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Graphic/LS3P - A computer-generated graphic showing one of the proposed plans for a new Franklin High School.

Graphic/LS3P - A computer-generated graphic showing one of the proposed plans for a new Franklin High School.

Board approves MOU for Franklin High project

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Hoping to strengthen the county’s position and avoid a scene that happened elsewhere in WNC, on Monday night the Macon County Board of Education unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding to support the $60 million Needs-Based Public School grant application for the Franklin High School...
Press photo/Mia Overton - Kenneth Elkins has created a large American flag as a memory wall in tribute to those who have served our country. The stars on the flag represent those who were killed in action or are missing in action.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Kenneth Elkins has created a large American flag as a memory wall in tribute to those who have served our country. The stars on the flag represent those who were killed in action or are missing in action.

Remembering those who gave all

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Kenneth Elkins, a U.S. Army veteran, has created a museum and large American flag as a tribute to his fallen comrades and United States veterans. Elkins has been a woodworker for about 50 years, learning the craft from his father and then taking courses over the years.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Macon Middle School track has been in a state of disrepair for several years, with the rubberized track surface eroding away.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - The Macon Middle School track has been in a state of disrepair for several years, with the rubberized track surface eroding away.

Board discusses MMS track options

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Macon County Board of Commissioners took up the issue of replacing the track at Macon Middle School during its May 9 meeting, thinking it could be done with leftover funds from other recent projects.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - With his family, Adam Huscusson talks about what it means to receive the North Carolina Outstanding Conservation Farm Family of the Year award.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - With his family, Adam Huscusson talks about what it means to receive the North Carolina Outstanding Conservation Farm Family of the Year award.

Huscussons named Outstanding Conservation Farm Family

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
While receiving the Outstanding N.C. Conservation Farm Family of the Year award, surrounded by his family, friends and supporters, Adam Huscusson admitted that like a true farmer, the clear blue sky on Tuesday, May 9, was calling him to get out to his field.
Photo/Bob Scott - The Franklin Town Council has passed an ordinance banning camping on public property, but the question of how to address the homelessness issue remains.

Photo/Bob Scott - The Franklin Town Council has passed an ordinance banning camping on public property, but the question of how to address the homelessness issue remains.

Franklin Town Council passes camping ordinance

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
During its May 1 meeting, The Franklin Town Council held a public hearing on an ordinance amendment that would make it unlawful to camp on public property.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - (From left) Tex Corbin, Alvin Doster, Sherry Cook, Sen. Kevin Corbin, Chuck Sutton and Dennis Conley celebrate the $250,000 state appropriation the fair is slated to receive.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - (From left) Tex Corbin, Alvin Doster, Sherry Cook, Sen. Kevin Corbin, Chuck Sutton and Dennis Conley celebrate the $250,000 state appropriation the fair is slated to receive.

Macon County Fair to get $250K for renovations

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
What started out as a conversation has ended up as the single-largest appropriation in the history of the Macon County Fair to the tune of $250,000.
Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - School board members Stephanie Laseter, Hilary Wilkes and Chair Jim Breedlove during the May 3 budget session.

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - School board members Stephanie Laseter, Hilary Wilkes and Chair Jim Breedlove during the May 3 budget session.

Board pauses East Franklin School project

Thomas Sherrill
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
In a vote called one of the most difficult decisions they’ve made, the Macon County Board of Education voted during its May 3 budget retreat to pause awarding a bid for the $3.5 million East Franklin Elementary project.
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Council looks at $10.9 million budget

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Franklin Town Council received the first draft of its 2023-24 budget during the monthly meeting Monday night. Town Manager Amie Owens said the budget will allow the town to continue a baseline of operations with no new services.