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*The Wake Forest Farmers Market has moved to the town employees’ parking lot on Taylor Street behind town hall. The market will be open this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to noon, if the weather permits. Local farmers and artisans will have meats, seasonal vegetables, bread, baked good and other local wares for sale. See the market’s Facebook page for information about the vendors and sign up for a weekly notice about the offerings that Saturday. *Monday Night Bingo at The Factory is hosted by the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club in the Mill Room from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday night. All profits support the club’s projects for children. Visit www.wakeforestbingo.com for more information. *Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry at 149 East Holding Avenue is now open from 9 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday along with its regular hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30

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Obituaries

Jonathan ‘William’ Caudle Franklinton Jonathan ‘William” Caudle, 20, died Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born August 18, 1998 to Bert and Deitre Caudle. William was a 2016 graduate of Franklinton High School. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Civil Group in Raleigh. William was a member of the Franklinton Fire Department. He loved hunting, fishing, and ATVs, but loved spending time with his family and the love of his life, Lindsey Lee. William was preceded in death by his “Granny,” Gracie Pugh, and his “Great-Grand Daddy”, JW Dickerson Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Franklinton Baptist Church, 102 West Mason Street, Franklinton. The Rev. David Averette and the Rev. Clyde Waiden will co-officiate. Surviving are his parents, Bert and Deitre Durham Caudle; siblings, Kylee and Max Caudle; the love of his life, Lindsey Lee; beloved dog,  Drake Caudle; grandparents,

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