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The Cherokee Cultural Corridor in rural Western North Carolina took a major step forward this week.Through the rain, officials from the Town of Franklin…
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Last week, Mainspring Conservation Trust in Franklin was packed with locals and members to congratulate director Sharon Taylor on her retirement. “I’m…
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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 the controversy over the ownership of the Nikwasi Mound in Franklin lingers on, Macon County officials are highlighting their working relationship with…
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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 transferring ownership of the Nikwasi Mound. Now certain residents and Franklin Mayor…
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After false reports that plaintiffs filed a complaint against the Franklin Town Council last week, a complaint has been officially filed. Five plaintiffs…
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On the 200 year anniversary of territory being taken from the Eastern Band of the Cherokee in Macon County, the Franklin town council is moving toward a…
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The first piece of a project connecting historical sites of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee is complete. When the full project is finished, a cultural…