Opinion
Memorial Day: Bullet holes, sunken ship are tangible reminders of sacrifice
Besides fun with friends, family and gatherings for good grub, Memorial Day is intended as a sober pause to consider just how much men and women throughout many generations sacrificed for our American freedom. I just installed a flag holder on our front porch, and intend to keep the flag flying at least through …
Sports
Track overcomes hurdles to shine at state championships
Franklin’s track team made the trek to the state championships in Greensboro on May 15 and the results beat expectations as many FHS students placed …
Features
The 2026 hurricane season is upon us; be prepared
We’ve all heard the saying, “Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.” That’s good advice to follow as hurricane season, which runs from June …
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“Game On” as county commission takes on pickleball, budgets, and hard choices
By Amy Kirkpatrick
May 14, 2026
Beyond festival grants: Franklin tourism board considers broader strategy
By Daryna Thiemann
May 13, 2026
OPINION
America’s redistricting wars arrived in Virginia, and it held the line
By David Botkins
May 11, 2026
Sports
Playoffs: Lady Panthers beat Erwin, loses at North Davidson; baseball loses to East Lincoln
By Morgan Stewart
May 13, 2026
FHS baseball and softball concluding conference play, eye playoff run
By Dan Finnerty
April 26, 2026
EVENTS
Live Mid-Day Music
On May 23, 2026
MOUNTAIN ROOTS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
On May 23, 2026
Smoky Mountain Storytellers
On May 29, 2026
Obituaries
Williston “Willie” Frank Houston
1940 – 2026
Floyd “Smokey” Buchanan
1966 – 2026
Robert Hicks
1940 – 2026
