Jackson County holiday events
November 30, 2023
By Kristin Fox This weekend, Jackson County will kick off the holiday season with two Christmas parades – the Sylva Christmas Parade and the Cashiers...
Fire restrictions begin on Nantahala, Pisgah National Forests
November 8, 2023
Asheville, NC, November 8, 2023 — The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are now restricting campfires to ensure public health and safety and to...
Collett Ridge Fire grows to nearly 3,000 acres with 0% contained
November 7, 2023
Size: 2,919 acres Containment: 0% Start Date: 10/23/2023 Point of Origin: Collett Ridge (4 miles south of Andrews, NC) Total Personnel: 112 Resources: Two 20-person...
Town of Highlands issues water restrictions due to shortage
November 3, 2023
Due to the prolonged drought conditions and the lack of measurable rainfall in the extended forecast, effective November 3, 2023, the Town of Highlands has...
Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade to be held Thanksgiving Weekend
October 30, 2023
Here comes Santa! The Franklin Chamber of Commerce announces plans are underway for this year’s Annual Christmas Parade which will officially ring in the holiday...

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Town of Franklin swears in board; Guffey voted Vice-Mayor
Town of Franklin swears in board; Guffey voted Vice-Mayor
December 8, 2023
By Kristin Fox With only one change in the membership of the Franklin Town Council, the board held its swearing-in ceremony at this weekorganizational meeting...
Town of Franklin sets public hearing for social district despite commissioner’s inaction
Town of Franklin sets public hearing for social district despite commissioner’s inaction
December 6, 2023
By Kristin Fox Since February, the Franklin Town Council has discussed the idea of creating a social district for downtown Franklin. At their meeting this...
Jackson County names Finance Director as interim county manager
Jackson County names Finance Director as interim county manager
November 29, 2023
By Kristin Fox After a closed session of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners during their November regular meeting, county officials voted unanimously to approve...
An in-depth analysis of Macon County’s budget over 8 budget cycles and what taxpayers have gained to show for it
An in-depth analysis of Macon County’s budget over 8 budget cycles and what taxpayers have gained to show for it
November 24, 2023
I can count the number of Macon County Board of Commissioners meetings I have missed since 2011 on one hand. When I started the board...
Arrest made in 2013 murder of Cherokee woman
Arrest made in 2013 murder of Cherokee woman
November 21, 2023
Just shy of the 10 year anniversary of the death or Marie Walkingstick Pheasant, the Cherokee Indian Police Department announced an arrest has finally been...