Tonight marks the 8th week of the High School Football season and the Franklin Panthers will be on the road against North Henderson this evening. The Panthers have an overall record of 5-2 and are 3-0 in the conference after thrashing Smoky Mountain last week 40-7. The North Henderson Knights are 1-6 after losing to…
Candidates for the Macon County Board of Commissioners took on questions concerning the school system at Tuesday’s forum at Franklin High hosted by the NC Association of Educators. Those candidates, incumbent Bobby Kuppers, and challenger Paul Higdon addressed questions on issues such as facility improvements, school funding, teacher supplements and the relation of the county…
The 2012 Macon County March for Babies is this Saturday, October 6th at the Franklin Memorial Park. This 3-mile walk around downtown Franklin is a celebration of all the efforts the community has made in support of its smallest members. In addition to the walk, there will be food, door prizes, entertainment by the Macon…
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced entry forms are now available for the 2012 Christmas Parade. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 25 beginning at 3pm. “A Country Christmas” has been chosen as the theme of the parade and the Chamber encourages those participating to decorate their float featuring the country Christmas theme.”…
Macon County Public Health will hold Rabies Vaccination Clinics in the Franklin area on Saturday, October 6, 2012 and Saturday, October 27, 2012. There will also be clinics in the Highlands area on October 27, 2012. Area veterinarians will vaccinate dogs, cats, and ferrets over 4 months of age, as required by NC state law.…
Candidates for the Macon County Board of Education and County Commission shared their views on local issues at a forum held Tuesday by the North Carolina Association of Educators at Franklin High School. The two school board candidates, incumbent Tommy Baldwin and challenger Melissa Bateman Evans are vying for the post in the Nantahala District.…
