The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Macon and surrounding counties beginning this evening through late tonight. A developing low pressure system will move along the Appalachian Mountains today and Tuesday bringing heavy rain along with it. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are forecast which may lead to isolated…
As the November election draws closer, candidates running for the North Carolina 11th Congressional District seat brought their campaigns to Franklin Thursday. Those candidates Republican Mark Meadows and Democrat Hayden Rogers shared their views on important issues for about an hour at the League of Women Voters Forum at Tartan Hall. Each candidate responded to…
Some say the American knowledge of the Constitution needs to be re-kindled and one group is making some efforts to help citizens do just that. The Battle of Sugartown chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has been organizing activities to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution which…
The Franklin Panther football team opened conference play Friday with a win against Brevard. The Panthers jumped on the board first with an 8 yard run by Marquel Manning. In the second Franklin fumbled the ball twice but managed to keep the Blue Devils from scoring. The Panthers also grabbed two interceptions during the second…
Just a couple of days left at the Macon County Fair and so far it’s been a very eventful week at the Wayne Proffit Agricultural Center. Many shows and exhibits have taken place and we’ve got some more winners to share with you: In the special needs Goat Show, Ryan Key of Macon Middle School…
A high-speed chase Wednesday night ends with a crash and a 46-year old Franklin man facing a long list of charges. The pursuit involving Damon Rayvonn Miles began after Sheriff’s Deputies noticed his car in the South Skeenah area. Miles had several active warrants and officers then attempted to stop him on 441 South. Macon…
