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DANVILLE, VA. -- As much as Ric Yarbrough loves playing basketball -- and he certainly does -- there is one endeavor he possesses an even larger passion for.
Coaching.
And it doesn't matter which level or which gender -- Yarbrough simply loves coaching basketball.

STANHOPE -- Southern Nash made plenty of upward progression with its volleyball program under the direction of Bunn native Melanie Hicks, including a few near-miss playoff opportunities before the pandemic struck.
But the Ladybirds bottomed out last fall following the graduation of a veteran senior class. Southern Nash, with one of its youngest-ever squads, went 0-19 overall and failed to win a match in the always-competitive Big East Conference.

ZEBULON - Jesus Chirinos homered in the second, Hedbert Perez hit a two-run blast in the fifth, and Jeferson Quero went 3-for-5 with two doubles, but the Delmarva Shorebirds rallied late with a four run eighth while finishing off a 10-4 victory versus the homestanding Carolina Mudcats on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium.

Rhonda Stallings and Quincy Eans were married May 28, 2022 at Inversion Church in Raleigh, N.C.
Rhonda is the daughter of Eula Smith Stallings of Louisburg, N.C. and the late Elder Jimmy Stallings. Quincy is the son of Charlie Eans of Timmonsville, S.C. and the late Pricilla Eans.

LOUISBURG, NC--Nancy Faye Bowden Edwards, 83, of Louisburg died July 19, 2022. Nancy was born on October 5, 1938 to the late Marvin Wesley and Mayce Olive Truckner Bowden. In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband, John Boyd Edwards and her sister, Mildred B. Carter.

Louisburg, NC--Funeral services for Eddie Stanley Alston, age 68, who died on Monday, July 18, 2022, will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2022, from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Rev. Jackie Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the M. H. Jones Cemetery.

HILLSVILLE, VA--Dr. Albert L. Kelling was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 8, 2022 with his precious and loving daughter Geneva Hines, whom he affectionately called Yenevas and Kiddo, and his beloved and devoted wife of 27 years, Lindy, by his side.

S. JOHNETTE McINTYRE and M. WAUNA WESTERVELT

LOUISBURG, NC--Funeral services for Hurebaves "Hugo" Williams, age 33, who died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg with Evangelist Priscilla Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery.

LOUISBURG -- The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a hangar lease and construction agreement that, until Airport Road is reconfigured, rounds out economic development opportunities on the airport's south side.
The 30-year lease allows M&B Properties to build a 5,960-square-foot hangar on 11,776-square feet.

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County is moving forward with the shuffling of office space, while long-range facilities needs remain on the radar.
By the first of the year, Franklin County had moved its senior center, veterans services and elections offices into the newly renovated Franklin Plaza space -- the old Walmart building on Bickett Boulevard in Louisburg.

A BUNCH OF HAMS. Dozens of ham radio operators, and those interested in amateur radio, flocked to a property near the Franklin/Wake County boarder for the American Radio Relay League Field Day. The event, hosted by the Franklin County Amateur Radio Club, tested operators' abilities to establish temporary stations and make radio contacts around the world, demonstrating their skill and usefulness, particular if dire circumstances warrant their activation. Above, a crew of, from left, John Rapp and Kevin Carpenter demonstrate their ham radio abilities, also.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Early voting for the second primary, featuring races for School Board Districts 3, 5 and at-large 7, continues this week.
Early voting began July 7 and runs through July 23 at the Board of Elections office at 279 S. Bickett Boulevard and the Youngsville Library at 218 U.S. 1-A.
Early voting hours on weekdays in Louisburg are from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. In Youngsville, those hours are from 8 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

LOUISBURG -- One of the Civil Air Patrol's core duties is to help with civilian searches.
During the most recent meeting of the Franklin County Airport Advisory Board, leaders within the organization said they want to do a better job of making sure people find out about them.

Siblings Ruby and Paxton Lester

Representatives and employees with Walker Auto & Truck - NAPA joined Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Richard Veverka, second from left, in holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 23.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Franklin County sheriff's deputies continue to investigate an apparent attempt at extortion.
A man and woman reported that they had returned to their home the afternoon of July 7 and engaged in consensual sexual activity.
A short time later, an individual who had previously rented a room from the woman at that residence messaged her with a video, capturing the activity.

LOUISBURG -- Authorities are still trying to confirm that a body found near a hospital is that of a man reported missing from an assisted living facility.
Michael Hill was reported missing from Louisburg Manor on July 5.
He had been a resident at the Smoke Tree Way facility and was free to come and go without restrictions, authorities said.

From left, Owen Dawson, Jeff Dawson, Evan Dawson and Carl Dawson take part in the Franklin County Amateur Radio Club hosted American Radio Relay League Field Day. The event served as a test of operators' abilities to establish temporary stations and make radio contacts around the world.

LAKE ROYALE -- Lake Royale police arrested a 33-year-old Garner man they allege tried to run down people at the pavilion, prompting gunfire in response.
No injuries were reported in the June 26 incident.
According to authorities, Sgt. S. Tiberio was on patrol when he heard a disturbance and screeching tires coming from the Pavilion area.

The Franklin County Board of Education held its shortest regular meeting in years Monday night, perhaps in decades!
The meeting lasted just a tad under five minutes -- and only one vote was taken, to set the tuition rate for students who desire to attend Franklin County Schools this fall but who do not live in the county.

In case you haven't noticed, it's July in North Carolina.
And if you need proof, just step outside.
Between the heat, the humidity and the occasional thunderboomer with fantastic aerial light shows, you'll quickly agree that it must be July.
Maybe it's not humid enough for August, but it's close.

If you've been around Franklin County animal service efforts, you could get long-range whiplash.
On Monday night, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution that put the operations and supervision of animal control back under the authority of county management.