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Lyric soprano Joy Jan Jones will make her debut appearance at Cherry Hill at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. She will be accompanied by pianist Robert Buxton. Jones is a versatile performance artist. The native Texan is an independent, multi-genre singer, instrumentalist, writer, producer and model. Based in New York City, she has won numerous awards in vocal competitions, and performs music from Coltrane to Baroque, Gospel to German Lieder. As an opera singer, she is a lyric-coloratura and has sung works of Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Mozart, and others.

Franklin County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through Dec. 1, 2021.
Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council's Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils.

HENDERSON --- Heather Joi Kenney has been chosen coordinator of Franklin Vance Warren's rural small business clinic in partnership with Gateway CDC.
Kenney is a native of Vance County. She graduated Spelman College with a B.A. degree in sociology as well as Howard University School of Law. She worked in family law for four years, practiced entertainment and business law for several years and then ran an entertainment company.

BUNN -- Few stars have sparkled as bright on the Franklin County prep volleyball scene over the past four years as Bunn High School's Mallori Darnell.
Back when she was a freshman, Darnell played a key role in leading the Ladycats to a junior varsity undefeated record to go with a Northern Carolina Conference Championship.

LOUISBURG -- An organization battling domestic violence and sexual assault has launched a website aimed at young people.
Safe Space, Inc.'s launch of the LoveLevelUp.org website solidifies the organization's long-standing commitment to reducing relationship violence and sexual assault through interactive programs, education, and outreach, the organization's staff said.

(Family Features) Many people are familiar with omega-3 fatty acids, and some of those at risk for heart disease take them as dietary supplements.
However, according to a Harris Poll commissioned by Amarin Pharma, Inc., some people have limited understanding of the risks and benefits of these dietary supplements.

WARRENTON, NC -- Graveside services for Joseph "The Heart Man" Stanberry, age 60, who died on Friday, November 19, 2021, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021 at from the Hawkins Chapel Church Cemetery in Franklinton with Rev. Terry Yancy officiating.

FRANKLINTON, NC --

Funeral services for Raymond Stokes, age 71, who died on Monday, November 22, 2021, will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Hickory Grove Church Cemetery.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Graveside services for Marietta "Mary" Anderson Smith, age 72, who died on Monday, November 22, 2021, will be held at 12 noon Monday, from the Jones Chapel Church Cemetery in Louisburg with Dr. Everett Jenkins officiating.

Cloyce B. Alford, 93, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

HOLLISTER, NC--Funeral services for Mamie F. Richardson, age 75, who died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Richardson Family Cemetery.

HOLLISTER, NC--Funeral services for Sandy A. Evans, age 58, who died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, will be held on Wednesday, November 24, at 1 p.m., from the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Hollister with Rev. Charles Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Family Cemetery.

YOUNGSVILLE, NC -- Shirley Jean Price, 83, of Youngsville, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

LOUISBURG, NC--James Oscar Evans better known as "Tom", was born to the late Lennie and Percy Evans on August 25, 1936 in Nash County NC. He died November 5, 2021 at home.

LOUISBURG, NC--George Montgomery Hayes, 80, of Louisburg, passed away on November 17, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1940, to the late George Ernest and Bessie Edward Phelps Hayes. He was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine H. Brock; brothers, Philmore Hayes, Walton Hayes, Russell Hayes, Raeford Hayes, and R.T. Hayes, Sr.

LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for Carolyn Spivey Pace, age 77, who died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 21, from the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Old Phelps Church Cemetery in Youngsville.

Ready for a little tee-shirt philosophy to start things off today?
While wandering around the campus of Duke Medical Center one day recently, I encountered a man wearing a tee-shirt that my late dad, who was a lifelong math and science teacher, would have loved.

LOUISBURG -- In what has become almost a late November tradition, Santa Claus came early to the Louisburg Town Council Monday night, bringing a raft of good economic development news.
Here's a rundown of Santa's "gifts":

SERVICE. Above, Thomas Denton and the Justice Volunteer Fire Department and its auxiliary group served about 200 meals to veterans during the county's recognition of the holiday last Thursday.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners included the funding mechanism for the preliminary work on a new county administration building and judicial complex.
However, Commissioner Harry Foy continued his objection to spending more than $2 million for the necessary site surveys, geotechnical testing and building design work.

LOUISBURG -- County commissioners agreed to accept a $1.6 million grant that airport operators will use to fill out the northern quadrant of their airport improvement plans.
In January 2019, the county's governing board commissioned a master layout plan to guide growth and development of its Triangle North Executive Airport.

HOLLY SPRINGS --Authorities arrested a Youngsville man in a weeks-old homicide case.
Franklin County sheriff's deputies and Holly Springs police arrested Michael David Barnes, 41, charging him with first degree murder and felony obtaining property by false pretenses.

The Franklinton community came out, en masse, last Friday and Saturday as operators served their last meals at the venerable City Lunch Cafe, also known as the hotdog stand. The restaurant had been in operation for more than 72 years, with Sharon and Clyde Waiden, and one of their daughters, Michelle Ayscue running the place. Sharon died in April and Clyde died in October, prompting the restaurant's closure. Above, Michelle Ayscue, on steps, listens to, from left, former mayor Elic Senter, Sen. Sarah Crawford and Sheila Allers talk about the restaurant and the community after the proclamation was read on Friday, Nov. 12.

Ethan Abbott and Vicky & George Phelps Jr