COMMUNITY NEWS

BUNN -- Town commissioners approved a $1.7 million status quo budget during a meeting where commissioners discussed other funding commitments, ranging from sidewalks to computer equipment to cemetery upkeep.
The board's May 22 budget hearing didn't generate any public comment and later, during the board's regular meeting, commissioners approved a 2023-24 budget that uses $642,222 to cover general fund functions and $1.1 million in water and sewer expenses.

WHITE LEVEL -- A 60-year-old man was transported to the hospital in critical condition following a four-wheeler accident.
Authorities responded to the 100 block of Dorsey Road just after 1 p.m. on May 30 to find the man suffering from injuries sustained in a crash.
Authorities attempted to schedule a transport via helicopter however, the nature of his injuries and the estimated response time for a LifeFlight helicopter prompted Franklin County emergency crews to transport the man via ambulance.

LOUISBURG -- Louisburg police and the State Highway Patrol combined to arrest a man on drug and gun charges.
Herman Daniel Jr., 46, was arrested May 30 and charged with possession with intent to sell manufacture and deliver marijuana, and carrying a concealed handgun.
According to Louisburg Police, the incident was reported just before 11 p.m. on May 29 on Golden Leaf Drive.
The State Highway Patrol is listed as the arresting agency.

Sheriff Kevin White, right, poses with Dep. Christian Earls.

Sheriff Kevin White, right, poses with Cpl. Adam Callahan.