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Dear editor:
I was fortunate enough to view the highlights of the speech that President Biden delivered in Atlanta promoting a federal takeover of our elections. Never mind that this measure would be unconstitutional.

Dear editor:
"Nearly half (48 percent) of Democratic voters think federal and state governments should be able to fine or imprison individuals who publicly question the efficacy of the existing COVID-19 vaccines on social media, television, radio, or in online or digital publications.

RED OAK -- Given the way their initial meeting of the season went, Northern Nash and Bunn were destined to once again go down to the wire Tuesday in Big East Conference girls basketball action.
Earlier in the year, Bunn built a substantial lead over the Knights, only to see Northern Nash rally in the closing minutes before falling just short.

RED OAK -- After his club's slow start to the season, Northern Nash boys basketball coach Henry Drake has pushed all the right buttons to bring his Fighting Knights back into contention in the always-tough Big East Conference.
Northern Nash started with a 1-4 record -- albeit with two of those losses coming to state powerhouse Farmville Central -- before finding its groove.

LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College boasts a rich tradition of sending baseball standouts on to four-year schools -- and the Hurricanes got a jump on this year's class during the recent National Signing Day.
That's when a trio of current Hurricanes signed deals to join four-year, Division I programs as part of a ceremony at the Billy Godwin Clubhouse at historic Frazier Field on the LC campus.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Henry Bibby is in.
Finally.
After years of waiting, Franklinton legend Henry Bibby has earned a well-deserved spot in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
Bibby, who has been on the nomination list for at least 15 years, will be inducted into the prestigious HOF as part of the 2022 Class on April 22 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Bunn High School's Jay'von Perry (with ball) drives toward the basket for the Wildcats during Tuesday's road defeat at Northern Nash in Big East Conference boys basketball action.

LOUISBURG -- A stalwart Youngsville businessman and founder of Thales Academy in Wake County has bought property in Franklin County.
According to Franklin County's Register of Deeds, on Dec. 15, Thales Academy bought 15 acres at the southwest corner of U.S. 401 and Flat Rock Church Road for $1,050,000, according to the excise stamp.

Will Burton, his sons Zach Brame and Riley Burton, far right, dog Stark and John Seibel

CROCHET TIME! Senior center members were treated to a crochet class at the Louisburg Senior Center. Above, instructor Pattie Collins shows off her hand-made scarf to the class. Over the next few weeks the class will be learning how to make their own.

LOUISBURG, NC-- Graveside services for Lamar Hicks, age 29, who died on Saturday, January 22, 2022, will be held 12 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022 from the Mary Helen Jones Cemetery in Louisburg with Rev. Jacqueline Wood officiating.

FRANKLINTON, NC--John Frederick Townsend, 81, of Franklinton, died January 24, 2022. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Dutchess County, New York to the late Theodore and Elfriede Kluge Townsend. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his wife, Annie Williamson Townsend.

LOUISBURG, NC--Vallerie Cursi, 69, of Louisburg died Saturday, January 22, 2022 . She was born on February 17, 1952 to the late Arthur and Lucy Fenandes Mesce. In addition to her parents, Vallerie was predeceased by her husband, Robert Wowkanyn.

LOUISBURG, NC--Robert Wowkanyn, 74 , of Louisburg died Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1947 to the late Harry Donald and Rose Polewczak Wowkanyn. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Wowkanyn.

FRANKLINTON, NC -- Funeral services for David A. "Shoe Boo" Coley, age 47, who died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, January 30, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Dazale Kearney officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.

LOUISBURG, NC--Sherrie Lynn Lester, age 61, of Louisburg, died at her home unexpectedly on January 19, 2022.

TURBEVILLE, SC - Rev. William Alonzo Wallace, 89, husband of Marilyn Joann Rhinehardt Wallace, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Covenant Place Nursing Facility.

LOUISBURG, NC - Catherine "Cat" Strum Nelms, 95, passed away Saturday evening at her home surrounded by her loving family.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Memorial service for Nellie Gray Brodie Chavis, age 74, who died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Funeral services for Ora Lee Hartsfield, age 66, who died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.

LOUISBURG -- Few people, if any, have been involved with the Louisburg High School athletics program longer than Al Bolton.
Back when he was a youngster -- over 50 years ago -- Bolton was a fixture at games coached by his father, Ivey.
Bolton went on to become an athlete himself at LHS -- and returned home after college to become a teacher and coach for the Warriors.

Don't you just hate it when the experts are right?
Especially when right means the exact opposite of what you would prefer?
But say what you will, the experts predicted that this Omicron variant of COVID-19 would roll across the country like dense fog -- and darn it they were absolutely correct.