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RALEIGH -- A former clerk of courts' fight to reclaim her job is slated to go to the state's highest court.
Legal representatives for the attorney who pushed for her ouster is calling a Court of Appeals decision last week a victory, though.
"The [NC Court of Appeals] upheld Judge Lock's reasoning, his findings of fact and his conclusions of law," said Louisburg Attorney Boyd Sturges, who has represented fellow Louisburg Attorney Jeffrey Scott Thompson, who began efforts to remove Patricia Chastain from her clerk of superior court position in the summer of 2020.

LOUISBURG -- A superior court judge denied a convicted killer's motion that could have granted him a new trial and a chance at freedom.
On June 20, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge John Dunlow ruled that none of the issues raised by Garry Yarborough about his 2018 sentence or subsequent appeals would have changed the outcome of his case -- a guilty verdict and life sentence plus 40 years.

INDEPENDENCE DAY SCHEDULE. Above, a crowd enjoyed Franklinton fireworks last year and Franklinton gets the fun going first this year on Friday, June 30, from 5-9 p.m. at the Franklinton Middle School football field, 224 Rams Way; Louisburg and Wake Forest have festivities set for July 3 Alert, Castalia and Rolesville will have festivities set on July 4.

FRANKLINTON -- Efforts to bring a YMCA to Franklin County took another step forward as town and county leaders met with YMCA brass about the prospect.
During the board's June 20 meeting, Mayor Art Wright noted that he and Town Manager Zach Steffey, along with officials and staffs from the county and Youngsville met with Michele McKinley, Director of Administration - North Carolina Alliance of YMCA's Inc., to discuss interest and the process.

Eugene Foster at the Franklinton Senior Center

It's time for a dietary change -- actually such a change may be a little overdue.
Look around -- especially at the farmers' markets and produce stands -- and you'll quickly realize that fresh produce is available in abundance -- and more is ripening every day.
Everything from squash (boatloads of squash), peppers, 'Maters, beans, and much more, is readily available -- and really, really good.

This is the time of year when our communities come alive with sizzle, sparks and explosions.
And, no, I'm not talking about steaks on the grill or fireworks that fill the atmosphere.
Filing for available seats in Bunn, Franklinton, Louisburg, Youngsville and Wake Forest starts July 7 and runs through July 21.

Dear editor: While returning from Raleigh the other day via a "back way" my wife and I were astounded by the growth that has and seemingly continues to sprout in the county vis a vis housing. My understanding is that there is no "county water" system in the area of the county adjacent to Wake County ... indeed, I am not sure where there is "county water."

Dear editor: It is well known that I pushed for and supported the removal of the Confederate Statue on North Main Street in 2020. Today, June 26, 2023, I stand by that decision.
I also stand by the decision to place it at its current location near Confederate soldiers' gravesites at Oakwood Cemetery.

Dear editor: I will admit I was getting worn out with our President continually saying the rich should pay their fair share and that we need "comprehensive gun control" in America.
After learning that the President's son went two years and did not pay any income tax, and furthermore he is charged only with a misdemeanor, I would like to go back and rethink what I have done every year to prepare and turn in my taxes.

Dear editor: Thank you so much for bringing attention to our wonderful patriotic group of women. You made our work much easier by giving us a platform to notify your readers there is a porn problem in Franklin County Schools. Our ladies' group was formed to unite Franklin County patriots to make a difference.

LOUISBURG, NC--Andrew Jacob Moose, 5, of Louisburg, died Wednesday evening, June 21, 2023 in Louisburg.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Donald Lee Gupton, 81, of Louisburg died Friday night, June 24, 2023 at home.

LOUISBURG, NC--Ella Faye Simmons Rowe, 79, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born on October 5, 1943 to the late Duke Webster and Beatrice Hale Simmons. In addition to her parents, Ella was predeceased by a brother, Darrell Simmons.

LOUISBURG, NC--Frances Neal Allen, age 87, of Louisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born on April 26, 1936, to the late Peter Stapleton Allen, Sr., and Annie Willis Boddie Allen. She was preceded in death not only by her parents but also by her brother, Peter Stapleton Allen, Jr., and nephew, Derek Todd Allen.

Fort Myers, FL--Memorial services for Jeremy Christopher Cyril Greenidge, age 37, formerly of Louisburg, NC, who died on Friday, June 23, 2023, will be held 12 p.m., Saturday, July 1, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Rory Sneed officiating.

Milford CT--Lavenia Green Faulkner Robertson of Milford CT passed away at CT Hospice in Branford on June 18, 2023 a little over a month shy of her 96th birthday. Known as Beanie to some, Memi to others and mom to her seven children, she was born in Alert, Sandy Creek Township, Franklin County, North Carolina on July 24, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Franklin Faulkner, and Lelia Hale Faulkner.

LOUISBURG, NC--Michael Dean Morgan, 74, of Louisburg, died June 21, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1948, the son of the late Virgil Dean and Lena Williams Morgan.

LOUISBURG, NC--Vernon Wardell Vaughan, 68, of Louisburg, died June 20, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1955, the son of the late Troy Sr. and Dora Shearin Vaughan. In addition to his parents, Vernon was predeceased by siblings, T.W. Vaughan Jr. and Lucille Vaughan Mayberry.

Franklinton, NC--Walter Brian Stanley of Franklinton, NC died June 22, 2023. Brian was born on September 3, 1975 to Jackie Barbour Faulkner and the late Walter Russell Stanley.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Three players with both Nash and Franklin County ties on the same Division I college sports team?
Sounds preposterous, doesn't it? You would probably have better odds picking your favorite numbers for the Mega Millions Drawing.
But that almost-incomprehensible feat was accomplished this spring at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington as sisters Elizabeth and Emily Winstead, along with Carrigan Ewers, were teammates on the Seahawks' softball squad.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The high school football season will kick off in August as Bunn, Franklinton and Louisburg will begin their respective campaigns with non-league showdowns.
Bunn, under new coach and former star player Andre Davis, is scheduled to open August 18 at home against Whiteville in Davis' return to the sideline.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Connections from Nash County, Franklin County and the Big East Conference will be plentiful when the North Carolina Coaches Association conducts its annual East-West All-Star Games from July 17-19 in Guilford County.
Action will begin on July 17 with a girls-boys basketball doubleheader at historic Greensboro Coliseum. One day later, the girls and boys soccer matches are scheduled for Bryan Park's MacPherson Stadium.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County lost one of its most beloved citizens last week with the passing of legendary boys basketball coach Eddy Boyette. Boyette, 76, was 'officially' a native of Lucama in Wilson County, but make no mistake -- Franklin County, specifically, Louisburg, was his home.
Boyette was the long-time head hoops coach at now-defunct Gold Sand High School, where some of his sideline antics -- along with his strategic genius -- became the stuff of legend.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Nash County, Bunn, Louisburg and Youngsville will field teams at three upcoming Tar Heel District 4 Baseball Tournaments in Wake County.
Here is a look at each double-elimination event:

ZEBULON -- Luis Lara hit a solo home run in the sixth, but that homer accounted for the only run scored in a 3-1 Carolina Mudcats' loss to the visiting Lynchburg Hillcats in Sunday's baseball series finale at Five County Stadium in Zebulon.
Lynchburg (2-1, 33-35) starting pitcher Adam Tulloch earned the victory while allowing just one run over six quality innings pitched.

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BROAD is hosting a Mack Jones Unity and Community Day on July 1 in Jones' honor.
Jones served as a town commissioner and was stalwart in his support of the community and children through BROAD -- Bunn Residents Organized Against Drugs.
The event is from 3-7 p.m. at the center, 583 Bunn Elementary School Road.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Arts Council says it want to further enhance the strength and diversity of its board of directors and is looking for enthusiastic, community-minded people of all walks of life.
The Arts Council board is comprised of 12 members that meet the third Tuesday each month. Meetings are open to the public.

A Father's Day breakfast was held at Franklinton Senior Center. Pictured in front row, left to right: Matthew Williams, Toby Dement, Don Appleford, Charles Etheridge and Ed Wilson. Back row, left to right: William "Butch" Ferrell, Marty Starlings, Eugene Foster and Charles Parker.

Squash and Zucchini grow in abundance this season of the year. It seems like the more you pick, the more it grows and grows and grows. Having an abundance of squash and zucchini can come with great benefits and there are lots of nutrition benefits and recipes that you can use these vegetables with. Zucchini and squash are often thought of and used as a vegetable; however, both are technically a fruit.

ROLESVILLE -- State transportation contractors are planning a closure followed by a new traffic pattern as part of the project to improve U.S. 401 in Wake and Franklin counties.
Earlier this week, crews began installing a temporary closure that restricts N.C. 96 traffic from being able to cross over U.S. 401.
This pattern was expected to be in place only through Thursday [June 29], allowing crews to finish removing asphalt and pour a concrete island.

LOUISBURG -- The town of Louisburg has temporarily shut down a convenience store that police and community leaders have described as a haven for criminal activity.
Superior Court Judge Cindy Sturges issued a temporary restraining order on Monday, effectively shutting down the In N Out Store No. 2 at 806 S. Main Street.
A scheduled July 5 preliminary injunction could determine whether the store remains closed until a trial on the merits could be heard.

ZEBULON -- Authorities arrested a Louisburg woman last week, alleging she was responsible for a wreck that killed her 5-year-old son and sent her husband to the hospital. Her husband, Joshua Moose, was subsequently charged with aiding and abetting an impaired driver.
Alisha Moose, 44, was charged with felony death by motor vehicle, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, felony negligent child abuse causing serious physical injury, child restraint violation and failure to maintain lane control.

YOUNGSVILLE -- The Franklin County Home Builders Association held a fundraiser, sparking their efforts to construct their first ever permanent home office.
Construction will be underway by early 2024 to renovate office space at 16 South Main Street in Franklinton.
On June 7, the association held a Building Fund Social and Auction at the future location.

HENDERSON -- Maria Parham GI has added to Dr. Varnita Tahiliani to its team of medical professionals.
Dr. Tahiliani is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 10 years of experience in treating general GI issues, hepatological problems, inflammatory bowel disease, and several other GI specialties.