COMMUNITY NEWS

LOUISBURG -- Franklin County's Animal Services Advisory Board recommended approving standard operating procedures for the shelter ... even though they know it's still a work in progress.
"It's important for us to have something in writing," Advisory Board member Lawanna Johnson said during the board's Sept. 29 meeting, acknowledging that there remain issues that are "not covered, mentioned or addressed in anyway.

LOUISBURG -- A Franklinton clerk and Youngsville manager took home two of the Kerr-Tar COG's annual awards.
Lauren Chandler was named Outstanding Clerk to the Board and Nathan Page was tabbed as Outstanding Manager.
The awards were presented during the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Government's annual awards banquet on Sept. 25 at the Miles Magnolia Event Center.
"We are very proud of Lauren ...," Franklinton Town Manager Zach Steffey said of Chandler, who wears three hats for Franklinton -- town clerk, finance officer and human resources officer.

FRANKLINTON -- Novonesis, community partners, and local supporters raised $45,000 during its annual President's Cup Golf Tournament at Heritage Golf Club.
The Sept. 18 event combined friendly competition with community impact, raising money to benefit Girl Scouts of Franklin County and FGV Smart Start Inc., with each organization receiving $22,500.
"This year's President's Cup was about more than golf -- it was about investing in the next generation," said Tue Micheelsen, President of Novonesis North America.
"The support we saw today goes directly toward programs that strengthen families and open doors of opportunity for kids in our community.

VOLUNTEER of the Year for Agriculture was Brent Strickland (left) who received his award from Cooperative Extension Director Charles Mitchell.

VOLUNTEER of the Year for Family and Consumer Sciences was Tomekca Sidberry (right) who is a pre-K Before and After Care Program Specialist with Franklin County Schools. She received her award from Dominque Simon of the Cooperative Extension Service

HONORING AGRICULTURE. David Smith, seventh from the left, received the Enduring Farmer Award at the Farm-City event.