Weather Briefing for Wednesday, September 30, 2020

OUTLOOK Weak high pressure crosses the area today bringing seasonably cool conditions. Then a strong, but dry, cold front will cross our region on Thursday dropping temperatures to well below normal. Expect the coolest night to be Friday night, followed by a slight warming trend, as our weather stays somewhat cool into next week. ---BEGIN SPONSOR SEGMENT--- !-- DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Health &...

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US and NC Flags to Return to Full Staff Display Today at Sunset

The United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities should return to full staff display at sunset today, September 29, 2020, after being lowered in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. She will be laid to rest today in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Ginsburg was a feminist icon to many, dedicating her life to public service...

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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Includes Video of September 2020 School Board Meeting

OUTLOOK Warm and fairly humid conditions will persist early this week, with rain chances increasing gradually until a cold front pushes through Tuesday. Dry and somewhat chilly weather is expected behind the front for the second half of the week. Expecting the coolest nights to be Friday night and Saturday night. ---BEGIN SPONSOR SEGMENT--- DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Health & Fitness, home of #ResultsForEveryone....

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Weather Briefing for Monday, September 28, 2020

OUTLOOK Warm and fairly humid conditions will persist early this week, with rain chances increasing gradually until a cold front pushes through Tuesday. Dry and somewhat chilly weather is expected behind the front for the second half of the week. Expecting the coolest nights to be Friday night and Saturday night. ---BEGIN SPONSOR SEGMENT--- DAY SPONSOR Carrion Tree Service is underwriting Macon Media for today. they are a fully licensed...

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Rolling Trump Rally on Main Street in Franklin

There was another Rolling Trump Rally that passed through Franklin this morning just after 9am. VIdeo and photos are posted below. Photo Slide Show [FLICKR ALBUM] CROWDFUNDING OR DAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least...

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COVID-19 Update for Friday, September 25 ,2020

Here is an update for this afternoon on how humanity is dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic that is caused by SARS CoV-2. The story is told through links to news outlets, research papers, and videos. They are presented without comment. Press Release from Macon County Schools 1:26pm, September 22nd Franklin High School is excited to announce that beginning Monday, 9/28, we will welcome students to campus 2 days per week on the following...

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Weather Briefing for Friday, September 25, 2020

OUTLOOK Widespread rain is expected today as the remnants of tropical system Beta move across the area. A mainly dry weekend is expected before unsettled weather returns with a cold front next week. ---BEGIN SPONSOR SEGMENT--- Weather Sponsor Adams Products, a Division of Oldcastle is underwriting the daily weather briefing & public safety updates for the month. Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M-F, located at 895 Hickory Knoll Road,...

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COVID-19 Update for Thursday, September 24, 2020

Here is an update for this afternoon on how humanity is dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic that is caused by SARS CoV-2. The story is told through links to news outlets, research papers, and videos. They are presented without comment. Press Release from Macon County Schools 1:26pm, September 22nd Franklin High School is excited to announce that beginning Monday, 9/28, we will welcome students to campus 2 days per week on the following...

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, September 24, 2020

OUTLOOK Rain chances increase today into Friday as the remnants of tropical system Beta move across the area. A mainly dry weekend is expected before unsettled weather returns with a cold front next week. DAY SPONSOR Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Health & Fitness, home of #ResultsForEveryone. To see updates related to COVID-19, please click: franklinhealthandfitness.com There are also On-Demand Fitness Videos...

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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Here is an update for this afternoon on how humanity is dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic that is caused by SARS CoV-2. The story is told through links to news outlets, research papers, and videos. They are presented without comment. Press Release from Macon County Schools 1:26pm, September 22nd Franklin High School is excited to announce that beginning Monday, 9/28, we will welcome students to campus 2 days per week on the following...

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