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Veterans 2 Veterans, a food bank organized by Kenneth Elkins (right), held its first ever Christmas dinner giveaway at t...
12/21/2025

Veterans 2 Veterans, a food bank organized by Kenneth Elkins (right), held its first ever Christmas dinner giveaway at the Robert Carpenter Community Building in Franklin. Elkins said he was able to gather 12 dinners of ham, rolls, yams, green beans, corn, fruit and pumpkin pie to give to veterans who may end up “lost between the cracks” left by other food pantries or organizations.

Veterans Marty Wadewitz (left) and Laurel Klonkowski helped distribute the meals. (Press photo/Shelby Powell)

Richard Kennedy is joining First Baptist Church of Franklin as its new pastor. Rev. Kennedy, along with his wife, Kaitli...
12/20/2025

Richard Kennedy is joining First Baptist Church of Franklin as its new pastor. Rev. Kennedy, along with his wife, Kaitlin, and their daughters, are relocating to Franklin from Alabama. The church will hold a special service commemorating the Kennedys’ first Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 21. The community is invited to join First Baptist as they welcome the Kennedy family to Franklin.

Chuck Southard of Franklin has been one of Western North Carolina’s top stock car racers for nearly four decades. With a...
12/20/2025

Chuck Southard of Franklin has been one of Western North Carolina’s top stock car racers for nearly four decades. With a win at the Fairgrounds Raceway in Boone he captured the Southern Wedge Late-Model Association points championship. He is pictured with his first place trophy after a win at Lavonia Speedway in Georgia. (Photo submitted)

Teresa and Tom Young, members of Otto Community Development Organization, accept a Mountain Laurel Best in Class Award, ...
12/19/2025

Teresa and Tom Young, members of Otto Community Development Organization, accept a Mountain Laurel Best in Class Award, presented by Josh English of Wells Fargo (left) during the WNC Communities award ceremony.

Seven clubs from Macon County were represented at the ceremony including Carson Community Development Association, Clark’s Chapel Community Club, Holly Springs Community Development Club, Inc., Nantahala Community Development Club, Otto Community Development Organization, Scaly Mountain Historical Society, and Upper Cartoogechaye Community Development

Throwback Thursday 1985: Shane McConnell (left) was the 4-H’er of the year in 1985. Also recognized at the annual year-e...
12/18/2025

Throwback Thursday 1985: Shane McConnell (left) was the 4-H’er of the year in 1985. Also recognized at the annual year-end banquet were Norma and Dola Estes and Tammy Green, pictured with 4-H agent Larry Roper and extension aide Nadine Rowland.
(From the Franklin Press, Dec. 13, 1985)

Happy 70th Anniversary!Clay and Bettie Lambeth are celebrating 70 years of marriage. They were married at Oakview United...
12/18/2025

Happy 70th Anniversary!

Clay and Bettie Lambeth are celebrating 70 years of marriage. They were married at Oakview United Methodist Church in High Point on Dec. 18, 1955. They have enjoyed a beautiful life together full of wonderful memories and have certainly enjoyed residing in Macon County since retirement. They look forward to celebrating with family over the Christmas holidays.
(Photo submitted)

Pet of the Week from Macon County Animal Services Meet Simone, a gentle soul with a heart full of love who’s just having...
12/18/2025

Pet of the Week from Macon County Animal Services

Meet Simone, a gentle soul with a heart full of love who’s just having a hard time adjusting to the busy shelter life. She can be a little anxious in her kennel, but once she’s outside, her true personality shines through.

Call 828-349-2106 or email [email protected]. Macon County Animal Shelter is located at 1377 Lakeside Dr. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

To see other shelter animals visit MaconAnimals.com or follow MCAS on Facebook.

Sports headlines for Dec. 17, 2025:> Wrestling hosts Andrews, Mountain Eight Conference rival Pisgah> Track breaks schoo...
12/17/2025

Sports headlines for Dec. 17, 2025:
> Wrestling hosts Andrews, Mountain Eight Conference rival Pisgah
> Track breaks school records in Winston Salem
> Men’s basketball starts year 4-1
> Women’s basketball earns first M8C win
(Press photos by Will Woolever)

Get your copy of the paper at local newsstands or at the newspaper office on Depot Street. The e-edition is available online. Subscribers have full access to the e-edition and the website. Read us online at www.thefranklinpress.com.

12/17/2025

From the Town of Franklin concerning lighting on Phillips Street:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Planned Street Light Service Interruption – Phillips Street beginning December 17

The Town of Franklin has been informed by Duke Energy effective December 17, the street lights on Phillips Street from Wayah Street to Carolina Mountain Drive will be taken out of service and will remain dark. Work that is occurring on a rock wall at Franklin High School close to an underground power source makes this service interruption necessary. This is a safety consideration for workers.

The lights will remain off until after the New Year when the wall is completed and power is restored. The Town will share information as it becomes available related to restoration.

Should you have any questions, please contact Bill Deal, Public Works Director, at 828-524-2516 x 402.

The Franklin Press is excited to partner with the Prowler Press from Franklin High School. This is a new club at FHS tha...
12/17/2025

The Franklin Press is excited to partner with the Prowler Press from Franklin High School. This is a new club at FHS that publishes news weekly on their website, www.prowlerpress.com.

Each month the Prowler staff will select stories to be featured in The Franklin Press. You may also find additional stories from the Prowler staff in the pages of the paper as they write about timely topics at FHS.

We look forward to working with these young journalists and their advisor, Addie Stauffer.

Read these stories and more in Dec. 17, 2025, edition of The Franklin Press.Get your copy of the paper at local newsstan...
12/17/2025

Read these stories and more in Dec. 17, 2025, edition of The Franklin Press.

Get your copy of the paper at local newsstands or at the newspaper office on Depot Street.

Read us online at www.thefranklinpress.com. The e-edition is available for $1.50. Subscribers have full access to the e-edition and the website.

The Macon County Elves were busy bundling toys on Saturday morning. They still need toy donations. The final day to dona...
12/15/2025

The Macon County Elves were busy bundling toys on Saturday morning. They still need toy donations. The final day to donate toys is Friday, Dec. 19 with the last distribution being on Dec. 20.

The group anticipates helping 150 local families with more than 350 children.

For a list of toy drop off locations, visit their website: www.maconcountyelves.com
(Press photo/Shelby Powell)

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