EBCI will soon have new off-site museum facility in Swain County
August 8, 2022
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has issued a land use permit allowing the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to operate an offsite facility...
Electric Vehicle Charging Station now operational at Town Hall
August 5, 2022
The Town of Franklin partnered with Duke Energy to install a level 3 fast-charging station in the town hall parking lot. Town Planner/IT Director Justin...
Women’s History Trail dedicate “Sowing the Seeds” sculpture at Franklin Town Council meeting
August 3, 2022
Monday night, the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County’s Women’s History Trail celebrated the completion of the “Sowing the Seeds of the Future” sculpture at...
Take a trip back in time with The Super 60s Band Aug. 5 in Sylva
August 1, 2022
The 13th season of Concerts on the Creek continues on Friday, Aug. 5 with a performance by The Super 60s Band from 7-9 p.m., at...
Standing Indian Campground Concessioner Permit Application Solicitation
July 29, 2022
FRANKLIN, N.C. (July 29, 2022) – Today the Nantahala National Forest announced the opportunity to submit proposals to obtain special use permits for concessionaire operation and...

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NC outlines plan to spend $3.6 billion to address learning loss due to COVID19

By Brittney Lofthouse on September 16, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced this week they approved North Carolina’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan…

Rep. Corbin supports historic relief for North Carolina families, schools, and Health Systems

Rep. Corbin supports historic relief for North Carolina families, schools, and Health Systems

By Brittney Lofthouse on September 5, 2020

Overwhelming bipartisan support for ‘Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0’ sends General Assembly proposals to the Governor Raleigh, NC — Representative Kevin Corbin joined his colleagues in the NC General…

Sylva sets public hearing for short-term rental ordinance proposal
Sylva sets public hearing for short-term rental ordinance proposal
August 8, 2022
Towns across Western North Carolina continue to grapple with the issue of providing adequate affordable housing for residents and enough vacation rentals for tourists. Initially,...
Cause of death still unknown for Tennessee man who went missing in GSMNP
Cause of death still unknown for Tennessee man who went missing in GSMNP
August 6, 2022
Park Rangers with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park found the body of 23 year old University of Tennessee student Bryce Evans on Friday morning...
Last of Operation JAWbreaker ring leaders found guilty in Superior Court
Last of Operation JAWbreaker ring leaders found guilty in Superior Court
August 5, 2022
Arthur Potts pled guilty to felony attempted trafficking of opium/heroin, two counts of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, and felony larceny in Macon County...
Book and Vinyl record store opening in downtown Franklin
Book and Vinyl record store opening in downtown Franklin
August 5, 2022
Jennifer Kelley grew up in Bryson City and moved to Macon County with her husband Troy after graduating from Western Carolina University in 2003. The...
Franklin Town Council raises officer pay to address staffing shortage; to conduct town-wide pay study
Franklin Town Council raises officer pay to address staffing shortage; to conduct town-wide pay study
August 3, 2022
The Franklin Police Department is authorized for 17 sworn positions and according to Harrell the department currently has 6 vacancies (35%) and is anticipating potentially...