raleigh.

Press photo/Mia Overton Franklin High School juniors Bethany Daniel and Callie Barnett attended the Youth Legislative Assembly held April 8-10 in Raleigh.

FHS students attend Youth Legislative Assembly

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Two Franklin High School students who are aspiring lawyers recently had the opportunity to attend the Youth Legislative Assembly in Raleigh. Bethany Daniel served on the judiciary committee and Callie Barnett served on the general government committee.
A digital rendering of the clock and landscaping planned for the roundabout at Womack Street.

A digital rendering of the clock and landscaping planned for the roundabout at Womack Street.

Clock project proposed for Womack St. roundabout

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
During its May 2 meeting, the Franklin Town Council members agreed on a design for a proposed clock to be placed in the roundabout at Womack Street. Council member Mike Lewis advocated for the project saying that area is the gateway to town. The cost of the clock is $23,165.
Press photo/Mia Overton The Town of Franklin’s new human resources director, Nicole Bradley, was introduced at the May 2 Town Council meeting. She is pictured with Mayor Jack Horton.

Press photo/Mia Overton The Town of Franklin’s new human resources director, Nicole Bradley, was introduced at the May 2 Town Council meeting. She is pictured with Mayor Jack Horton.

Bradley hired as town’s new HR director

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Mayor Jack Horton introduced the Town of Franklin’s new human resources director, Nicole Bradley, at the May 2 Town Council meeting. Bradley graduated from Western Carolina University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Press photo/Will Woolever The South Macon Elementary Chorus performed at the April 25 School Board meeting. The chorus which was made possible in part by the addition of full-time art and music teacher at South Macon and Iotla Valley Elementary, funded by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief monies approved by Congress during the coronavirus pandemic.

Press photo/Will Woolever The South Macon Elementary Chorus performed at the April 25 School Board meeting. The chorus which was made possible in part by the addition of full-time art and music teacher at South Macon and Iotla Valley Elementary, funded by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief monies approved by Congress during the coronavirus pandemic.

School board approves addition of AIG specialists

Will Woolever
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Macon County’s gifted students have another year of specialized curriculum.