Franklin News

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.

Nominations are now being accepted by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce for several annual awards including Citizen of the Year, Civic Club or Community Organization of the Year and Chamber Member of the Year.

Downtown shoppers try to keep dry as they walk along Main Street Hendersonville Friday.

The National Weather Service has updated its flood watch for Western North Carolina, dropping Macon County but leaving it in effect for southern Jackson and Transylvania counties, along with parts of update South Carolina.

STAFF REPORTS * communitynews@citizen-times.com * published October 13, 2009 3:56 pm FRANKLIN This year marks The 17th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art & Craft Festival to be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct.

Two Western North Carolina projects will receive $1.6 million from federal funds designated for the nation's scenic byways.

When the new family movie, "Mandie and the Secret Tunnel" hosts its Tennessee premiere at The Factory in Franklin tonight at 7 p.m., a familiar face will be a part of the cast on the screen.

While neighboring hospitals count down the days until an affiliation is finalized, Angel Medical Center in Franklin continues to stand alone during a time when independent hospitals are becoming increasingly rare.