County library's
January programs
If you enjoy needlework, crocheting or knitting you can bring your work in progress and join fellow crafters for a relaxing, social time at the Franklin County Library's Sit and Stitch program for adults. This program will be at Louisburg Library on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.
There also will be a teen program, Fidget!, where teens will get the chance to make their own fidget toy -- all supplies provided! It will be at 4 p.m. at Bunn Library on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Louisburg Library on Thursday, Jan. 22, and Youngsville Library on Jan. 26.

Volunteer award nominees sought
Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina's most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands of North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local community.
Each county selects up to 10 individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid director of volunteers to be recognized for their contributions to their communities. One will be nominated for the Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, which is awarded to the top 20-25 volunteers in the state. A local committee evaluates the nominations.
Nomination forms are available in Franklin County at the Cooperative Extension Center and can also be found at www.volunteernc.org. Nomination forms are due by Feb. 6, to the Franklin County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension office, 103 South Bickett Blvd., Louisburg.
They can also be emailed to charles_mitchell@ncsu.edu. For questions, call Cooperative Extension at 919-496-3344.

Tobacco and GAP meeting
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center, Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Franklin Plaza, 279 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, for the Upper Middle Belt Tobacco & GAP Meeting. Lunch will be provided. Two Hours Of NODX NCDA&CS Pesticide Credit. Soil Fumigation training will be offered following lunch. Registration required at https://go.ncsu.edu/uppermiddlebeltgap2026
For more information, contact the Franklin County Cooperative Extension office 919-496-3344, Extension Agent Matthew Place.