COMMUNITY NEWS

LOUISBURG -- The government shutdown forced county staff to scramble for their veterans program, but it gave other folks time to shine -- including Veterans Services Director Brenda Wilkins.
"I've been the Veterans Services Officer now going on 11 years and this is the first time that I've actually had words to say," Wilkins said.
"I don't do much public speaking, but I wanted to do this today," she said.

HENDERSON -- The Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has announced its Jabberwock 2026 interest meeting, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 16, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson.
Families of eligible youth are encouraged to attend and learn more about this enriching youth development and scholarship program.
Jabberwock is a longstanding Delta Sigma Theta tradition designed to foster growth, leadership, cultural enrichment, and community service among young ladies.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Library System's staff is inviting the community to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Louisburg Central Library Building with a day of activities and a floating reception on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 until 5 p.m.
While the current building has served the community since 1975, the Louisburg Library's roots reach back much further. The library has existed in some form since 1937, first operating from a location on Main Street near the post office and later Justice Street before finding its current home on North Main Street.

LOUISBURG -- The counting of provisional ballots changed election numbers only slightly.
And, heading into Friday's canvass -- which makes the election official -- folks should not expect a challenge in Bunn as Commissioner Sherry Mercer has conceded, and will not request a recount.
Mercer is one vote back from Commissioner Don Mitchell, as he and political newcomer Ebony Hartsfield Thorne secured the two top spots with 58 and 78 votes, respectively.