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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 -- 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.

LOUISBURG -- Before agreeing to allocate water to more than 600 new or developing homes, county staff dove into water issues -- from water conservation, to questionable water quality and capacity concerns.

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 -- A Franklin County Commissioner said her campaign contributions are above board. But, at least one appears to be a violation.

Louisburg resident Andrea Woodin filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections on Sept. 4, alleging that Roxanne Bragg violated campaign finance laws by accepting contributions from Franklinton businesses Tapp That Ash and Owl's Roost, as well as Lifepoint Health.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Commissioners agreed to accept a $16 million radio system project that end users say meets their emergency communications needs.

A 2021 needs assessment identified coverage and system needs for the county's emergency radio system -- a system that had just been upgraded at a cost of $11 million in 2012, but had been plagued by issues since its installation.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Suddenly, we're a week into October and I'm not sure how we got here so quickly.

Times flies -- and the older you get the faster it flies, meaning that I'm on the verge of supersonic speeds! Ugh.

Many describe the essence of a small town in two words: front porch.

It is where neighbors connect, families gather, and the community supports one another.

When families think about what they want for their child's education, they think about more than a classroom.

They think about opportunities, experiences, support and a future filled with possibilities.

Can any politician reduce the price of groceries?

Dear editor:

As I look at the condition this country and world is in, I wonder if the fabric that has held everything together up to this point is the "Greatest Generation"?

A few words to live by!

Dear editor:

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Alton Richardson at the Farm-City Luncheon

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ENDURING FARMER. Steve Mitchell (holding plaque) was presented the Enduring Farmer Award at the Farm City event this year. With him (from the left in the front row) are Irene Mitchello, an ag board member and wife of Steve, Lacey Mitchell, granddaughter of Steve and Charles Mitchell head of Franklin County Cooperative Extension. In the back row, from the left, are Brandi Edwards, ag board member, Kevin Mitchell, Steve's son, Brent Strickland, previous Enduring Farmer Award winner; Ed Wheeler, previous ag board member; Matthew Strickland, ag board member and Steve Nelms, a previous recipient of the Enduring Farmer Award.

LOUISBURG -- For generations, going back to 1955, farmers and their urban neighbors have been asked to celebrate and better understand their symbiotic relationship as part Farm-City Week festivities.

During the Cooperative Farm-City Week luncheon last Friday -- which serves as the culmination of those efforts -- agricultural leaders were focused on the next generation of those folks.

Apparently, it's fitting that it's October, the month of Halloween ... Because, the call is coming from inside the house.

If you're familiar, that famous horror movie line essentially means that the danger or problem is actually right there with you.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Surrounded by family, Shelba Jean Jones, age 85, of Louisburg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 1, 2026 following a period of declining health related to Vascular Dementia. She was lovingly cared for by those who meant the most to her -- her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Georgette Foster Baker, a beloved mother, GiGi, sister, aunt, nurse, and friend, went home to be with Jesus on October 2, 2026.

Jennifer "Jenny" Stasia Bennett, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48. Jenny was born on February 15, 1978, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Kittrell, NC -- Funeral services for Robert J. Harris, age 85, who died on Friday, October 2, 2026, will be held on Thursday, October 8, at 2 p.m. from the Greenfield Baptist Church in Creedmoor, NC.

STAFFORD, VA -- Clarence Eugene Edens, Jr., 97, of Stafford, VA; died Saturday morning, October 3, 2026.