Lauren Souther

Flash Flood Watch in effect through Thursday

FRANKLIN, N.C. – Franklin is under a flash flood watch until Thursday, October at 8 p.m. Neighboring North Carolina, South…

5 years ago

Body found in vacant field in Nantahala area

Earlier today the MCSO responded to the Nantahala area after a body was discovered in a vacant field. A vehicle…

5 years ago

Macon County Jail suspends visitation due to COVID-19

Due to an increase in Covid exposures in our facility, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office is suspending all inmate visitations…

5 years ago

Guzman Arrested on a Variety of Drug Charges

On July 1, following an investigation which was initiated following tips from the public, the Macon County Narcotics Unit (MCSO…

5 years ago

COVID-19 Cases Declining Rapidly in North Carolina Long-Term Care Settings

RALEIGH — New COVID-19 cases in North Carolina long-term care facilities have declined rapidly in the last several weeks. Case…

5 years ago

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14

Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 14th at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour…

5 years ago

New K9 making a diffence for Macon County Sheriff’s Office

MACON COUNTY, NC - After only being “sworn in” for less than two months, K9 Jax is already leaving his…

5 years ago

Two arrested on child pornography charges in Macon County, NC

MACON COUNTY, NC - Two investigations and subsequent arrests in cases that were first initiated in Fall 2020 has Macon…

5 years ago

Governor Cooper Will Extend Evictions Moratorium

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of…

5 years ago

Macon Public Health identifies COVID-19 cluster

Macon County Public Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster of positive cases in Macon County’s 9-1-1 Communication Center. NC DPH…

5 years ago

North Carolina to Offer Pre-Holiday, No-Cost COVID-19

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will offer more than 300 no-cost, walk-up or drive…

5 years ago

Deputies execute drug bust in South Skeenah

MACON COUNTY, NC - During the evening of October 12, officers with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, Franklin…

6 years ago

Operation Jawbreaker suspect sees bond revoked

In a press release, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a key figure in Operation Jawbreaker, a sweep two years…

6 years ago

Intruder shot during home invasion in Macon County

MACON COUNTY, N.C. -Macon County Sheriff Office arrested four individuals following  a home invasion in Macon County, which resulted in…

6 years ago

Four arrested in drug bust in Franklin

MACON COUNTY, N.C. - On August 3rd, the Macon County Sheriff’s Officer Narcotics Unit and Franklin Police Department executed a…

6 years ago

COVID-19 case numbers for Macon County

MACON COUNTY, N.C. – As part of the effort to keep the county informed, Macon County Health Department (JCHD) issues…

6 years ago