COMMUNITY NEWS

DOUBLE CANDLES, DOUBLE JOY. Vernice Harris and Bernice Richardson were born Aug. 18, 1946 to the late Emm W. and Jack Richardson in Franklin County. Surrounded by three generations of family and friends near and far, the twins celebrated their milestone birthday at a restaurant in Wake Forest.

LOUISBURG -- A month after Louisburg officials agreed to end a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by its former fire chief, the terms of that settlement have yet to be officially revealed.

The Oxford-Henderson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will host an educational webinar, "The 3 NC Constitutional Amendments: What You Need to Know," on Monday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County elections staff said it'll take some time before they can provide details on election security.

LOUISBURG -- The attorney for a man accused of assaulting police during a domestic violence arrest wants to get the case to trial quickly.

And expansion often requires zoning changes to facilitate growth

LOUISBURG -- Property owners at or near the edges of Franklin County are petitioning leaders for zoning changes to grow their business or expand development options.

GOSPEL LEGENDS TO PERFORM. Tickets are now on sale now for The Isaacs, a group that has spent five decades creating the family harmonies and distinct sound that have made them a favorite among audiences everywhere. As matriarch Lily and her three children celebrate their 50th anniversary, the 2021 Grand Ole Opry inductees and Gospel Music Hall of Famers continue to build on the legacy first launched by the family back in 1971. The Isaacs come to the JPAC on Friday, Oct. 9. Tickets are available online at www.jpacarts.com, or by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300, M-F, 1-5 pm. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., with all seats reserved. The Jones Performing Arts Center is located at 501 N. Main Street in Louisburg behind Robbins Library, on the corner of Main and College streets.

LOUISBURG -- The case against a Louisburg man accused of robbery, kidnapping and assault was continued until next month.