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Press photo/Jake Browning - Ethan Hitchcock has been a valued member of the Modern Barber Shop team for two months now. From left: Fred McCaskey, Bob Bobber, Ethan Hitchcock and Courtney Blackburn.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Ethan Hitchcock has been a valued member of the Modern Barber Shop team for two months now. From left: Fred McCaskey, Bob Bobber, Ethan Hitchcock and Courtney Blackburn.

Habilities helping exceptional students

Jake Browning
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Every Wednesday and Friday morning for the past two months, high school senior Ethan Hitchcock has gone to work at Modern Barber Shop. He sweeps up hair, washes the windows, deep cleans the bathroom and takes care of a lot of the tasks that the rest of the staff often find themselves too busy for.
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Justice center tops list of needs

Jake Browning
Thursday, November 14, 2019
A new justice center complex topped the list of recommendations when Moseley Architects presented a space needs assessment at the Macon County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night.
Jake Browning/Franklin Press - Karl Gillespie is joined by his wife, Janet, at Saturday’s announcement in Franklin.

Jake Browning/Franklin Press - Karl Gillespie is joined by his wife, Janet, at Saturday’s announcement in Franklin.

Gillespie aims to fill Corbin’s seat

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Macon County commissioner Karl Gillespie formally kicked off his run for the N.C. House on Saturday afternoon in Franklin, telling a crowd of supporters at county GOP headquarters, “Let’s go to the House!” Gillespie, a native of Macon County, has served on the board of commissioners since 2016.
Press photo/Linda Mathias - Veterans march up Main Street during Monday’s Veterans Day Parade.

Press photo/Linda Mathias - Veterans march up Main Street during Monday’s Veterans Day Parade.

Franklin salutes veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Downtown Franklin was bedecked with red, white and blue as hundreds of Franklin residents turned out for the annual Veterans Day festivities on Main Street on Monday morning.
Press photo/Jake Browning - Infrastructure work has begun at Wayah and Maple streets.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Infrastructure work has begun at Wayah and Maple streets.

Infrastructure work underway at two roundabout sites

Jake Browning
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Two down, two to go. Watson Contracting has begun preliminary work on the last two of the four roundabouts scheduled for construction in Franklin one at Wayah and Porter streets and another at Wayah and Maple streets.

Gillespie running for NC House

Jake Browning
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Jake Browning reporter@thefranklinpress.com Macon County commissioner Karl Gillespie will officially announce his bid for the N.C. House of Representatives District 120 seat at Macon County GOP headquarters on Saturday. Gillespie, a Republican, will seek to fill the seat being vacated by Rep.
Election Day

Election Day

2019 Election Results

Jake Browning
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Mayor Bob Scott won a fourth term in office in Tuesday night’s municipal election, holding off a challenge from Barbara McRae. Scott won 322 votes in the mayoral race compared to 213 votes for McRae, who serves as town council member and vice mayor.
Press photos/Linda Mathias - Volunteers pack rice, soy, vegetables and vitamins for a Rise Against Hunger food packing drive at First United Methodist Church.

Press photos/Linda Mathias - Volunteers pack rice, soy, vegetables and vitamins for a Rise Against Hunger food packing drive at First United Methodist Church.

CareNet, FUMC help feed a need

Jake Browning
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Jake Browning reporter@thefranklinpress.com Macon County residents showed an insatiable hunger for community service this past weekend.
Parvo

Parvo

Parvo shuts down shelter

Lee Buchanan
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
A case of canine parvovirus has forced Appalachian Animal Rescue Center to close, halting adoptions and intakes until further notice. “Our shelter is closed again for at least one week, possibly longer due to another parvo outbreak,” said Cathy Howman, the center’s director.