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I had the opportunity to get away from Franklin County for a bit this past weekend, visiting some fantastic friends. Quite honestly, it had been way too long since I had seen them last.
My trip took me to Lancaster, Pa. -- a city and county that, in my short venture, appeared to offer some of the best outdoor options, recreation opportunities and a bustling, vibrant downtown.

Dear editor:
I am the owner of Purple Dot Piercings in downtown Louisburg. In July I invited some Democrat friends to set up a voter registration table at my business for Friday Nights on the Tar.

Dear editor:
It has been interesting and entertaining to see Oliver Anthony and his "Rich Men North of Richmond" anthem.
He has become an overnight sensation and performed in Moyock, NC over the weekend in front of about 8,000 fans.

YOUNGSVILLE -- Police continue to ask the public for their help to find a missing person.
Family reported last seeing Joshua Louis Tuck, 30, at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the parking lot of Food Lion -- 1160 U.S. 1.
Tuck drives a black 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe with the license plate PLJ-3957.

BUNN -- Andre' Davis' first game as Bunn's football coach didn't finish as hoped, but the Wildcats still showed plenty of spunk and promise for the future.
Part of the result -- actually a huge majority of it -- can be attributed to BHS' opponent, as Whiteville won 12 of 14 outings last year and is considered one of the Eastern North Carolina's top Class 2-A squads in 2023.

LOUISBURG -- Head coach Dontae Lassiter hopes an extra week of preparation will help his young Louisburg High School football team ahead of this Friday's regular season opener.
While most area prep squads began their respective slates last week, the Warriors were grinding on the practice field with a roster that consists of just five seniors.

MEMBERS OF THE 2023 LOUISBURG HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR VOLLEYBALL CLASS ARE (L TO R) MOLLIE CURRIN, TYTIANA RICHARDSON, CHLOE WEBSTER, CHIARA HOCK, ROSELYN CHACALTANA AND KELLY LYNCH

ZEBULON -- Jadher Areinamo doubled twice and scored three runs, Dylan O'Rae also totaled two doubles and Tayden Hall extended his hitting streak to 11 consecutive games, but starting pitcher Alexander Vallecillo allowed six runs in the first as the homestanding Carolina Mudcats lost 8-5 to the Columbia Fireflies on Tuesday night at Five County Stadium.

LOUISBURG -- Many of the semantics have changed within the volleyball rivalry between Louisburg and Bunn over the past year.
But the intensity will always be there when the clubs meet.
Always.
Such was the case last Thursday as the Lady Warriors hosted BHS for what is now a non-conference showdown.

FRANKLINTON -- Only seven seniors dot the roster this fall for the Franklinton High School football team -- so there is destined to be an acclimation process as several younger performers get their first taste of competing at the varsity level.
That fact was evident last Friday as the Red Rams were no match for Class 4-A squad Apex, which boasts several returnees from last year's club, which won 10 of its 12 outings.

RALEIGH -- Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes has announced that individual game tickets for all 2023-24 Hurricanes home games at PNC Arena will go on sale to the general public today at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
The Hurricanes open their 26th NHL season since moving to North Carolina on Oct. 11 against the Ottawa Senators.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to more than $685,000 in raised pay for all its employees, including boosted pay within two departments that have come under recent fire.
During the last few county commission meetings, animal welfare advocates have petitioned commissioners and management to make improvements within the county's Animal Services Department.

Matthew Williams during a bowling outing with the Franklinton Senior Center

Are you getting the impression that old Mother Nature is just teasing us a little these days?
One day it's cool and the humidity drops to comfortable levels, aided just a bit by a nice breeze.
Then a day or two later, the temperature spikes into the mid to high 90s and the humidity returns to near-sauna levels.
One day we're thinking an early fall -- and a day or two later we're baking like it's mid-July!

Franklinton, NC--Funeral services for Marea Brodie Glasco, age 73, who died on Monday, August 21, 2023, will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 29, from the First United Church of Christ in Franklinton.

Henderson, N C- Horace "H.B." Britton Askew Jr., 74, of Henderson, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Maria Parham Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1949 to Horace B. Askew Sr. and Doris Reavis Askew in Vance County, NC.

Autryville, NC--Derrick Dwight Jackson, 43, of Autryville died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1980, in Wake County, NC.

Henderson, NC--Harold "Duke" Hunt, Jr., 72, of Henderson died Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on March 22, 1951 to the late Harold Sr. and Shirley Riggan Hunt. In addition to his parents Duke was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Hicks Hunt; his son, Harold D. Hunt, III; a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Hunt; and his sister, Carolyn Hunt.

Louisburg, NC--Raymond John Garcia, 85, of Louisburg, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1938, the son of the late Eugene and Mary Venskus Garcia. In addition to his parents, Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Sharron Ann Frost; his son, Raymond Scott Garcia; and one grandson.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Carolyn Massenburg Price, age 93, who died on Sunday, August 20, 2023, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 26, from the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg with the Pastor Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Dorothy Perry Yarborough, age 79, who died on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 26, from the Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg with Rev. Danny Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Missionary Church Cemetery.

Allen Wayne Tharrington passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 17, 2023.

Wayne was born in Nash County on June 29, 1947. He was a salesman his entire adult life with his favorite hobbies being purchasing new automobiles and shooting pool. Wayne loved to and was an incredibly good cook, owing that to his father, Allen. Above everything else, Wayne loved his family and was so excited whenever new additions came. His nickname, "Daddy Wayne,"was bestowed upon him by his granddaughter, Alicia.

Louisburg, NC-- Connie Hocutt Cooke, 70, of Louisburg, passed away Thursday evening, August 17, 2023 at Nash General Hospital.
Connie was the daughter of the late James Thomas Hocutt and Doris Marie Hinnant Hocutt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister Judy Denton.

RALEIGH -- The State Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision -- ruling that plaintiffs opposed to Louisburg's decision to remove a Confederate statue had no legal standing to challenge the action in court.
As a rule, those challengers have 30 days to file a notice of appeal, taking the matter to the State Supreme Court.
Louisburg attorney Larry Norman, who represents the dozen residents who challenged the town's action, declined immediate comment.

LOUISBURG -- A superior court judge issued an order, setting parameters by which a troubled Louisburg convenience store could re-open.
The long-term viability of the In N Out corner store remains pending.
Following two days of hearings, Superior Court Judge Craig Croom signed a list of guidelines on Tuesday that -- until a trial on the merits takes place -- property operators will have to follow, including: