Franklin

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.

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.

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.

Franklin Town Council moves forward with a feasibility study on a new project to put senior housing into the former Angel Medical Center building.

The new Angel Medical Center will open on Sunday September 18th.

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…

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.…

1898 was a violent year in North Carolina. The white supremacist coup that took place in Wilmington that year is getting more and more attention as…

Downtown Sylva has a new addition - a sculpture of Harriet Tubman. Meet the local woman behind the sculpture. The 9-ft bronze sculpture called “Journey to…

The town of Franklin has hired a new town manager who is a familiar face in Western North Carolina. Amie Owens was previously the assistant town manager…