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Franklin High School Men’s Track & Field team became the 2023 3A Men’s Track & Field State Champions this past Friday, beating out all competitors for the first time since 1995.

FHS Track and Field take first and third in State Championship meet

Macon County News - May 25, 2023

Macon County’s new superintendent Josh Lynch is a self-proclaimed “direct product of Macon County schools.” Lynch will take the Oath of Office June 13 at the administrative building on Old Murphy Road.

Josh Lynch appointed new school superintendent

School projects contingent on state budget

TDA reviews support requests for summer events

Town Council meets for final budget discussion

Folk Heritage Association of Macon County representatives Claire Suminski, Mary Polanski, and Marty Greeble traveled to the Pyrology foundry in Texas May 12 to watch the final bronzing stages of the Women’s History Trail sculpture, by Wesley Wofford. The three women even helped choose the patinas and collectively the group, with Wofford, determined that a darker hue needed to be applied to the base and gradually transition into a lighter hue.

‘Sowing the Seeds’ sculpture undergoes casting process in Texas foundry

Macon County News - May 18, 2023

Golf Coach Sammy Gunter and Gavin Rinker at the conference tournament.

FHS sports: Softball, baseball seasons end; track headed to state

Macon County News - May 18, 2023

Photos by Betsey Gooder

Countryside hosts 24th Rev-it-Up for the Vets

Macon County News - May 18, 2023

Franklin observes National Day of Prayer

Macon County News - May 11, 2023

George Teague, president of the N.C. Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, presented on May 9 to H&H Farms’ Adam and Katy Huscusson the statewide “Outstanding Conservation Farm Family Award” - making it the first such business in Macon County to receive the honor.

Celebration honors ‘2022 Outstanding Conservation Farm Family’

Macon County News - May 11, 2023

Junior softball player/catcher Avery Moffitt was named FHS April Athlete of the Month. Pictured with Avery are (L-R) Bobby Bishop, Head Varsity Softball Coach; Matt Bradley, Co-Athletic Director; Moffitt; Cori Sellers with Matt Corbin Dental; and Hank Hodge, First Citizens Bank.

Softball conference champs; advances to second round playoffs

Macon County News - May 11, 2023

Franklin High School Cheer team attended the Tuesday commissioners meeting to tout the benefits of the program.

Nearly a dozen sign up to speak at board meet

Macon County News - May 11, 2023

Jack Dendy had always wanted to visit the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC to pay his respects to a childhood friend who was killed in combat. Blue Ridge Honor Flight made it possible last month.

Blue Ridge Honor Flight carries N.C. veterans to Washington, D.C.

Macon County News - May 11, 2023

Sylva official explains how social district works

Macon County News - May 4, 2023

FHS Diamond Notes: Softball continues stellar season

Macon County News - May 4, 2023