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Sara O’Neil

Arts for MCS take request to commissioners

News Staff
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

In their continuous effort to draw more attention to the cause of arts education, supporters of Arts for MCS took part in the public comment period at the Macon County Board of Commissioners meetin

Submitted Novus Architects presented a concept drawing for improvements at the Franklin High School campus. The plan has not been approved yet.

FHS construction plan presented

Jake Browning
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Macon County Board of Commissioners listened to a proposal for a new construction project that could be a glimpse into the future of Franklin High School during the meeting on May 11.

John Blaine

News Staff
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

FRANKLIN – John Blaine passed away on May 11, 2021.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

Press photo/Jake Browning - Restaurants have been among the businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions, so the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will be a critical resource for many struggling restaurants.

Restaurant revitalization fund now open

Jake Browning
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The United States Small Business Administration has launched the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a program meant to give new hope to one of the industries hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.<

Wreck on Highlands Road

Wreck on Highlands Road

News Staff
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

A driver was ejected from his vehicle in a collision at 4:22 p.m. Monday on the Highlands Road. According the N.C.