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Photo submitted - Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon) speaks at a May 25 press conference announcing “NC Health Works,” a bill proposing the overhaul of North Carolina’s health care industry and calling for Medicaid expansion.

Photo submitted - Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Macon) speaks at a May 25 press conference announcing “NC Health Works,” a bill proposing the overhaul of North Carolina’s health care industry and calling for Medicaid expansion.

Medicaid expansion passes state Senate

News Staff
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Carter Giegerich for The Franklin Press A bill proposing an expansion of Medicaid accessibility has made its way through the North Carolina Senate, leaving the years-in-the-making expansion in the hands of the state House of Representatives.
Press photo/Mia Overton - The old Scott Griffin Hotel on Main Street may see new life as a boutique hotel with rooftop restaurant.

Press photo/Mia Overton - The old Scott Griffin Hotel on Main Street may see new life as a boutique hotel with rooftop restaurant.

Scott-Griffin Hotel may get new life

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
History may be repeating itself in downtown Franklin, but in a way that will be a boost to the local economy. The Town of Franklin has received a technical assistance grant to study the possibility of restoring the old Scott-Griffin Hotel for a boutique hotel and rooftop restaurant.
Press photo/Mia Overton - Bob Cook addresses the Board of Elections during the hearing regarding his election protest on May 31.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Bob Cook addresses the Board of Elections during the hearing regarding his election protest on May 31.

Election protest dismissed

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The Macon County Board of Elections dismissed candidate Bob Cook’s election protest following a hearing on May 31. Cook filed the protest on May 27, citing a discrepancy in the reporting of the total number of ballots cast in the May 17 primary election and a different total posted on May 23.
Press photo/Mia Overton - Brent Holbrooks (center) celebrated with family and friends at Rathskeller on May 17 as election results showed him the winner in the race for Macon County Sheriff. The recount on June 2 confirmed Holbrooks had the most votes in the race with four other Republican candidates. He is pictured with his sister April Chastain and brother Eric Duvall.

Press photo/Mia Overton - Brent Holbrooks (center) celebrated with family and friends at Rathskeller on May 17 as election results showed him the winner in the race for Macon County Sheriff. The recount on June 2 confirmed Holbrooks had the most votes in the race with four other Republican candidates. He is pictured with his sister April Chastain and brother Eric Duvall.

Holbrooks wins sheriff’s race

Mia Overton
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Brent Holbrooks will follow in his father’s footsteps in serving Macon County as sheriff. Holbrooks was the top vote getter in the May 17 primary and the recount on June 2 showed he still had the votes to win the race. Holbrooks said he was humbled and blessed to be elected.
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Summer camps for career exploration

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Carter Giegerich for The Franklin Press Macon County Schools is offering a new set of summer programs this year, with a focus on expanding career and technical education (CTE) services.
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Fire departments request millage rate increases

Mia Overton
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Four fire departments are requesting millage rate increases for the 2022-23 fiscal year that begins July 1. Like many organizations, the departments are seeing increases in operating costs such as fuel, utilities and supplies.
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More charges filed in homicide investigation

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
A fourth person was arrested last week in connection with the homicide investigation that came about after a woman was reported missing on May 20. Lenore “Lenoka” Wilson of Otto was arrested on May 24 and charged with two counts of felony kidnapping.
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MMS principal resigns

News Staff
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.