For the first time in eight years Franklin has a new mayor. Jack Horton was sworn into office at the Town Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 6 after running unopposed in the November election.
Macon County Schools has received its final Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief [ESSER] Fund allocation, and the results should mean a merrier Christmas for the school system’s employe
Pre-K is a highly valued feature in Macon County Schools, but if the school system is going to make it available to everyone who wants it, they’re going to need more room.
Sen. Kevin Corbin announced Monday morning he would not make a bid for U.S. Congress and will file to run for re-election serving State Senate District 50.
For the first time since 2018, the state Senate, House of Representatives and governor have come to an agreement on a budget. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the $25.9 million budget on Nov. 18.
The bare plywood floor was cold. The only thing between myself and the coarse wooden floor was a pillow. Despite the cold, the air was warm with laughter and voices talking.
Macon County’s 4H Club won big at the state level in their latest shooting competitions, and they made sure to let their county government know about it.
The Macon County Board of Education heard a presentation from the digital curriculum provider EVERFI about an opportunity to expand access to mental health resources in Macon County Schools during
According to the state’s redistricting plan, Macon County will be in a newly created 14th Congressional District for electing representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives.