Macon Sense

07/25/2025

The latest legislative report from Raleigh.

In this edition of The Legislative Review, the NC House considers legislation covering a wide array of topics including: disaster recovery, property rights, and regulatory reform in the sessions conducted June 16-27. When the House gaveled into session, we voted on the following legislation: ­– S...

07/24/2025

Time for a fun break, with a little bit of history that Macon County families will identify with...

Daddy’s first cousin, Buck, who lived in Nantahala, passed away. Alba Rowland, who was a friend of the family, asked to go with Mama, Daddy, and me to the visitation, which was being held in Andrews. We loaded up, and Daddy took us on what might be described as a carnival ride to Andrews. Up ...

07/23/2025

Pets offer us unconditional love, and the volunteers and supports of AARC offer that same love to pets in need.

Macon County Humane Society, Inc., dba (doing business as) Appalachian Animal Rescue Center (AARC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a no-kill shelter for the safety, care, and adoption of dogs and cats, as well as a thrift store, referred to as Appalachian Animal Rescue Thrift St...

07/22/2025

Our local little league all-stars shined liked the champions they are...

During the month of June, the 8U Franklin All-Stars softball team went from a group of girls who had never played together, to a team with an unbreakable bond that ultimately found themselves competing at the All-Stars State Tournament. With little time to prepare, their dedication, strong coaching,...

07/21/2025

Recently, multiple counties and town officials came together to solve the housing crisis in WNC. Now, will developers and local governments come together to implement solutions? See the real problems and actual possibilities that are within reach.

If first responders, veterans, teachers, nurses, plumbers, electricians, restaurant, and hotel workers cannot afford a home in their own community, there is an affordable housing problem. If young professionals and families cannot afford a starter home, there is an affordable housing problem. These....

07/20/2025

A great essay on the power of curiosity and trust in your Faith journey.

We often think of faith as certainty. A solid, unshakable confidence. And in many ways, it is. But what if I told you that real faith also involves curiosity? That it means asking hard questions, embracing mystery, and sometimes walking without a map? That idea might seem strange at first, but it’...

07/19/2025

Macon could end its partially dry county status soon...

The Macon County Board of Commissioners (BOC) held a lengthy and often contentious session on July 8 as they addressed personnel issues, public safety, and questions about their role as elected officials in relation to appointed boards. Primarily, Board of Health (BOH) Chairman Jerry Hermanson, acco...

07/18/2025

Plan your next two weekends here...

Live Saturday music offered by Friends of the Greenway (FROG) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 573 E. Main Street, Franklin. Upcoming on July 19, Steve Greenberg. Open House at Appalachian Animal Rescue Center, 851 Lake Emory Road Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours, fun and educational activit...

07/18/2025

It's a good weekend for saving money while helping many great causes...

More than three decades ago in 1988, the Laura Jones Circle of the United Methodist Women (UMW) embarked on a journey to bring awareness of the need to increase church funds allocated for mission projects. Betty Warstler, UMW chair, led the group in brainstorming ideas and together these ladies work...

07/17/2025

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07/17/2025

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07/16/2025

What's Happening this weekend...and beyond..

Live Saturday music offered by Friends of the Greenway (FROG) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 573 E. Main Street, Franklin. Upcoming on July 5, Charley Simmons and Cricket Woodward. A Macon County Master Gardener will be at the Holly Springs Community Building, 2720 Cat Creek Road, Monday, July 7, from 9....