COMMUNITY NEWS

PLANET POWER. Franklin County, the United Way, Novonesis and a host of other partners combined to host Franklinton Middle School students for Earth Day at Franklinton Park on Tuesday. All three combined to transform the park into a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) site and students spent time at seven different stations, learning about items ranging from biosolutions to careers in STEM. Above, Donna Nguyen, Renata Hyczy and Dee Sanders talk with students about Novenesis techniques.

This Saturday, more than 50 local teens ages 12 to 18 years of age will be participating in the 37th annual Global Youth Service Day.
Through a variety of local projects designed to help those in need, these youth are determined to make a difference in local communities and have fun while doing it.
"I'm excited for the Global Youth Day of Service," said Sarah Reynolds age 15.

HENDERSON, NC -- Vance-Granville Community College has named Tom Barkin to deliver the keynote address at its 56th annual commencement ceremony.
Barkin has been the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond since 2018.
He serves on the Fed's chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee, and is also responsible for the Richmond Fed's bank supervision and the Federal Reserve's technology organization.

Gamma Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is planning its 4th annual Community HBC/D9 Golf Tournament, that will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Kerr Lake Country Club.
This year's event promises an inclusive and enjoyable day for golfers of all skill levels while supporting meaningful community initiatives, organizers said.
Billed as the Ten Ten Tournament, this year's highlight features a $10,000 Hole-In-One prize and a $10,000 Putting Contest.

FRANKLINTON -- Each year, American Legion Post 52 holds a banquet to honor First Responders that are nominated by their supervisors to be the "Best of the Year."
First Responders, like Veterans, know what it means to sacrifice themselves and their families over the mission of public safety and emergency medical care.
Post 52 shows its appreciation or these critical community members by holding a banquet in their honor while that the same time celebrating The American Legion's Birthday.

EASTER MIRACLE. Paula Romaine helps McKenna grab eggs last Saturday at the Miracle League field in Youngsville.

Cooperative Extension Director and Governor's Volunteer Service Award Coordinator Charles Mitchell, back left, with Governor's Volunteer Service Award winners Rachelle Deats, Patricia Adams [also a Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service winner], Zack Myers, Silvia Kramar, DJ Faircloth, Perry Faulkner, Caleb Oldham, Haley Glick, and Commissioners David Bunn, Roxanne Bragg, Stuart May, Harry Foy, Mark Speed and Michael Schriver, and County Manager Ryan Preble. Not pictured is Earl Oldham, who is part of the Louisburg Baptist Church Ramp Ministry.