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LOUISBURG -- Louisburg police continue to look for suspects in two shooting incidents -- one that proved fatal.
And, it was the second fatal shooting within a week's time.
"Thanksgiving," Louisburg Police Chief Jason Abbott said in a Nov. 27 Facebook post, "should be a time when we celebrate the things in life that we are most grateful for.

Above, Hailey Wiles and son, Jaxson Rice, pose for a Christmas tree photo at Franklinton's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 30.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County commissioners took two separate actions to bolster public safety.
First, they authorized county management to award a construction bid for a new Bunn EMS station.
And, they agreed to move forward with actions to speed up an if-necessary radio tower along one of the county's main thoroughfares.
In June, commissioners agreed to pay the May family just over $200,000 for a two-acre site to build a new EMS station to serve Bunn along N.C. 39, next to Bunn Middle School.

LOUISBURG -- Louisburg's newly proposed zoning ordinance cleared another hurdle when the town council held a workshop on the development document last week.
The proposal already survived a public input session in October.
And, the town's planning board has already blessed it. The public will get another chance to weigh in on the development ordinance during the Council's Dec. 10 meeting.

LOUISBURG -- As Louisburg Town Council members discussed its new zoning ordinance, officials landed on two hot-button topics -- the county's administrative expansion plans and the impacts of its planned judicial complex.
In November 2022, Franklin County agreed to pay $1.4 million for nearly 40 acres along U.S. 401, just south of Louisburg Plaza where Walmart is located.

Glenda & Wayne Parrish at the Veterans Day Breakfast at the Louisburg Senior Center

With visions of Thanksgiving turkey firmly in our rearview mirrors, the mad dash to the Christmas holiday season has begun - and the weather is making it seem a bit more like the Christmas season.
But before we start that rush, here's hoping that you and yours had a safe, happy -- and filling! -- Thanksgiving holiday and managed to fit in a little rest and relaxation over the holiday.

There are a couple of things that are a given when you hang around firefighters: You're going to eat some good food. And, you're going to hear some good stories.
Both were true on Tuesday night when I had the privilege of attending the annual Franklin County Firefighters Association banquet where they remembered fallen firefighters, celebrated those with long-time service and named their Firefighter of the Year.
Because of timing and space, that story and photos will appear in an upcoming edition of The Franklin Times.

Dear editor: The front page of the Nov. 21 edition of The Franklin Times featured a lovely picture of Emma Stewart receiving the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award from Louisburg Mayor Chris Neal.
It's not hard to think of good things to say about Emma, it's hard to winnow them down! She has contributed to this community of Louisburg, Franklin County and the state of North Carolina in so many ways -- and none halfway!

Dear editor: Ignorance of the law doesn't excuse one from a crime or from doing the time.
Ignorance of politics doesn't relieve one from the taint of voting for the scoundrel rather than the saint.

Nashville, NC--Denise Richardson, age, 68, who died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, will have a viewing and family gathering on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with burial following in the Bethel AME Church Cemetery.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Ionas Mitchell, age 68 who died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, were held Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Louisburg, NC.

Castalia, NC--Funeral services for James "Herbert" Evans, age 77, who died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, will be held on Thursday, December 5, at 1 p.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Andrew West officiating. All funeral attendees will be required to wear a mask per family request.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Janet "Tony" Perry, age 66, who died on Saturday, November 23, 2024, will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.

Linda Kay Jenkins Thompson of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 78. Linda was born June 3, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Earl Frank Jenkins and Margaret Mae Davis Jenkins. Linda married Daniel Ray Thompson on November 30, 1973, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Hilton Head, SC--Funeral services for Norma L. Harrison, age 99, of Hilton Head, SC (formerly of Nashville, NC) who died on Friday, November 22, 2024, were held on Saturday, November 30, at 11 a.m. from the Union Hill Baptist Church, 1104 Taylor Store Road, Nashville, NC.

Louisburg, NC--Thomas Edward Hilliard, age 75, died on Thursday, November 26, 2024.

LOUISBURG -- Destination -- history.
The Louisburg College Hurricanes football program secured a spot in the NJCAA DIII Football National Championship and will play the College of DuPage on Dec. 7 for the college crown.
LC Head Coach Quinderra Spellman announced the official invitation to the team on Nov. 25 -- just minutes after the NJCAA released the rankings.

LC Kicker Jesse Viens lines up a kick. Viens earned Player-of-the-Week honors three times during the season.

LC Wide receiver Anthony Tandoh shakes off a Georgia Warhawks defender.

The Louisburg College Hurricanes Football Team exits the field after another win at home, part of an 8-2 campaign that landed them a spot in the NJCAA DIII National Championship game.

Jake Faulkner, right, crouches down to take a picture of Kaitlyn Faulkner, left, and Liam Faulkner, second from right, as they hang out with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklinton's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 30.

The Oakwood Waits, an a cappella group from Raleigh, will perform at Cherry Hill Plantation in Inez on Dec. 8. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will feature the group, dressed in antebellum costume, for their 14th visit to Cherry Hill. The performance of traditional carols and songs has been given from the Executive Mansion to the White House and has become a holiday tradition at the 1858 Inez home of the George W. Alston family.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Commissioners have tasked two of its members with talking to the state about improving the county's emergency medical transport policy.
The action came after resident Scott Strickland expressed concern about the transport policy during the public comments portion of Monday's meeting.

Louisburg town officials as well as the public are expected to get a view of a long-range water source possibilities for the town during a special town council meeting slated for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11.
The meeting will be at the Karl Pernell Safety Center and will be open to the public.
Engineers from the firm of Hazen and Sawyer are to present their preliminary look at Louisburg's water situation -- and outline possible options for the future.

Above, Incumbent Commissioner Mark Speed takes the oath of office from Chief District Court Judge John Davis. Speed is joined by his wife, Camille.

Franklin County swore in four elected commissioners on Monday, including two first-time servers. Above, newly elected Commissioner Logan Davis, takes the oath of office from Rep. Matthew Winslow, joined by his wife, Ashley, and children, from left, Amelia, Faith and Braeden Davis.