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LOUISBURG -- As Angela Harris packed up mementos collected during her nearly 13-year run as county manager last week, she added one more -- a certificate recognizing her induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Staff, family, friends and colleagues surprised Harris with the award on Oct. 30, her last official day in office as county manager.
Her retirement took effect on Nov. 1 -- ending about 30 years of public service.

HAVING FUN BUT STAYING SAFE Ghosts and goblins grabbing candy has a long tradition and no one wanted to see it come to an end this year in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the photo at the above, Louisburg residents Wayne and Laura Rigsbee rigged up a plastic pipe chute that allowed no-touch delivery of candy to whatever creatures of the night showed up to haunt the neighborhood.

A local church and Goldsboro hospital have combined to offer a community food distribution as well as COVID-19 testing -- both of which are free.
Both events start at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Presbyterian Church on South Main Street in Louisburg on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The drive-thru testing is sponsored by St. Paul and Goshen Medical Center and will run from 9 a.m. until noon.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies continue their search for suspects in a shooting incident.
Jermaine Jones, 43, survived a gunshot wound to the head he sustained during the Oct. 23 attack.
According to Franklin County Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Terry Wright, Jones was at his Wilders Lane home with his girlfriend when they allege two black men kicked in a glass door at the back of the home just before 2 a.m.

If you're saddened by the lack of color in your garden this time of year don't fret! There are several plant species to choose from that will ensure color in your landscape through the long, cold months of winter.
Pansies and violas are always a staple in the garden this time of year. Many folks seem to get burned out with planting pansies year after year. However, there are interesting new cultivars being released each year that exhibit different color arrangements. Be sure to check your local garden center for the latest releases.

The Bunn Garden Club is home to a new coat of paint -- a mural by Franklinton artist and club member Diane Cannon that now adorns the clubhouse. The mural depicts flowers and the red cardinal, which is representative of the club mascot and logo. The Bunn Garden Club is located at 361 N.C. 98 West, across from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office substation.

DRIVE-BY FUN. Above, Department of Aging Activities Specialist Katrina Williams directs traffic.

Above, Diane Davis, aka the Spider Lady, drives through for goodies.

YOUNGSVILLE -- While traditionally filled with tasty treats and clever costumes, Halloween signifies something else a little more frightening for Franklin County citizens.
Halloween and the holiday season marks an increase in fires and fire-related deaths.

NASHVILLE -- Nash County investigators arrested a Nashville man they allege stole tractors from Nash County, selling them to a tractor store in Franklin County.
Brandon Hilliard was arrested Oct. 23 and charged with two counts of obtaining property by false pretense, three counts of possession of stolen goods and two counts of altering a serial number.
According to Nash County investigators, they responded to a reported theft of a tractor at Watson Seed Farm and Massengale roads on Sept. 5.

LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College's Trendon Craig lifted a deep fly ball to right field, and a raucous dugout symphony grew by decibels as the ball sailed just over the fence for a home run.
The noise explosion continued later in the inning when Gage Smith went deep to straightaway center, and the BB's Blue Team players were sent into a near frenzy due to the excitement.

Gage Smith lifts a homer for the Blue Team.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Big East Conference has announced its league schedule for the shortened 2020-21 volleyball season.
Franklinton High School, coached by Tom Harris, is the defending regular season co-champion in the Big East.
The Lady Rams will open their slate November 16 on the road versus the Rocky Mount Gryphons.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Louisburg and Bunn will begin their 2020-21 volleyball seasons against a familiar rival -- each other.
The campaign, which has been delayed due to COVID concerns, will begin November 17 with the Lady Warriors hosted the Ladycats in a key early-season Northern Carolina Conference spike matchup at the historic LHS Gymnasium.

GREENSBORO -- The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners have announced the following football times and networks for games scheduled for this Friday and Saturday.
The list is as follows:

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Big East Conference will begin its 2020-21 cross country schedule on November 16 with meets at two league sites.
Franklinton High School is a member of the six-school Big East, which also includes Northern Nash, Southern Nash, Wilson Fike, Rocky Mount and Wilson Hunt.
Veteran skipper Clennie Wilkins will once again serve as the head cross country coach for FHS.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County voters wrote history, electing the county's first black woman as commissioner and giving the Republican party a majority for the first time in more than 120 years, according to those in the know.
Democrat Kelli London bested unaffiliated candidate Stuart May for the County Commission District 1 seat, 2,833 votes to 2,384.
"I am deeply appreciative that the voters have placed their trust in me," London said.

FRANKLINTONJohn Robert "Bud" Goodwin, 81, of Franklinton, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Memorial services will be private.

ENFIELD -- Funeral services for Danny "4-4 Bulldog" Evans Jr., 26, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 12 p.m. in the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Evans family cemetery.

LOUISBURG - David Gray Batton, Jr., 71, of Louisburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family.

RALEIGH - Grace Perdue Hayes, 99, formerly of Franklin County, died October 30, 2020.

RALEIGH - Pauline Mosley Dickerson, 96, formerly of the Alert community, went home to be with the LORD Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Paula.

NASHVILLE--Viewing hour for Milton Ray Dunn, 65, who died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.

HOLLISTER--Mary Barbara Draper Ogg, 90, of Hollister died Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at The Heritage Retirement Center in Rocky Mount.

LOUISBURG--Connie Jean Driver, 73, of Louisburg, died at her home on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The family will hold a private memorial service for Connie.