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Dear editor:
I hope all is well. I want to submit something to the newspaper regarding recent reports about a decrease in COVID-19 testing and infection rates in our county and across the country.

LOUISBURG -- Town officials brought their "wish lists" to a pre-budget planning session last Thursday evening and those lists turned out to be amazingly similar.
The annual pre-budget session is designed to give the council and the mayor an opportunity to explain what they believe the town needs to be focused on in the coming budget year and give those developing the budget an idea of where the priorities lie.

AUTHOR TO SPEAK. Louisburg College Professor of English Tommy Jenkins will discuss his original graphic novel "Drawing the Vote" on Thursday, March 3. His work looks at the history of voting rights in the United States and how it affects the way Americans vote today. Original artwork by Kati Lacker makes the book accessible for readers of all ages.

Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) through March 25.
The scholarship is available to North Carolina residents pursuing a college degree (Associate and/or Bachelor) in business or a business-related field of study.

Black History month was celebrated recently at the Louisburg Senior Center. Theresa Rodwell and Linda Turner are all smiles at the event.

Dr. Felecia Hardy, (left) and Commissioner Kelli London

Nidina Pee shows off her Valentine card

Getting out and about is a vital component of many seniors' daily lives, but it's important that aging men and women recognize how much exercise is healthy for them. The Department of Health & Human Services notes that adults need a mix of physical activity to stay healthy. That mix should be a combination of moderate-intensity aerobic activities, which can include golfing, swimming and even gardening, and muscle strengthening activities like weightlifting that make the muscles work harder than usual.

LOUISBURG -- Both the beginning and end were spectacular for the Louisburg Warriors during Tuesday's matchup with Princeton in the opening round of the Class 2-A Boys Basketball State Playoffs.
And what happened in between is inconsequential, especially when it comes to advancing in the postseason.

Louisburg's Marcus Portis elevates for a rebound during Tuesday's home playoff triumph.

Louisburg's Jordan Durham has a knack for finding his way to the basket -- like on this play during Tuesday's win over Princeton in the Class 2-A Playoffs.

ROCKY MOUNT -- Shane Garrett grew up in Franklin County and competed in baseball for the Town of Louisburg Parks and Recreation Department.
Now, Garrett is coming home for the next two years as he has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his baseball career at Louisburg College.
Garrett, who has been a member of the Faith Christian School diamond program in Nash County for the past three years, chose Louisburg College over several different options that he had to compete on the collegiate level.

WINSTON-SALEM -- Franklinton High School is no stranger to track and field success at the elite state level -- and that trend continued two weeks ago at the Class 3-A State Indoor Track and Field Championships.
That's when the Red Rams featured a pair of silver medalist second-place finishers at the annual event, which was held at the JDL Fast Track near Winston-Salem.

LOUISBURG -- It almost goes without saying that Chris Baker has huge shoes to fill in his newest role as the Louisburg High School head softball coach.
Louisburg's fast-pitch program has produced a myriad of stars over the past several campaigns -- and even won the East Regional Championship four years ago and played in the state finals.

ZEBULON -- East Wake Academy doesn't have the most bountiful boys basketball tradition, but Nick Tabron is in the process of changing that for good.
Tabron, who prepped at Franklinton High School under the direction of the legendary Thurman Jordan, is taking some of the lessons he learned as a player and turning them into success as a coach.

ZEBULON - Exciting family fun is here as the Carolina Mudcats have announced that single-game tickets are on sale now at carolinamudcats.com, by calling (919) 269-2287, and at the Five County Stadium front office.
Single-game ticket availability coincides with the unveiling of the first phase of the club's promotional schedule for the upcoming 2022 season at Five County Stadium.

LOUISBURG, NC-- Funeral services for Kenneth Lee "Moe" Williams, age 70, will be held 1 p.m., Monday, February 28, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Bishop Gordon Hammiel officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

CASTALIA, NC -- Kaye Preddy Dorsey, 75, of Castalia died February 18, 2022. Kaye was born August 28, 1946 to the late Robert "Bob" and Flora Worley Preddy. In addition to her parents, Kaye was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Dorsey as well as her sister, Margaret Gupton and a brother, Bobby Preddy.

LOUISBURG, NC-- Madison Ann Nelms, 16, of Louisburg passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born on January 26, 2006 to Adam and Pamela Davis Nelms.

SNEADS FERRY, NC-- Donna Lynne Ayscue, 59, of Sneads Ferry, NC and formerly of Vance County died February 15, 2022. Donna was born September 25, 1962 to the late Willard Hartwell and Mattie Hedgepeth Ayscue. In addition to her parents, Donna was predeceased by a sister, Gail Wiggins.

CASTALIA, NC -- Kaye Preddy Dorsey, 75, of Castalia died February 18, 2022. Kaye was born August 28, 1946 to the late Robert "Bob" and Flora Worley Preddy. In addition to her parents, Kaye was predeceased by her husband, Vincent Dorsey as well as her sister, Margaret Gupton and a brother, Bobby Preddy.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Funeral services for Lonnie Vastie Richardson, age 94, who died on Friday, February 18, 2022, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Church Cemetery in Warrenton.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Funeral services for Joyce Elaine "Bug" Brodie, 62, who died on Sunday, February 13, 2022, will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.