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Blaze shuts down Old Edwards wedding venue
Locals and visitors planning to attend events at The Farm in Highlands are learning details about last week’s fire.
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Aging school activity buses raise concerns
The Macon County’s school activity bus fleet is aging and creating growing concerns about safety, repair costs and the district’s ability to provide long-distance transportation …
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Feds award funding for Western NC Helene housing recovery
By Greg Childress, NC Newsline
August 27, 2026
OPINION
The Growing Movement: Why local families are choosing the homeschool path
By Patti Trick
August 20, 2026
FEATURES
State Rep. Balkcom is taking Chuck Edwards’ place on the NC-11 ticket. Here’s what that means for her state House seat.
By Lilly Knoepp
August 22, 2026
From her mother’s care to the statehouse: Pat Hedrick’s mission for seniors
By Amy Kirkpatrick
August 20, 2026
EVENTS
Mountain Voices Community Chorus Winter Season-Invited all singers!
On August 31, 2026
1/4 Penny Sales Tax Referendum Community Meeting
On September 17, 2026
Visit Smokies social for Franklin businesses
On September 17, 2026
Government Alerts
Sunnyside restroom construction site vandalized with feces, police ask for information
By Morgan Stewart
July 20, 2026
Obituaries
Elizabeth Mae “Liz” Jenkins
1952 – 2026
George Lugar Hendrickson
1930 – 2026
Lillian “Lil’ Gerber
1946 – 2026
