Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County High School will continue on the block schedule when the new core building opens in the fall. At their regular meeting last week, the school board heard from school superintendent Dr. Ruth O’Dell who  recommended the school continue with the block program, after reviewing research conducted by a special high school subcommittee. “Without reservation, I recommend we remain […]

An aftershock from the earthquake that shook a large part of South Carolina and north Georgia Friday night rattled a smaller area Sunday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey’s website reported a 3.2 magnitude earthquake at 3:23 p.m. Sunday in Edgefield County, just a few miles from the 4.1 magnitude quake on Friday. Sunday’s earthquake was only felt about 35 miles […]

Famed football star Herschel Walker is launching a new venture designed to help young people realize their dreams and hopefully build a successful career.  Walker will be in Toccoa in early March at the Schaefer Center to host “Herschel’s Raw Talent.”  Speaking recently on Community Forum, Walker said he got the idea for the show from surfing the net. “I was […]

The heavy snowfall and ice this week caused damage to at least one local business and damaged a converted chicken house, killing some cattle. It happened overnight Wednesday at a farm on Plainview Road near Carnesville. Mike Crump had converted an abandoned chicken house into a hay barn for his cattle, but the heavy snow and ice overnight Wednesday caused […]

Franklin County School students will get their week of winter break next week, even though they have already had most of this week off because of the snow. At their regular meeting Monday night, the Franklin County School board heard from school superintendent Dr. Ruth O’Dell.  O’Dell said after meeting with school principals Monday, they concluded the quality of learning […]