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LOUISBURG -- If a draft of the next State Transportation Improvement Program stays the course, improvements to U.S. 401 up through Louisburg would be secured.
Plans to lengthen the county airport runway, along with plans to change the face of Bickett Boulevard would also be ensured.

LOUISBURG -- A proposed 68-home single-family residential housing development sailed through its initial appearance before the Louisburg Planning Board last Thursday evening.
The development is proposed for about 22.7 acres situated west of North Main Street and between the Louisburg College campus and Louisburg High School.

More than a dozen youngsters took part in the 10th annual Franklin County Fun Livestock Show, held at Wildwynne Stables in Youngsville. Judges Dan Campeau and Hayden Riddick judged a group of more than a dozen youth on their ability to work with and show rabbits, poultry, sheep, goats, and cattle. Above, Valerie Poole is all smiles while showing a sheep she exhibited in the cloverbud division.

FRANKLINTON -- The town's savings account has dropped by more than $1 million in the last four years.
And, the timing of August debt payments and a lull in available cash flow has prompted staff to freeze non-essential spending.
On the bright side, said Town Manager Zachary Steffey, the cash flow situation is temporary and the town's savings account is rebounding.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Wake Preparatory Academy has delayed the opening to its school year by a week.
The new charter school, located in the previous CenturyLink location on U.S. 1 at the Wake County line, was slated to open on Monday, Aug. 22.
According to representatives with the State Department of Transportation, the school had not completed required traffic signal improvements that are necessary to handle the traffic volume.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County staff and officials say they have yet to determine what they'll do with an old theater property.
During the board's Aug. 1 meeting, commissioners added the purchase of the old theater, across from the Louisburg Town Hall, to its consent agenda.
The item was a last-minute addition and was referred to only by its parcel number.

Camryn Rice and Ashley Salter

Here's a twist on the national news.
At a time when law enforcement is coming under withering criticism -- often unjustifiably so in my opinion -- we need to take a moment to applaud what has happened here in recent days.
First, as you read about in this paper last week, local authorities (and we'll include Vance County in local!) did an excellent job defusing a potentially deadly situation in Youngsville.

So, one thing that social media has taught me is that people have opinions ... lots, and lots, and lots of OPINIONS.
If you're going to make a habit of spending time on the socials, my one piece of solicited advice is simple: scroll on.
It's amazing how culling your social media experience or, simply, scrolling ahead until you find something you enjoy is the best piece of mental health advice I can offer.

LOUISBURG, NC-- Alton Wade Shearin, 66, of Louisburg died Monday, August 22, 2022 at UNC Rex Healthcare. Born on July 29, 1956 to Shirley Griffin Shearin and the late Bobby Bruce Shearin. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Beth Woolard.

Henderson, NC--Charles Edward Thomas, 44, of Henderson, died Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1978, to Linda Ayscue Faucette and the late Edward Ned Thomas Jr.. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a sister, Brandy Nicole Thomas.

Franklinton, NC-- Christopher Alan Jones, 40, of Franklinton died August 19, 2022. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA on September 13, 1981, to Rosemarie Deemer Compton and the late Richard Alan Jones.

Franklinton, NC-- James Thomas Holder Jr., 67, of Franklinton died 6:20 a.m., August 21, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1954, to the late James Sr. and Lettie Grace Milton Holder. In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by his sister, Bonnie H. Doss.

BUNN - Dennis Burton's first game as the Bunn High School football coach was certainly one to remember.
The Wildcats controlled the proceedings from start to finish en route to ushering in the Burton Era with an impressive 52-0 decision over East Chapel Hill last Friday night at the BHS Football Field.

LOUISBURG -- One long-time intangible within the tradition-rich Louisburg High School volleyball program is that the Lady Warriors always seem to find a way to effectively bounce back from a tough loss.
That trend appears to be continuing into the 2022 campaign, which started with a three-set loss on the road against an acclaimed Falls Lake Academy club out of Creedmoor.

BUNN -- One set is not supposed to make a high school volleyball match -- but it certainly appeared that way Monday when the Bunn Ladycats hosted Oxford Webb in BHS' initial home contest of the 2022 campaign.
The Ladycats controlled the proceedings in the opening set and appeared well on their way to a set victory -- only to see the visiting Lady Warriors put together a late rally in stu nning fashion.

WENDELL -- A fourth-quarter surge wasn't enough for the Franklinton Red Rams to overcome an early deficit during last Friday's regular season football opener on the road against the Corinth Holders Pirates.
Instead, the Pirates delivered 33 unanswered points in the opening half and went on to spoil Mo Morris' first game as the Red Rams' head coach by a 39-20 margin on the CHHS campus in Johnston County.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The annual Ben Snelling Cancer Classic will be held October 9 at Owens Park in Louisburg.
A total of 100 percent of all profits will go to the Jimmy V Foundation.
There will be a high school team race in addition to two all-ages open races.

ZEBULON -- Hedbert Perez hit a score-tying home run in the second, Alberis Ferrer hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh and both Eric Brown Jr. and Jesus Chirinos homered in the eighth as the host Carolina Mudcats won their season high sixth straight while finishing off a series sweep of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium.

Bunn High School's Kerry Thomas (right) attempts to tip the ball over the net during Tuesday's home match.

Louisburg High School hitter Skylar Fuller nails a kill for the Lady Warriors during last Thursday evening's non-conference home volleyball event against Oxford Webb at the LHS Gymnasium.

READY TO GO AT LHS. The Louisburg High School Warriors have been working hard in the preseason to prepare for this Friday's football opener on the road against KIPP Pride. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science. Though the benefits of reading comprehension are well documented, many students are struggling in this area of their academics.

Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the trade. Backpacks are handy resources, but overstuffed backpacks may cause injury.

Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In addition to tests in the classroom, high schoolers generally take standardized testing for state or provincial assessment purposes,. Testing may come easier to some students than others, but having solid study techniques can improve students' performance on a wide range of exams.

Childhood obesity poses a serious threat to the long-term health of kids across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, 39 million children under the age of five were overweight or obese in 2020. That means that tens of millions of kids across the globe are facing a serious and potentially chronic health problem before they even begin kindergarten.

LOUISBURG -- Authorities are looking for a suspect in a reported assault at a convenience store.
During the early morning hours of Aug. 21, a clerk at Sheetz on Bickett Boulevard reported two female employees assaulted her, apparently upset over a food order.

LOUISBURG -- A Louisburg man was sentenced to prison for his role in the overdose death of a Nashville woman.
Aaron Lloyd, 26, pled guilty to death by distribution on Aug. 15 and was sentenced to between 70 and 96 months in jail.
"The Death by Distribution statue that was created in 2019 has been an effective tool in our efforts to address the source of these dangerous drugs," Sheriff Kent Winstead said in a statement.

FRANKLINTON -- Town officials granted a special use permit that will allow a medical clinic downtown.
Laura Sapp, a nurse practitioner, has proposed to open a medical office at 18 N. Main Street -- between Owl's Roost Brewery and Toros Tacos & Tequila.
It will function as a wellness center, focusing on men's health, providing IV hydration and nutrition infusions.