Perhaps, if our government had sent Jeff Neely down to Cartagena, Colombia in advance of President Barack Obama’s visit, people would still be thinking that Secret Service agents looked cool behind those shades they wear instead of realizing they’re hiding a black eye, instead.
That’s because, as I understand it, quibbling over prices is what brought a Secret Service prostitution scandal to light.
WARRENTON —Funeral services for Margaret Mullins, 79, who died Saturday, April 28, 2012, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON —Blanche Dillard Edwards, 99, died Friday, April 27, 2012 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 30, at Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Al Thomas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
ZEBULON – Horace Littleton Tant, 76, died Monday, April 30, 2012. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 3, in the Perry family cemetery, the date of his wedding anniversary.
FRANKLINTON - Steve “Rock” Terry, age 45, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2012 after a brave battle with Friedreichs Ataxia, a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Steve was born is Baltimore, MD, but relocated with his parents to Franklinton, NC when he was 3 years old. He is the son of the late “Buddy” Oliver Banks Terry and Jackie Wells Terry.
By:
Charles Mitchell, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Director
A forest management plan is a key to successful long-term management of your forest.
Just like a road map, a plan offers a direct way to reach your goals. Natural resource professionals can help you determine the best route to take for your forest.
Planning is not a single event, but a series of continuous steps leading to a desired goal.
Nancy LaPonzina writes in the beautiful countryside of Franklin County under Carolina blue skies.
Her women’s fiction explores thoughtful characters involved in challenging situations, and braids in touches of archaeology, the metaphysical, and alternative healing modalities.
Her debut women’s fiction, “Nardi Point” released from Rebel Ink Press.
Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, was the guest of honor at a reception on April 16 in the college’s Civic Center that served as an opportunity to officially welcome her to the community.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- A prince shall lead them - and he’s a fresh(man) prince, to boot.
Bunn’s defense of its Northern Carolina Conference golf championships has been led by a player who wasn’t even on the roster last spring -- ninth-grader William Lewis.
But Lewis is no stranger to the BHS program. A few years ago, Lewis’ older brother, Graham, was the Wildcats’ No. 1 player, and Will would follow Graham around the course during NCC matches.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Of his aspirations for the weekend, two incentives stood out most for Louisburg College baseball coach Mike McGuire.
Get some work in and get two victories closer to the 50 mark.
McGuire’s Hurricanes achieved both of those goals as part of a doubleheader sweep last Saturday at home against Rappahannock Community College.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- The 2012 Louisburg College softball campaign would prove to be a learning experience for both first-year coach Don Stopa and his players.
Stopa didn’t get the LC job until December, so he didn’t have much time to familiarize himself with the Lady Hurricanes’ roster before moving from Arizona.
Even with their collection of gaudy, high-end talent, the Louisburg College Hurricanes aren’t officially considered the favorite for the upcoming Region X Baseball Tournament.
That honor belongs to the Florence-Darlington Stingers, who won three of four games from LC en route to claiming the region’s regular season crown.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Going far back to his youth league days, Bunn’s Tony Alaffita has gained a reputation as a clutch hitter.
So BHS head coach Leonard Allen couldn’t have asked for a better situation with the biggest game of the year on the line.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Andy Stokes has added two more signees for his Louisburg College women’s soccer program -- one with a travel pedigree and the other with a past connection to the school.
In Stokes’ estimation, defender/midfielder Alexis Godley has the potential to be one of the best players the school has ever produced.
SALEM, VA. -- The Salem Red Sox once again raced to a big lead, and swept the three game series with the Carolina Mudcats at Lewis Gale Field on Sunday in a Class A Carolina League showdown.
Salem (12-9) won 8-3 in front of 2,106 for their fifth straight.
The Mudcats fell to 10-12 overall.
Christian Sledge went the distance Monday for the Bunn Wildcats during their key league victory against rival Louisburg High.
Louisburg’s Maurice Person attempts a bunt during Monday’s home game against Bunn.
YOUNGSVILLE -- The Triangle Tar Heels AAU Basketball Program will conduct a pair of events on May 19 at Youngsville Elementary School.
A free-throw shooting tournament will be held from 6-7 p.m. It is open to all ages and genders. Cost is $10 per person.
GREENVILLE -- Jharel Cotton collected his Conference USA-best eighth win behind a career-high 12 strikeout performance and No. 27 East Carolina (28-16-1, 10-7-1 C-USA) avoided a diamond series sweep with a 6-3 victory over Tulane (29-15, 7-8) Sunday afternoon at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Cotton (8-0) allowed just two runs (both earned) on four hits and issued one walk in seven innings.
FRANKLINTON - Burley A. Clark, 76, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Duke University Hospital.
YOUNGSVILLE — Residents will have a new option for health care in late spring.
A+ Urgent Care and Sports Medicine will be taking over the practice of Dr. Grant Jenkins, moving to a new location a few doors down in the Shops on Main center on Main Street in the heart of town.
A+ will offer orthopedic care, as well as other urgent care needs and treatment for emergencies.
The Laurel Mill Elementary School Battle of the Books team was recognized at the regular meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education on Monday, April 23. The team won first place in the district competition and second place at the regional competition in March.
Tanya S. Weary of Oxford has been named the Director of the Small Business Center at Vance-Granville Community College.
Weary joined the college after working for the past 12 years with the City of Oxford.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Allen de Hart has learned many lessons in the classroom and, as a professor himself, he passed on many lessons, too.
One of the most important things he learned, though, didn’t come in a classroom.
As he stood at a podium before students, family, Louisburg College officials and staff, he looked every bit the professor — giving one more lecture on the importance of giving.
A concert in the garden is planned for Sunday afternoon to commemorate Allen de Hart’s gift of DeHart Botanical Gardens to Louisburg College.
The Community Concert, which is open to the public and free, will feature Sourwood Mountain Band, Knox Family Band, Five Grannys & a Pa and Angela Adkins.
