Franklin County Public Utilities announced on April 20 that it will perform scheduled maintenance on the water storage tank in the Franklinton area on Wednesday, April 22, to maintain safe and reliable service.
The utility said customers may experience temporary periods of low water pressure during this time. The announcement emphasized appreciation for residents’ patience and understanding while work is underway. Customers experiencing extended service issues are encouraged to contact the office at 919-556-6177.
This maintenance comes as Franklin County schools continue to monitor student performance in college readiness exams. Of 510 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Franklin County school districts, only 76, or about 14.9%, were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. For juniors, out of 551 students taking the same test, just over 13% met college readiness standards.
In reading, results show that among seniors who took the ACT reading section, nearly a quarter—122 out of 510 students—were deemed ready for college. Among juniors, approximately one in five achieved this benchmark.the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction reports.
Math scores were lower: only about one in eight seniors and one in ten juniors met college readiness standards on the math portion of the ACT.according to state data.
As Franklin County works to improve infrastructure reliability through projects like tank maintenance, education leaders also face ongoing challenges related to preparing students for post-secondary success.
