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By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
YOUNGSVILLE — Shortly after the town hired accountant Bill Tatum as its interim administrator, he warned the town that prior financial habits put the town at risk of running into a cash flow this spring.
On Thursday night, Tatum delivered that message again through his financial report.
And this time, he had some backup.
FRANKLINTON — The town’s planning board on Monday night recommended issuing a special-use permit to a company that plans on restoring an old cotton mill and bringing jobs to the community.
The matter was expected to get favorable consideration from town commissioners on Tuesday.
If that were the case, Inter Technologies could begin work to create 15 jobs initially and build to as many as 200 jobs over the next 10 years.
Deputies arrested one man on rape charges Monday morning while the case against another was continued until later this spring.
Mario Arana Jr., 20, was charged April 16 with second degree rape as investigators allege he sexually assaulted an autistic girl.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects accused of firing shots into a Zebulon neighborhood.
By the weekend, the list of apparent victims grew by one.
No injuries have been reported.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
BUNN — Dr. Cletus Simpson is preparing for a marathon effort.
But if plans for a Bunn park turn into a sprint, that’s fine, too.
Organizers will host the Bunn Fun Run for the second year on April 21, hoping that proceeds and interest in recreation will lead to a public park in the town of Bunn.
Cedar Creek student Tyreese Williams
Army Reserve Pvt. Alex T. Terry has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During nine weeks of training, Terry studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship,
John and Vickie May of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda May, to Matt Maynard. The groom-elect is the son of Mike and Cindi Maynard of Greensboro. A Summer 2012 wedding has been planned.
The Youngsville Woman’s Club is planning its fourth annual May Fare fundraiser event to be held at the CenturyLink Dining Hall on U.S. 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. May 11.
This year, experience an “Evening at the Moulin Rouge,” including a French Cuisine dinner specially prepared by Cannon’s Caterers.
Marianne and Dave Bright of Albemarle and Gary and Donna Cunard of Louisburg, NC, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Katherine Casey (Katie) Cunard of Charlotte, to Boyce Webster Adams of Wingate, NC.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Comerford Sr. of Cleveland, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Russell Cunard of Flushing, Ohio.
How wonderful it has been to have an adopted country like this country for as long as I have.
This past Sunday, April 15, was the anniversary of my 50 years in the United States. What a blessing it has been to have had so many amazing experiences full of so many valuable feelings.
What started out as a huge community yard sale in 1997 to support Safe Space, Franklin County’s local domestic violence prevention program, turned into a full-fledged business.
The Safe Space Variety Store recently celebrated its 10th year in business in downtown Louisburg.
“The success of the Variety Store,” according to Store Manager Sharon McCarty, “has always been and continues to be because of the outpouring of generous support from our local community.”
GOOD MORNING: In a letter to the editor in our weekend edition, Joyce Neff asked some pointed questions in regards to Martha Mobley’s April 7th column “Franklin producers set pace in statewide local food effort”after noting that she “drives out of the county once or twice a month to get fresh produce.”
The question of the week in Franklin County is not whether you’ve gotten your taxes filed but rather whether you’ve heard from your appeal.
The appeal, of course, refers to the massive number of appeals that have been filed — many of which are apparently backlogged — regarding the county’s recent re-valuation of property.
On Monday night, Franklin County Commissioners and the Louisburg Town Council each made commitments to support a program that can help folks down on their luck build a better foundation.
And the best part is that if the program is successful, those in search of affordable housing would benefit.
Raleigh — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has received its fifth reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
SBI Director Greg McLeod and representatives from the agency appeared before the Commission for review and reaccreditation proceedings on March 24.
LOUISBURG – Barbara Jean Bumgarner, 73, died Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was born May 24, 1938 to Roy and Lois Faulkner Bumgarner of Louisburg, NC.
ZEBULON - Susan Annette Etheridge, 54, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at Union View Baptist Church, with Charles Etheridge officiating.
WENDELL - Gerry “Moon Pie” Cormier, 54, died Sunday, April 15, 2012. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Strickland Funeral, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell, with a gathering at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.He was the owner of Triangle Driving School. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Gerald Cormier, and a brother, Charlie.
SPRING HOPE - Mamie Jones Bailes, 91, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Hospice of Wake County in Raleigh. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 in the chapel of Spring Hope Funeral Home, 7881 Webbs Mill Road, with the Rev. Brian Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Spring Hope.
ZEBULON - Daphne Lewis Clark, 87, died Thursday, April 12, 2012. A graveside service was held Saturday, April 14, at Zebulon Cemetery.
HOLLISTER - Funeral services for Alvis “Ray Billy” Silver, 79, who died Saturday, April 21, 2012 will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, with the Rev. Ernest Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON—Funeral services for Angela “Queen Ann” Waters, 40, who died Monday, April 9, 2012, were held Saturday, April 14, at Franklinton Elementary School, with the Rev. Charles Murrill Sr. officiating. Burial followed in the Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Aileen Robinson Smith, 71, who died Thursday, April 12, 2012, were held Tuesday, April 17, at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randolph Alston officiating. Burial followed in the Roberson-Robinson family cemetery.
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