County opposes effort to slash park funding
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Earlier this month, county commissioners adopted a resolution they hope keeps the General Assembly from playing around with money designated for parks and recreation.
Gov. Pat McCrory presented a budget on March 21 that cuts the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund spending by 44 percent — from $27.5 million to $15.5 million.
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Getting down in the dirt on the farm
Volunteers with the United Way Community Garden project took advantage of good weather last week to do some planting on land set aside for them at Mae Farm north of Louisburg. They partnered with the county’s Cooperative Extension and other volunteers to plant squash, peppers, okra, melons and cucumbers that will be used to feed those in need. Above, a group tends the rows of produce, including lettuce and other vegetables.
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Two men die in separate crashes
Two Franklin County residents were killed in separate wrecks.
First, investigators said William Thomas Willis Jr., 57, of Louisburg, was driving north on Mort Harris Road near George Leonard Road on Friday evening when he ran off the road and hit a tree.
The 2012 Chevy he was driving burst into flames and Willis, the only occupant, was trapped inside.
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Sheriff’s deputies seize drugs, guns from Franklinton home
Sheriff’s deputies seized drugs and a gun from a Franklinton area home.
According to a report by Det. Justin Hastings, officers executed a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Allen Avenue on May 1 after detectives smelled marijuana coming from inside.
Once inside, according to the report, officers seized marijuana, digital scales, paraphernalia related to growing and smoking marijuana and a sawed-off shotgun.
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FOOD AND FUN
Safe Space Inc. held its 11th annual reverse raffle fundraiser recently at Louisburg United Methodist Church. Guests purchased $100 tickets admitting two people and enjoyed a “Taste of Italy” dinner prepared by Rose Joyner Catering. The agency raised more than $14,000 at the event. Safe Space serves local victims of domestic violence and their children by providing shelter, advocacy counseling and community education services.
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