Franklin and Highlands Town Boards Meet with County Commissioners 07-30-2013

Video of the joint meeting between the Towns of Franklin and Highlands and the Macon County Commissioners. It was hosted by the Franklin Town Board of Aldermen at Sakura Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar on the Highlands Road in Franklin, NC. This is a meeting that takes place every four months, each board taking turns playing host, that was designed to foster communication between the boards and the encourage cooperation on projects. Video of...

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Bob Scott for Mayor Campaign Event on the Greenway

Pictured (L-R) are 7 of the 10 candidates for the Town Board of Aldermen: Angela Hubbs Moore, Mack Brogden, Barbara McRae, Emmanuel Carrion, W.H. Derrick, Adam Kimsey, Patti Halyburton Abel, and candidate for Mayor Bob Scott. The Bob Scott for Mayor campaign hosted a Meet the Candidate Social on the Greenway at the Big Bear Shelter on NE Main Street on Friday evening. The event featured the musical talents of the Southern Appalachian Boys,...

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Discover the Land of Wires

Seen on Palmer Street in Franklin, NC....

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Americans for Prosperity praises Governor McCrory, General Assembly for passing tax reform into law

I've neglected to cover the happenings in the North Carolina General Assembly this year and I hope to correct that in the next session of the state legislature. Below is a press release from Americans for Prosperity regarding their reaction to the signing of House Bill 998 into law. Read the text of the bill. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday July 23, 2013   CONTACT: Dallas Woodhouse at (919) 671-1050 ordwoodhouse@afphq.org Conservative...

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Sights and Sounds of the 2013 Franklin Folk Festival

Here are some videos and photos I shot at the 10th Annual Franklin Folk Festival, a local festival that celebrates our Appalachian Heritage. The annnual event is put on by the many dedicated volunteers of the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County. Visit their website [LINK] to learn more about what they do and how you can contribute to their effort. FIRE APPARATUS PARADE Created with flickr slideshow. THE FOLK FESTIVAL ...

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Fire Apparatus Parade and Folk Festival Street Closures

Be aware that the Franklin Folk Festival is happening today in downtown Franklin. There is also a parade that starts at 9am. FIRE APPARATUS PARADE ROUTE I have included a map of the parade route that will be used by several fire trucks in a parade that is scheduled to begin at 9am this morning to kick off the Franklin Folk Festival. If you aren't planning on watching the parade and will be driving in town during this time, please plan an alternate...

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Ten People in the Race for Three Seats on the Town Board; Sissy Patillo and Bob Scott Run for Mayor

A 10th person has filed to run for Alderman in Franklin. Angie Phelps Moore has filed today to be the 10th person running for Alderman in the upcoming municipal election in Franklin. The deadline to file for election was at noon today. The top three vote getters will be seated on the Town Board of Aldermen. She joins (in alphabetical order), Patti Halyburton Abel, Mack Brogden, Emmanuel Carrion, W.H. Derrick, Marshal Henson, Adam Kimsey, Barbara...

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Macon County Planning Board 07-18-2013

The video of the entire meeting is above and a few brief notes of what took place is below.  MEDIA ROLL CALL Macon County News (present for the entire meeting) The Franklin Press (present for the entire meeting) Macon Media (me) (present for the entire meeting) The Smoky Mountain News (their reporter arrived at 5pm, and was present for the last 9 minutes of the meeting) NEW MEMBERS Two new members were welcomed aboard, John...

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In Memory of Dennis Tippett, 1961-2013

Public safety personnel gathered to show their appreciation and respect for the life and service of Dennis Tippet on Thursday, July 11th, 2013. His body was carried in 'The 37' of the Franklin Fire Department. The body, and his family, were escorted from Macon Funeral Home to Cowee Baptist Church in a line of emergency vehicles that all passed under an American Flag displayed between Ladder 11 and Ladder 12. The pallbearers ferried the casket...

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Franklin Alderman Bob Scott Files for Mayor

PRESS RELEASE Bob Scott  www.bobscottformayor.com Bob Scott, a 10 year veteran of the Franklin Board of Aldermen filed Friday to run for Mayor. Scott is seeking the seat being vacated by long-time mayor Joe Collins. Among the ideas Scott has for Franklin is a project to develop the town owned 13 acre Whitmire property into “a place for all residents to enjoy and to leave for our children and grand children and great grandchildren.” ...

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Franklin TDA 07-08-2013

Here is the video, agenda and press kit for the July 8th meeting of the Franklin Tourism Development Authority. TOWN OF FRANKLIN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA MONDAY JULY 8, 2013 5:30PM TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM 1...Call to order - Chair Candy Presley 2...Approval of the June 10 and June 18, 2013 minutes 3...Financial Report - Summer Woodard 4...Sub-Committee Reports A...Finance/Budget Chair report - Mike Grubermann C...Policy and Rules of Procedure Chair report - Vickie Springer D...Application Review Chair report...

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Macon County Manager Jack Horton Announces Retirement Effective Oct 1, 2013

Macon County Manager Jack Horton has made the announcement that he is retiring from his position effective October 1, 2013. The text of the letter he presented to the board and media is below: To: Macon County Board of County Commissioners Chairman: Kevin Corbin Vice Chair: Ronnie Beale Commissioner: Ron Haven Commissioner: Jim Tate Commissioner: Paul Higdon Gentlemen, It was Monday February 9th, 1976 when l walked in to the County Administrative...

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Macon County Commissioners 07-09-2013

The Macon County Commissioners will be meeting tonight at 6pm. I have included the public agenda and have embedded the documents included with the press kit in the interest of transparency. I will be posting a play by play of the meeting on Google Plus and will post the video at the top of this article tomorrow afternoon. MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JULY 9, 2013 PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Corbin 2....

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Macon County Board of Education 07-03-2013

The Macon County Board of Education held a continuation meeting last night. After a 97 minute closed session, board members approved hiring people to fill 33 positions in the school system. 26 positions remain to be filled and it is anticipated that they will fill them at the July 22nd meeting. The Board welcomed Dr Chris Baldwin as the new Superintendent of the Macon County School System. See video of his swearing in ceremony. MEDIA ROLL...

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Franklin Aldermen 07-01-2013

The Franklin Town Board of Aldermen will be meeting tonight in the town hall at 95 E Main Street. i will be there filming the meeting. There will be no play by play tonight. The agenda and press kit for the meeting are below. I will post the video at the top of this post when it is complete. Town of Franklin Board of Aldermen  Meeting Agenda Monday July 1, 2013 - 7:00 p.m. Call to order -Mayor Collins Approval of the June 3,...

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New School Superintendent Sworn in Today

Several employees gathered today in the meeting room of the Macon County Board of Education to observe the swearing in ceremony of Dr Chris Baldwin, who replaces the interim Superintendent, Dr Jim Duncan. Clerk of Court Vic Perry administered the oath of office at 10am. I was unable to attend the going away party for Dr Jim Duncan, WFSC-AM was there. Media Roll Call WFSC-AM Macon Media ...

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