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LOUISBURG -- County commissioners have scheduled a budget work session, giving them time to process and -- potentially include -- changes proposed by a passionate public.
During the board's public hearing on Monday night, a roomful of residents primarily plead for two changes to the county's proposed $101 million spending plan:

After the Franklin County commissioners inexplicably scheduled a special budget meeting at exactly the same time as the regular June Board of Education meeting, the school board has changed its meeting schedule.

FRANKLINTON -- The Franklin County Early College High School class of 2022 was doing the most.
"Let me tell you," Early College High School Principal Erica Shoulders-Royster said during the school's May 26 graduation, "my babies worked hard.
"It was five years for some of them. It was four years for some of them, but not only did they graduate with a high school diploma, but an associate's degree.

LOUISBURG -- It's going to be more expensive to live in or operate a business in Louisburg in coming months assuming the town adopts its proposed budget as it now stands.
In a nutshell, the budget will raise the cost of electricity by 5 percent.
For the "average" residential customer that amounts to about $7.59 per month on the electric-only portion of their town bill.

LOUISBURG -- To thunderous applause, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners agreed to recreate its animal services board -- answering a plea that animal advocates made more than three years ago.
In January 2019, residents, animal advocates and rescuers asked county commissioners to make improvements in shelter operations.

LOUISBURG -- Franklinton and a Raleigh homebuilding company earned the ability to proceed with a home, school and commercial development project, barring an appeal.
In December, attorneys representing residents of a north Franklinton subdivision filed a lawsuit, alleging that a 600-home, mixed use development approved by Franklinton commissioners in October would have a detrimental impact on their nearby homes -- disrupting their quality of life and damaging the environment.

Gabrielle, Russell and Madelyn Menze

As summer-like heat rolls in across the Tar Heel state, it's time to find a cool spot -- and a cold beverage -- to ponder some serious issues.
First, we have to take a realistic, practical look at school shootings.
To do that, there are a couple of points that seem to be beyond argument.

I can't say for sure that the following comments were made in response to an opinion piece that ran in last week's edition of The Franklin Times, but I'd be willing to make a significant bet.
In last week's edition, Times Publisher Gary Cunard talked about the correspondence he had with County Manager Kim Denton, trying to get some insight into the county's proposal to provide Maria Parham with $2 million in COVID funding to help fill holes in their health care program created by the pandemic.

Dear editor: Dayum!
If Franklin County is giving away $2 million, please add my name to the list of recipients!

Dear editor:
I have read the letter from Mr. Hicks about the gun violence in the nation. This is a very professionally written letter and I share your concern. Good citizens in this nation are not the problem.

LOUISBURG, NC --Brianna Marie Roberson, 19, of Louisburg died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home. Born on March 1, 2003 the daughter of Jimmy Williams and Angel Cardenas. She was preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Harry Tant and William Roberson; and her great grandmother, Mildred Roberson.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Conrad Boyd Sturges, Jr. was born on June 10, 1939, and died on June 3, 2022 at his home in Louisburg, NC. However, he was called Buzzy or Buzz. Although he was an Army brat and lived all over, he always considered Louisburg his actual and spiritual home.

Henderson, NC--Funeral services for Gloria "Punchie" Macon Lassiter, age 65, who died on Monday, June 6, 2022, will be held 12 p.m., Saturday, June 11, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Pastor John Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Rowland Chapel Church Cemetery.

KITTRELL, NC--James Edison Foster, 87, of Walter Grissom Road passed away on June 1,2022. He was born in Franklin County to the late David Foster and Eltenner Perry Foster.

FRANKLINTON, NC--James Harold Coburn, 59, of Franklinton, NC died June 1, 2022. He was born in Prince Frederick, MD on October 12, 1962, to Alicia Mae Leatherman Coburn and the late Claude Hayes Coburn.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The 2022 high school baseball campaign was a rebuilding year of sorts -- and that chore wasn't made any easier by the newfangled Big East Conference.
Franklinton remained in the league for four more years and was joined by Louisburg and Bunn.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- There are few absolutes in sports, but this one was a sure-fire no-brainer -- the Southern Nash Ladybirds boasted their best-ever girls soccer season this past spring. Without a doubt.
Southern Nash, coached by Robbie Kennedy, went 20-2-1 overall while winning the Big East Conference Championship and advancing to the third round of the Class 3-A State Playoffs.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Youth was the major keyword in the Big East Conference during the 2022 softball season.
A quick check of the rosters from Franklinton, Bunn and Louisburg showed that Franklin County had just eight combined seniors playing fast-pitch this past year in the extremely competitive Big East.

LOUISBURG -- Four softball student-athletes from Louisburg College -- including Southern Nash High School alum Carrigan Ewers, have garnered 2022 NFCA All-American recognition.
The 47-5 Hurricanes tied with national champion Phoenix College and Jones College for the most players recognized.

LYNCHBURG, VA. -- Jackson Chourio went 3-for-4 with a first inning home run and three RBI, Eduardo Garcia hit a solo home run in the second and reliever Carlos Rodriguez struck out eight over four scoreless innings as the Carolina Mudcats defeated the homestanding Lynchburg Hillcats 6-3 in Sunday's Minor League Baseball series finale in Virginia.

ROCKY MOUNT -- North Carolina Wesleyan University junior second basemen Davie Morgan was recently named a Fourth Team All-American by D3baseball.com.
"Being named an All-American is very surreal. It's definitely not something that was on my radar at the beginning of the season," said Morgan on learning that he became an All-American. "I want to give all of the credit to my teammates and the coaching staff at NC Wesleyan.

BUNN -- Despite a star-studded high school softball career at Bunn, Liz Parrish had only one offer to join a program on the collegiate level.
Only one.
So Parrish took it -- and it proved to be one of the best decisions of her life.

SEVEN DECADES TOGETHER! Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Fuller Jr., of the Epsom Community celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 31, 2022. They were honored with a reception on May 22 at Trinity United Methodist Church that was given by their family. The couple was married on 31, 1952 at Gilburg United Methodist Church.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Elections agreed to have only one site and maintain regular hours during the early voting period of the primary runoff election.
However, since the vote was not unanimous, the State Board of Elections will be tasked with establishing the final plan.

CASTALIA -- The Northeast Franklin Revitalization Coalition is hosting a business showcase on Monday, continuing its efforts to bolster business and entrepreneurship in that sector of the county.
The group held its first showcase in July 2018, giving area businesses a chance to share their story and wares with members of the coalition and others interested in the vitality of northeastern Franklin County.