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RALEIGH -- The State Court of Appeals issued an order last week that allows a former clerk of court to appear on November's ballot.
Her ability to actively serve in that capacity remains in question, though.
On April 5, Superior Court Judge Thomas H. Lock entered an order that permanently disqualified Patricia Burnette Chastain from holding the office.

NEW GUY IN TOWN. New Bunn High School football coach Dennis Burton oversees a drill during a recent Wildcats' practice. Burton and the Wildcats open their season at 7 p.m. Friday at home against East Chapel Hill. Franklinton High is on the road against Corinth Holders. Louisburg is off this week.

LOUISBURG -- A Henderson man is slated to appear in district court next week on charges that he initiated threats that prompted the lockdown of a Youngsville business.
Authorities arrested 21-year-old Cincear Zyair Glasco on Aug. 11, charging him with felony stalking, felony intimidating a witness and two counts of misdemeanor communicating threats.

YOUNGSVILLE -- For a town with its fair number of hangout locations, the police department is hoping to create a new place for folks to gather -- its parking lot.
New town officers, whether they be veterans of the force or fresh out of the academy, are asked to address a concern or issue they see in town and present a community project to tackle it.

LOUISBURG -- Navigating a full agenda, the Louisburg Town Council, among other things, got an update on its town administrator search, agreed to appraise a rental property with an eye toward selling it and took an in-depth look at how it maintains its cemeteries.
They also agreed to host a work session to further discuss a proposed revamp to its code of ethics.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Town staff and commissioners went into last week's meeting already expecting to continue discussions and hold off any actions on a Fleming Road property rezoning until next month.
One resident, though, didn't waste her chance to be heard.

Franklinton volleyball fan Rory Cobb

You know the old saying that when life hands you lemons, you should make lemonade?
Sounds good -- in theory -- but in real life there are some complications and trade-offs.
Such has been the case in recent days when life handed me a whole bunch of lemons and the lemonade I managed to make was not only bitter but was actually somewhat frightening.

In three years, the town of Youngsville may have to rebrand because, I don't care how much cosmetic surgery and good living you do, 150 is kind of old.
So, how does Oldsville sound?
Or, how about Graysville or Decrepit Town?

Spring Hope, NC-- Betty Jean Murray Bartholomew Merritt, 81 of Spring Hope died Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born on June 16, 1941, to the late George W. and Anna Belle Bailey Murray. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Lewis Earl Bartholomew, and then David Merritt.

LOUISBURG, NC- Patricia Crosby Leonard, 82, of Louisburg and formerly of Newnan, Georgia, died Monday evening at the S.E.C.U. Hospice House.

Louisburg, NC-- Shirley Alford Broberg age 70, of Louisburg died Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Isaac Clifton Alford and Betty Whitaker Alford. In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her son David Carlson.

FRANKLINTON - The almost embarrassment of riches that is the Franklinton High School volleyball program put on quite the show Tuesday in its regular season opener against Rolesville.
Taking on a Class 4-A program, the 3-A Lady Rams roared to a four-set decision to kick off a much-anticipated campaign at the FHS Gymnasium.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Two of Franklin County's three high schools will swing into action this Friday night to kick off the 2022 prep football campaign.
And both schools -- Franklinton and Bunn -- will have new coaches at the helm.
Franklinton's first outing of the Elerod 'Mo' Morris Era will be a challenging one as the Red Rams will hit the road for a date with Class 4-A opponent Corinth Holders on the CHHS campus in Johnston County.

BUNN -- Bunn High School's much-anticipated volleyball season got off to a strong start Monday afternoon during a non-conference showdown against backyard rival East Wake in Wendell.
The Ladycats took charge for good in the first set and never relented en route to delivering a sweep triumph at the historic EWHS Gymnasium.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- In just one season, the revamped Big East Conference established itself as one of Eastern North Carolina's top football leagues -- on a pair of different classifications.
When the newest version of the Big East was formed during the latest North Carolina High School Athletic Association realignment before the 2021-22 school year, it featured a complete reshaping while moving from six to eight schools.

RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation announced today that the ninth annual Canes 5K presented by UNC Health and assisted by Raleigh Orthopaedic will take place at PNC Arena on Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m.
The event will include a 5K around PNC Arena and the surrounding area, 100- and 200-yard kids' dashes and inflatables, as well as appearances by current and former Hurricanes players, team staff and Stormy.

SALISBURY, MD. - Jadher Areinamo went 2-for-4 with a run in the second while helping the Carolina Mudcats build an early 2-0 lead, but the homestanding Delmarva Shorebirds rallied for three runs over the final three innings while earning a series-tying 3-2 victory on Sunday evening at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.
The Mudcats (21-21, 55-53) originally led 2-0 through the fifth before seeing the Shorebirds (16-26, 37-30) score three unanswered runs with two in the sixth and one in the seventh.

Franklinton High School's Mikalya Taborn watches her kill soar through the air during the Lady Rams' season-opening volleyball victory on Tuesday evening against Rolesville.

Louisburg -- Tickets are now on sale for Louisburg College's 65th Allen de Hart Concert Series, which will feature a wide variety of performances ranging from timeless R&B tunes and classic rock hits to a country music star and a stunt dog show.
On Friday, September 9, the season opens with The Spinners, one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history.

WAKE FOREST -- Franklin County area folks will participate in the upcoming Wake Forest Comic-Con, including the master of ceremonies, R.J. Marchese, and Youngsville artist Ryan Sheffler.
The Comic-Con is co-hosted by Play4Life Comics and the nonprofit Wake Forest Downtown Inc., on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Town commissioners approved an ordinance amendment that would reward developers for maintaining buffers between developments.
Mayor Fonzie Flowers noted that he spearheaded the change after driving past a development that threatened to destroy a tree canopy that, in town, serves two purposes -- providing a natural buffer, as well as adding to the beauty of the town.

FRANKLINTON -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies are looking for suspects involved in a chase that prompted gunfire.
No injuries were reported in the Aug. 13 incident, though.
According to authorities, a Franklinton man made plans to meet up with another person on Dixon Street that afternoon.