Fuquay Cemtery annual meeting set

The Fuquay Cemetery annual meeting will be Saturday, Oct. 6  at 2 p.m. at the cemetery located one mile east of Hopewell. For more information, see the Sept. 13 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Mardis Benefit scheduled Sept. 29

A 5 D Barrel Race and Bull Riding Benefit for Tyler Mardis is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Posse Arena on FM 115.

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Little Creek Park donation

Maegan Jackson, member of the Key Club, presents a $2,500 check to Saundra Dunn to help with renovations at Little Creek Park.

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Merchandising Workshop Tuesday

Revive your customers’ shopping experience and retail sales with ideas from the Mount Vernon Main Street’s Visual Merchandising Workshop.

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Fresh fish served in an abundance

From right to left, Jerry Tinsley, Lurline Tinsley, Judy Harris and Jerry Smith make their way through the serving line at the fish fry

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Genealogy Society to have busy Monday

The Franklin County Genealogy Society will have a busy day, Monday, Sept. 17 with a lunch and a meeting. For more information, see the Sept. 13 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Pinterest Party at library September 20.

A Pinterest Party will be at the Franklin County Library at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. For more information, see the Sept.13 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Volunteers needed for Handicapable Rodeo

Volunteers are needed  in a variety of capacities for the annual Franklin County Handicapable Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 21

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