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The unexpected resignation of Dr. Larry Webb from his position as chief of auxiliary services with Franklin County Schools has triggered a reorganization of the central office staff.
Schools Supt. Dr. Rhonda Schuhler said Tuesday that she is reorganizing the staff to cover all the positions without hiring another person at Webb's level.
Dr. Webb, an eight and a half year veteran of Franklin County Schools, has accepted the job as chief operating officer with Durham Public Schools effective Dec. 9.

YOUNGSVILLE -- The trailblazing organization driven to end domestic and sexual assault violence honored one of its path setters.
Safe Space held its annual candlelight vigil last Saturday at Grace Haven Baptist Church, remembering those whose lives were irreparably changed or lost as a result of violence.

A presentation and discussion about plans to raise test scores in Franklin County's six "low performing schools" was the focus of most of Monday's Board of Education meeting.
Leading the discussion was Dr. Lela Nichols, chief of academics, who explained the testing procedure and then outlined how school officials are planning to work with students to raise the scores.

LOUISBURG -- When early voting starts today, Franklin County voters will, among other races, have a chance to weigh in on races that decide everything from who becomes president, who makes school decisions, who sets county policy to who looks out for our soil and water.
Up for grabs are three contested county commission seats, two contested school board seats, our Senate and House of Representatives seats in the General Assembly, the Register of Deeds and the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

These tractors, and plenty more, were on display on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 during the Antique Swap Meet & Farm Show at the Gold Sand Fire Department and Edwards Farm.

Proud Franklin County resident Wanda Tevepaugh

A friend of mine told me last week -- rather bluntly -- that I needed to apologize to 4-year-olds everywhere.
And he was correct. So, kids, I'm sorry for popping off without thinking.
I'll try never to say something so silly and incorrect again, so please 4-year-olds, accept my sincere apologies.
What sparked all this was a long day of dealing with silly allegations made on social media, the scourge of the earth, by Sheriff Kevin White.

Franklin County has had a pretty consistent history with voter turnout; early voter turnout, particularly.
Presidential elections, obviously, bring out even the most reluctant of voters, as election results and turnout percentages often reflect more intrigue in the every-four-year presidential cycle.
And, conversely, elections focusing on municipal races generally are yawn-inducing, at least as far as turnout is concerned.

Dear editor: A Franklin Times editorial on Oct. 3 described "dribble" as "truth devoid of facts.
Did we not hear Donald Trump declare on Fox News to Sean Hannity in December, 2023, that if elected he would be a dictator "only" on day one? He could not rule out retribution when pressed by Hannity. Now, protected by immunity from the Supreme Court for his actions, I ask if day one will be enough?

Dear editor: At its annual Survivor Candlelight Vigil this past Saturday, at Grace Haven Baptist Church, Safe Space honored Dr. Jim Grove for his years of dedicated service to the organization.
Dr. Grove's contributions have been significant and foundational in the success of Safe Space which supports the survivors of sexual assault and of physical and emotional abuse.

YOUNGSVILLE, NC--Charles M. Carr passed away peacefully at home October 5, 2024 at the age of 89 after a wonderful life.

Rocky Mount, NC--Funeral services for Freeman Cotton Jr., age 49, who died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Friday, October 18, from the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel. Entombment will follow in the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum.

LOUISBURG, NC--Joel Henry Pusey, 82, of Louisburg, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2024, at his home.

RALEIGH, NC--Ronald Douglas McConnell Sr., 76 of Raleigh, died Saturday morning, October 12, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Selma Massenburg, age 91, who died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, were held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 12, from the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg with Pastor Timothy Walker officiating. Burial followed in the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery.

FRANKLINTON, NC--Susie Bell Burton of Franklinton, age 72, died Thursday, October 4, 2024.

LAS VEGAS, NV--Tad Heding Krauss passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, NV. Born on December 17, 1947 in San Francisco, CA, Tad dedicated his life to the pursuit and teaching of mathematics, a passion that defined both his career and personal fulfillment.

YOUNGSVILLE, NC--Mr. William T. Crocco, 78, of Youngsville passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 4, 1946, to the late Salvatore and Marion Butler Crocco in Dutchess County, New York.

The Antique Swap Meet & Farm Show was the place to find antique tools and other parts to keep your tractor running. The two-day event also featured old cars and trucks, tractors, live music, hit and miss engines, and plenty food and fun during the Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 event at the Gold Sand Fire Department and Edwards Farm.

Every month during the school year, the Franklin County Schools recognize students who exemplify specified character traits that have been stressed the previous month.
During September, those traits were respect, citizenship and teamwork.
Here are the students who were singled out as best meeting those traits and who were honored at Monday night's board meeting:

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County is losing an assistant manager.
And, Youngsville anticipates welcoming one.
It's not official, though, if they're one in the same.
Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks confirmed that Will Doerfer has resigned his assistant county manager position -- effective on Oct. 25.

FRANKLINTON -- Town commissioners approved an ordinance to punish litterbugs.
And, during Tuesday's meeting, they rezoned a property and issued a special use permit allowing a developer to move ahead with a potential Airbnb.
Franklinton, said Town Manager Zach Steffey, has been working to keep rights-of-way free of litter.
There's also been an effort to, quite frankly, beautify the town.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County library system is soliciting input it will use to develop a strategic plan for the community researching resource.
In June, the State Library of North Carolina announced that it was providing $2.52 million to 41 libraries across the state.
The funding comes from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Technology Act to support new or expanded library programs and services, as well as limited ongoing projects.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County and its animal advocate partners have made improvements to the Anima Services department.
But, there's still room for improvement.
During the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' citizens comments portion of its Oct. 7 meeting, animal foster and rescue volunteer Jenna Koenigshofer wanted to "[reflect] on where we are currently and where we hope to be in the future ..."