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by Jonathan McNamara LOUISBURG — Franklin County deputies have tracked down the second person suspect in a June 17 home invasion robbery. According to a report filed by Deputy J. Maloney, a home invasion was reported on Furney Pearce Road, Zebulon June 17, at 11 p.m. Two suspects...

Louisburg renovates today, for leaders of tomorrow. by Jonathan McNamara LOUISBURG — Louisburg College celebrated the grand-opening of the E. Carroll Joyner House Aug. 1. Originally built in 1915 for a local cotton broker, the 1.5 story house, located at 601 N. Main St. was...

LOUISBURG — Stan Hahnel of One Man’s Treasure recently decided to have a little fun outside of his downtown business. Tying a dollar bill to his fishing line, Hahnel lured shoppers in and put a smile on others passing by. Operated by Stan and his wife, LeaAnne, One Man’s Treasure...

By Jonathan McNamara FRANKLINTON — A robbery investigation has led to the arrest of Nakisha Nicole Stewart, 27, of 155 Mark Street, Franklinton, and Shakema Teairra Strickland, 22, of 539 TK Allen Road, Louisburg. Stewart was arrested on warrants by Deputy N. Rinker for attempted...

Live music and street painting competition scheduled for Oct. 5 By Jay Lamm LOUISBURG — Chalk one up for the Louisburg Town Council. A unanimous vote gives the Franklin County Arts Council permission to move forward with an Arts Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5. The...