Franklin, NC News

• Franklin, NC News
• Franklin man arrested for selling ‘spice’
• TDA eyes U.S. 441 North for site of Smoky Mountain Rumble
• Three people sent to Angel Medical following two vehicle accident
• Otto resident named interim superintendent
• Ervin reappointed to Planning Board
• Matt Mason hired as new county planner
• Law enforcement holds memorial for fallen officers
• Dillsboro woman pleads guilty in child abuse case
• Aldermen vote to dissolve Indian Mound committee
• Incumbents win; Amendment One passes
• Jackson votes to allow countywide alcohol sales
• Franklin’s First Voice celebrates 55 years of filling the airwaves
• Sylva chooses youngest ever town manager
• Motorcycle wreck victim airlifted
• Commissioners and Planning Board discuss future of Macon County
• REACH of Jackson County closes for good
• Town of Franklin kills grass on historical site
• Hundreds of painkillers stolen from Franklin pharmacy
• Structure demolished by fire during public safety training exercises
• Local and state officials visit Macon juvenile home
• Commissioner candidates discuss planning, economy at LWV forum
• Physicians resign from MedWest hospitals
• Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces 24 new grants totaling $1.8 Million
• Grubermann honored in retirement ceremony
• County-wide smoking ban will become effective on July 9
• Darnell Scholarship Fund
• Sheriff’s Office looking for information in MVI tree theft
• Town debates street closings for August biker rally
• Town approves $1.25 million ABC store
• Jackson County’s radio station back on air
• Macon resident pays to installs pro-life billboard
• Third annual ‘Operation Medicine Drop’
• New class helps families through divorce
• St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign Nets 819 DWI Arrests
• Jackson gearing up for chancellor installation
• John Snow highlight of Democratic information forum
• Reception held for Franklin’s new Police Chief
• On the record with Republican commission candidate Paul Higdon
• NTSB investigator answers questions about plane wreck
• Five people killed in fiery jet crash at Macon County Airport
• New law to fight prescription drug abuse effective in WNC
• 5 people killed in fiery jet crash at Macon County Airport
• Commission challengers offer their input and goals for Macon County
• Franklin man collides with tree on Hyatt Rd.
• New smoking ban could be applied to all Macon County recreation parks
• Third version of data for weather waiver given to DPI
• Town of Franklin to host Meet and Greet with New Police Chief
• AMC welcomes Gordon as new Director of Performance Improvement
• Marty Jones files for District 4 seat on the Jackson County Commission
• Budget work session reveals dismal future for school district
• Rising gas prices adversely affecting budgets
• NC author partners with Macon County News for literacy initiative
• Rep. Joe Wilson to speak at Jackson County GOP convention
• Winter of 2012 shaping up to be one of the warmest on record
• Macon commissioner candidates preparing for primary
• Franklin hires Roland as new Town Planner
• Advantage West welcomes new Entrepreneurship Program Manager
• Dnet Internet Services hosting Chick-fil-a Leadercast in Franklin
• Alliance celebrates 30 years of grassroots environmental advocacy
• Condensed version of Spring Intersession beginning next week
• Filing period ends with several new candidates registering
• Terry Bradley Retires after 25 years of service
• Smoky Mountain Rumble promoters hold forum
• Most asked voter questions
• Macon Dems to hold precinct meeting
• Bald Head the Realtor Now with Keller Williams Realty
• Habitat for Humanity Macon County – Not just a home builder
• DOT informs Clarks Chapel community about local projects
• EDC launches revamped website and begins to prepare for biz week 2012
• Keller Williams Realty Supports the “Back Pack Program” with CareNet
• AARP volunteers offer free tax help at Jackson County Public Library
• One injured as vehicle crashes into Cullasa River
• Standards of conduct and term limits for planning board discussed
• Macon Board of Elections preparing for 2012
• Animal Planet star to visit Franklin
• Smoky Mountain High student arrested for starting fire
• Alleged favoritism with towing services rotation addressed
• Phase one of Jackson County’s Greenway to be completed by Fall
• REACH closes its doors in Jackson County
• Term limits approved for planning board members
• Agents are honored by the Franklin Board of Realtors
• GOP organize for 2012 Election Cycle
• Macon GOP prepares for 2012
• Macon couple discovered deceased in mercy killing
• Towing companies complain about favoritism
• David Adams selected as Franklin’s new police chief
• Landslide Hazard Maps may be removed from county subdivison ordinance
• Arrests made in Swain DSS investigation
• Macon couple discovered deceased in home
• Franklin Mayor endorses Governor Perdue’s sales tax proposal
• Airport Authority to record plane traffic
• Jackson County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. car wins 1st place trophy
• Two arrested for breaking and entering
• Jackson County Sheriff offering reward
• Franklin’s ABC store closer to moving to new location
• NCDOT project moving along on NC 28, no cost overruns reported
• Single-vehicle accident sends one to Mission Memorial Hospital
• Counties delay revaluation, follow statewide trend
• Old Edwards Inn and Spa announces expansion
• Dan Forest seeking Lt. Governor seat
• GOP meet and greet for Congressional candidates
• Commissioners concerned about school funding
• NCACC hosting 5th annual county government essay contest
• Car fished out of the Little Tennessee River after accident
• Cullasaja Campground owner airlifted to Mission Hospital
• Break-in at Whistle Stop Mall
• Haven criticizes planning board leadership
• Commissioners fight to preserve McCoy Bridge
• Police Chief expected to be announced by first of February
• Commissioners approve airport grant match
• Suspects arrested for multiple drug trafficking charges
• Two car accident on Highlands Rd sends two to the hospital
• Former NC Senator John Snow announces candidacy for 2012
• 2011: The Year in Review - Part II July - December
• County employees honored for years of service
• Hubbs retires; Wadewitz named interim CEO at Angel Medical
• Long-time House Rep calls it quits in 2012
• Town of Franklin keeping up with technology
• Macon County airport authority secures $2.09 million from state grant
• Frankling man arrested for Buncombe County bank robbery on tip
• WNC Student convicted of December SECU robbery
• Employee detains unarmed BP robber in Jackson County
• 2011: The Year in Review - Part I
• MCSO carries out Operation Think Twice
• JCSO makes arrests in rash of break-ins and thefts
• Wendy’s of Franklin broken into, costing thousands
• WCU student arrested for bank robbery
• Macon County Schools now eligible for weather waiver
• Commissioners ponder shortfalls in state budget concerning road funding
• Child abuse victim continues healing
• Fate of spring intersession is still undecided
• ‘No-contact’ order issued against school board member’s daughter
• Officials work to get water to Airport
• Authorities seek help investigating rape
• Jackson County approves loan for purchase of WRGC
• Commissioners elect Kevin Corbin as new chairman
• Macon Bank’s Board of Directors postpones stock conversion
• Haithcock retires after decades of service
• Holiday ‘Booze It & Lose It’ campaign under way
• Thanksgiving ‘Click It or Ticket’ yields 3,699 safety belt violations
• WCU’s fall commencement is Dec. 17 at Ramsey Center
• Call 2-1-1 for help finding essential services
• Local Girl Scouts need adult volunteers
• MOPS of Franklin meets Tuesday, Dec. 13
• Town officials sworn in to office Monday
• Commercial trucks re-routed through Franklin
• Macon GOP selects new commissioner
• Garza recipient of Duke Citizenship/Service Award
• Town of Highlands names new town manager
• New faces on Highlands Town Board bring youth, promises of transparency
• Harrah’s Casino one step closer to live gambling
• County commission chair resigns after DWI
• Congressman Shuler’s ‘Go big’ effort ignored by budget supercommittee
• Allegations against Baldwin under investigation
• Planning Board members deny discouraging potential Wildflower buyers
• Epperson new director of humane society
• Employee attacked Saturday at convenience center
• Jenkins breathes new life into EDC efforts
• Parade, ceremony honor veterans for their valor
• Highlands board okays amendment of Duke contract
• Nantahala students call for public beach access
• Aldermen to decide on Verizon cell tower site on November 21
• Annie Moses Band Christmas Show
• Ernie Haase And Signature Sound Christmas Tour
• Ricky Skaggs - A Skaggs Family Christmas
• Commissioners to examine term limits for county advisory boards
• Local government officials collaborate;
• In Your Ear suspected of selling ‘incense’
• Citations issued in two car accident on Highway U.S. 23
• Franklin man sentenced for manufacture of meth
• Municipal elections yield few surprises in Franklin, Highlands
• Familiar faces prevail in Sylva’s municipal elections
• Meth lab busted in Qualla Community
• Proposed Duke Energy rate increase stirs public opposition
• One stop voting begins for Nov. 8 election
• Planning board ponders steep slope changes
• Nine arrested on charges related to the sale of methamphetamine
• President Obama begins Jobs Act tour in Asheville
• Officer Larry Moses to retire after 28 years
• Commissioners debate term limits for county boards
• ‘Occupy Wall Street’ reaches Jackson County
• President Obama begins three-day tour in Asheville
• Highlands board begins process to end ETJ
• Franklin residents arrested for marijuana production
• 15th Annual Pumpkinfest
• Forest Service releases more information on rape suspect
• Mixed reviews on NCDOT plans
• Little sentenced in firearm assault incident
• EDC contemplates future without Dalton
• Rape investigation being handled by federal authorities
• FHS Class of 1991 holds 20-year reunion
• FHS Homecoming Court of 2011
• Franklin Young Professionals seek to inspire county’s youth
• Local USPS employees join national protest
• Property revaluation may be delayed until 2015
• Macon County approved for dialysis center
• Dillsboro assault case goes to Superior Court
• Local and state officials fight to save Highlands magistrate position
• Sylva business owner arrested on sex charges
• WCU student charged with statutory rape
• Macon abandons Census probe
• Town approves grants, puts extra in reserve
• Commissioners’ bid for Old Cartoogechaye School property is upset
• Mayor signs Constitution Week proclamation
• Talk and book signings to benefit R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County
• Rape charges dropped on Cashiers man being deported
• State will decide on need for dialysis center on Friday
• TDA chooses name for August biker rally
• Macon authorities searching for wanted sex offender
• Fireplace Tavern goes up in flames
• Veterans, victims honored in 9/11 Tribute
• Democratic voters rally to support Snow
• Democratic Women voters rally around John Snow
• Town holds off on granting funds to non-profits, skeptical of TDA
• Car chase ends in crash
• Jackson radio station unexpectedly silenced
• Highlands’ commissioners will see competition in November election
• Macon County Courthouse phone numbers changed
• Jackson County authorities searching for rape suspect
• Residents against proposed Verizon Wireless tower
• Eastern NC declared State of Emergency in preparation for Irene
• Head-on collision claims life of young woman
• Texas man left seriously injured after Sunday collision
• Law enforcement seizes more than 130 marijuana plants
• Investigators bust WNC meth distribution ring
• Commissioner Beale elected to state office with NCACC
• Harrah’s may introduce Vegas-style gambling to NC
• Back to School for Franklin - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
• Franklin man arrested after high speed chase
• Authorities warn of Wal-Mart scam
• Jackson chamber not affiliated with Florida publishing company
• Clabo begins new role as the Planning Director for Highlands
• Duke to increase rates Sept. 1
• A decade with Macon County News
• Same old, same old?
• Board recognizes state award recipients, discuss comprehensive transportation plan
• Early morning wreck totals ’98 Toyota
• Clayton woman collides with Georgia Road shop
• You might be from Franklin, NC if...
• MAMA called in on single-vehicle accident
• Franklin woman swept over waterfall
• MCSO still searching for Rose Creek sexual assailant
• Authorities arrest Franklin man for child pornography
• Community honors life and legacy of ‘Senator Bob’
• Macon authorities search for rapist
• Superior Court cases continued to September
• JCSO investigating rash of church break-ins in Sylva
• Franklin man arrested for attacking child
• Franklin Fire Department recommends new firetrucks
• FEMA officials encourage Franklin to adopt flood plain ordinance
• Cabe takes on new job for Town of Franklin
• 150th anniversary renews interest in Civil War letters at WCU
• Is corporal punishment child abuse?
• Town and county joint meeting outlines continuing progress and economic boost
• Hoppe recipient of Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
• Mental health issues a drain on local law enforcement’s budget
• NCDOT postpones selection of design alts for Needmore improvements
• MANNA FoodBank to phase out Franklin Branch in October
• Highlands town manager terminated for not ‘meeting expectations’
• Coast Guardsman of the Year: MST2 Nicole C. Emmons
• Campbell found not guilty due to insanity for murder of mother
• Cherokee zoos attracting unwanted attention from PETA
• Draft transportation plan delivered to county
• Highlands Town Manager terminated
• Operation Firecracker nets seven DWIs in Macon
• WCU names Jackson County native Steven Lillard assistant police chief
• Local resident seeking participants for Harvard climate change survey
• Suspicious fires spark concern in Otto community
• Candidates file for seats on Sylva town board
• D.A. to seek death penalty for Fouts
• Judge orders Sheriff’s Office to release statements in Coram case
• Secular group confronts Macon Schools over Nantahala’s religious commencement
• Former Wachovia vice president sentenced to prison
• County appoints Shields to fill vacancy on SCC board
• Non-profit grant-seekers given deadline by Town of Franklin
• Duke Energy Carolinas requests approval to increase electric rates
• Local officials oppose Duke rate hikes
• Fire destroys Franklin man’s home
• Franklin Police Arrest Two in Credit Card Thefts
• Nikwasi Mound debate continues
• Two killed in tragic motorcycle accidents
• County looking to acquire new downtown office space
• Airport runway extension officially completed
• Authorities uncover meth lab at apartment complex
• Macon residents survive Clay County plane crash
• Elderly woman dies in car crash
• Highlands authorities search for would-be robber
• Franklin man arrested in Rabun, vehicle theft charges
• Bryson City jury finds man guilty of murder
• Civil strife at Mill Creek divides owners
• Macon Sheriff’s Office salaries: Are they competitive?
• Construction Progressing On Highway 28
• Florida seniors robbed at Holly Springs Plaza
• ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ jetliner on its way to final home at Carolinas Aviation Museum
• A child born in 2010 will cost $226,920 to raise
• Jail house blues: Proposed bill could burden county detention centers
• Brothers arrested after altercation
• AdvantageWest announces promotion
• Salary increase falls short of Sheriff’s request
• Comprehensive 20-year growth plan now a reality
• Tassillo joins RE/MAX Elite
• Fire department testing hydrants this month
• Man sentenced to 20 years for threatening to kill President Bush, first lady and others
• Assistant principal’s transfer moves South Macon parents to picket
• High-speed motorcycle chase ends in arrest
• N.C. bans synthetic marijuana and cocaine
• County budget negotiations continue
• Town board of aldermen votes in favor of Minimum Housing ordinance
• Convenience store clerk charged with embezzlement
• Andy Shaw Ford gives to Early College
• Airport runway extention nears completion
• Airport history one of controversy and compromise
• 4th of July Fireworks and Funday
• Brigman still in running for Huntsville super job
• Comprehensive Plan still working
• Macon tourism gets wirelessly ‘wired-in’ with smart-phone apps
• Highway Patrol warns motorists, drive carefully Memorial Day weekend
• N.C. law enforcement could lose federal help for cleaning meth sites
• Franklin man sentenced for death in vehicular accident
• Planning Board scrutinizing steep slope development ordinance
• Local archery range consumed by fire
• Franklin man indicted for Ramsey murder
• Courtney Sentenced For Death Of Mathis
• DOT list of 22 minor widenings removed from Transportation Plan
• Town appoints new alderman
• Macon to examine census findings
• Law enforcement collaborate assets in operation
• Ethnic nonprofits say lack of interpreters in courts a violation of civil rights
• Highlands asks N.C. Senate to not forget about small towns in WNC
• Sylva homicide suspect apprehended in S.C.
• Citizens speak out on county’s Comprehensive Plan
• Accident on Hwy 441 claims life of young Franklin woman
• Remembering the Fallen
• TDA votes on summer expenditures
• Commissioners to DOT: Consider win-win option for McCoy Bridge
• U.S. Treasury to ‘retire’ paper check for new recipients of SS
• Franklin businesses see spike in counterfeit cash
• Nantahala principal succumbs to cancer
• County manager recommends status quo budget for 2011/2012
• Smoky Mountain Host to launch mobile tour ‘app’
• Jackson Sheriff’s Office makes arrests in larcenies
• Death of Whittier woman ruled ‘tragic accident’ by the DA
• Law Enforcement Memorial Service
• SCC graduation May 10
• May 10 power outage scheduled for WCU
• WCU to hold three commencements
• Completion of runway extension in sight
• Picking up the pieces: Rabun County residents count their blessings
• Tornado left trail of destruction in Rabun County
• Town Board Supports Newspaper Notices
• Veterans Memorial still needs support
• New registration renewal form provides more detail
• Sewer construction shuts down Tassee Shelter
• Community mediation training slated in May
• After two years, comprehensive plan delivered to commissioners
• Angel-Mission partnership nears finalization
• Hagan hears concerns of Maconians
• Hubbs says Davis bill would block AMC-Mission merger
• Heritage group to discuss results of public workshop for future of Cowee School
• Highlands Board considers benefit cuts for new hires
• Water is Life. Pass it On.
• Franklin continues to dispute FEMA floodplain
• Franklin TV spot targets Atlanta tourists
• Aldermen approaching agreement on minimum housing code draft
• Franklin men arrested after home invasion
• Commissioners ask for compromise on Needmore Road
• County hopes to dedicate bridge to Vietnam Vet
• Macon Bank raises more than $12,000 toward children’s wing at Rathbun Center
• Macon County News writer participates at HATCH Experience
• State Highway Patrol concludes Operation Slow Down campaign
• Macon County obtains school calendar waiver
• 2010 Homes Sales Increase in Franklin and Otto
• Rikuzentakata, Japan: Small fishing village all but washed away in tsunami
• Angel Medical Center CEO Tim Hubbs announces plans to retire in October
• Airport seeks water utilities from county
• ‘Macon Your Heart Beat’ fundraiser draws many, raises hopes and cash
• Firefighters honor Mashburn’s service
• Town board presents memorial to family of Alderman Jerry Evans
• Severe wind storm wreaks havoc in WNC
• Couple busted again for reopening same meth lab
• Gettin' down at Trail Days
• Franklin hosts hiker celebrations
• Lightning strike destroys Burningtown home
• ‘Peeping Tom’ arrested in Franklin
• A fond farewell for Macon County’s ‘right hand’
• ‘Operation Medicine Drop’ collects over 60,000 doses
• Comprehensive Transportation Plan committee asking for public input
• The entire month of April: one big fundraiser for ‘Royal’ children
• Macon County Republicans elect 2011 officers
• Job Fair hosted by Southwestern Community College March 31
• Local delegates join rally for public education
• Third annual April Fools’ event to kick off Franklin festival year
• NC teachers to boycott Art Pope businesses
• TDA promotes town as hiker haven
• Operation Medicine Drop this week
• Non-profit employing disabled seeks tri-county support for revitalization
• First sale scheduled at WNC Regional Livestock Center
• Going Red: IMAP makes safety improvements
• Macon County Transit to seek state and federal grants for 2011-12
• Former town employee Decker takes on county human resources position
• High Impact Ordinance and motocross issue not a priority, say commissioners
• Commissioners incensed over sewer cost over-runs
• Three DSS board members resign
• Swain County DSS board members resign
• Boston man arrested for multiple burglaries
• Scaly Mountain woman making ‘remarkable’ progress after last month’s devastating accident
• WNC’s rural schools face added stress in state budget woes
• Commissioners ask for resignations of DSS board
• Ridgecrest Exxon denied annexation request
• DSS Suspensions Recommended by Swain Commissioners
• Highlands Board still split on Manager’s Authority
• Main Street plans moving forward
• Human remains found in Cashiers community
• Jackson woman fatally shot by uncle
• Franklin youth get taste of famine while fighting hunger locally and abroad
• Franklin youth get taste of famine while fighting hunger
• Rabun County on board with protecting Little Tennessee
• Macon County Airport runway extension ‘progressing well’
• N.C. lawmakers looking to outlaw cell phone usage while driving
• Franklin High School students vote on Mr. and Miss FHS court
• Planning board gets earful of motocross racetrack fight
• Fight against domestic abuse continues in Macon
• Town left with void from Evans’ passing
• Swain County DSS under investigation for possible neglect in death of a 15-month-old
• Macon achieves special entrepreneurial designation through AdvantageWest
• Woman critical after falling asleep at wheel
• Long time alderman passes away unexpectedly
• Highlands BOC approves 4th Street & Main streetscape plan
• ‘Healthcare Protection Act’ passes N.C. House, heads for the Senate
• Cloer awarded CLTC Designation
• N.C. Driver License offices to be closed Feb. 21 for one-day national system update
• Sylva teen fatally struck by vehicle
• Macon man subdued after threatening suicide
• Ronnie Beale to run for NCACC office
• County sets year’s planning priorities
• County considering new insurance program options
• N.C. joins fight to ban synthetic stimulant ‘bath salts’
• Wildfire risk high, public advised to avoid outdoor burning
• Rotary Honor Air Flight participants being sought
• Franklin approves affordable housing special use application
• Suspects wanted in Jackson County for copper theft
• ‘Reality Check’ 101: Learning from tragedies of substance abuse
• Macon commissioners support Rabun’s fight to protect water resources
• Clean sweep for video sweepstakes? Not just yet
• County employees awarded for service
• SCC president Collings resigns unexpectedly
• Georgia man dies in rappelling accident
• Confident in its own financials, county eyes state budget nervously
• Treasury Department awards the first wave of state small business credit initiative fund to Michigan, North Carolina
• Franklin Main Street Program to create a downtown game plan
• County subdivision ordinance under review
• New surveillance system installed at Macon County detention center
• Bradley suspended from East Franklin
• Two arrested in Jackson County B&Es
• Man’s condition critical after tree falls on head
• Drowning victim discovered in Little Tennessee River
• BREAKING NEWS: Franklin man found dead in Little Tennessee near Greenway
• “Operation Ice Melt” yields 16 felony arrests
• Blanton honored as Chamber’s Citizen of the Year
• Highlands’ mayor Wilkes reflects upon the state of the town
• Old fashioned ice skating party set for February 5 in downtown Sylva
• Franklin celebrates legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
• Greenwood: ‘Reduced productivity’ reason to slim benefits
• Driver charged with death by motor vehicle
• Photographer embraces the digital age
• 2010 Year In Review Part 2
• High-energy Koresh Dance Company to perform at WCU
• Duke Energy and Progress Energy to merge
• Cold for a Cause 2: Back with a vengeance
• Corbin sworn in to office on new Board of Commissioners
• Like it or not, Winter storm buries WNC
• 2010: The Year In Review
• Leadership Highlands builds skills, fosters networking
• Franklin's first 2011 baby
• Cold brings sharp increase in home fires
• Jackson Couny hit by rash of residential burglaries
• Unique art form on display at public library
• FHS Winter Sports 2010
• FYP raises foods and funds for those in need
• Relay For Life in Franklin, Highlands combine to earn national recognition
• ABC Boards fighting privatization
• County Commisioners adopt recommended Code of Ethics
• Man discovered dead at home despite check-up by officers
• Shop With a Cop program spreads Christmas spirit
• County reconsiders expansion of planning board
• William Forstchen discusses his writing and the struggle to survive ‘One Second After’
• 52-unit affordable housing complex proposed in Franklin
• Charities, agencies stretched to limit after years of recession
• Freezing temps bring harsh conditions to WNC mountains
• "Bald Head" - Realtor of the Year - 2010
• Highlands Christmas parade brightens gloomy day
• Franklin teen wins first place in iTAC2 competition
• Homeowners protest town’s plan to annex property involuntarily
• Brrrrilliant work: Ice sculpture featured at Winter Wonderland
• Meth lab mini-mart
• 11-year-old Bingham, youngest sheriff’s deputy
• Despite amendments, food safety legislation passed by US Senate still causes concern
• School board sworn in
• Gem Capitol Gun Show has a lot to offer for gun lovers
• Macon moves forward with plans for biker rally in 2011
• Commissioners clash over board appointment
• Cookies with Santa delivers Christmas cheer
• Lighten traditional Thanksgiving recipes for a healthier holiday
• Planning Board eyes February deadline to complete county’s Comprehensive Plan
• Rifle hunting season on deer opens in N.C.
• Last call: Video sweepstakes forced to close Dec. 1 in NC
• Macon County debates need for hospice house
• Choosing a Christmas tree is holiday tradition
• Hagan: Food bill shouldn’t hurt small farmers, producers
• Skip Taylor: Highlands’ master woodworker
• Toys For Tots and Smoky Mountain Chevrolet collect toys for needy kids
• Corbin tapped to replace Davis
• Veteran receives medals of service at Franklin parade 65 years after discharge
• Developer admits no fault for loss of property
• Franklin raises more than $94K in cancer research
• Culinary Weekend in Highlands begins Thursday
• Survey: Youth high risk behaviors improve
• Lake Emory meth operation dismantled
• Late October burglaries in Franklin so far yield no arrests
• Property owners angry over ETJ
• Davis takes State Senate with 199 votes
• N.C. Division of Forest Resources urges safety in fall fire season
• View Midterm Voting Results by county here
• School system must move fast for Race to the Top funds
• 14th annual Pumpkinfest bigger and better than ever
• Franklin man charged with sex crimes against minors
• Multi-award winning group the Isaacs coming to Franklin
• Political coverage continues: U.S. Senate Candidates
• 14th Annual Pumpkinfest
• Helping neighbors in need with photography
• 772 petitioners support paving or resurfacing Needmore Road
• 21ST Annual Leaflookers Gemboree Friday
• NCAE Candidate’s Forum highlights school issues: Part I
• Midterm Election Guide continues: Rep. Shuler sees special role for moderates after election
• School property ownership transferred to county
• Contracts awarded for Iotla Valley Elementary School
• Town cleaning up the streets after candidates
• Political Guide: Candidates for District 30 judicial seats
• Highlands named in magazine’s top five small-town getaways
• Red Magic Part II - The “Grey” Market
• NC Big Sweep yields 5,000 lbs. in Macon County
• Franklin man killed, one hospitalized in tragic single vehicle accident
• Franklin High School names Homecoming Court
• Panthers overwhelm Brevard 20-6
• Red Magic and Black Mamba: Incense or legal drug? Part I
• Swain robbery suspect arrested within an hour
• Food safety bill threatens small growers, producers
• Case closed: No charges filed in Williams slaying
• Junior exhibitors participate in steer show
• Highlands to kick off its Main Street program at Tuesday event
• State reviews laws on adult age
• 2010 Census indicates significant increase in area population
• Highlands resident arrested for trafficking prescription drugs
• Opinions divided over $13 million Needmore project
• Sheriff: ‘School intersection needs a traffic light’
• Come on down!—It’s the County Fair
• Inebriated Highlands man shoots at bar mates, striking vehicle
• Community jumps in to help grow school library
• Aficionados turn out for Auto Fest despite damp conditions
• Franklin seniors charged with drug trafficking
• WCU cinematography professor wins Telly Award for work on ‘Wesley’ movie
• Arrest Report: August 30 through September 7, 2010
• Public’s traffic concerns presented to transportation steering committee
• Cullowhee to play reunion concert Sept. 18 at WCU
• Volunteer of the Year award goes to youth league B-ball coach
• Local woman has near-death experience over Labor Day weekend
• Business owner: $30,000 in forged checks an inside job
• Racing for a Blue Planet: Raising funds — and awareness — for clean water
• Daniel Tomberlin speeding right along
• Five years after Katrina, Franklin celebrates its volunteers
• AG offers tips for back to school safety
• Steering committee holds public transportation planning workshop
• Candidates debate issues facing school system
• Franklin Panthers pull off close win against Murphy Bulldogs, 14-12
• Steep Slope meetings a real conversation stopper
• Conservative icon of the ‘Contract with America’ era speaks to Tea Party activists
• ‘Talent’ winner Boyd to perform Aug. 28 at WCU
• Highlands park a big hit with people and dogs
• Quilters Guild exhibit attracts more than 800 admirers
• Local manufacturers show signs of recovery, growth
• New drug policy: Mandatory tests for junior high athletes
• It’s Back to School Time
• Exploring the future of the historical Cowee School
• Running for clean water: The Franklin Blue Planet 5K
• Highlands Relay for Life event tops goal … and still counting
• Spine Center coming to Angel Medical Center
• NC House and Senate candidates lay out the issues at LWV Candidates Forum
• Domestic dispute leads to discovery of marijuana grow
• Victim identified in joint homicide investigation
• Life beyond Cancer: Kelly Woods: Pruning the branch
• Blue Moon Musical Revue
• Dillard’s BBQ and Bluegrass Fest draws international smokers
• Royalty crowned at annual Habitat Shrimp Boil
• More county jobs may be on the chopping block
• Main Street retail study recommends ‘refining’ marketing strategy
• Rotary Club honors outstanding students
• Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival returns Aug. 13-14
• Life beyond Cancer - Peggy Watkins: Providing Hope and Inspiration
• School is almost here: Time to Fill the Bus!
• Nantahala residents: There are plenty of places to swim at the lake ... they’re just not public
• Folkmoot: Bringing the world closer together with music & dance
• WCU scientists warn that Gulf will be permanently scarred by BP spill
• No criminal charges yet in fatal Ellijay shooting
• Despite objections, special use permit approved for Supercenter
• 4th of July at Pinehurst
• Fireworks and Fun Day
• Independence Week Festival
• Franklin, NC Cold for a Cause ~ Patrick Jenkins from Farm Bureau Ins.
• Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Macon County
• Macon County Fair
• 12th Annual Taste of Scotland

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