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Individuals can make various changes to their lifestyles to help reduce their chances of developing certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. One thing they cannot change is their genes, prompting curiosity about the role of family history in relation to breast cancer risk.

The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer across the globe, and the number one cancer in women. Nearly three million new cases of breast cancer in women are diagnosed across the globe each year.
Breast cancer poses a notable threat to women's health, but research and resulting advancements in treatment have made the disease more treatable than ever.

The term "breast cancer" does not describe a single type of cancer, but rather several forms of a disease that can develop in areas of the breast. The American Cancer Society says breast cancer type is determined by the specific cells in the breast that become cancerous. There are many different types of breast cancer, and the medical community's understanding of the disease is based on decades of research and millions of patients treated.

Breast cancer affects millions of individuals each year. The World Cancer Research Fund International reports that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women across the globe, affecting roughly 2.3 million women each year.
Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer, various organizations report high five-year survival rates, particularly among women whose cancers are detected in the earliest stages of the disease.

FRANKLINTON, NC--Bennie Junior Long, 63, died September 28, 2024 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Bennie was born on April 3, 1961 to the late Wilbert and Lucy Smith Long. In addition to his parents, Bennie was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Stallings.

FRANKLINTON, NC--Charles Kenneth Parent, Sr., 71, died September 27, 2024 at his home in Franklinton. Charles was born on January 10, 1953 in Easton, PA to the late Anthony and Viola Sullivan Parent.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Jairns Arch "Punk" Redmond, age 69, who died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, October 5, from the Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Kittrell with Rev. Marcus Dunston-Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Willie Cornelius Ruffin Jr., age 102, who died on Thursday, September 26, 2024, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 5, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Manasseh Church Cemetery, Franklinton, NC.

LOUISBURG, NC--Mrs. Shirley G. Marshall, 89 of Louisburg, passed away peacefully shortly after midnight on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1935 in Granville County, N.C. to the late Mortiamon Robert and Nora Turner Garner.

LOUISBURG -- Bunn, Louisburg and Franklin County are all driving to the hole in their efforts to build basketball courts.
In the spring, United Way of Franklin County approached Bunn, Franklinton and Louisburg leaders about working together to build a basketball court and STEM-inspired playground in each of those municipalities.
The initial location in Franklinton didn't work out, but the fallback was Franklinton Park -- which is owned by the county and required their approval.

RALEIGH -- Former Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court Patricia Chastain had her day before the North Carolina Supreme Court last week, asking chief justices to reverse a trial court and appeals court decision that ousted her from office.
At the heart of the argument Matt Ballew presented to the court on Sept. 19 was that Superior Court Judge Thomas Lock was not the judge who should have been ruling in Chastain's case, but, if he was, Chastain's actions did not rise to the constitutional level of corruption or malpractice.

SUN'S OUT. BUNN'S OUT. Bunn held its Bunn Fun Day last Saturday, drawing tons of people downtown for the community event. The annual event featured something for everyone, including opportunities to paint, hitch a ride on the train that weaved its way around and through the event, bounce houses and all sorts of inflatable games, from soccer to basketball.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners have approved bids for both work and play.
First, commissioners awarded a bid to a Raleigh-based company to build a road and other infrastructure to serve Phase 2 of its Triangle North Franklin Business Park.
Then, commissioners approved a bid to build the Epsom Park.

The 2024 graduates of Franklin County high schools racked up more than $10 million in scholarship offers to continue their educations.
Here's a quick look at where the grads of 2024 are headed:

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County leaders have promised to get back to a resident who questioned EMS's transport policy.
During the public comments portion of the board's Sept. 16 meeting, Franklinton resident Leslie Joyner said the county's transport policy is keeping him from his preferred destination.

Each September for the last several years, the state of North Carolina has released what it calls its Accountability presentation for public schools.
But what do those rather complex statistics -- which were fully detailed in last week's edition -- actually mean for parents and taxpayers?
With that question in mind, here's what Franklin County Schools' Superintendent Rhonda Schuhler had to say:
"I'd like to point out that the state's accountability model is based on one test given on one day in each subject area.

The Margaret Hilpert Scholarship is made possible by proceeds from the annual quilt raffle sponsored by the Quilt Trails of the Tar & Roanoke Rivers. Quilter Beverly Wilson of the Seven Paths community donated this year's quilt valued at $1,000. The quilt is a Chevron design (98 inches x 72 inches) in yellow, gray, black and white featuring daisies and honeybees in the border. You can view the Chevron Quilt and purchase raffle tickets on the Quilt Trails website, https://quilttrailsenc.org//events.aspx, or by emailing admin@quilttrailsenc.org.

Sometimes, when it's late at night and quiet, I wonder if ace reporter Carey Johnson and I are wasting our time and energy researching and writing about what government says it's going to do.
So often government, especially locally, doesn't do what it says it's going to do -- and that's frustrating.
Let me explain:

I know what you're thinking: Is it possible to write a story or column about Youngsville and NOT talk about downtown or surrounding community traffic?
The answer is: Yes ... and no.
So, here's proof:
• The police department just added a new officer to its ranks, swearing in Mason Witte.

Dear editor:
In late 1890, control of the U.S. Senate depended on who South Dakota would select to represent them. President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican, had lost the popular vote in 1888, but the Electoral College had given him the victory (just as Hillary Clinton received 3 million more votes than her opponent in 2016, but still lost the election).

Dear editor: It truly does take a village! Many citizens made it possible for Kamliah Perry to get her car up and running after finding out she had been sold a car with a blown head gasket and subsequent engine damage. (See previous letter to editor in the July 25 edition of The Franklin Times.)
Some folks helped with advice and support, 20 individuals made generous cash contributions as did the United Way community and some, namely Greg and Keith Smith of Pete Smith Automotive, contributed the labor necessary to install a new/used engine.

Dear editor: It was interesting to study the school accountability numbers in The Franklin Times last week. The results were interesting and demonstrated improvements needed in most of the schools. I have limited knowledge of the school system in Franklin County, but I do see many of the challenges facing our educators.
My question is this. How will electric school buses improve the performance of these schools and aid the teachers in doing their job?

FUN FOR ALL. Franklin County Library Outreach Coordinator Ebonie Alston shares some library items and information with Sammie Evans and his daughter, Aubre.