Maybe it's the weather finally wearing me down, but sometimes I wonder if the rewards of gardening are what they are cracked up to be. In spite of...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateCaden Tyson and Andi McDaniel had good showings at the recently District 6 Show. The two took their Ridge Point Ranch...

Thursday, Sept. 24Higher Learning Exhibit in BrookhavenThe Lincoln County Public Library Board of Trustees will present its next in a series of public art exhibitions when...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughOn Monday, Sept. 14, the library hosted a crafty afternoon for patrons to create fall themed bookmarks. The next...

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONIt's Fall Y'all. It's still hot and dry, but hopefully some rain is on the way.The football games were the talk of the weekend. I hope all...

By Mary Alice HiggsBeware! There is one door through which you can walk, and you will unwrap secrets greater than those contained in the JFK files. Once you step inside,...

Got all-weather walks and well-lit, non-slip footing where you need them?A lot is written about what makes a garden look good and work well, mostly...

Saturday, Sept. 19Veto Road Garage SaleThe Veto Road Garage Sale will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Eddiceton. There will be multiple stops on Veto Road, along...

By Jennifer Griffith-McCulloughSeptember is breezing by! With the county fair, Labor Day and the Fossil Roadshow now in the rearview mirror, maybe...

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONI have had a busy week. Time seems to speed up the closer we get to the end of the year.The FHS Class of 1966 will have its 60th class reunion on...

A community wide Prayer Circle will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Roxie Town Square.Everyone is encouraged to attend the event that is working to unite hearts, lift...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe Bude Community Foundation hosted a Health and Wellness Back-to-School event on Saturday, Aug. 29. Sponsored...

Saturday, Sept. 12Roxie Baptist Church Yard SaleA Yard Sale will begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Roxie First Baptist Church. There will be great finds at great...

BY PHYLLIS WHITTINGTONThis was Labor Day weekend. Had a good day just doing what I wanted to do.9 –11–2001 – 25 years! It just doesn't seem that long ago. Do you remember...

By Mary Alice HiggsThe other day, I was riding my zero-turn lawn mower to cut about three acres of grass. It was a particularly hot, sun-shiny day and I felt like a weary...