The proposed Macon County budget for the coming fiscal year was presented at the board of county commissioners meeting Monday night in Highlands. County Manager Jack Horton delivered his annual budget message explaining the 2013-2014 budget does not call for a tax increase. Horton indicated the county remained in strong financial shape and should maintain…
The brand new pool facility at the Macon County Recreation Park is set to officially open later this week. County officials say the pool will open Saturday after a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $546,000 project started last fall on the 40-year-old facility, and will provide…
Good news for motorists with the summer travel season right around the corner: it’s costing less to drive in North Carolina. According to AAA Carolinas, for the first time in four years, North Carolina motorists will pay lower annual driving costs than the previous year,…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 6.1 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin in May. This work is part of a multi-phased rehabilitation…
Faith-based food pantry Carenet continues to meet a rising demand for food in Macon County. According to Carenet Director Shaina Adkins, April was a busy month as they served 1402…
After the 2012 inception of the Franklin High School Athletic Hall of Fame, the second class has officially been announced. The Booster club revealed the nominees for the 2013 Hall…
