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Franklin County Arts Council is based in Franklinton, North Carolina.
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Grand Opening of The New Franklin County Arts Council Art Gallery is Jun. 15

May 31, 2018 Kay Whatley

Starting June 1, 2018, the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) will have a new address —  118 B North Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina — and will hold a grand opening on Friday, June 15, […]

Wisdom For Life fishing photo.
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Register Now for Wisdom For Life Fishing Derby on May 26

May 4, 2018 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, First Fruits Farm will host the annual Wisdom For Life Fishing Derby. First Fruits Farm is located at 1550 East River Road, Louisburg NC. The derby begins at 9:30am, and wraps […]

Cats and Dogs. Credit: Frank and Kay Whatley, Nadia Ethier
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Spring Rabies Clinics Offer Walk-up Rabies Shots and More

March 20, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The listed rabies clinics, ordered by county, offer a low-cost, no-appointment opportunity to protect your pet from rabies. Animals that contract rabies cannot recover and must be euthanized, so getting your […]

Franklin Flicks 2018 film festival, Louisburg NC
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Franklin Flicks Film Festival is Mar. 23-24

February 6, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Franklin Flicks Film Festival opens its doors and returns to host the fourth-annual screening and discussions of a wide array of short, independent films received from all over the world. Franklin Flicks Film Festival brings high-caliber, […]

Cats and Dogs. Credit: Frank and Kay Whatley, Nadia Ethier
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Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Rocky Mount, Louisburg NC on Nov. 11

November 8, 2017 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, November 11, 2017, pet owners will have access to low-cost rabies shots for their pets at two eastern North Carolina locations: Rocky Mount and Louisburg. Can’t make it this weekend?  There will be […]

FCAC Photo from 2016 Juneteenth Celebration. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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UPDATE: 2017 Juneteenth Celebrations Planned Across North Carolina

June 17, 2017 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE: Announcement affecting ONE event as noted.** ___ Originally published May 10, 2017; updated June 17, 2017 Across the state, Juneteenth commemorative events are being planned. Community gatherings include music, speakers, vendors, food, and family […]

Kimberly Charlene photo by TLC Entertainment.
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UPDATE: Franklin County NC Juneteenth Celebration in the Park June 17 – CANCELED

June 17, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

**According to the Franklin County Arts Council, today’s Juneteenth Celebration is canceled due to flooding in the park (Louisburg NC).** ________________________________________ Original May 29, 2017 article included below. ________________________________________   By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County […]

Blue Collie Coffee, Louisburg NC, business card. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Louisburg NC’s Blue Collie Coffee Provides Community with Jobs, Java

June 16, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Drive into downtown Louisburg NC, and just past the courthouse you’ll find Blue Collie Coffee. This nonprofit coffee shop serves beverages and treats while providing jobs for area special needs students. […]

Louisburg NC gallery in-process. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council.
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Louisburg NC Gallery Opening is May 19

May 11, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Folks downtown in Louisburg, North Carolina, have probably noticed some activity going on at 111 N Main Street as Franklin County Arts Council prepares the space for the […]

Annual clean-up held in Nash/Edgecombe counties. Photo: City of Rocky Mount NC.
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NC Communities Compete to Keep Land and Rivers Litter Free

April 12, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Saturday, April 22, 2017, will mark the eighth-annual Riverkeeper Cup Cleanup Challenge. The challenge is among a series of cleanup efforts within the Twin Counties — Nash and Edgecombe counties, […]

Palziv North America logo.
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Plastics Manufacturer to Expand Operations in Franklin County NC

April 11, 2017 Kay Whatley

Palziv North Amercia will Create 40 Jobs in Louisburg By Ford Porter, nc.gov Palziv North America, an internationally recognized manufacturer of polyethylene foams will add 40 jobs in an expansion to its operations in Louisburg, North […]

Perry's Mill Pond in Louisburg NC. Photo: Frank Whatley.
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A Little Bit of History: Perry’s Mill Pond

January 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

Cooler winter days give great weather for walking around Perry’s Mill, established in 1778 — back in the early days of this country and soon after signing of the Declaration of Independence! This 200+ year […]

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Rabies Clinics Planned in Franklin County NC

September 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Tar River Veterinary Hospital is holding Walk-up Rabies Clinics in several Franklin County, North Carolina, locations. Rabies and other vaccines will be available. No Appointment needed, just grab your pet(s) and show up. The first clinic is […]

2016 Tar River Festival logo
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Tar River Festival is Sept. 10

August 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual Tar River Festival will this year include the usual fun activities, plus a food truck rodeo, local vendors, a 5K run, and a little bit of learning with the […]

Wisdom For Life fishing photo.
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First Fruits Farm’s Fishing Derby is May 28

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

This Saturday, First Fruits Farm in Louisburg NC is holding a fishing derby. All ages are welcome, registration is free, and fishing prizes will be awarded. Make plans to join the fun at this third annual […]

Kiwanis Club playground contest 2016. Source: Kiwanis Club facebook.
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Vote to Build a Playground: Includes Entry from Franklin County NC

May 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Donna Wade, Miracle League of Franklin County Kiwanas Club of Youngsville has entered the Miracle League of Franklin County in a playground contest. The public can vote in the “Legacy of Play Contest,” with the highest number of […]

Bill Cokas found a quiet spot on the porch for writing during the retreat. Photo: Jackie Dove-Miller, Louisburg NC.
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Raleigh “Writers Retreat” Offered Writing Support, Relaxation

May 11, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild Brought Local Authors Together for One-Day Retreat By Donna Campbell Smith Twenty-four writers came together at Falls Lake State Park’s Rolling View Community Building last Saturday for a day of feeding the […]

Writers Retreat Location is Rolling View Community Building. Photo Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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Writers Retreat Offered in Raleigh

February 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council’s Writers Guild has scheduled their annual Day Retreat, a getaway to allow writers to learn, network, and focus on writing. The 2016 retreat is scheduled for May 7, 2016; however, writers are […]

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FCAC Plans a Lively February

February 5, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is holding a variety of events during February. Each week brings a new opportunity to participate, learn, or enjoy local art and artists. February 6 @ […]

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Franklin County 4-H Open for New Members

December 29, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

The Dirt Club, a Franklin County 4-H group that meets at Ray Family Farms, will have open enrollment in January and February 2016. The 4-H is for children ages 5-17 as of January 1, 2016. Each […]

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Arts Council Pulls off Two Events in One Week

December 10, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

Art Stroll and Christmas at Home Show By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The highlight of Franklin County Arts Council’s Art Stroll last Thursday night was the announcing of their 2015 Artist of […]

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FCAC Writers Guild Holds Reading from Third Annual Literary Journal

December 9, 2015 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith  Franklin County Arts Council’s (FCAC) Writers Guild invites the public to their County Lines: A Literary Journal Launch Party, to be held December 10, 2015, 7-9pm, at Vance Granville College’s Building 4, 8100 NC 56, Louisburg. This […]

Lucky 3 Farm goat, one of the many farm residents welcoming agritourists.
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Louisburg Farm Offers Dirty Hands and Clean Living for Vacationers

July 31, 2015 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Agritourism is visiting, or vacationing, at an agricultural operation. It is a growing trend, and one Franklin County farm is offering this new breed of tourists a place to visit — […]

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The Strange-ness: NC Sea Creature Sightings 2011

December 15, 2016

The sea teems with life, as fisherman know! In 2011, some very large fish and mammals have been showing themselves off the coast. In the fall and winter of 2011, multiple big sea creatures were spotted […]

Video of a chicken in Middlesex, NC making tracks in fresh concrete garnered over a million views on TikTok. Photo/video property of Nadia E.
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Middlesex Chicken’s Antics Go Viral

December 9, 2020

A Middlesex, North Carolina homeowner and concrete crew had a little “help” on a recent patio pour. The homeowner, also owner of the concrete company and manager of the crew, was completing a concrete patio […]

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The Strange-ness: NUFORC Data Shows North Carolina #12 in UFO Sighting Reports

November 19, 2019

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor The National UFO Reporting Center, or NUFORC, contains UFO sighting reports for the State of North Carolina going back to the mid-20th century. According to NUFORC data, North Carolina ranks […]

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