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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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The nonprofit that took control of the sacred Nikwasi Mound in Franklin two years ago is releasing more details about its plans for the site.The Nikwasi…
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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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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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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Franklin Town Council members in response to their decision to transfer the deed to the ancient Nikwasi Mound has been withdrawn.…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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There are over 20 land trusts in North Carolina. BPR sought to find out what a land trust does at an event intended to teach millennials the answer. A…
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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…