Features
What brings over 100 Miami firefighters and family to Franklin every year?
Franklin is the focus, but Otto is one of the reasons.
News
North Carolina youth social media ban heads toward Senate vote
The state is considering the dangerous impact of social media on children. What steps are being taken?
Brandon Kingdollar
News
NC House advances bill to regulate data centers, require more nuclear power, lower utility bills
What concerns the state about data centers, and what regulation is being considered?
Christine Zhu
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Town approves budget with raises and big projects, announces data centers public meeting
By Dan Finnerty
June 2, 2026
Sports
Playoffs: Lady Panthers beat Erwin, loses at North Davidson; baseball loses to East Lincoln
By Morgan Stewart
May 13, 2026
EVENTS
Book Signing of Dog Days With Dingo: A True Travel Tail
On June 6, 2026
Second Saturday Sip & Shop – Tartan Quest
On June 13, 2026
Mountain Voices Community Chorus Concert – Songs of Peace & Light
On June 16, 2026
