ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Town of Franklin Asks Residents to Observe Voluntary Water Restrictions [Macon Media]
• Hot and humid conditions stick around this week. Those with outdoor plans should stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas. Do not leave children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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SPONSORSHIPS
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This half price sale is for those who sign up during July and remains effect for the rest of the year. Current sponsors receive the half price discount automatically.
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FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
.TODAY....Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT....Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY....Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Scattered storms are likely again today. Some storms could produce strong winds and isolated flooding.
POLLEN REPORT
Pollen levels are expected to be in the low range (2.3 out of 12) today with Grasses, Plantain, and Dock being the main culprits. Tomorrow is expected to be in the low- range (0.9 out of 12.0).
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MACON CALENDAR
(send your event to editor@maconmedia.com)
Benefit for Randy Drinnon
July 25th at 5pm
Learn more on Facebook
The many ways you can connect to Mountain Findings to arrange donation pick-ups, drop-off location, shopping hours, volunteering, and to learn more on our community grants programs and graduating seniors scholarships.
Facebook: @MountainFindings
Phone: 828-526-9929
Email: MountainFindings1@gmail.com
Webpage: MountainFindings.org
Location: 452 Spruce St, Highlands, NC
LIVE SATURDAY MIDDAY MUSIC CALENDAR FOR JUNE/JULY 2026
11a to 1p at Friends of the Greenway, Inc.
573 E Main St, Franklin, NC 28734
contact: frog28734@gmail.com; 828-369-8488
7-11-2026—Join us for Bluegrass fun….as Tommy Nelson and the Burningtown Bluegrass Gospel Band bring us their pickin’ and grinnin’ songs.
7-18-26—Two Troubadours...George James and Gary Gibson.
7-25-2026---Bill Petersen will be singing the blues along with maybe some originals. Then, up from Florida, hear John Bois and the Emotional Support Band.
To find out more about the Greenway and our organization, our website is: littletennessee.org.
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WEATHER ALMANAC
Record Weather Events for this date in Macon County (1872-2025)
Highest Temperature 93°F at the Coweeta Experimental Station in 2012
Lowest Temperature 45°F in Highlands in 1915
Greatest Rainfall 3.54 inches in Highlands in 1924
Record weather events for July in Macon County
Highest Temperature 101°F in Franklin on Jul 29, 1952
Lowest Temperature 34°F in Highlands on Jul 27, 1911
Greatest Rainfall 21.15 inches in Highlands on Jul 29, 1879
Greatest Snowfall no measurable snowfall has been recorded since records started being kept in 1873
Weather Extremes for North Carolina for the month of July
Highest Temperature 109°F Albemarle, Stanly County Jul 28, 1940
Lowest Temperature 32°F Celo, Yancey County Jul 10, 1961
Greatest One-Day Rainfall 21.15 in Highlands, Macon County Jul 29, 1879
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WNC News
NC allocates funds for Medicaid non-medical services | WLOS-TV Asheville, NC
• Gov. Stein marks America’s 250th, praising North Carolina’s role in freedom struggles [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]
• Is it legal for NC officials to discuss public business in private? [Asheville Citizen-Times]
• Fourth of July in the Smokies [Smoky Mountain News]
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NC News
America 250: Celebrating the Carolinas | WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)
• Prediction market betting would be authorized in NC’s new budget. What it means for sports betting [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• Raleigh police say ‘teen takeovers’ resulted in 9 injured during night of chaos [Raleigh News & Observer]
• North Carolina celebrates America 250 (Photo Gallery) [NC Newsline]
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National News
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2026 New York City Brooklyn Bridge Park 4K Biggest Fireworks in USA 250 | The NYC Walking Show
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - July 5, 2026 | ABC News
• Trump called FIFA chief to review red card against Team USA’s Balogun in World Cup [The Hill]
• Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone [AP News]
NBC Nightly News Full Episode - July 5 | NBC News
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World News
Huge crowds gather in Iran for funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei - killed in US airstrike | BBC News
• Iran Update Special Report, July 5, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]
• Performer calls for Trump’s death at funeral for Iran’s late supreme leader [AP News]
• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]
• Will a new mega-dam bring prosperity to East Africa? [DW News]
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Independence Day Weekend
Best of: Independence day | The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
Watch the full Salute to America 250 fireworks show from Washington, D.C. | NBC News
San Francisco's fireworks show ends in hours of gridlock involving Waymo cars | NBC Bay Area
America 250 in Boston 🇺🇸 Fourth of July Night Full Drone Show & Fireworks 2026 | Eugene Vip
2026 Kaboom Town fireworks show | Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
Stone Mountain July 4th 2026 America's 250th Drone Show & Georgia's BEST Fireworks! | Adventures by D – Theme Parks & Travel
Charlotte SkyShow Fireworks Show @ Truist Field July 4, 2026 | Concert Vault
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Published at 6:00am on Monday, July 06, 2026
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