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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 @ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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