Concord Monitor

‘Back to business’ – Franklin downtown evacuation lifted after overnight scare

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Buildings in downtown Franklin were evacuated for almost 24 hours after the ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Western NC downtown among state's best, World Atlas says. Hint: It isn't Asheville

WorldAtlas included one Western North Carolina town in its list of best downtowns in North Carolina. Franklin, NC was praised for its "small-town feel" and access to outdoor activities. A list of ...
WTVD

Chapel Hill downtown building boom creating traffic, parking headaches for small businesses

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- The building boom in downtown Chapel Hill is having some unintended consequences for small businesses near Franklin Street. Several business owners located near what the ...
Daily Journal

County to celebrate 200 years during Franklin Fall Festival

Don’t be surprised to bump into Ben Franklin in downtown Franklin this weekend. As you’re walking around the Johnson County bicetennial celebration — held in conjunction with Franklin’s Fall Festival ...