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A recent incident of cattle theft has been reported by a regional producer, raising concerns among local farmers about the security of their livestock.

Franklin County has reported its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in poultry.

The Thornburg family has been named the 2025 4-H Volunteer of the Year for Franklin County 4-H. The recognition highlights their contributions to youth development efforts in the county.

Bell and Bell Farms has been named the winner of the 2025 Franklin County Corn Yield Contest, achieving a yield of 226 bushels per acre.

Franklin County government offices closed early at 3:00 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025, due to inclement weather.

Franklin County government offices will open two hours later than usual on Friday, December 5, 2025, due to inclement weather.

Franklin County has appointed Shelby Barbee as its new Staff Attorney, effective December 1.

The North Carolina Enrollment Broker is organizing a series of virtual educational sessions focused on Medicaid.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments are expected to be processed by Friday morning.

The Franklin County Department of Social Services has launched its annual “Tree of Hope” initiative to support foster children during the holiday season.

Franklin County will open its newest recreational facility, Epsom Park, with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Triangle North Executive Airport in Louisburg, North Carolina, has been designated as a drop-off site for the Toys for Tots program for Christmas 2025.

There are many types of Narcissus grown commercially, with hardy varieties often called “Daffodils” or “Jonquils,” and tender types referred to as “Paperwhite” or “Tazetta” Narcissus.

Franklin County officials are urging residents to be vigilant around animals that may be infected with rabies, following the confirmation of the county’s 17th rabies case in 2025.

The Franklin County Cooperative Extension will host two educational events on Tuesday, December 9th, at the Cooperative Extension Center Annex located at 103 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, NC.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, a program established by the Office of the Governor in 1979 to honor North Carolina’s dedicated volunteers.

The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association has announced the recipients of the 2025 Senator James D. Speed Achievement Scholarship.

Franklin County has named Jerry Jones as its new Animal Services Director, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Franklin County Animal Services. “I am honored to continue to serve…

Franklin County has appointed Jason Rogers as its new Planning & Inspections Director.

Vehicular access to the former West Johnson Street in Louisburg will be closed in stages beginning Friday, October 31, 2025.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a suspension of all November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Franklin County officials, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), have announced a public information meeting to discuss the proposed extension of Runway 05/23 at Triangle North…

Shiplap & Sage, a home fragrance and lifestyle manufacturer based in Franklinton, North Carolina, has announced an expansion of its operations in Franklin County.

The North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Franklin County Department of Social Services (DSS) have received a letter from the federal government warning about possible disruptions…