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Owens hired by Waynesville as town manager
Yesterday, the town of Waynesville announced that it had hired Amie Owens as town manager. The announcement comes just over two weeks after Owens was released from the same position in Franklin when town leadership declined to renew her contract. While there is no indication as to when Waynesville began talking with Owens, given …
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Highlands seeks solutions to housing, affordability
Housing. Health care. Gas. Groceries. Legal services. These and many more topics popped up as Highlanders were asked about cost of living in their community. …
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Franklin’s Fall family fun
Fall is here. It’s beautiful and families are out enjoying all the events. See the photo essay.
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FHS on track as county advances East Franklin plans, Highlands soccer field considered
By Amy Kirkpatrick
October 19, 2026
FEATURES
Nominations are open for Franklin Chamber Annual recognition awards
By Press Release
October 23, 2026
Health
Foundation awarded grant to expand “Neighborfood Express” to Macon County
By Press Release
October 15, 2026
EVENTS
Black Light Mining Night
On October 30, 2026
Black Light Mining Night
On October 31, 2026
Basics of Composting & Vermicomposting
On November 5, 2026
Faith & Family
A lesson in remembrance: The Paper Clips Project comes to life in Macon
By Deb Prince
October 19, 2026
Obituaries
Gerald Lawton Roper
1935 – 2026
Charlene S. Wenger
1940 – 2026
Vangie Lee Carruthers Rich
1937 – 2026
Partner Content
Military service, hometown roots, community care: the Corbin Dental story
By Daryna Thiemann
October 28, 2026
Meet the designer behind Western North Carolina’s next beautiful gardens
By Daryna Thiemann
August 14, 2026
