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SPRINGFIELD, MA -- Sarah Lowery of Youngsville graduated from American International College (AIC) with a Master of Science in the Forensic Psychology program.
During the commencement, the college conferred degrees to more than 600 graduates receiving bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degrees from its School of Health Sciences, School of Education, and School of Business, Arts, and Sciences.

Fall seems to be making a stealth approach across Franklin County.
Leaves are falling in clouds but the temperatures are downright moderate for this time of the year.
Of course, everything is dry as dust outdoors even though we got a tiny bit of rainfall early in the week but not nearly enough to more than slightly speed up the leaf fall and maybe settle the dust just a little.

Hey, do you hear that?!?
I'm gonna assume you're flipping around your television or watching videos on a social media platform and the break comes and guess what you don't hear?
You don't hear any more election campaign ads.
Halle-freaking-lujah!

Dear editor: When pure ignorance (don't know and don't really care) raises its ugly head, it falls to those who do know and really do care to try to save the day -- and a free nation.
The freedom flame has been left barely flickering following Nov. 5.
Ignorance at the personal level is the surest way toward "doing oneself in."

Dear editor: I read Carey Johnson's reporting of the recent County Commission meeting with dismay. I do not know Kim Denton, but I'm going to guess that, just like all the rest of us, she does not enjoy being publicly humiliated.
The County Commission seems to go into closed door session on a fairly frequent basis, and apparently did just that later that same evening.
The reason given for holding meetings behind closed doors is often stated as a personnel matter.

THREE TIERS. The school board and community said goodbye to District 4 School Board member Debra Brodie. Brodie (right) has served the board since 2010, but lost a re-election bid to Candice Hinton. Brodie is a product of Franklin County schools, taught in the school system and served on the board. "I've really enjoyed [my time on the board]," Brodie said. "I kind of dipped my toes in all three areas and I learned a lot in each one and I've got a deep appreciation for what the administration does in regards to teachers and to parents in the county. I've thoroughly enjoyed my experience." She was presented a plaque by Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Schuhler.

Dr. Al Sayles, Natalie Famiglietti and chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne, proprietor of Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum in Wake Forest, served a shrimp and grits dish. The event featured local chefs and brewers from which to sample.

FAMILIES AFFAIR. Above, daughter-mother team Leila Kidd and Teresa West with Element Gastropub served up a vegan taco that was a hit.

ELEGANT AFFAIR. Above, Tabitha and Ty Harris gave the evening some elegance, as they were all smiles at the event that raised funds for the local Boys and Girls Clubs in Franklin County.

LOUISBURG -- Many who have worn the uniform -- and even those who have not -- might be familiar with the phrase: theater of war.
It's the area that is or may become directly involved in war operations.
The morning of Veterans Day 2024, Louisburg College's Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center served as the theater, as ceremony hosts held a viewing of The Veteran's Battlefield -- documenting North Carolina's veterans as they cope with life after service that has changed them, mentally, physically and emotionally.

Nashville, NC -- Funeral services for Kennedy "Kenny" Morris, age 63, who died on Saturday, November 9, 2024, will be held 1 p.m., Friday, November 15, from the Rock Hill Baptist Church in Nashville with Pastor John Neal officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for David Lee Trader, age 77, who died on Friday, November 1, 2024, will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Bernice Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Fred L. Alston, age 76, who died on Saturday, November 9, 2024 will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Alston Family Cemetery.

KITTRELL , NC--Patricia Rowland Rogers, 86, of Rocky Ford Road, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her home.

KITTRELL , NC--Patricia Rowland Rogers, 86, of Rocky Ford Road, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her home.

LOUISBURG -- A trio of Youngsville residents asked county leaders to witness their community's nightmare.
During the Franklin County Board of Commissioners meeting on Oct. 21, residents along E. Franklin Street and N. Nassau Street asked commissioners to act upon the requests made by Youngsville officials to speed up the Youngsville bypass.
Those residents also invited commissioners to visit their neighborhood during peak traffic hours, to get a first-person view of how Main Street and side street traffic congestion ruins their daily lives.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners fired their county manager and the two commissioners who made the decision possible aren't saying why.
Kim Denton immediately left the dais and her post, and Assistant County Manager Ryan Preble was elevated to county manager on an interim basis.
During the "other business" item on Monday's agenda, Commissioner Danny Pearce made a motion to terminate Denton and elevate Preble.
Commissioner Michael Schriver seconded the motion, giving the board the opportunity to discuss the matter and take a vote.

LOUISBURG -- Nearly 78 percent of the county's voters turned out, giving the Republican party a stranglehold on the county's board of commissioners -- holding six of the seven seats.
Republicans Logan Davis and Stuart May had the most votes on election day for seats for District 1 and 7, respectively.
Incumbent District 3 Commissioner Mark Speed secured 3,685 votes to lead the race against Russell Bottoms, who got 3,612 votes -- which is within one percent, and could spur a request for a recount.

FRIGHT NIGHT. Some were frightening, some funny, a few just cute and even some that seemed prehistoric. You guessed it, it was Halloween in Franklin County. Both these photos were taken in Louisburg but other creatures roamed Franklinton. (Above) Oliver Cottrell, 3, rides his pet Pterodactyl around downtown Louisburg.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's school board chair urged commissioners to push for long-gestating education funding.
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners will hold their Legislative Goals Conference on Nov. 14-15.
During Monday's county commissioners meeting, Rosemary Champion asked Franklin County officials to make releasing Leandro funding part of NCACC's legislative goals.

LOUISBURG -- When the Louisburg mayor, town council and three top administrators met last Saturday morning in a reconstructed log building at Lynch Creek Farm, the challenge facing them was immediately evident.
The price tag was staggering -- $82,350,000 spread across town departments and representing needs that are coming in the relatively near future. They were called "the most crucial for the town at this time."

Amber, Emory, Sloane and Raina Heiney

Dozens of decorated pumpkins were on display, including the "Game of Life" pumpkin (above).