Flags-In ceremony
planned by Legion
American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton is inviting the public to join them at Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, for Flags-In.
The public will be educated about Veterans' grave markers and given flags to place in their memory and appreciation of their service to our country, organizers said, asking that youth attend to learn about and participate in this tradition. Church youth groups, Scout Troops, Girl Scouts and all the community are invited.

Poppy sale to aid veterans
Auxiliary Unit 52 will have their annual Poppy Day events on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 in the vicinity of the Food Lion shopping center and Hometown Café in Franklinton.
Poppies are free, but donations are gladly accepted. Proceeds from this fundraiser can only be used to support Veterans in our area.

Veterans to be honored by Legion
American Legion Post 52 will honor and remember all veterans that have served and died for our country at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at Franklinton Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Franklinton.
The ceremony will include hoisting of the Colors by Scout Troop 236, Post 52 Roll Call, guest speaker Colonel Benjimen Wynn, commander of the 30th Mobile Bridge Combat Team of the NC Army National Guard, laying of wreath, rifle volley and Taps by the Post 52 Honor Guard. The public is invited.

County Memorial Day schedules
The only Franklin County government operations that will be open normal hours on Monday, May 25, as Memorial Day is observed, will be the various convenience centers and the county's airport.
The solid waste transfer station will be open from 7 a.m. until noon that day as well.
All library branches will be closed on Saturday, May 23, and Monday May 25.
All other Franklin County government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Public can address county's budget
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, May 18, for a special-called meeting in order to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 county budget. The session will begin at 6 p.m. in the Franklin Plaza Training Room (Room 102) at 279 South Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg.

Dr. Hardy
to mark 100 days
"The Hardy Harvest," marking Franklin County Schools Superintendent Dr. Nakia Hardy's 100 days in office will be held at 6 p.m Thursday, May 14, in the new board room at the West River Road campus.
She said the event will serve as a State of the District-style reflection of her first 100 days at the helm of the county district. She said she will "share insights from my entry plan and outline our path forward."
She said the event "will focus on three key areas:
•"What we must preserve - the strengths that define Franklin County Schools;
•"Where we must prune - the challenges we must address;
•"What we will plant - the opportunities and innovations that will shape our future."

Library planning to 'bale out'
The Franklin County Library's adult program for May is 'Bale Out!' where Porte NOIRE Gardens will demonstrate how to grow food in a hay bale! They will be at Youngsville Library on May 21 at 11 a.m.
The Library and Parks and Rec is having a Touch-a-Truck event at Louisburg High School on Saturday, May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. for some family fun and cool vehicles from community helpers and business across the county.

Retirement party planned
A retirement party for Brian "Doc" Miller, a veteran local band director, will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Joyner Park pavilion B next to the playground. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to share stories with Miller who taught at both Louisburg High School and Cross Creek Charter School.
For more information contact Mike Anderson at 919-495-3127.

Louisburg library had 'soft' reopening
The Central Library at 906 North Main Street in Louisburg had a soft reopening on Monday, May 4. "Stop by to see all the exciting updates and join us on Thursday, June 1, for a grand reopening celebration," said Michelle Hildreth, library director.

Health, resource fair for veterans
A Health and Resource Fair for Franklin County Veterans is planned for 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18 in the Franklin County Plaza's training room.
The fair, sponsored by Franklin County Veteran Services, will feature a number of agencies and groups that can be of service to veterans. Services will range from blood pressure checks, to help from United Way, various veterans groups, the library, social services, the American Legion, Amvets, the Raleigh Vet Center, Vance-Granville Community College and a host of others.
Veterans are asked to bring their military ID such as a DD214, NGB Form 22 or Veterans Administration ID card.
For more information, contact Brenda Wilkins or Frizi Yarborough at 919-496-1939.

Farmers Market open Fridays
The Franklin County Farmers Market in Shannon Village Shopping Center, Louisburg, is open Fridays 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Locally grown strawberries, tomatoes, squash, pointed head cabbage, garden peas, spring turnip salad and local wildflower honey are usually available as are sourdough bread, fresh-baked cookies, pasture-raised beef, chicken, pork, fresh farm eggs, garden plants and fresh-cut flowers. There also are talented crafters for unique gift ideas.
For more information call Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Fish plate sale
The Concord Community Center Organization, 645 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, will have its annual fish plate sale on June 6 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Cost is $15, which includes two pieces of fish, two sides, slaw, hushpuppies and dessert.

Family Fun Day
Youngsville Parks and Recreation is hosting a Family Fun Day this Saturday, May 16, from 2 to 9 p.m. at Luddy Park, 218 US 1-A. The event will feature food vendors and games, including a pickleball tournament, as well as live music and a dunk tank, featuring opportunities to dunk town leaders.
Fireworks are set to go off at 8:45 p.m.