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YOUNGSVILLE, NC-- Charles Larry Godsey, 72, died March 29, 2022.He was born in Superior, NE on October 5, 1949 to the late Robert and Leola Koester Godsey. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by siblings, Elizabeth Meyer and Bill Godsey.

CASTALIA, NC--Garland Thomas "Tommy" Hight, 55, of Castalia died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home. Born on January 8, 1967 to the late John Felix Hight and Kaye Dorsey, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Vincent Dorsey.

LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for Gregory "G. T." Terrell, age 54, who died on Saturday, April 2, 2022, will be held 11 a.m., Friday, April 8, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. David Rosby officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for James "Bojo" Arrington, age 73, who died on Sunday, April 3, 2022, will be held 12 p.m., Thursday, April 7, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Jackie Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the Arrington Family Cemetery.

LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for Pattie Solomon Richardson, age 97, who died on Sunday, April 3, 2022, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, April 9, from the Gillfield Missionary Baptist Church in Hollister with Pastor Melvin Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry's Missionary Church Cemetery.

LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for Eldora Artis, age 66, who died on Friday, April 1, 2022, will be held 3 p.m., Friday, April 8, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Linwood Long officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery.

FRANKLINTON, NC -- In remembrance of Fannie Smith, age 74, who died on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

LOUISBURG -- The Cooperative Extension kicked off Small Farms Week, celebrating the end of MAE Farm's reign as Small Farm of the Year.
The nearly-day long start to festivities recently included discussions about the future of agriculture, including panelist Mike Jones of MAE Farm, a State of Agriculture address by Franklin County Cooperative Extension Director Charles Mitchell, and a locally sourced lunch at Amazing Graze Barn -- an event space at First Fruits Farm, operated by Jason and Tay Brown.

Volunteers took part in the Greater Youngsville Cleanup Day last Saturday, clearing trash and debris from roadways in and around Youngsville. Above, from left to right, Laura Wetherell, Ron Cole, Toni Calabrese, Trudy McBride (obscured), Rachel and Rob Hohlefelder pick up trash along N.C. 96. It was the second litter sweep effort conducted by volunteers in and around the town.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Commissioners endorsed a Youngsville technology company's plans to secure a grant that would help them deploy fiber-to-the home service to about 5,000 customers.
If successful, the partnership would require nearly $1 million in county funds.

YOUNGSVILLE -- The Youngsville ABC Board is soliciting input for the location of its downtown store.
"We've been able to operate in downtown Youngsville with a store for the past 50 years," said ABC Board Chair Rick Houser. "I have no doubt the community will support [a new] ABC store."

The past several weeks have focused on preparing students for academic outcomes that will translate into future success in career, college and the world outside of the classroom.
In order to provide students with a solid academic foundation, it is essential that they feel safe and nurtured in the school environment.

Former LC hoops standout Buddy Williams

YOUNGSVILLE -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested a Youngsville man on sex assault charges.
Mark L. Lynch, 36, of Hidden Stream Drive, was charged with sexual battery.
He is next slated to appear in Franklin County District Court on April 21.

LOUISBURG -- Agents with the State Department of Insurance arrested two Franklin County men on fraud charges.
John Edward Hight, 57, of Louisburg, and Ernest Broughton Tharrington Jr. 44, of Franklinton, were both charged with two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretense and two misdemeanor counts of setting up mobile homes without a license.

LOUISBURG -- Police arrested five juveniles, accusing them of a vandalism spree.
Between March 18 and March 21, representatives at A to Z Bail Bonds, the Franklin County Courthouse and St. Paul Presbyterian Church reported property damage.
This week, Louisburg Police Chief Jason Abbott said authorities arrested 5 teens, ages 13 to 17, in connection with the crimes.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners agreed to settle a civil lawsuit filed by the developers of its Owens park.
In August 2018, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners agreed to award a $695,000 contract to Raleigh-based Cadet Construction Company to complete Phase 1 of Owens Park.

FRANKLINTON -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect in a drive-by shooting.
No injuries were reported.
Authorities allege a man drove by a home on Highland Way in Franklinton on Wednesday morning and opened fire.

It's hard to believe it's the end of March -- don't know where the month went.
Of course, Mother Nature isn't helping much with downright chilly nights and, especially, mornings.
But April is in the air and it won't be long until the weather outside agrees with the calendar.

Dear editor,
What happened to United Nation, NATO, America and Free World Resolve for Freedom?
Daily on TV I see Ukraine people fighting for their freedom with many killed, their women and children fleeing to save their lives after their cities and homes were destroyed by Russian Army soldiers.

Dear editor:
Conventional wisdom would attribute ignorance to a lack of intelligence. In my opinion, that does not seem to be the case with the elites in Washington. This group of elites includes elected officials, bureaucrats, lobbyist, and the national news media.

FRANKLINTON -- The United Way hosted its second nonprofit roundtable, hoping that groups charged with meeting the communities social services needs can strengthen their collaborative efforts.
Representatives from nearly two dozen nonprofit organizations and groups or service agencies met inside Novozymes' Conference Room to talk about their goals, needs and how they might help fill each others gaps.