Franklinton

Employee Spotlight

Our Employee Spotlight for October is Firefighter Ryan Woodyard! Ryan joined us in September 2025 after serving three years in the Army, bringing a strong sense of discipline and dedication to Engine 4 on B-shift.

Register for a free suicide prevention workshop happening on September 30th!

Carolina Journal Published 7 hours ago

NC federal judge won’t throw out government suit against landlords

A federal judge has denied multiple requests to throw out a lawsuit North Carolina, nine other states, and the federal government filed against landlords accused of using the RealPage software to keep rents high.

Carolina Journal Published September 30

Sharp Farms: tariffs squeeze NC agricultural commodities

North Carolina farmers are being impacted by tariffs from all sides, as explained by those who work Sharp Farms everyday.

Carolina Journal Published 5 hours ago

Locke backs Alaska group’s SCOTUS petition on donor privacy

The John Locke Foundation is supporting an Alaska group’s petition to the US Supreme Court. The case addresses a state government agency’s attempt to force Alaska Policy Forum to reveal its donors.

Carolina Journal Published 5 hours ago

Treasury releases rules for federal school-choice tax credit

The US Treasury Department released proposed rules Oct. 1 for the federal school-choice tax credit NC joined over Gov. Josh Stein's veto, barring states from adding restrictions on scholarship groups.

Carolina Journal Published 6 hours ago

Stein says Helene aid moved slowly, in western visit

The governor cites delayed programs and unmet business needs as the state pursues a longer-term recovery plan.

Town Seeking Applicants for Boards

Interested in helping guide the future of development in Holly Springs? The Holly Springs Town Council is seeking applicants to fill openings on the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board. Apply by Dec. 7.

Carolina Journal Published 8 hours ago

Cooper, Whatley back limits on congressional stock trading

Cooper and Whatley both support restricting lawmakers’ stock trading, but differ over whether assets should be sold or placed in blind trusts.

Town Explores Potential for Future Street & Sidewalk Bond to Tackle Traffic Concerns

Following resident feedback identifying traffic management as the top community priority in the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, the Town Council discussed the possibility of placing a street and sidewalk bond on a future ballot.

Carolina Journal Published 8 hours ago

Stein urges Appeals Court to reject bar owners’ appeal

Lawyers for Gov. Josh Stein are asking North Carolina’s second-highest court to deny an appeal from bar owners challenging government orders that forced their businesses to remain closed during the COVID pandemic.

Carolina Journal Published 9 hours ago

Whatley defends tariffs as US Chamber endorses his Senate bid

Whatley acknowledges tariffs can raise costs for NC businesses while arguing targeted tariffs can help manufacturers.