FRONT PAGE http://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?NewsSectionId=1 2026-05-28T12:45:06-05:00 A reminder of what sacrifice looks like http://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?viewStory=55102 2026-05-27T22:13:17-05:00 FRANKLINTON -- Col. Benjamin Wynn got to share his two loves and areas of expertise this weekend -- military service and history -- bringing home what sacrifice looks like and how communities can honor such service.The commander of the 30th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, the largest brigade in the North Carolina National Guard, was the featured speaker during the American Legion Post 52 Memorial Day ceremony at Franklinton Veterans Memorial Park last Sunday.

FRANKLINTON -- Col. Benjamin Wynn got to share his two loves and areas of expertise this weekend -- military service and history -- bringing home what sacrifice looks like and how communities can honor such service.
The commander of the 30th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, the largest brigade in the North Carolina National Guard, was the featured speaker during the American Legion Post 52 Memorial Day ceremony at Franklinton Veterans Memorial Park last Sunday.

]]> Youngsville's balanced budget holds tax rate; keeps priorities http://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?viewStory=55104 2026-05-27T22:13:17-05:00 YOUNGSVILLE -- Town Manager William Doerfer presented officials with a $6 million budget that gives employees a raise, bolsters the parks and recreation department and continues the town's plans to expedite the Youngsville bypass.
It also lowers overall spending and keeps the tax rate stagnant at 54 cents per $100 of valuation.
"The budget is balanced and in line with board priorities," Doerfer told commissioners during their May 14 meeting
"It focuses on growth and service delivery."

]]> Challenges of growth pinch Louisburg's proposed budget http://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?viewStory=55105 2026-05-27T22:13:17-05:00 LOUISBURG -- Growth -- and the problems that it creates long before the money it's supposed to generate begins to flow -- was obvious when Louisburg officials held their first budget session last Thursday afternoon.
Department heads were given the opportunity to present their "wish lists" to the town council which must now decide what to trim and what to fund.
Given the magnitude of the requests that will be no small task -- and numbers will be refined over the next month or so before the 2027 budget year begins on July 1.

]]> Suddenly 'butterflies' emerge at Early College High graduation http://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?viewStory=55106 2026-05-27T22:13:17-05:00 BUNN -- At least one of the more than 40 students who entered Franklin County Early College High School did so with uncertainty. But, she and they exited the Bunn High School stage last week with diplomas and either Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees, or at least a significant number of college credits -- with direction and a chance to spread their wings.

BUNN -- At least one of the more than 40 students who entered Franklin County Early College High School did so with uncertainty. But, she and they exited the Bunn High School stage last week with diplomas and either Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees, or at least a significant number of college credits -- with direction and a chance to spread their wings.
"... It's time for you to take a breath and celebrate how far you've come," FCECHS Principal Laura Wilson told 42 graduates during their May 21 ceremony, comparing their journey at the Early College High School to that of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a children's story by Eric Carle about change and courage.

]]> FRANKLIN FACE http://www.thefranklintimes.com/news.php?viewStory=55107 2026-05-27T22:13:17-05:00 Franklin Times' subscriber Betty Ruth Williams

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