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Corbin not running for US Congress

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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.

Macon gets $3.3 million in state budget

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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.

Macon part of new 14th District

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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.

Honoring Macon County veterans

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To help illustrate the community’s respect for veterans, this year’s Veterans Day ceremony in downtown Franklin was all about the latest wave of veteran portraits from artists with Uptown Gallery.<

Election News Update

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With three seats up for grabs in the Franklin Town Council race, it was a close race for the top vote-getters in the Nov. 2 election.

Memorial march honors Mitchell Mozeley

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Mitchell Mozeley isn’t a name that most Macon County residents will recognize. In fact, information about him is sparse enough that there’s some discrepancy as to whether that was really his name.