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Power Outages · FranklinSnakes cause unusual power outages in Franklin100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesWhile power outages caused by squirrels or birds are not uncommon, residents of Franklin are discovering a more unusual culprit behind their recent disruptions: snakes.See the Story

Franklin, North Carolina · FranklinMissing North Carolina 16-year-old girl may be heading to Orlando100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesA 16-year-old girl reported missing from her home in North Carolina may be headed to the Orlando area, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Officials said Alexis Dahl was last seen at her Franklin, North Carolina home on May 14, but she may be traveling to Orlando.Dahl is described as standing 5 foot, 3 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair with blonde highlights, according to the r…See the Story

Macon County, North Carolina · Macon CountyThree-car accident in Macon County leaves four dead100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesA crash Friday morning in Macon County left four dead, including two children.See the Story

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Health · Franklin

11-year-old hosts 2nd annual youth mental health rally as NC's top health official speaks

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By WLOS staff Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — For the second year, a young girl organized a youth mental health rally in Franklin — and this year, the she attracted the likes of the state’s top health official as the keynote speaker. Gracie Parker, age 11, led the Why Not Us? Rally Sunday, April 28, in Franklin, with keynote speaker Kody Kinsley, secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health an…See the Story

Franklin, North Carolina · Franklin

Franklin to install 30 license plate readers funded by state grant

The City of Franklin unanimously approved the purchase of 34 automated license plate reader (LPR or ALPR) cameras during its April 23 Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting.See the Story

Franklin, North Carolina · Franklin

Franklin Flea Market set to return in April

The Franklin Flea Market is set to return later this month.See the Story

Franklin, North Carolina · Franklin

'Sowing the Seeds of the Future' sculpture honors pioneering women in Franklin area

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Sowing the Seeds of the Future sculpture is part of Franklin's Women's History Trail. The sculpture depicts three women -- a Cherokee woman, a pioneer woman and an enslaved woman. Cashiers artist Wesley Wofford created the sculpture, as well as the sculpture of Harriet Tubman.See the Story

Macon County, North Carolina · Macon County

Defense contractor Duotech adding 95 Jobs in Macon County

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Aerospace and defense contractor Duotech Services will add 95 jobs as part of a $6.5 million expansion in Macon County. The project is expected to grow the state's economy by an estimated $416.8 million. Duotech, which is based in Franklin, specializes in the maintenance of older defense equipment.See the Story

Highlands · Highlands

NC mountain estate in Highlands jumps onto market for nearly $50M

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A luxe mountaintop estate in western North Carolina has jumped onto the market with a sky-high price of $49.99 million. Here's a look inside.See the Story

Highlands · Highlands

For the first time ever, North Carolina reaches all-time record with $50M mountain house listing

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In Highlands, not far from South Carolina and Georgia, a mountain retreat has listed for a record-breaking sum for the southern state.See the Story

Highlands · Highlands

Older residents frustrated by DMV; officials say new Lincoln center will offer more streamlined services

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Since the pandemic, the only place people can renew their licenses in person or get a state ID is at the service center at 500 W. O St. The department used to offer those services at the Lancaster County Treasurer's office at 625 N. 46th St. A new state law requires voters have a photo ID to vote.See the Story

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11-year-old hosts 2nd annual youth mental health rally as NC's top health official speaks

Franklin to install 30 license plate readers funded by state grant

Franklin Flea Market set to return in April

'Sowing the Seeds of the Future' sculpture honors pioneering women in Franklin area

Defense contractor Duotech adding 95 Jobs in Macon County

NC mountain estate in Highlands jumps onto market for nearly $50M

For the first time ever, North Carolina reaches all-time record with $50M mountain house listing

Older residents frustrated by DMV; officials say new Lincoln center will offer more streamlined services