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School Bus Crash Sparks Questions in Franklin County

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School Bus Crash Sparks Questions in Franklin County

Update: Franklin County Schools released a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 2, with the following information: * There were 19 students on baord the bus, not 22 as previously reported * Thirteen students and the bus driver were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation. They have all been discharged. Six students were

What Could North Carolina's Proposed Constitutional Amendments Mean for Franklin County Schools?

What Could North Carolina's Proposed Constitutional Amendments Mean for Franklin County Schools?

This November, North Carolina voters are being asked to decide on two constitutional amendments that could shape how public schools and local governments are funded in the future. Read more about the proposed amendments here. These proposals may sound simple, but they have become a hot topic among education advocates

What Proposed Changes To Bickett Boulevard Mean For You

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What Proposed Changes To Bickett Boulevard Mean For You

Have you ever sat in traffic on Bickett Boulevard (U.S. 401/N.C. 39) and wondered why it takes so long to get across town? If you have, you’re not alone. Whether you're trying to get your children to school, make it to work on time

Franklin County Honors Keith Smith for 13 Years of Economic Development Leadership

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Franklin County Honors Keith Smith for 13 Years of Economic Development Leadership

After more than a decade of helping guide Franklin County's economic future, Keith Smith was recognized by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for his 13 years of service on the Franklin County Economic Development Commission, including his leadership as chairman since 2023. During the August 3 Board

Sweet & Savory Is The Place To Go In Louisburg

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Sweet & Savory Is The Place To Go In Louisburg

When I arrived at Sweet & Savory by Chef Tandra, I was just expecting to taste some dessert. But after walking into the shop, I quickly realized that I would be carrying away something much greater than a slice of lemon cheesecake. After speaking with the chef and owner, Tandra

What I Learned About Hunger and the People Feeding Franklin County

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What I Learned About Hunger and the People Feeding Franklin County

On Wednesday, July 29, I attended the Franklin County Food Pantries Meeting at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Annex in Louisburg. The meeting was convened by the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments and brought together local pantry leaders, churches, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and

Speak Now or Feel It Later: What Franklin and Granville Need to Know Before WIC Cuts Become Law

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Speak Now or Feel It Later: What Franklin and Granville Need to Know Before WIC Cuts Become Law

On June 4, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill that would cut nearly $200 million from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program nationally. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. Sometimes,

If we want our community to thrive, we have to show up for art

If we want our community to thrive, we have to show up for art

I didn't leave my conversation with Tania Kelly thinking about an event. I left thinking about responsibility. Because what she made clear, without ever saying it directly, is this: the condition of our community is a reflection of what we choose to support. Tania Kelly, executive director of