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LOUISBURG -- A dramatically altered and scaled back plan for the proposed Louisburg Falls development was presented to the Louisburg Town Council in a special Tuesday evening meeting. The state of the economy and the local market were among the reasons developers said some aspects of the project were impractical.
The meeting was for information only and no vote was taken about the proposed significant changes to the multi-million dollar development that would make it predominantly residential.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING. The Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department pushed its Easter festivities inside last weekend as constant rains created a washout. In conjunction with the town of Franklinton and the school system, they were able to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt inside the Franklinton Middle School gymnasium on Saturday. Above, Lindsay Duncan is all smiles as her daughter, Elyse, gets a floor-level look at the Easter fun.

LOUISBURG -- The case against a Henderson man accused of causing the wreck that killed a Franklinton man was continued.
Jeffrey Thomas Clopton was slated to appear in Franklin County Superior Court this week for his role in the death of James Feely, 78, but the matter was moved to another session.

LOUISBURG -- Nearly five months after initially appearing before commissioners, a group of Franklinton High School activists reiterated their push for Franklin County to improve environmental policies.
This time, though, Commission Vice Chair David Bunn asked county staff to get them some answers, sooner rather than later.

Miracle League Baseball Star Ryder Williams

It's probably safe to believe that the Easter Bunny is back home, wherever home is, perhaps little damp but hopefully safe!
The big bunny had a rough time around these parts this year with all the rain and wind, but, as usual, he apparently delivered since there seem to be even more children hyped up on chocolate and sugar than normal.

So, I have a Google alert set up for anytime news breaks about Franklin County.
Without fail, my gmail account has a few hits every morning about Franklin County news.
Of course, one thing I've learned in the years that I've had the alert set up is this: there are a LOT of Franklin Counties ... In fact, Franklin County is the name of 24 counties and one parish in the United States.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Carolyn "Moot" Long Stallings, age 55, who died on Saturday, April 8, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, April 16, from the Cedar Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Castalia with Pastor Sylvester White officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Rock Church Cemetery.

Youngsville, NC-- Funeral services for Carolyn E. Freeman, age 76, who died on Sunday, April 9, 2023, will be held on Monday, April 17, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. David Rosby officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

Louisburg, NC-- Funeral services for Marguerite Gill Hill, age 94, who died on Friday, April 7, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 15, from the Allen Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg with Rev. Dwight Gill officiating. Burial will follow in the Allen Chapel Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Marietta Miller Perry, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her home in Louisburg, NC. She was the daughter of Fred and Helen Miller of Lexington, NC, where she grew up.

Mr. Paul Michael Hall, age 70, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 22, 1952 in Raleigh to Paul Chester and Myrtle Lee (Hendricks) Hall. Paul was educated in the Franklinton public schools and was employed as a school bus mechanic for the Wake County Public School System for many years. Mr. Hall served his country in the US Army National Guard.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Sarah Perry Wright, age 89, who died on Saturday, April 8, 2023, will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the Mitchell Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg.

BUNN -- Last Wednesday provided a Signing Day like no other in recent Bunn High School history.
A total of six Bunn student-athletes inked deals to continue their respective careers at the collegiate level.
Three of them were softball players -- Lenita Bryson, Daisy Baez-Hernandez and Carlee Tart.
Two were volleyballers -- twins Malyshia and Elyshia Bailey -- and the other Nick Cutlip, a boys soccer standout for the Wildcats.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The final pre-break boys golf match in the Big East Conference ended the same way all the others have this season -- with Roanoke Rapids coming away with a victory.
The Yellow Jackets once again ruled the Big East during last Wednesday's 18-hole event at The River Golf Course near Bunn.

BUNN -- What began as a dream is now one of Franklin County's most eagerly awaited annual events.
That would be Bunn High School's Miracle League Day, which features an appearance by Miracle Leaguers just before a Wildcats' home baseball game.
The latest installment of the tradition came Tuesday at the BHS Baseball Field as the Miracle Leaguers went through three rounds of at-bats while accompanied by their Buddies -- members of the Wildcats' varsity diamond squad.

FRANKLINTON -- A.J. Dilworth was a jack-of-all trades performer this past football season for the Franklinton Red Rams -- work that has been rewarded with one of the state's top gridiron honors.
Dilworth has been named to the East roster for the annual North Carolina Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Football Game, which will be played July 19 at historic Jamieson Stadium on the campus of Grimsley High School in Greensboro.

ZEBULON -- Salem's Allan Castro hit a grand slam in the third and pitchers Dalton Rogers, Gabriel Jackson and Railin Perez combined on 13 strikeouts as the Red Sox defeated the Mudcats 7-2 in Carolina's Tuesday night home opener at historic Five County Stadium.
The score was tied 1-1 though the second before Castro connected on his grand slam off Carolina (1-2) reliever Fernando Olguin in the third.

CARLEE TART SIGNS TO PLAY SOFTBALL FOR CALDWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DAISY BAEZ-HERNANDEZ SIGNS TO PLAY SOFTBALL FOR CALDWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

LENITA BRYSON SIGNS TO PLAY SOFTBALL FOR CHOWAN UNIVERSITY

Franklin County has a long and often-storied history with bootleggers and illicit stills which have become part of local folklore.
Recently, a local man who is now a Youngsville resident, was part of the effort to find and control those illegal stills and the men who ran them.
"Moonshiners and Revenuers" is the true story of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent Johnny Binkley and his 25-year career with the ATF from 1969 until his retirement in 1994.

Sergio, Nina and Bellem Romero get ready for the hunt.

Johnathan Alberg, right, takes a picture of Kaylynn and Harper Milonas as they pose with the Easter Bunny inside the Franklinton Middle School gym. The county's festivities were moved inside because of weather.

Aurora Musicalis, a string quartet now celebrating its 29th anniversary, will play at Cherry Hill at 3 p.m. April 16. The group, composed of four members of the North Carolina Symphony, has made numerous appearances to critical acclaim. Conjuring up images of the other-wordly northern lights by virtue of its name, Aurora Musicalis has been described as "one of the very best" chamber music ensembles in North Carolina." Members of the quartet are Emily Glover, violin; Erin Zehngut, violin; Amy Mason, viola; and Elizabeth Beilman, cello.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Authorities continue to look for suspects in a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon.
Youngsville police allege four suspects fired on a 19-year-old man who was standing outside a residence on Thompson Circle. Scanner traffic identified it as the 100 block of that road -- which is off of S. Cross Street, southeast of the heart of town.

LOUISBURG -- Advocates for children in Franklin County set up a display at the Franklin County Courthouse and another location, bringing attention to the damaging impacts of child abuse.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the county's Department of Social Services, Guardian Ad Litem volunteers and Safe Space staff set up pinwheels at the courthouse -- reminding visitors of the thousands of children who face the traumatic effects of abuse in North Carolina every year.

Long-time, and soon-to-be retired Louisburg College Professor Will Hinton is hosting an art exhibit showcasing pieces crafted by himself, his wife and two daughters. The exhibit is titled "A Family Affair: Drawings, Paintings, and Ceramics" by Will, Pat, Camilla, and Zoe Hinton. Above, Will Hinton, right, talks with folks about the display as he's surrounded by family, from left, daughters Dr. Zoe Hinton and Camilla Hinton and his wife, Pat, who also served the college as a librarian for 21 years before her retirement.