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Two weeks ago, a Macon County newspaper announced it was closing. But after a public outcry, the paper is now determined to stay in print. Let’s go to the…
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Current mayor Bob Scott ran unopposed for his last two terms in office. The 17-year veteran of public service says he’s using the same signs as years past…
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An ancient Cherokee mound in Franklinhas now officially been turned over to a local nonprofit. BPR attended the commemoration of the transfer. Locals…
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As part of the sale of Mission Health to HCA, the for-profit health system promised to build a new hospital in Macon County. BPR talked to Angel Medical…
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The lawsuit against the Franklin Town Council members in response to their decision to transfer the deed to the ancient Nikwasi Mound has been withdrawn.…
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The Franklin Town Council has voted to transfer the deed to the ancient Nikwasi Mound to a nonprofit. The hall broke out into applause after the town…
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Last year over 25,000 people marched at the state capital in Raleigh to support public school teachers through theRed 4 Ed NC cause. This year they’ll do…
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Franklin-based Entegra Bank has announced a merger with First Citizens Bank. This is a swift change from the merger between Entegra and Smart Bank…
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The Franklin Town Council delayed its decision until next month on transferring the deed of the Nikwasi Mound to nonprofit The Nikwasi Initiative.It was…
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At its March meeting, the Franklin Town Councilmoved forward with a motion to transfer ownership of the Nikwasi Mound to a nonprofit. The origin of the…