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Franklin Fair 2021. Source: Katherine Denton, Franklin County Arts Council
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Youngsville, NC: Sign up for Vendor Space at FCAC’s “Franklin Fair”

April 8, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting its first community yard sale fundraising event, Franklin Fair — a flea market + art fair combination. Individuals, local businesses, and artists may rent spaces to display and […]

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Franklin County, NC Writers’ Guild Accepting Submissions for Annual Literary Journal

March 20, 2021 Kay Whatley

County Lines: A Literary Journal is accepting submissions for one-time rights to poetry, short or flash fiction, essays, creative non-fiction, and illustrations or photographs for publication in County Lines: A Literary Journal Vol. 9. 2022. […]

The annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest. Source: Kim Beall, Franklin County Writers' Guild
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Judges for Carolina Prize Contest Announced: Jaki Shelton Green, C. Hope Clark & Clina Polloni

February 10, 2021 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce the judges for the seventh-annual Carolina Prize contest. The poetry judge will be Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s Poet Laureate. Prose will be judged by C. […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Announces Open House for February Artist of the Month

February 5, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

Join the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) in recognizing its Artist of the Month for February, Alice Osborn, at an Open House in her honor. The in-person event will be held on Saturday, February 20, […]

The annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest. Source: Kim Beall, Franklin County Writers' Guild
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Franklin County, NC: Writers’ Guild’s “Carolina Prize” Submissions Open Jan. 15

January 4, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Franklin County Writers’ Guild will be accepting submissions for its annual Carolina Prize Writing Contest beginning January 15, 2021, and ending March 15, 2021. The Carolina Prize Writing Contest is open to writers of […]

New Bunn Garden Club mural by NC Artist Diane Cannon. Source: Source: Sherrie Towne
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Bunn, NC: Mural Unveiled at Bunn Garden Club Festival

October 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Bunn Garden Club is proud to announce that club member and artist, Diane Cannon of Franklinton, North Carolina, completed a mural on the Bunn Garden Club clubhouse. The mural depicts flowers […]

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Winners Announced in “Carolina Prize for Writing” Contest

September 25, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The entries for this year’s Carolina Prize for Writing showcase the quality of writing, and photography, in North Carolina. Judging is complete, and the winning short stories, poems, and photographs will […]

Quilt made for the FCAC raffle by the Quilting Ladies of Lake Royale and Clear Creek Quilting in Bunn, NC. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council, Louisburg, North Carolina
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Louisburg, NC: Franklin County Arts Council to Hold Quilt Show at Person Place on Oct. 17

September 21, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Deadline to Enter is October 1, 2020; Raffle Tickets On Sale Now Franklin County Arts Council is hosting its 2nd Annual Quilt Show at Historic Person Place on Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10am-5pm.  The Quilt Show […]

Farmer Victor Pace at the plow with his mules, Kate and Kit; one of many photos in Donna Campbell Smith's Book of Mules new edition. Photo: Shannon Hoffman
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Franklin County Author Releases New “Book of Mules” Edition with True Farm Stories

September 15, 2020 Kay Whatley

  A nonfiction book covering the ins and outs of Mules — horse donkey hybrids — has been augmented to include stories by farmers describing their real-life experiences farming with mules and mule teams. The […]

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Franklin County Arts Council Accepting Subgrant Applications until Dec. 1

September 15, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North […]

Virtual Franklin County International Film Festival 2020. Source: Gauri Singh/Franklin County Film Festival Committee
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“Franklin Flicks” Film Festival Goes Virtual Aug. 23-26

August 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Franklin County International Film Festival (FCIFF), also known as Franklin Flicks, goes virtual for its fifth year, presenting  11 independent films — online, August 23-26, 2020. The festival was originally scheduled as an […]

Vendors at Bunn Fun Day. Photo: Kay Whatley (2017)
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Update: Bunn Fun Day Postponed to Sept. 18, 2021

August 11, 2020 Kay Whatley

Bunn Fun Day has been rescheduled to next Fall. The new date is Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10am-4pm. Statement by Town of Bunn Commissioner, Sherry Mercer: “Due to COVID-19 stipulations we are having to reschedule […]

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Deadline is Aug. 15 for Carolina Prize for Writing Contest Entries

August 2, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers’ Guild is sponsoring its 8th-annual Carolina Prize for Writing Contest.  The contest is open for previously unpublished works (this includes online publication) in two categories: Poetry — up […]

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FCAC Reschedules Quilt Show to October

July 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Today, July 13, 2020, the Franklin County Arts Council announced that the FCAC second-annual Quilt Show has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 17, 2020. Originally planned for August, the date has been changed with “an […]

Phillip Shabazz's Grief to Healing workshop is June 20, 2020. Source: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council
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Register Now for “Grief To Healing” Poetry and Short Prose Workshop on June 20

May 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring an online poetry and short prose workshop, “Grief To Healing.” Workshop participants will “use what we gather from our readings and experiences to write poems or short prose to document […]

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Updated: Grand Opening & Open House for Gallery on the Hill Postponed

March 13, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

UPDATE March 13, 2020:  As government and businesses work to minimize the spread of coronavirus in public/at events, the Franklin County Arts Council has announced that their offices and gallery must be closed March 16-April […]

Friday Nights on the Tar logo. Source: Town of Louisburg
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Louisburg, NC: “Friday Nights on the Tar” Series to Open with The Castaways Band on May 15

March 1, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The Town of Louisburg’s free concert series returns for its fourth year. Friday Nights on the Tar 2020 will feature live, local music and activities under the stars, one Friday each month, from May through […]

The Market vendors on December 7, 2019. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Zebulon, NC Farm Announces Winter Market Dates

February 28, 2020 Kay Whatley

Oak Ridge Farms, based in Zebulon, North Carolina, has announced the winter dates for The Market, an on-farm market open through winter and into early Spring for local shopping. The Market offerings go beyond the […]

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Franklin County, NC: Student Juried Art Show Accepting Submissions

January 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring a Juried Student Art Show for Franklin County high school students and Franklin County homeschoolers in grades 9-12. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 4, 2020. Students […]

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Franklin County (NC) Arts Council “Art on the Hill” Events and Classes Announced

January 22, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

By: Ellen Queen, Franklin County Arts Council This year is shaping up to be a busy year for Art at Franklin County Arts Council’s Gallery on the Hill.   A mixture of new offerings and favorites […]

Scout booth at Bunn Fun Day 2018. Source: Sherry Mercer, Commissioner, Town of Bunn, North Carolina
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Bunn Fun Day Sponsorships Available for Apr 25 Event

January 16, 2020 Kay Whatley

Bunn Fun Day, a family-friendly event with music, dancing, tasty foods for purchase, and local vendors selling their wares, returns on Saturday, April 25, 2020, 10am-4pm. The event organizers are accepting Applications for businesses wishing […]

FCAC offered all editions of County Lines: A Literary Journal for sale during the sixth-edition launch party. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Writers Guild Launches Seventh Edition of Literary Journal

December 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers’ Guild invites the public to attend the Launch Party for their seventh edition of County Lines: A Literary Journal. The party will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019, 2-4pm, in […]

Horses in the Bunn, NC Christmas Parade December 14, 2013. Photo: Frank Whatley
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Bunn, NC: Upcoming Holiday Happenings and A Call-for-Vendors

November 11, 2019 Kay Whatley

It’s that time of year and Bunn, North Carolina is ramping up for their Holiday events. Below are details of the planned Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and the Christmas parade with a call-for-participants. Also, for […]

Playground and picnic shelter at Pilot Lions Park in Franklin County, near the Wake County line, Zebulon, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Million-dollar Pilot Lions Park Offers Walking Trail, Ball Fields, Playground, and Plenty of Parking

November 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Outsize the city limits of Zebulon, North Carolina is the area of Pilot. Located in Franklin County, one of Pilot’s untapped amenities is Pilot Lions Park. The 18.38 acre “Community Park” includes […]

Diversity Team logo. Source: Franklin County Arts Council
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Cultural Arts Festival in Louisburg, NC is Nov. 16

October 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1-4pm, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Diversity Team will hold its annual Cultural Arts Festival. Come for the afternoon to hear gospel and blue grass singers and guitarists, watch […]

The Rusted Hinge Marketplace is located inside Triangle Town Center mall and is a family-owned business.
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Local Authors Reading at Triangle Town Center Shop on Nov. 23

October 15, 2019 Kay Whatley

Authors from Franklin and Wake County, North Carolina will take part in an upcoming author event and book signing by The Rusted Hinge Marketplace. On Saturday, November 23, 2019, 2-4pm, come meet local writers and […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — Oct. 10-13, 2019

October 10, 2019 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed […]

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NC Poet Jackie Dove-Miller New Poetry Book Released

September 20, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

– Beauty and Truth: A Buffet of Poetry is the latest poetry book published by Jackie Dove-Miller. Dove-Miller has divided the poems into four categories:  The Beauty of Nature, The Beauty of Dreams, The Truth […]

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Latest News, Events & Features

  • Franklin Fair 2021. Source: Katherine Denton, Franklin County Arts Council
    Youngsville, NC: Sign up for Vendor Space at FCAC’s “Franklin Fair”
    April 8, 2021
  • Flags at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley
    Flags Lowering to Half-Staff Until Sunset April 6, Honoring US Capitol Police Officers
    April 2, 2021
  • Spice up your favorite recipes with Mt. Olive's dill-licious new Pickle Salsa, available in Mild, Medium & Hot. Source: Mt. Olive Pickle Co.
    Mount Olive, NC: Mt. Olive Pickle Company Unveils Pickle Salsa, Pickle Juice
    April 2, 2021
  • Biltmore Blooms has begun at Biltmore, America's Largest Home. Biltmore Blooms celebrates the return of spring, and the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of the estate's gardens and grounds. Tulips across the estate signal the start of the season. Source: Biltmore
    Asheville, NC: “Biltmore Blooms” Springtime Celebration Is Open Apr. 1 thru May 27
    April 1, 2021
  • Things To Do in NC When You're Bored - greyareanews.com
    Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: Apr. 2-3, 2021
    March 30, 2021
  • Earth Day Festival 2021. Source: Truely Unique, Wilson, NC
    Wilson, NC: Truely Unique’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival is Apr. 24
    March 30, 2021
  • Town of Knightdale, NC logo
    Knightdale, NC Adopts Resolution Supporting Clean Energy
    March 30, 2021
  • Hemp growing on a farm in Bunn NC. Photo: Kay Whatley
    North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting via Call is Apr. 1
    March 29, 2021
  • North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. Source: NC Office of the Governor.
    North Carolina Governor Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility
    March 25, 2021
  • Book released by Lossie Dupree of Whitakers, North Carolina, titled Cooking It Old School & Ministry. Source: MBT Marketing Solutions & Associates
    Whitakers, NC Author Releases Book of Soul Food Recipes and Faith
    March 25, 2021
  • 48 Hour Film Festival logo. Source: The Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
    Rocky Mount, NC: Imperial Centre to offer 48 Hour Film Festival Apr. 9-11
    March 23, 2021
  • The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
    Goldsboro, NC Museum offers USCT History Event on Mar. 27
    March 22, 2021
  • FCAC Writers Guild logo
    Franklin County, NC Writers’ Guild Accepting Submissions for Annual Literary Journal
    March 20, 2021
  • Source: Johnston County Writers Group
    Johnston County, NC: Writers Group to Hold Adult Spring Writing Contest for Residents
    March 18, 2021
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
    North Carolina: Severe Weather Expected Across the State on Thursday, Mar. 18
    March 17, 2021
  • Hemp Blue jeans, clothing made with industrial hemp. Photo: Kay Whatley.
    North Carolina: Public May Join Industrial Hemp Commission Meeting via Call on Mar. 16
    March 11, 2021
  • Town of Selma, North Carolina logo
    Selma, NC: CommUNITY Day Slated for Mar. 13
    March 6, 2021
  • Produce at a farmer's market. Source: Kay Whatley.
    Farmers Markets Openings Soon, Several Open on Mar. 5 or 6, 2021
    March 4, 2021
  • Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. Photo: Kay Whatley, The Grey Area News
    Vendors: Apply Now for 2021 Wilson, NC Farmers & Artisan Market
    March 1, 2021
  • Bear cubs with adult female in ground den. Photo: Colleen Olfenbuttel, NC Wildlife
    NC Wildlife Resources Commission urges, “Find a Bear Den, Leave it Alone”
    March 1, 2021
  • Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
    NASA Celebrates “Hidden Figure” Mary W. Jackson With Building Naming Ceremony
    February 28, 2021
  • Carolina Wren by Bette Parette. Source: Audubon Great Backyard Bird Count
    NC Bird Atlas: Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March 2021
    February 28, 2021
  • Source: Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
    Wilson County, NC: Library Programs for March 2021
    February 27, 2021
  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
    Wilmington, NC: Smithsonian “H20 Today” Exhibit Opens at Cape Fear Museum
    February 24, 2021
  • North Carolina - Staying Ahead of the Curve. Source: Office of the Governor
    North Carolina: Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as State Trends Stabilize
    February 24, 2021
  • PATH graphic with hikers. Source: NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    North Carolina Parks and Trails for Health (PATH) Initiative Launched
    February 24, 2021
  • Source: Library of Congress
    Library of Congress Virtual Concerts for March 2021
    February 24, 2021
  • Juniper Level Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy Julie Williams Dixon
    Raleigh, NC: Juniper Level Botanic Garden will Open for Winter Weekends in Feb-Mar 2021
    February 23, 2021

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