Franklin sculpture unveiling
The “Women’s History Trail Sculpture Community Celebration” will be held on Saturday, March 23, in Franklin.
Quarter-cent sales tax headed for Macon ballot
Macon County residents will see the quarter-cent sales tax referendum on the ballot this November after commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to put the decision to voters again.
Presentation to focus on conservation strategy
Join Mainspring Conservation Trust on March 18 for a presentation on conservation strategy in Western North Carolina by Mainspring Conservation Outreach Associate Skye Cahoon.
Learn about conservation in WNC
The speaker series “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture” will continue this month with a presentation explaining the role that the Mainspring Conservation Trust plays in the region.
Brooks returns to Franklin football
Josh Brooks will return as head coach for Franklin High School football after players implored the school board to reinstate the recently resigned coach.
Macon budgets for capital, considers quarter-cent sales tax
Capital needs are at the center of Macon County’s budget process for fiscal year 2024-25 and the county is in a good position to fund several big-ticket items. Even so, commissioners are considering another look at the quarter-cent sales tax option.
Prune like a pro
Learn how to give your fruit trees some love with a workshop starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Winding Stair Nursery in Franklin.
Macon receives $62 million grant for new high school
Macon County is one step closer to a new Franklin High School after state leaders awarded $62 million for the project.
Macon firefighters battle multiple blazes in one day
Fire crews responded to three structure fires in Macon County over a 24-hour period.
Learn bird talk
Find out how birds talk to each other during a program offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center near Franklin. This talk was rescheduled from its original Jan. 15 date due to inclement weather.
