Skip to main contentSearch formSearchUser menuAbout UsAdvertiseForms & Submissions ContactLinksNIERenewLoginMain menuShow MenuHomeE-EditionNewsSportsObituariesClassifiedsPlace a Classified ArchivesSubscribeLegalsEventsMarketplaceOverdoses prompt warnings    Macon County has seen a spate of drug overdoses over the past week, including one that resulted in a death.“We have had a death,” said Macon County Sheriff Robert Holland. “In fact, we also had two overdoses who didn’t die … just a couple of days...Home sales continue rebound    Home sales in Macon County continue to rebound from the depths of the Great Recession as a lack of inventory continues driving up prices.For the six-month period ended June 30, 312 homes have been sold in Macon County at a median price of $167,500...Schools launch afterschool meal program    Macon County Schools is now participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s At Risk Afterschool Meal Program.While Macon County Schools has long offered students free and reduced price meals and snacks under the right financial circumstances...Panthers deliver under pressure    Whether it’s in practice or a game, Bekah Brooks challenges her players. The Franklin coach often adds pressure to practice by creating scenarios where the losing team has to do exercise as punishment. Leading 24-23 in the third set Tuesday against...Taylor retiring from Mainspring     After 18 years of helping preserve the natural beauty and culture of Western North Carolina, Sharon Taylor is retiring and stepping down as executive director of Mainspring Conservation Trust.Taylor began her career at the nonprofit in February...Confidence wanes in loss    Andy Scheidlersports@thefranklinpress.comBekah Brooks calls volleyball one of the most difficult sports to understand. Talent is always a major indicator of success, but sometimes mental fortitude has an even bigger influence on the outcome of a...News StoriesOverdoses prompt warnings    Macon County has seen a spate of drug overdoses over the past week, including one that resulted in a death.    By    Lee BuchananHome sales continue rebound    Home sales in Macon County continue to rebound from the depths of the Great Recession as a lack of inventory continues driving up prices.    By    Lee BuchananSchools launch afterschool meal program    Macon County Schools is now participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s At Risk Afterschool Meal Program.    By    Jake BrowningSportsPanthers deliver under pressure    Whether it’s in practice or a game, Bekah Brooks challenges her players.Confidence wanes in loss    Andy Scheidler
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Desire for first win increases    
History has shown Franklin matches up very well with Swain County on the gridiron. 
In the past 13 seasons under coach Josh Brooks, the Panthers have beaten the Maroon Devils 12 times. 
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