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FHS stays on track as county advances East Franklin school plans
While much of the recent news regarding the October county commissioner meeting focused on a number of issues like taxes, education remained a key for the county’s leaders. Key news for parents was that the school construction and childcare plans advanced with the approval of an assessment to support funding for a new elementary …
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Beyond ‘heads in beds’: Franklin TDA focuses on visitor experience, and accountability
The TDA stated it will not be just an “ATM” for event planners. It wants to invest in creating a visitor experience in town that’s as exceptional as the mountains around town.
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NC attorney general creates new complaint tool for gas tax cheats
By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline
October 15, 2026
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Foundation awarded grant to expand “Neighborfood Express” to Macon County
By Press Release
October 15, 2026
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SBC president proposes amendment on gender, marriage
By Lawrence Smith, Kentucky Today
September 28, 2026
Annual WNC project leader workshop for Operation Christmas Child
By Brenda Hackett
September 8, 2026
Obituaries
Helen Elizabeth “Betsy” Gibson-Roper
1943 – 2026
Ruby Mae Collins
1937 – 2026
Ronald Frank Ilhardt
1948 – 2026
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Meet the designer behind Western North Carolina’s next beautiful gardens
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August 14, 2026
