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Franklin County man wins $1 million top prize

Aug 14

2 found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Lake Royale home

Aug 8

I-Team looks into whether Wake sheriff candidate lives in the county

Republican candidate Kenny Blackwell said he is complying with the law and divides his time between the two properties.

2 days ago

Franklin County Emergency Management

Man's body recovered after he disappeared in Franklin County lake

Jul 27

Franklin County Emergency Management,

Storm damages home in Franklin County

Jun 27

Juvenile shot multiple times near Franklinton; suspect at large

Apr 11

Wake Forest police investigate shooting involving former town employee

Apr 5

Youngsville nonprofit hosts free prom dress giveaway

Mar 12

Louisburg College announces new president

Mar 3

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Free prom dress event aims to help students ahead of prom season

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Free prom dress event aims to help students ahead of prom season

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Avian flu case found in Franklin County chicken flock

Jan 7

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Long standoff ends in Franklin County between deputies, barricaded man

Sep 9, 2025

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Woman found dead after shooting at Franklin County home

Apr 3, 2025

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Boy not found after second day of searching Tar River in Franklin County

Mar 18, 2025

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Search underway in Franklin County for child who vanished in Tar River

Mar 18, 2025

Latest Stories

Victim of multi-county crime spree describes moments before car theft: 'Crying and shaking'

A woman described the scary moments when her car was stolen in Wake Forest as she tried to help another person being robbed.

Feb 16

Small plane blown off runway while pilot conducting touch-and-go exercises in Franklin County

The pilot was conducting touch-and-go exercises in Louisburg when a wind gust blew the plane off the runway as he was attempting to land.

Dec 30, 2025

NC SBI investigate shooting that left Franklin County deputy injured

The suspect involved in the shooting is in custody, according to authorities.

Dec 19, 2025

NCDOT to treat roads Thursday in preparation for winter weather during Friday morning commute

The NCDOT will focus first on areas that freeze the fastest.

Dec 4, 2025

6-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Zebulon pond, police say

When officers arrived, the child had been pulled out of the water near Randwick Valley Court.

Oct 23, 2025