The 2013-2014 Macon County proposed budget will be presented tonight at the county commissioners meeting scheduled at the Highlands Civic Center at 7 p.m. In addition to the budget presentation, commissioners will discuss proposed revisions to the subdivision ordinance, the establishment of a cemetery board, funding for a No Rise study at the Macon County…
Franklin leaders are formally expressing opposition to a bill to allow certain counties and municipalities to opt out of the requirement to post public notices in a newspaper of record. It would allow them post the notices online instead of in print which is the…
Franklin High School celebrated over 300 athletes and over 60 coaches at the 31st annual Athletic Awards Ceremony Wednesday at the FHS gymnasium. Panther athletes received honors for achievements on the field and in the classroom. Also many scholarships were handed out to deserving students.…
The unemployment rate in North Carolina has dropped to a four-year low—this according to the latest report out from the Department of Commerce. The rate fell in April to 8.9…
On May 31, 2013 a Land Trust for the Little Tennessee project that began in 2005 will culminate with the celebration of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians receiving ownership…
More great pets, activities, and a few celebrity appearances are all part of this year’s plans for the Macon County Humane Society Super Adoption Day slated for this Saturday at…
