Commissioners celebrate Maggie Kearney's 107th birthday

Franklin County Commissioners proclaimed October 24, 2025 as Aunt Maggie Kearney Day for her 107th birthday. Happy Birthday Aunt Maggie!

National Manufacturing Week

On October 6, 2025, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed October 3–10, 2025, as National Manufacturing Week, recognizing the critical impact that manufacturers have on our local and regional economy.

Manufacturing contributes over $203 million in total wages and supports more than 2,665 jobs across 59 companies in Franklin County. These businesses drive innovation, create quality careers, and strengthen our communities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Novonesis, CaptiveAire, PRTI, Shiplap & Sage, and Palziv for attending the proclamation reading and representing the excellence of Franklin County’s manufacturing sector.

Watch the October 6, 2025 BOC Meeting

Growing in Franklin: Fall is for Planting

A gardener’s biggest challenge when planting trees and shrubs in this part of North Carolina is the soil. Most often plants suffer from improper soil preparation and planting techniques. A properly planted tree or shrub will be more tolerant of adverse conditions and require less management than one planted improperly. Very often I see trees and shrubs planted in compacted soil with a hole just big enough for the plant’s root-ball to fit in. 

Read more from Cooperative Extension Director Charles Mitchell here.

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