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Keyry Moran tries out the truck driving simulator on the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop. (Photo by Sinclair)
Mobile workshop lets high school students test top vocational careers
New leaders named at Lavonia school, special ed
Representatives from Vulcan Materials pitched a large tent Tuesday in order to meet with citizens and neighbors of a proposed quarry on Highway 59 just outside Lavonia. (Photo by Sinclair)
Vulcan to apply for permit, zoning soon
Keylan “Red” Rutledge, fresh off winning a AAA State Championship in shot put, gives pointers to future Lion athletes Tuesday during the Junior Olympics. (Photo by Scoggins)
Red wins state shot title
A map that shows the current zoning of the county under a new Unified Development Code (key to colors at right) has been unveiled by Franklin County. Officials are seeking any corrections to the map before a May 19 hearing before the Planning Commission.
First hearing on UDC today
A group of children gets doused with a large bucket of water at the Carnesville splash pad Saturday at a Fun Day event to celebrate the opening of the splash at the Carnesville city park on Hull Avenue. (Photo by Sinclair)
Splash pad opening drenches kids with fun
Adam and Taunya Dawkins won big a the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival in Kannapolis, N.C. Adam’s Bad Rooster BBQ took first place for pork in the barbecue competition, while Taunya’s roasted peach walnut cheesecake won first in taste in the dessert judging.
Bad Rooster BBQ wins big in N.C. competition
Campaign signs planted beside the road show many candidates seeking the support of voters in the May 24 primary.
2022 Primary Voter Guide
Vulcan will hold its second drop-in community meeting Tuesday concerning a proposed quarry on the former Miliken property outside Lavonia.
