News
Election Day: Republicans dominate locals, County ends dry spell, and a crazy close referendum
There was a surprise finish that will be talked about for years.
Sports
Fall sports end with leaders all around, and unfinished business
Several Fall Panther teams dominated this season. Some have more work to do.
Partner Content
Military service, hometown roots, community care: the Corbin Dental story
It would be hard to imagine anyone more local than the practice’s founder. Corbin’s Franklin family roots stretch back more than two centuries.
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Franklin Christmas Parade Set for November 29; 828 VETS Named Grand Marshal
By Press Release
November 3, 2026
North Carolina joins ‘overcharging’ lawsuit against Dollar General
By Greg Childress, NC Newsline
October 29, 2026
FEATURES
One hammer, 12 states, $750,000 in free repairs: North Carolina veteran’s memoir
By Press Release
November 2, 2026
Local Democrats’ new initiative delivers relief to families in need
By Press Release
November 2, 2026
Health
Foundation awarded grant to expand “Neighborfood Express” to Macon County
By Press Release
October 15, 2026
EVENTS
Bethlehem Artisan’s Olive Wood Crafts
On November 4, 2026
Basics of Composting & Vermicomposting
On November 5, 2026
Veteran’s Day Coffee n’ Donuts with NCWorks Career Center
On November 9, 2026
Faith & Family
A lesson in remembrance: The Paper Clips Project comes to life in Macon
By Deb Prince
October 19, 2026
Obituaries
William “Buddy” Andrew Cloer Jr.
1940 – 2026
Sharon Marie Gertken
1947 – 2026
James Edwin Conner
1944 – 2026
Partner Content
Meet the designer behind Western North Carolina’s next beautiful gardens
By Daryna Thiemann
August 14, 2026
