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Press photo/Jake Browning - 4H Club members speak to the county commissioners about their experience with the club and their recent success shooting at the state level. From Left: Jackson Cabe, Lily Powell, Marco Morales, Wesley Merritt, Charlie Merritt, Ryland Angel, Matthew Albers.

Press photo/Jake Browning - 4H Club members speak to the county commissioners about their experience with the club and their recent success shooting at the state level. From Left: Jackson Cabe, Lily Powell, Marco Morales, Wesley Merritt, Charlie Merritt, Ryland Angel, Matthew Albers.

4H commended for state competition win

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Macon County’s 4H Club won big at the state level in their latest shooting competitions, and they made sure to let their county government know about it.
Press photo/Jake Browning - The Board of Education meeting on Nov. 15 included a discussion about a partnership with EVERFI to implement at Mental Wellness Basics program.

Press photo/Jake Browning - The Board of Education meeting on Nov. 15 included a discussion about a partnership with EVERFI to implement at Mental Wellness Basics program.

School Board considers mental health partnership

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Macon County Board of Education heard a presentation from the digital curriculum provider EVERFI about an opportunity to expand access to mental health resources in Macon County Schools during their meeting on Monday night.
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Photo – Map graphic

Macon part of new 14th District

Mia Overton
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
According to the state’s redistricting plan, Macon County will be in a newly created 14th Congressional District for electing representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives. The N.C.
Press photo/Braulio Fonseca - American Legion members lead the Nov. 11 Veterans Day parade on Main Street.

Press photo/Braulio Fonseca - American Legion members lead the Nov. 11 Veterans Day parade on Main Street.

Honoring Macon County veterans

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
To help illustrate the community’s respect for veterans, this year’s Veterans Day ceremony in downtown Franklin was all about the latest wave of veteran portraits from artists with Uptown Gallery.
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Election News Update

Mia Overton
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
With three seats up for grabs in the Franklin Town Council race, it was a close race for the top vote-getters in the Nov. 2 election. The election was certified on Tuesday, Nov.
Press photo/Jake Browning - John deVille and Claudia Aguilar speak at the march in memory of Mitchell Mozeley, who was lynched by a mob in 1898.

Press photo/Jake Browning - John deVille and Claudia Aguilar speak at the march in memory of Mitchell Mozeley, who was lynched by a mob in 1898.

Memorial march honors Mitchell Mozeley

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Mitchell Mozeley isn’t a name that most Macon County residents will recognize. In fact, information about him is sparse enough that there’s some discrepancy as to whether that was really his name.
The Macon County Board of Health discussed during their last meeting the use of monoclonal antibodies as a means of treating COVID. Pictured is Dr. Donald Dewhurst, medical director.

The Macon County Board of Health discussed during their last meeting the use of monoclonal antibodies as a means of treating COVID. Pictured is Dr. Donald Dewhurst, medical director.

Board of Health talks COVID antibody treatment

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Monoclonal antibodies are rising in prominence as a treatment for COVID-19, and the Macon County Board of Health discussed their strategy regarding the measure during their last meeting.
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Roland lays out county’s premium pay plan

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Macon County employees are in for a treat with a new premium pay policy that will supplement their salaries for years to come. The Macon County Board of Commissioners adopted the plan at the October meeting in an effort to maximize the county’s appeal as a place to work.
Press photo/Jake Browning - During a self-defense class, Elijah Ingraham and Ashley Ingraham demonstrate a shield response, in which the defender stops an attack from their own left with both arms and prepares to counterattack.

Press photo/Jake Browning - During a self-defense class, Elijah Ingraham and Ashley Ingraham demonstrate a shield response, in which the defender stops an attack from their own left with both arms and prepares to counterattack.

REACH teaches self-defense

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, REACH of Macon County ended October with their first free self-defense class, led by violence prevention education coordinator Elijah Ingraham. Though billed as a self-defense class, Ingraham doesn’t think that term sends the right message.
Press photo/Jake Browning - Franklin High School’s new mobility quad is a big help to students who have trouble getting around the school’s sprawling campus, particularly students in the exceptional children program.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Franklin High School’s new mobility quad is a big help to students who have trouble getting around the school’s sprawling campus, particularly students in the exceptional children program.

FHS buys Mobility Quad for students with disabilities

Jake Browning
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Franklin High School students with disabilities have an easier time getting around now that the school has a dedicated vehicle to get them from class to class in a timely manner.