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UPDATE: School System responds to lockdown — Cedar Creek lockdown: no gun
From FCNO Staff Reports — Cedar Creek Middle School was on lockdown Thursday shortly after noon, when a student ran out of the school after causing a disturbance, the Franklin County Sheriff Office reported. There were concerns raised by parents that a gun was involved. Sheriff Kevin White said initially they thought the student had […]
Woods’ murder suspects court appearance continued to May
From FCNO Staff Reports — Suspects in the murder of Hamilton Woods, Jr. had their scheduled court appearance this week continued until May.Teens Gavin Miller and Dillon Piper were arrested on Jan. 29 by Franklin County deputies after investigators suspected the two responsible for the death of 19-year-old Hamilton Woods Jr. -30-
Helping Veterans is a Priority for Representative Winslow
From the office of NC House Representative Matthew Winslow — RALEIGH-Having many veterans in his family, Representative Matthew Winslow (R- Franklin, Granville) appreciates the contributions and sacrifices of those who have served or are currently serving in the military, along with their families. Therefore, he is always looking for opportunities to assist them and attract […]
Franklin County Sheriff addresses NC Senate Bill 41, pistol permits
From Sheriff Kevin White, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office — Effective immediately, pistol purchase permits will no longer be issued by any sheriff in North Carolina. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped processing pistol purchase permit applications including pending applications. All state laws regarding the issuance of pistol purchase permits by sheriffs in North Carolina were repealed on Wednesday morning […]
Murder suspect arrested
From Franklin County Sheriff’s Office — On March 28, 2023, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested Robert Don Peoples Jr., 23, at 135 Sauder Way, Zebulon, on a fugitive warrant for murder. The warrant was issued by Bishopville Police Department in Lee County, S.C. and stemmed from a homicide that occurred in South Carolina on March […]
Vehicle pursuit; multiple arrests including stolen firearm, drug possession among others.
From FC Sheriff’s Office — Late Wednesday, March 22, Cpl. S. Wilder of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white-in-color Nissan Altima (NC: JJL-1649) for a moving violation. The vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle ultimately crashed in the PVA of the old D&J […]
April 3: Louisburg United Methodist Church supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month with guest speaker
From FCNO Staff Reports — Louisburg United Methodist Church is supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month during April. Cheryl Fuller, McKinney-Venti homeless liaison for Franklin County Schools, will present the program “Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children and families” on Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m at Louisburg United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 402 N. Main […]
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Louisburg Police Department arrests made March 10-14
From FCNO Staff Reports — • Louisburg Police arrested Richard Berkley Ellis, 39, for shoplifting at Sheetz in Louisburg on March 10. • Jaquon Arquez Richardson, 23, was arrested March 11 by Officer A. Rooker for possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce. -30-