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Drought places strain on NC farmers, rural communities

Apr 9

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Louisburg College announces new president

Mar 3

Franklin County man wins $1 million top prize

A Franklin County man won a $1 million top prize after taking a chance on a $10 scratch-off ticket.

Aug 14

Wind gust blows small plane blown off runway during landing attempt

Dec 30, 2025

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

2 charged in connection with attempted murder of Franklin Co. deputy

Apr 13, 2025

Man charged with sex crimes against child in Wake Forest school lot

Feb 16, 2024

Healthcare worker from Franklin Co. charged with sex crimes in Va.

Dec 13, 2023

Images released of armed robbers who struck 2 Dollar Generals

Oct 11, 2023

Search underway for Franklin County attempted murder suspect

Feb 28, 2023

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Couple found dead after officers respond to service call in Louisburg

Aug 7

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Small plane goes off runway during emergency landing

Dec 30, 2025

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Small plane makes emergency landing near Louisburg

Dec 30, 2025

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Manhunt over: 59-year-old Todd Rogers arrested 1 day after shooting that injured 3 of his neighbors

Apr 6, 2022

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NFL player turned NC farmer hosting Memorial Day hot air balloon fest

May 25, 2021

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Crews investigate plane incident at Franklin County airport

Oct 10, 2017

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Authorities investigate reports of a plane down near the Franklin County airport

Oct 10, 2017

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Small plane crashes in Franklin County

Sep 7, 2015

Latest Stories

Manhunt over: 59-year-old Todd Rogers arrested 1 day after shooting that injured 3 of his neighbors

The search for the man accused of shooting three of his neighbors came to an end around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Apr 6, 2022

3 shot at home in Louisburg, man charged in the shooting is on the run

Three people were shot at a house in Louisburg, according to Franklin County Sheriff's Office.

Apr 5, 2022

Near tragedy fuels Louisburg softball to title run

When Louisburg College's softball team bus became engulfed in flames, players escaped with their lives, but little else.

Mar 18, 2022

'That's what we deserve': Breast Cancer survivor's tattoo business helps others regain confidence

Tara Williamson, a nurse, began welcoming customers at her new shop in Louisburg, purposefully opening its doors the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct 12, 2021

Former NFL player turned Louisburg farmer hosting Memorial Day hot air balloon fest honoring fallen

Former NFL player Jason Brown will host a Memorial Day hot air balloon festival on his Louisburg farm to honor the fallen, including a brother he lost in Afghanistan.

May 30, 2021