Watch Night service planned
Pope's Chapel United Church of Christ, 70 Popes Chapel Drive, Franklinton, is inviting everyone to their Watch Night Service on Wednesday, Dec. 31, beginning at 5 p.m.
Guest speaker, the Reverend Gregory Milton, will deliver the New Year's Eve message at 5 p.m. The service will kick off with a Pancake Brunch starting promptly at 3:30 p.m.
There will also be special Watch Night Service music.
All local churches are invited.

Emancipation proclamation service
The Franklin County Emancipation Proclamation Day Observance Committee will host its annual Emancipation Proclamation service at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 928 S. Main St., Louisburg, on Jan. 1. The service will begin at 1 p.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Dr. Kevin Sturdivant, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church - Raleigh, and his choir will accompany him.