Franklin NewsLocal news for Franklin, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Rural Venture Fund invests in wood pellet manufacturer- July 10, 2008 FRANKLIN The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center announced it will invest $350,000 in a wood pellet manufacturer in Franklin.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/07/rural-venture-fund-invests-in-wood-pellet-ma... Accused sex offender sought- July 8, 2008 FRANKLIN A man accused of sex crimes against a child failed to appear for trial in Macon County Monday, and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding him.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/07/accused-sex-offender-sought?fromrss=1 Franklin still in search for coach- July 8, 2008 FRANKLIN Franklin rehired former boys basketball coach Doug Plemmons on May 31, but at the suggestion of the Macon County Board of Education, he now has an interim tag attached to his job title.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/07/franklin-still-in-search-for-coach?fromrss=1 McCain visits Grahams in N.C.- July 7, 2008 CLARK ON McCAIN: Gen. Wesley Clark challenged John McCain's claim of being better prepared to be president.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/07/mccain-visits-grahams-in-n-c?fromrss=1 Top Feature: Men in kilts perform feats of strength- July 5, 2008 For more than half a century, the Avery County village of Linville has exploded with the skirl of bagpipes and the hammering of drums each July as Scotsmen take over nearby MacRae Meadows for the Grandfather ...http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/07/top-feature-men-in-kilts-perform-feats-of-st... Finding parking like hitting lottery- July 3, 2008 Hendersonville's charming downtown district is a big draw for shoppers and tourists.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/07/finding-parking-like-hitting-lottery?fromrss... 200+ Acres Burn Near Franklin- July 1, 2008 A wildfire is destroying parts of Macon County. Friday, June 27, 2008 More than 200 acres have burned so far.http://www.topix.net/city/franklin-nc/2008/06/200-acres-burn-near-franklin?fromrss=1 |