Moose Lodge
stew sale
The Louisburg Moose Lodge is planning a Brunswick Stew sale, take-out only, on Saturday, March 21. $10 per quart. Pick up from 1 to 4 p.m.
To order, contact Johnny King at 919-496-8668, or E.H. Smith at 919-495-5390.

Centerville VFD plans Fireman's Day
Centerville Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Fireman's Day, Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. until sold out.
They will be selling BBQ pork and BBQ chicken plates, $12 each, eat-in or take out at Centerville Fire Department and take-out at the old D & J parking lot on Hwy. 56 West.
Raffle tickets will be sold and there will be an auction at 2 p.m. at the fire department.

Relay for Life
Franklin County Relay for Life will hold its main Relay event Friday, April 24 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Franklinton High School Football/Track Stadium, 910 Cedar Creek Rd., Franklinton. In case of rain, the event will be held in the gym.
The theme this year is "Cancer is No Match for Us." Dress as your favorite Superhero or Avenger character. The survivor walk is at 6:15 p.m.
The Relay team will be selling luminarias and torches to honor your loved one, while raising money for the American Cancer Society.
To donate or for team information, contact Danette Cheatham at (919) 906-5002.

Special Birdwatching Club meeting
The Franklin County Birdwatching Club will be having a special meeting on Wednesday, March 25, to talk about spring migration. Guest speaker Lynnerla Beegle has experience in cataloging thousands of breeding birds in North Carolina.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension building, 103 S. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg.
For questions contact Lee Justice at 919-495-2516.

Louisburg Library closed for update
Louisburg Library on North Main Street is closed for approximately two months for renovations which began March 2. The book drop is also closed during this time but due dates have been extended to May 16 and there will be no late fees.
Updates include fresh paint and carpet, a STEAM-themed mural, new educational play features and shelving in the children's area, a refreshed layout and a meeting space for in-person and virtual meetings, said Sarah Hefner, outreach librarian.
The library branches in Bunn, Franklinton and Youngsville will remain open and "we encourage patrons to visit them to return materials and participate in their regular programming," Hefner added.

GOP plans precinct meeting, convention
The Franklin County Republican Party will have precinct meetings starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Franklin County commissioners' meeting room (beside Tractor Supply) in Louisburg.
The county convention will follow at 4 p.m. Registration begins 2:30 p.m. Many candidates will be in attendance and delegates to the district and state convention will be elected.
If you have any questions, contact Ed Strickland, chairman at 919-210-7629.

Pesticide training, collection day sked
Here are the March and April Cooperative Extension opportunities for pesticide training and pesticide collection day:
•March 30 at 5 p.m., Required EPA C&T training will be conducted at Warren County Cooperative Extension office, 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton. This training is required for all commercial license holders and all private applicators whose license renews in 2026.
•March 30 at 6 p.m., V Credit training will be conducted at Warren County Extension office.
•April 16 at 6 p.m., V Credit training will be conducted at Warren County Extension Office.
For additional information, contact Franklin County Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Spring book sale in Youngsville
Friends of the Youngsville Library are planning their Spring Book Sale from March 20 to March 22 at the Youngsville Library, 218 US-1A Highway South in Youngsville. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 20 and 21 and 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.
Books will be priced at $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. Also available will be jigsaw puzzles and DVDs. Books will be $3 a bag on Sunday afternoon.
Book donations for the sale are now being collected at the Youngsville Library. For further information, call the library at 919-558-1612.

Blooming Festival participants sought
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the May 8-9, 2026 Nashville Blooming Festival. Applications for craft/merchandise vending, parade entries, event sponsorships, mother of the year and flag sponsorships can be found on the chamber's website: https://nashvillencchamber.org/blooming-festival.
For more information call or text 252-459-4050 or email nashvillencchamber@gmail.com

Legion's Good Friday fish fry set
The American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton will hold its annual Good Friday Fish Fry Fundraiser on April 3 at 40 American Legion Road from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Fish plates, including traditional sides are $12/each (credit card use fee slightly additional). Dine in or take out is available.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 will be holding a bake sale in conjunction with the fish plate fundraiser. Various baked goods will be available for $1 to $3 each. Cash only please for bake sale.

County hours for Good Friday holiday
All Franklin County libraries will be closed Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 for the Good Friday holiday.
The solid waste transfer station will be open Friday from 7 a.m. until 12 noon; the convenience centers will be open as usual on Friday as will the county's airport.
All other county government offices will be closed Friday, April 3.
Louisburg to close for holiday
The town of Louisburg will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday, according to town Administer Sean Medlin.

Two upcoming library events
The Spring Into Digital Animation program for teens (6th through 12th graders) will be at Bunn Library at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Teens will learn the basics of traditional frame-by-frame animation using Procreate.
The Tiny Art Show, in partnership with the Arts Council of Franklin Council, will be happening at Youngsville Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. It showcases mini canvases painted by community members.

No Kings Day event slated here
On March 28, Indivisible Franklin County will host No Kings Day 3 on March 28 in Louisburg as part of a nationwide protest against the many threats posed by the Trump administration. The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. and will be at 108 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg.
"We stand with Franklin County residents who call for a halt to the ongoing march toward authoritarian rule, and an end to the ruinous war with Iran ($1 billion per day) at a time when Americans are struggling to pay for food, housing, childcare and healthcare, when wages are inadequate, and the job market is crumbling," said Gary Evans, one of the organizers of the event. "All who seek restoration of the Rule of Law, respect for the Bill of Rights, and protection of our democracy are encouraged to attend," he said,
Indivisible is dedicated to nonviolent protest -- no weapons, no civil disobedience, organizers said. Details are available at: mobilize.us/nokings/event/901716/

Home Builders offering a scholarship
The Franklin County Home Builders Association Craftsman Legacy Scholarship is designed to support students pursuing careers in the residential construction industry or skilled trades, including fields such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, masonry, and related technical programs -- and now is the time to apply.
Applicants must be a resident of Franklin County and desire a career in the residential construction industry or related skilled trades. Applications are due by April 15. For additional information and the link to apply, email info@franklincountyhba.org.

Boys State candidates sought
The American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton is looking for two candidates for the June 21-27 Tar Heel Boy's State to be held at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC.
The $500 delegate tuition is paid by Post 52. Candidates are current High School juniors and public, private and accredited home school students are eligible.
Tar Heel Boy's State is a week-long program that will bring 200 boys from around the state to learn about the workings of state government by participating in creating a mock government with all position from governor, legislators, and event elected county officials. This is a real scholarship application booster and can be a beneficial credential for college applications and military academy appointment, organizers said.
Tar Heel Boy's State delegates can apply for the prestigious Samsung Scholarship that has awards of $10,000, $5,000, and $1,250 for each winner.
Learn more about Tar Heel Boy's State and the Samsung Scholarship visit https://tarheelboysstate.org/ and https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/samsung-american-legion-scholarship. Parents that have a child interested should contact Commander Chris Smith at csmithforest@gmail.com to learn more information and how to apply.

Beatles tribute band to perform
Jim Witter and his band will faithfully recreate some of the Beatles' greatest hits, including "Hard Day's Night," "Nowhere Man," "Hey Jude," and more during a visit to Louisburg College this Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available on-line at www.jpacarts.com, or by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300, M-F, 1 to 5 pm. All seats are reserved. All shows start at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of Mark Nizer, beginning at 3 p.m.
The Jones Performing Arts Center is located at 501 N. Main St. in Louisburg directly behind the Robbins Library, which is on the corner of Main and College streets.