Tag: Franklin NC
Town officially adopts BikeWalk plan for Franklin
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
After months of work and research, the Franklin Board of Aldermen officially adopted the comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian BikeWalk Plan...
Ideas for Whitmire property batted around at retreat
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
It has been 12 years since the town of Franklin first purchased the Whitmite Property in town, and after discussing...
Town discuss possibility of revamped summer music events
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
The Franklin Board of Aldermen retreat isn't just a time for budget discussions and looking at town infrastructure. Franklin Alderman...
Nonprofit coffeehouse seeking to enrich community
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
Students at Western Carolina University have the opportunity to pay-it-forward, just by grabbing a cup of coffee. Hillside Grind Coffeehouse...
Youth band programs in need of community support
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
The Franklin High School Marching Panther Regiment has risen to fame over the last few years, winning awards, marching in...
Youth participate in 30 Hour Famine to raise awareness, donations for...
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
For more than two decades, youth in Macon County have been participating in the 30 Hour Famine each year to...
Franklin Mayor asks board to consider room occupancy tax increase
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
Since 1983, the North Carolina General Assembly has allowed counties and municipalities to collect room occupancy taxes from any lodgings...
REACH throwing a Mardi Gras Dinner
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
In the last week, REACH of Macon County has had a total of 21 shelter residents, 12 kids and nine...
Corbin and Davis sponsor legislation that could speed up broadband process
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
North Carolina's BRIGHT Futures Act, also known as House Bill 68, is intended to clarify rules governing the ability of...
Community building renovation project delayed; Wesley Park improvements to start soon
Brittney Burns – Staff Writer
Last year, the Macon County Board of Commissioners directed County Manager Derek Roland to prioritize funds to renovate the Robert...