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Beneath the same September sky

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Beneath the same September sky

Twenty-four years apart, two acts of violence led me back to the same Bell Tower – and to prayer.
David Botkins

David Botkins

Next Generation: Suminskis pass the Dometrics torch

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Next Generation: Suminskis pass the Dometrics torch

Joe and Claire Suminski have been second generation business owners for a Macon County-based global parts business for 21 years. Now the privately-owned family business is passing on to their children.
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Deena Bouknight

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Riding off into the Scottish sunset

Longtime Tartans Museum executive director and business manager begin their retirement. Town leaders honor their service.
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Staff

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NEWS

State elections board ‘splits the baby’ to resolve Jackson County voting site locations

Feds award funding for Western NC Helene housing recovery

By Greg Childress, NC Newsline

August 27, 2026

OPINION

Constitution Day reminds us what the Constitution actually says

Constitution Day reminds us what the Constitution actually says

By Letter to the Editor

September 11, 2026

Election season calls for Christian action

By Letter to the Editor

September 8, 2026

What Defines Us ?

By Letter to the Editor

August 28, 2026

FEATURES

Cosmos completes three years in Highlands

Cosmos completes three years in Highlands

By Press Release

September 10, 2026

  • Hot Springs pools and spas on sale with discounts and financing options.
  • UFO abducting a Bigfoot at Franklin Pizza Tavern in Franklin, NC.

Sports

In spectacular home opener, Panthers dominate Robbinsville

Volleyball sweep streak continues

By Staff

August 21, 2026

Soccer continues to roll

By Staff

August 21, 2026

Health

Fight cyber crime; be alert and consider buying cyber insurance

Protect your car from thefts or break-ins

By Mike Causey

August 21, 2026

EVENTS

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Classifieds

Macon Sense classifieds for sale, rentals, legal, fundraisers, church events, yard sales, VBS.

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Faith & Family

Annual WNC project leader workshop for Operation Christmas Child

Community Church event brings worship to the Gazebo

By Deb Prince

September 4, 2026

NC Baptists on Mission responding to deadly flooding in Indiana

By Chad Austin, Biblical Recorder

August 28, 2026

Government Alerts

Macon County Parker Meadows walking trail update

Macon County Parker Meadows walking trail update

By Press Release

August 20, 2026

Threats made toward public officials

By Press Release

July 21, 2026

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Obituaries

Marie (Toots) Dowdle Brabson

Edward Wilson

1946 – 2026

Partner Content

Meet the designer behind Western North Carolina’s next beautiful gardens

Police Reports

Arrests and incidents report from Macon County Sheriff’s Dept.

And we know that to them that love God, all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

~ Romans 8:28