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Election Day drama continues as quarter-cent sales tax heads to recount
To many Maconian’s relief, the 1/4 cent sales tax referendum, that officially lost by one vote, refuses to die.
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Macon commissioners hear call for sheriff’s office probe, approve disc golf expansion.
While the recent county commissioner’s business agenda was light with time spent saying goodbyes to outgoing members, one request did raise a controversial issue. During …
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Tourism officials change grant process, push mural movement forward
Franklin’s monthly tourism authority funded local events, and presented an effort to change the way the town looks.
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One vote separates passage, defeat of Macon 1/4 cent sales tax proposal
By Morgan Stewart
November 10, 2026
Franklin police swear in late officer’s daughter as honorary officer
By Amy Kirkpatrick
November 9, 2026
FEATURES
Highlands Chamber celebrates Small Business Saturday with Holiday Stroll
By Press Release
November 10, 2026
Highlands Women in Business events conclude, 2027 schedule announced
By Press Release
November 10, 2026
Health
Foundation awarded grant to expand “Neighborfood Express” to Macon County
By Press Release
October 15, 2026
EVENTS
Holly Springs Community Development Club Meeting
On November 16, 2026
Charity Day at Not Just Donuts
On November 18, 2026
Gobble on the Green
On November 26, 2026
Faith & Family
Franklin/Highlands drop-off locations opening soon for Operation Christmas Child
By Press Release
November 9, 2026
Obituaries
Mary Darnell Ramey
1953 – 2026
Michelle Jeanette Potts
1959 – 2026
James Andrew Hall
1941 – 2026
Partner Content
Military service, hometown roots, community care: the Corbin Dental story
By Daryna Thiemann
October 30, 2026
Meet the designer behind Western North Carolina’s next beautiful gardens
By Daryna Thiemann
August 14, 2026
