Despite Hurricane Helene and warmer weather stretching into October, Franklin and most of Macon County could experience a ...

Macon County could soon have a fourth high school competing in athletics next year as the Board of Education gave its ...

Press photos/Thomas Sherrill - People stand in line while waiting to vote on the first day of early voting, Oct. 17. Around a ...

Panther football remains unbeaten following a game with their best opponent yet. Just four days after routing North ...

Press photo/Thomas Sherrill - Local officials take part in the Franklin High School groundbreaking on Friday, Oct. 18. With a ...

Photo/Smoky Mountain Host - Smoky Mountain Host is partnering with Allison Outdoor Advertising, which donated billboard space to advertise the towns in Western North Carolina that are accepting ...

Criticism over the emergency management plan at the Macon County Board of Commissioners meeting led to an audience member ...

Volunteers and supporters filled the meeting room for the Sept. 24 Macon County Board of Health meeting. They want the board ...

Press photo/Will Woolever - Senior Miguel Cruz fights for possession in Franklin’s stunning come-from-behind win over East ...

The Marching Panthers band and halftime performance. The fans. The snacks at the concession stand.

Press photo/Will Woolever - Franklin seniors Josh McGaha (center) and Caryll Cook (right) chase a loose ball following a sack ...

Voting for the 2024 General Election kicks off in North Carolina this Thursday, Oct. 17, with one-stop early voting. Early ...