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Louisburg, NC--Glenn Randel Barefoot Sr., 85, of Louisburg died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 30, 1938 to the late Leo and Octavia Register Barefoot. In addition to his parents Glenn was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Emogene Barefoot; his son, Glenn "Randy" Barefoot, Jr.; and daughters, Sharon Burnworth and Donna Beachy.

Morehead City, NC -- We are sad to announce that our mother, Anne Isley, passed away peacefully the morning of August 2, 2023 at 94 years of age. She was born June 29, 1929 in Norfolk Virginia, growing up in Kelford, NC and attending Woman's College in Greensboro, NC.

Martin "Marty" George Brown sweetly took the Lord's hand, surrounded by his family, on July 29, 2023, embracing eternal peace after battling Alzheimer's.

Marty was born on September 7, 1955 in Angola, Indiana, to George Marion Brown and Unice Lee Walker. He studied at North Carolina State University. Towards the end of his studies, he met his beloved wife, Tamara, leading to a blessed marriage. Together, they raised a loving family with three sons in North Carolina.

PECOS, TX--Marine Sergeant Everett Jacob McGhee, 25, of Pecos TX passed away at home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Jacob was a warm, funny young man with a huge heart and a sharp wit. Born in Whiteville, NC, Jacob lived in Clarkton, NC and Fayetteville, NC prior to moving to Pecos, TX during his sophomore year at Pine Forest High.

Franklinton, NC--Funeral services for Rev. Hosie T. Starr, age 67, who died on Monday, August 7, 2023, will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, August 13, from the Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Stanley Leon Harris, age 59, who died on Thursday, August 3, 2023, will be held 2 p.m, Friday, August 11, . from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg, NC with Rev. Michael Alston, officiating.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Sadie W. Jones, age 78, who died on Friday, August 4, 2023, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 12, from the Perry's Missionary Baptist Church in Louisburg with Pastor Randolph Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Missionary Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Lucy Ann Crudup, age 86, who died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, from the Emanuel Church of God in Louisburg with Bishop L. J. Allison officiating. Burial will follow in the Crudup-Williams Family Cemetery.

LOUISBURG, NC - Linda Levon Johnston Weaver, 76, of Louisburg, died Thursday morning, August 3, 2023 at Maria Parham Hospital.

Born February 5, 1947, Linda was a daughter of the late Frederick Joseph Johnston and Mary Wood Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert William Weaver.

Kerr-Vance Academy in Henderson released their 2022-2023 school-year honor roll.

LOUISBURG -- On the bright side, homes in Bunn, Louisburg and Franklinton continue to be among the least expensive options in the Raleigh metro area.
However, over the last five years, the cost of housing has risen by the some of the highest percentages in those communities.
By itself, Youngsville was listed as having the eighth most expensive housing options in the metro area at $402,984.
Raleigh was listed seventh, with a typical home value of $432,223.

LOUISBURG -- Six months into its reincarnation, advocates asserted that it's time for the county's animal services advisory board to roll out recommendations to improve animal welfare.
Going back to 2019, representatives from pet rescues and other members of the animal welfare community petitioned county commissioners to improve shelter services.

CONTROLLED FUN. Above, Bob Habercam shows off a speed boat.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's rescue community combined for a search and rescue mission that saved a 71-year-old woman.
Franklin County Emergency Communications received a call at 5:40 p.m. on Monday regarding a missing woman in the Franklinton area near Perry's Chapel Road.
She was found several hours later near a pond, covered nearly to her head in mud.

THE GATHERING. The Bunn Police Department and the Bunn Cert Lions hosted National Night Out, an opportunity for the community and first responder agencies to fellowship. Judy Fergerson and Roxie Cash hand out Bunn Cert Lions-donated bookbags to Troy Moser and Donna McIntyre.

Heily and Sofia Santiago grab themselves some hot dogs during the event.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- At its most recent meeting, county leaders chose a Raleigh-based civil engineering firm to guide a rails to trail project, connecting Franklinton to Novozymes ... and, potentially, beyond.
Franklinton and Franklin County procured $3 million in state funding to build a shared path pedestrian trail from the Franklinton Train Depot to Novozymes on Perry's Chapel Road.

Franklin County Schools hosted its 2nd Annual "Frankies Awards" ceremony in June. This red-carpet dress-to-impress event was a raving success. The night's activities featured live music, performances by Ja'Maya Perry and Crystal Cofield-Davis, retirees, and of course, the Frankie winners.

Volunteer of the Year Kentrina Shannon, presented by by Shavonne Wilkins

Classified Employee of the Year David Ihrie, presented by Rep. Matthew Winslow

Principal of the Year Trenace Gilmore

Superintendent's Award Qunnley Coley, right, presented by Rhonda Schuhler

LOUISBURG -- Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that sent two people to the hospital.
Louisburg police were dispatched to Maria Parham's emergency room the evening of July 28 after two people were brought there for gunshot wounds.
Police said the victims were Jamar David Cauthen, 30, of 56 Dykes Way, Kittrell and Alphonso Jermaine Kingsberry, 37 of 175 Bailey's Creek Drive, Kittrell.
Their injuries were not life-threatening.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested a Wake County man on statutory rape charges.
Deputies arrested David Manuel Lopez on July 24, charging the 25-year old with statutory rape of a child under the age of 15 and statutory sexual offense with a child under the age of 15.
Upon further investigation, an additional warrant for two counts of statutory rape of a child under the age of 15 were obtained.