Franklin News

Today's interview is with a chick -- a sassy one. How did you first hear of the J-Walk Blog, and how long have you been reading it? I 'Stumbled' on it! Just found you about June 2009.. I can't even remember what the topic was, but I got hooked.

Fifty-three acts performed during Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's recent Heritage Alive Mountain Youth Talent Contest on stage at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

Eddie Ray, recent inductee and curator of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, will be the grand marshal of the Kannapolis Christmas Parade.

Macon County's schools will get a long-awaited upgrade, but its taxpayers are going to have to pay extra for it.

WPFJ Radio and Sleep USA are conducting a singing contest for boys age 9-14 from 6-8 p.m. Nov.

Sarah Palin on Sunday dined and prayed with the Rev. Billy Graham, who has counseled presidents and other politicians for decades.

Sarah Palin was having dinner Sunday with the Rev. Billy Graham a day before a planned book tour stop in eastern North Carolina.

STAFF REPORTS * communitynews@citizen-times.com * published November 20, 2009 8:15 am FRANKLIN The Macon County Historical will showcase a docudrama, Civil War Letters of Macon County, Saturday, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

Authorities here arrested four people they said are linked to a rash of burglaries, including break-ins at several churches.

After two unsuccessful attempts at creating a comprehensive land-use plan, Macon County's commissioners have directed staff to take another bite of the apple.

Share experiences and meet other veterans. Light refreshments. RSVP to Amy Garcia at 258-3888, ext.

Just out of the blue the other day, I was reminded of the day in the late 1960s when I went over to Raleigh for a news conference and demonstration of the 'new' microwave oven.

Police say they arrested a man and woman for breaking into an Asheville home and stealing three videogame consoles, a TV and videogames valued at $2000. Kenneth Shane Duncan, 36, of Junie Beauchamt Road, Advance, and Jacquelyn Ruth Stewart, 23, of Golf Estates Road, Franklin, with breaking and entering and larceny, according to warrants served ...

A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit by Maureen Lackey, a 45-year old Franklin resident who alleged discrimination by Macon County and the Sheriff's Office.

The Western North Carolina Veterans' Memorial in Roger McGuire Green - also known as City-County Plaza-will be officially unveiled at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Ruminations from the Distant Hills reports: In the November 4, 2009 issue of the Franklin Press, Quintin Ellison and Barbara McRae report that Macon Bank has filed lawsuits alleging it was "duped into making questionable loans in excess of $3.5 million" to buyers of lots in the 2200 acre Wildflower development north of Franklin.

Not one face is changing in Franklin's local government despite close contests for mayor and aldermen.

U.S. trees are exploding in brilliantly colorful fall foliage this year in many regions, thanks to stellar growing conditions and excellent temperatures, say experts.

It took nearly 20 years, but Jamil Kadouras can now eat the pita bread of his native Jerusalem.

Fall foliage is in vibrant color in Asheville, Highlands and Cullowhee and should peak in Franklin by the weekend, according to Visit N.C. The Piedmont region is beginning to blaze with color as well with Hanging Rock State Park entering the peak period.