Franklin County News Online

09/13/2025

Future of Franklin County Agriculture? Franklin County Board of Commissioners to Hear 1,000+ Acre Solar Project Proposal at a Special Called Meeting Tuesday, September 23, at 5 pm. Solar Project proposed location includes Trinity Church Road, Pete Smith Road, and Sutton Road https://www.franklincountync.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=62

09/13/2025

Franklin County Schools superintendent Vacancy Announcementhttps://www.ncsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FCS-Vacancy-Announcement.pdf

09/13/2025

The Varsity football team went on the road tonight and suffered their first loss of the season to the Louisburg Warriors. Their overall record is now 3-1

The boys will be back on the field next Friday night at Riverside for the last non-conference game of the season.

09/12/2025

Stephanie Kaeberlain of Franklinton reminisces about her time with her late husband Chris and reads through resources she wishes she had years ago.

Kaeberlain lost her husband in May 2022 to su***de

New property in Franklinton is open for families healing from a death by su***de or sudden loss.

09/12/2025

Youngsville Animal Hospital will celebrate 10 years of serving pet families in the greater community and the opening of its new, 6,500-square-foot veterinary https://www.townofyoungsville.org/departments/planning_and_zoning/bypass.php

09/11/2025

Franklin County is accepting bids for the new Judicial Center Complex project until Sept 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. https://www.franklincountync.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=4

09/11/2025

Franklin County Emergency Communications will begin testing the new public safety radio system on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Testing will take place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is expected to take place over the next two weeks. https://www.franklincountync.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=63

09/11/2025

Franklin County Schools Board of Education wants your input in the search for a new superintendent. Please submit all survey responses by September 30, 2025. https://www.fcschools.net/community/superintendent-search

09/10/2025

Towns of Wake Forest and Youngsville are moving forward with a proposed Annexation and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Agreement. Public hearing is scheduled for October 9, Residents and property owners , particularly those in areas adjacent are encouraged to review the proposed agreement and attend the public hearing to provide input.
https://fcnonews.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-towns-of-wake-forest-and.html

09/09/2025

The Franklin County Board of Education has officially enlisted the support of the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) to guide its search for a new superintendent. The decision followed a presentation by Sam Thorp, NCSBA’s Director of Executive Search and Member Engagement, during a recent board meeting.

Thorp outlined the association’s comprehensive approach to executive recruitment, emphasizing transparency, community input, and strategic alignment with district goals. The board voted to move forward with NCSBA’s facilitation services, click to view the presentation by Sam Thorp https://youtu.be/hezmniWPoVE?si=c5eGtFqIdYUZHY-t

09/09/2025

Franklinton @ Bunn High School Soccer game September 8

09/09/2025

Public Safety Alert
Franklin County: Police activity occurring on Twin Creek Drive near Bunn. Shots have been fired. Avoid the area. Remain indoors.