The Franklin Times

The 'littergitter' versus the litterbug: Locked in a mortal struggle for beauty

By: edgars on 3/7/25
Thank you, Cary, for recognizing Gerald. I would like to add that Gerald picked up both sides of the...

Some technology may be easy, but not a good fit

By: ccm1982 on 3/5/25
Dear Editor, With only 55 workers for every 100 open jobs, North Carolina faces one of the most ...

Judge denies reduction of bond in sexual assault case; Charges remain pending for Alert husband and wife

By: curiosity on 2/27/25
So, the judge and the DA looked at that frail, 80 year old man and decided that he was a menace to s...

Are audits of Congress next?

By: B52s on 3/6/25
I wonder what would be your thoughts be of Elon Musk when he start cutting Social Security, Veterans...

By: outthere on 3/6/25
Trump is doing a GREAT JOB! His handlers in Moscow are thrilled! ...

By: tcallen on 2/20/25
Nearly all the people who rail against Musk finding fraud and waste in the federal government are ei...

By: robertStrickland on 2/20/25
What a bunch of nonsense. As if the most corrupt kleptocrats in the land care anything about waste a...

Medical transport issue proves to still be a matter of life and health

By: YHS1956 on 2/22/25
What is the deal about the patient having to walk 50 feet to the ambulance? Is this standard procedu...

By: fcmedic on 2/20/25
There is a fine line between balancing resources and transporting patients to the hospital of choice...

By: robertStrickland on 2/20/25
Is the moral of this story don't call an ambulance? Just take your loved one where you want them to ...

Coddling the crooks but ignoring all the good kids!

By: peacemaker on 2/22/25
The county and town are not typically motivated buyers and sellers… don't expect to see a market p...

Franklinton's first black officer reflects on career of helping others

By: dramafree on 2/21/25
I remember Mr. Hunter being on the Franklin County Sheriff's Dept. He is/was a fine officer and ver...

Local authors and brothers share stories, messages

By: dramafree on 2/13/25
Very inspirational!...

Country headed 'down the tubes'?

By: annajbk91 on 2/10/25
WRAL Investigates recently spotlighted a troubling issue in North Carolina: many addiction treatment...

Editorial Cartoon: Deportation / Commutation

By: tcallen on 2/7/25
The January 6 insurrection was the strangest in history. The insurrectionists showed up without any ...

WILLIAM E. CHAMPION SR.

By: livingez on 1/30/25
He will be missed. He fought a good fight. Now he is truly at rest. ...

Town utility crews should be commended

By: Arundel3113 on 1/30/25
Well said....

By: peacemaker on 1/30/25
It would help if the town would get the signs posted they have been after for months now to stop the...

Commissioners support Youngsville bypass

By: kgbunc on 1/30/25
What does "TDA" stand for and who is "Cooper"? Neither are explained in this article. ...

Franklinton transportation concept receives approval

By: peacemaker on 1/30/25
Finally! The southern bypass will help the 56 industrial corridor after all these years…...

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