Franklin Facts


Legion Post 52 hosts fish fry
The American Legion Post 52 in Franklinton will hold its annual Good Friday Fish Fry fundraiser on March 29 at 40 American Legion Road from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Fish plates, including traditional sides, will be $10 each and 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 - $3/each. Cash only, please.

Easter egg hunt
The Bunn Cert Lions Club is planning a community Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30.
The event will be held at Walmart, 705 Retail Way, Louisburg.
The free event will begin with an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. with prizes to be awarded. There also will be bouncy houses and face painting for the kids, a DJ and food trucks.

Holiday hours
With a few exceptions, all Franklin County government offices will be closed all day Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday.
All libraries will be closed that Friday and Saturday, March 30, as well.
The exceptions to the closings are the trash convenience centers which will be open on regular hours; the solid waste transfer station will be open from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the county airport will be open all day that Friday.

4-H poultry show and sale
Registration is open for the 2024 Four County 4-H Poultry Show and Sale. There will be two breeds available. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 28.
Rules, regulations and registration information are available at https://go.ncsu.edu/poultry-show-rules-regs-registration. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office with any questions. For additional information, contact the Franklin County Center, 919-496-3344, Meg Wyatt, megwyatt@ncsu.edu.

Epsom chicken plate sale
The Epsom Fire Department is planning a chicken plate sale for Friday, April 5, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Plates will include chicken, potatoes, green beans and dessert and will be available for $12 each.

Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. show
Franklinton Area Community Theatre will present the show Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. The show is based on the Emmy award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series. Performances will be held: Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m.; and Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m.
Performances will be held at the Franklinton High School auditorium, 910 Cedar Creek Road, Franklinton.
Tickets are available online at factnc.org or at the door.
The Franklinton Area Community Theatre is a non-profit theatre for kids ranging from 5 to 18 years old.

Democrats to meet in April
The Franklin County Democratic Party Executive Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. with the next meeting slated for April 4. All local registered Democrats are welcome.
Meetings are held at party headquarters, 108 E Nash Street in downtown Louisburg.
Contact the FCDP at ncfranklindems@gmail.com or visit linktr.ee/franklincountyncdems for more info.

Business grant opportunity
In an effort to promote business growth in Northeast Franklin County as well as Franklin County, NC in general, the Northeast Franklin Revitalization (NEFR) Group is offering a grant program to encourage new businesses and help expand existing small businesses under two years old and with a workforce of three or less.
The grant amount will be $1,500 each, awarded to ten small businesses to start or expand a small business in Franklin County.
Free entrepreneurial 4-week evening class attendance through Vance-Granville Community College is required, with classes beginning May 2. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Deadline to apply is midnight, April 14, 2024.
See www.NEFranklinRevitalization.org for more information.

BBQ fundraiser
A barbecue plate fundraiser to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club is planned for Monday, April 15, at Johnny's Barbecue in Louisburg.
Plates will be available from 4 to 7 p.m., drive through only, and will include barbecue, potato salad, slaw and hushpuppies. Cost is $12.
Tickets can be purchased at Blue Collie Coffee in Louisburg or from any board member.

Dairy calf techniques class
Franklin and Warren counties will conduct a 4-H Dairy Youth Program interest meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Franklin County Extension Center Annex, 103 S. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg. In this eight-week program, youth will learn about dairy calves and prepare to show them in a local show.
Bi-weekly practices will begin Monday, June 17.
For questions or more information contact Franklin County Cooperative Extension, 919-496-3344 or e-mail Matthew Place, matthew_place@ncsu.edu, Martha Mobley, martha_mobley@ncsu.edu, or Meg Wyatt, meg_wyatt@ncsu.edu. Register at http://go.ncsu.edu/franklin-warren-4h-youth-dairy-interest-mtg.

Community forum slated by Democrats
The LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is hosting a community forum on SB49. Join Hope for Teens as they break down the harmful effects of this bill and educate community members on ways they can help youth.
Teachers and parents are welcome. Event will be held at the Democratic party headquarters, 108 E Nash St. in Louisburg, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27. A brunch will be served.
Contact lgbtqdemsfranklinco@gmail.com or visit linktr.ee/lgbtqdemsfrcnc for more details.