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Save for a very few stalwarts, and some government employees, more often than not, I'm sitting in a fairly empty room while governing boards are going about their business of trying to determine who, when, where and why it uses its resources.
Back on June 6, it was standing room only inside the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' meeting space.

Dear editor: As a weekly reader of the different opinions in the editorial section of your newspaper I only write as a concerned citizen of this great country, state and county we live in.
The recent rise in the public's view of nothing being done in Washington concerning the uptick in gun violence is steady leaving a very sour taste in my mouth.

LOUISBURG -- A fire and deadly explosion near La Grange last week has put the full extent of Franklin County's Independence Day festivities in question.
According to published reports, a man identified as Randy Herring was burning off a wheat field the afternoon of June 13 when the fire got out of control. The fire made its way to a nearby building that contained commercial fireworks, which exploded -- killing him.

RALEIGH -- The State Board of Elections agreed to meet in the middle, approving an early voting schedule that was a compromise from a split decision made by the local board.
On June 7, the Franklin County Board of Elections agreed to open only one site for early voting for the second primary, maintaining hours from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

LOUISBURG -- A Franklin County woman who ran over a man with her car remains in Franklin County Jail -- awaiting an unrelated murder charge out of New York.
Louisburg police responded to the parking lot of Moss Foods the morning of May 31 to find Donald Spruill suffering from injuries sustained in a vehicle incident.
Upon investigation, authorities allege Sarrueche Valentina Rose ran him over in a 2018 Nissan Altima she was driving.

FRANKLINTON -- The Patrick Henry Community College connection with Franklin County softball continued recently as the Patriots added a pair of standouts from the Franklinton High School fast-pitch squad.
Inking deals with Patrick Henry were pitcher Morgan Strickland and slugging outfielder Kyndal Hopkins.

LOUISBURG -- Early in the season, Terrell Lane Middle School veteran baseball coach June Greene had no idea that his club -- struggling at the time -- would eventually claim the Middle Athletic Conference Tournament Championship.
But that's exactly what happened as the Tornadoes avenged a pair of regular season losses to earn the crown at the annual event, which was held last month at the Franklinton Recreation Park.

LOUISBURG -- Despite injury and the pandemic, Stephen Falkner never let go of his dream to wrestling on the collegiate level.
Falkner, a senior at Louisburg High School, recently signed a letter-of-intent to continue his mat career for Queens College.
Queens, located in Charlotte, is moving up to the Division I level for the coming year and will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

ZEBULON - Eduardo Garcia and Hedbert Perez hit solo home runs over the first and second, but the Myrtle Beach Pelicans scored 10 runs over the first three innings and got a 4-for-6, two homer and eight RBI day from Kevin Alcantara while defeating the Carolina Mudcats 15-6 on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium.

ATLANTA -- The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced Trevian Artis from Zebulon has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.
The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

Manson, NC--Patricia Louise Eastman King, 64, of Manson, NC died on May 31, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1958, to the late Lyle and Doris Harris Eastman.

Louisburg , NC--Funeral services for Richard A. Collins, age 90, who died on Monday, June 13, 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Castalia with Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hickory Grove Church Cemetery.

Franklinton, NC--Nicole Lee Young Hines, 51, of Franklinton passed away on June 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 3, 1970 to Warren Richard and Cynthia Dumont Young.

DURHAM, NC--John Albert "Bobby'' Hill, Sr. 67 of Durham, NC (formerly of Henderson) died June 10, 2022 at the Durham VA Health Care System. He was born in Vance County to the late James and Nettie Terry.

Franklinton, NC--Ann Jeanette Young Edwards, 82, of Franklinton died Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was born on September 16, 1939 to the late Johnny and Annie Bridges Young. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was predeceased by her husband, William Kenneth Edwards; and her brothers, Albert, Johnny, Jerry, Butch, and Terry.

Louisburg , NC--Edgar David Senter Jr., 72, of Franklinton died June 4, 2022. He was born on April 8, 1950 to the late Edgar David Sr. and Jane Pruitt Senter.

Warrenton, NC-- James Coleman Ayscue, 89, of Warrenton died Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1932 to the late Morris and Vergie Abbott Ayscue. In addition to his parents, Coleman was predeceased by a sister, Doris Frazier.

LOUISBURG, NC--Ernest Randolph Milton, 83, of Louisburg passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his home. Born on October 17, 1938 to the late David Ray and Bessie Wilkerson Milton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Finch Milton, brother, Stanley Ray Milton and a special friend Frances Joyner.

LOUISBURG - Ronnie Keith Pleasants, 60, of Louisburg, died Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2022 surrounded by his family.

CASTALIA, NC-- Randall Collins Griffin, 74, of the White Level Community, died Saturday evening, June 11, 2022 at his home.

LOUISBURG, NC -- Willard Davis Nash, 91, of Louisburg, died Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home.

LOUISBURG -- County commissioners have scheduled a budget work session, giving them time to process and -- potentially include -- changes proposed by a passionate public.
During the board's public hearing on Monday night, a roomful of residents primarily plead for two changes to the county's proposed $101 million spending plan:

After the Franklin County commissioners inexplicably scheduled a special budget meeting at exactly the same time as the regular June Board of Education meeting, the school board has changed its meeting schedule.