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Local mayors in Bryson City, Hot Springs and Franklin are incumbents running unopposed. Why isn’t anyone running against them?
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Late last month, in a closed session, Macon County Commissioners entered a contract to spend $1.35 million to purchase a local estate, raising questions for some local residents about the intended purpose of the purchase and the circumstances around the contract.
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Tensions build tension between the Fontana Regional Library System and the Macon County Board of Commissioners over the current collections policy.
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There was no item pertaining to the old hospital on the Franklin Town Council agenda. But that didn’t stop community members from speaking out during the public comment session about the needs for mental health and substance abuse services in Macon County.
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The possibility of transforming the Old Angel Medical Center in Franklin to affordable senior housing is too costly for the town. On Monday, council members heard the results of an feasibility study which concluded the rehabilitation project would cost between $50.8 million and $63.5 million.
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Freshman Republican U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards is mid-way through a tour of the 15 counties of North Carolina’s 11th District. He spoke to BPR at Southwestern Community College about his priorities heading into federal budget negotiations. Edwards also announced he will be opening an office in Franklin, Macon County.
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Franklin Town Council moves forward with a feasibility study on a new project to put senior housing into the former Angel Medical Center building.
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The new Angel Medical Center will open on Sunday September 18th.
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The story of the deed transfer of the Nikwasi Mound in Franklin will now be part of a Smithsonian traveling exhibit.The story of the creation of the…
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Jack Horton has been involved in local Western North Carolina politics since the 1970s. In November, he ran unopposed to become Franklin’s new Mayor.…