Five Republican candidates are vying to be the next sheriff of Macon County. Long-time Sheriff Robert Holland announced his retirement in June 2021; he was first elected to the office in 2002.
Two Franklin High School students who are aspiring lawyers recently had the opportunity to attend the Youth Legislative Assembly in Raleigh.
During its May 2 meeting, the Franklin Town Council members agreed on a design for a proposed clock to be placed in the roundabout at Womack Street.
Mayor Jack Horton introduced the Town of Franklin’s new human resources director, Nicole Bradley, at the May 2 Town Council meeting.
Carter Giegerich
for The Franklin Press
Macon County’s gifted students have another year of specialized curriculum.
The Town of Franklin began its budget planning session for the 2022-2023 fiscal year with a work session on April 19.
Early voting for the primary election begins Thursday, April 28 with polling at the Macon County Community Building and the Highlands Civic Center.
This is the time of year that the local tourism economy gets a boost from all the people hiking the Appalachian Trail.
The Macon County Community Funding Pool Task Force presented its nonprofit funding recommendations at the April 12 Board of County Commissioners meeting.