Dr. Ed Morris, a physician who had a powerful impact on Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 13, after a five-year struggle ...

A North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality contractor is at work rebuilding the riverbed along a stretch of Jones ...

A Franklin native is continuing his climb to the top of the world strongman rankings. For the past several years Thomas ...

Press photo/Vickie Carpenter - Lora Barham was crowned Miss 1980 Something during the pageant on Saturday, July 26, at ...

Panther softball should have plenty of talent next spring. After an excellent 2025 including a Mountain Seven title for ...

A public comment period at the Macon County Board of Health’s special meeting on July 17 saw 15 speakers comment on ongoing ...

Burningtown-Iotla Fire and Rescue (BIFR) says it has improved recruitment and training and will comply with state standards ...

The Franklin Amatuer Swim Team has completed another stellar season. A week after claiming their 21st straight title at the ...

Filing for the Town of Franklin and Highlands municipal elections closed at noon Friday, July 18. Town of Franklin Mayor: ...

Just before filing closed on Friday, Matthew Holland added his name as the second candidate to run in the Town of Franklin mayor’s race. Holland will join current Vice Mayor Stacy Guffe ...

4 bedroom/3 bath home for rent Updated farmhouse, located between Highlands & Cashiers off Hwy 64. $4500/month, includes all utilities with high speed wifi. Call Marcy 828-482-4239 ...