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Dear editor: I watched a good portion of the Democratic National Convention last week, but I am not sure I received a lot of information. The main theme appeared to focus on joy and Trump.
If these new candidates are successful, what will the future hold? Will the problems at our southern border be resolved? What can we expect as far as inflation the next four years? Will we see a reduction in crime and better education in our major cities? Will we see improvement in the foreign wars in Europe and the Mideast?

Dear editor: What I would like to know is why the so-called county manager and the county commissioners are not made to tell the citizens of Franklin County why we are paying some guy $20,000 a month of our money to find water and not tell anyone what he has done.
I received my tax bill and I will pay like I have always done, but it makes me mad as hell that some of it will go to continue this "crap."

LOUISBURG -- A hearing earlier this month served as a chance to update some long-gestating murder cases.
• Daryl Lamont Jones
In November 2020, Franklin County investigators arrested Daryl Lamont Jones, alleging he shot and killed Mariano Palacios-Hortelano following an altercation the evening of Oct. 27.

BUNN -- It took awhile, but Bunn was finally able to shake Louisburg's defensive-minded stance during Monday's non-conference boys soccer action on the BHS campus.
After scoring a single goal in the opening half, Bunn broke out in a big way after the break, delivering five unanswered tallies in the second half of action to secure a 6-0 decision.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Needless to say, this wasn't the way Franklin County's three high school football teams wanted to start the regular season -- but the best may yet be to come, based on the potential that was displayed during each contest.
The county's clubs were outscored by 86-25 as part of an opening week that featured a trio of strong non-conference opponents.

HICKORY -- After winning the regional tournament in Garner, the Louisburg 15U All-Stars traveled to Hickory to compete in the Tar Heel League State Tournament.
They posted a 2-2 record, earning them 4th place.
Opening ceremonies were held on July 25, but rain postponed that night's first round of games until the following morning.
Louisburg drew Edenton for its opener. They started a little rocky, giving up four runs in the first inning off of four walks and a hit allowed by Braden Jackson.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Which team is the favorite to claim the Big East Conference volleyball championship this season?
Given past history, the answer should appear to be a simple one as the Franklinton Lady Rams have dominated the league for the last several campaigns -- including sweeps of the Big East regular season and tournament crowns in 2023.

TAMPA, FLA. -- Barton College's Kameron Johnson, a Northern Nash High School alum, has earned a spot on the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the final roster was made official for the 2024 season.
Johnson, who plays wide receiver, signed a free agent contract with the Buccaneers this past May.
Johnson is Barton's most prolific receiver, ranking first on the Bulldogs' all-time list for receptions (151), yards receiving (2,316) and touchdown catches (17).

Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success.

Parents know that growing children need a lot of food. According to pediatric dietitian Hanna Leikin, MS, RD, CSP, LD, kids need a higher calorie demand per body weight compared to adults to support bone development, muscle growth and other bodily functions. Perhaps that's why it seems like a stocked refrigerator or pantry can become barren in just a few days when kids are in the house.
Children are frequently looking for snacks between meals, which means that parents need to have a variety of snack foods at the ready for their youngsters.

UTILITIES DIRECTOR. Although no official announcement has been made, Lee Brown, who held a similar position in neighboring Nashville is to take over the utilities director's job in Louisburg on Sept. 10. Brown became Nashville's utility director in August, 2019, and resigned in June of this year. He is originally from Minnesota and is married to Georgia Davis Brown of the Sandy Cross area of Nash County.

County resident Terry Satterwhite

As the Superintendent of Franklin County Schools, it is with great excitement and anticipation that I welcome our students, families, and staff back for the 2024-25 school year.
The start of a new academic year always brings a sense of renewed energy and optimism, and this year is no exception.
Our schools have already hit the ground running, and we are eager to embark on this journey with you.

Epsom, NC--Mary Leigh Ayscue Roberson, 73, passed away on August 26, 2024. Mary was born on September 4, 1950 to the late Charles T. and Ruth Divers Ayscue. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Wayne Roberson.

SPRING HOPE, NC--Willis Warren Matthews, 84, of Spring Hope, died August 26, 2024 at his home. Willis was born on August 6, 1940 to the late William Warren and Lucille Hayes Matthews. In addition to his parents, Willis was preceeded in death by sisters, Barbara Holderfield, and Joyce Coats.

Nashville, NC--Funeral services for John Lynch, age 66, who died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 31, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Christopher Hedgepeth officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Delight Baptist Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC - Funeral services for Eugene E. Martin, age 89, who died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, September 1, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

HENDERSON, NC --Funeral services for James Allen Neal, age 59, who died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 31, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Carl Wardrett officiating. Burial will follow in the Richardson Family Cemetery.

FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for Keith "Moki" Hall, age 64, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. K. G. Hall officiating.

RALEIGH, NC -- Funeral services for Zollie "Lil'one" Gibson, age 62, who died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Pastor Joseph Carter officiating.

Although it's been almost impossible not to enjoy this week's beautiful weather -- lower temperatures with lower humidity -- let's hope its not a warning of an early fall.
It's not that fall is a bad thing, after all it's one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year except when Mother Nature gifts us with a hurricane.
But fall is followed by . . . well, you know, and as a coldphobe, I dread the cold, wet and especially the frozen stuff!

BUNN -- Bunn High School couldn't have asked for a better scenario to begin the Morgan LaRoque Era.
Taking on rival Louisburg, the Ladycats opened their regular season volleyball action in style with a three-set victory over the Lady Warriors last Thursday at the Bunn Dome on the BHS campus.
Scores were 25-15, 25-14 and 25-19 in favor of the Ladycats to give LaRoque a victory in her first game as BHS' head volleyball coach.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County put a price tag on delays to its plans for a new Bunn emergency communications tower when they approved $1 million in change orders.
In the fall of 2023, Bunn commissioners nixed the county's plans to erect a tower behind the Bunn Fire Department on Main Street.
The argued it was too close to an existing tower and didn't match development plans for downtown Bunn.