Officials encourage proper seat belt usage during Child Passenger Safety Week
September 20, 2023
GREENVILLE – State and local officials are reminding people during “Child Passenger Safety Week” to buckle up their youngest passengers because car crashes are still a...
Mike Wade creates $500,000 endowed fund at SCC
September 20, 2023
SYLVA – Roughly a decade ago, Mike Wade heard a quote from successful industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie: “I spent the first half of my...
Suicide Prevention Month helps highlight resources for those in Need, strives to reduce stigma
September 13, 2023
RALEIGH — Suicide is a statewide and national public health crisis impacting people of all ages across all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Suicide awareness...
Community Coffee with Highlands Mayor at Hudson Library
September 12, 2023
Please join us on Friday, September 29 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. This month we're...
Macon residents remember 9/11 terrorist attaks
September 12, 2023
By Kristin Fox Remembering 9/11/2001, one of the worst days in the history of the United States, the Town of Franklin under the leadership of...

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New Jackson County Sheriff brings all new agency leadership

By The Southern Scoop on December 12, 2022

When newly elected Sheriff Doug Farmer took office on December 5, Jackson County not only got an entirely new Sheriff, but for the first time…

Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend
Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend
September 20, 2023
By Brittney Lofthouse Join Emily and Sarah in "Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend," a delightful tale of friendship, adventure, and the quest for...
Totally Rad 80’s Flashback Weekend raises $27k for Shriners Children’s Greenville
Totally Rad 80’s Flashback Weekend raises $27k for Shriners Children’s Greenville
September 20, 2023
Gnarly news, dudes and dudettes! The 9th Annual 80's Flashback Weekend, a righteous blast from the past, took place on Friday, August 4th, and Saturday,...
WNC celebrates Constitution Week
WNC celebrates Constitution Week
September 19, 2023
By Kristin Fox This week marks the 236 anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, our country’s most important...
Water line break causes boil water notice for Iotla Street Franklin
Water line break causes boil water notice for Iotla Street Franklin
September 16, 2023
There has been a water line break on Iotla Street which is impacting water service on Iotla Street from Church Street to White Oak Street....
Macon County adopts master plan for recreation park; solicits RFQ for Phase 1A
Macon County adopts master plan for recreation park; solicits RFQ for Phase 1A
September 14, 2023
Macon County's Veterans Memorial Recreation Park could soon undergo a transformative makeover in the near future following the adoption of a new recreation Master Plan,...