Stories Of Mountain Folk

>Barbara Sears McRae is currently an Alderman at the Town of Franklin, NC. Here Amy interviews her on her extensive history in Macon County. Although not a native of Franklin, she has devoted many years of her life documenting some of its history. As the past editor of the Franklin Press, the local newspaper for Franklin, and then freelance columnist and feature writer….she has done much research on the the local history— specifically the African American community—along with the local environment, helping to establish the Franklin Greenway. Barbara has proved herself worthy of being called a woman who cares about the local heritage of the town in which she lives.