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LOUISBURG -- A new coach with an impressive pedigree is now in charge of the Town and Country Stingrays summer swim team.
Shelby Cash, a former Stingray during her youth, is Town and Country's skipper -- and she is making quite an impact on the program.
Cash's mother, Jamie, used to be the TC coach, and Shelby went on to enjoy an exceptional career at Louisburg High School.

Among the outstanding swimmers this season for the Town and Country Stingrays are (l to r) newcomers Israel, Naomi and AJ Miranda, along with returning veterans John and Jacob Sheldon.

LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College is seeking a new men's basketball coach following the surprising resignation of skipper Neil Dixon.
Dixon, who has been the head coach at LC for the past four years, recently accepted a position on the Division I level as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina-Asheville.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, in conjunction with Wells Fargo, has announced the final standings in the Wells Fargo Conference Cup competitions for the 2018-2019 sports season.
The Wells Fargo Cup award, sponsored by Wells Fargo and the NCHSAA, recognizes the schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state's four competitive classifications.

RALEIGH -- The National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes have announced that they will host their seventh annual Summerfest this week at PNC Arena, culminating with the Summerfest Celebration on Saturday.
Parking and admission are free to the general public.

HENDERSON--Annie Pernell Blanton, 85, died, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Frank Sossamon. Burial will follow in Sunset Gardens.

BUNN--Robert Nelson Moore, age 80, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.

YOUNGSVILLE--Allen John Flock Jr., 56, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

RALEIGH--Gilfredo A. Gonzalez, 93, of Raleigh, NC transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home. Born in Matanzas, Cuba on May 16, 1926 to the late Julian and Cristina Gonzalez. In addition to his parents, Gil was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Vivian Hudson Gonzalez. Gil loved his family very much and he will be sorely missed.

BUNN--Robert Nelson Moore, age 80, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.

GREENVILLE, SC--Chase Martin Lambert, 25, of Greenville, South Carolina died suddenly on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in a tragic motorcycle accident. The family will hold a service to celebrate his life on Sunday, June 30, at 5 p.m. at an outdoor barn located at 725 Bellview Road, Woodruff, SC.

LAKELAND, FL--Mary C. Rice died Friday, June 14, 2019 while hospitalized. She was 82 years old. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mas Verde Clubhouse, 2600 Harden Blvd., Lakeland, FL.

LOUISBURG--Monie Jr. Pendergrass, 79, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home. The family will receive friends Friday, June 28, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Community Chapel, 11556 Taylor Store Road, Nashville, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.

MANCHESTER, NJ--Funeral services for Marjorie Joyce Perry, 79, of Manchester, NJ, formerly of Louisburg, who died Thursday, June 13, 2019, will be held Saturday, June 29, at 11 a.m. in the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Haywood Church cemetery.

YOUNGSVILLE--Funeral services for Edward Theodore Wright, 55, who died Thursday, June 20, 2019, will be held Monday, June 24, at 12 p.m. at Westminister Evangelistic Church #2 in Louisburg with Bishop Louis Witherspoon officiating. Burial will follow in the Westminister Church cemetery.

LOUISBURG- Roger Wheless Matthews, 76, of Louisburg, died Wednesday afternoon.

LOUISBURG -- County commissioners agreed to move forward with an agreement that could bring Internet service to the unserved and underserved corners of the county.
"This is a much talked about topic and rightfully so," Denton told commissioners. "Improvements in broadband service can translate into improvement in the quality of life for our residents."

Hundreds of visitors wandered around downtown Louisburg last Friday night and midday on Saturday as 25 contestants applied their talents to barbecue, then made their products available for tasting and sale!
The event, dubbed Barbecue in the Burg, was deemed a major success and Louisburg officials are vowing to repeat it next year.

LOUISBURG -- Family, friends, aviation enthusiasts and the public have been invited to a Saturday ceremony honoring two people who've made significant contributions to the county's airport.
Stephen Merritt served as the county's airport director from January 2010 until his death in December 2017.

LOUISBURG -- Another Franklin County rescue squad shut its doors.
Bunn Rescue Chief Sheila Strickland and rescue Board Chair Boston Pearce submitted a letter on June 12, shutting down the southern Franklin County squad.
County Manager Angela Harris acknowledged the closure during the county commissioners' Monday night meeting.