Just when we all were beginning to think that all this infernal technology could not possibly become any more annoying, along comes something new.
Beginning at the end of the month — March 31 to be exact — we will all have to begin dialing a full 10-digit number just to make a local phone call.
It’s been another bloody week in public schools after a troubled young man walked into a Chardon, Ohio, high school cafeteria and opened fire with a .22-caliber pistol, apparently picking his victims at random.
It’s the kind of thing, I’m afraid, we’re becoming accustomed to — and often, it’s just another numbing statistic.
GOOD MORNING: The Franklin County Commissioners have called a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday to “discuss revaluation concerns,” but I don’t know if that little room on the second floor of the County Administration Building at 113 Market Street in Louisburg is large enough to hold the number of outraged property owners that are likely to show up or not.
RALEIGH – If all you know about North Carolina’s state budget is what you see in headlines or hear in political ads, you don’t know enough. Most politicians and analysts talk only about the General Fund – the share of state spending paid for by North Carolina’s income tax, statewide sales tax, and a few other sources.
LOUISBURG —Funeral services for Emily “Sue” Moore, 83, who died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gary Holman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON — Mary Montgomery Weaver, 80, a resident of 224 W. Mason Street, Franklinton, died Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012, at Maria Parham Medical Center. Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Mertie Walters Montgomery and John Swanson Montgomery. She was a homemaker and member of Friendly Baptist Church in Bethlehem, NC.
YOUNGSVILLE — Richard J. Taylor, 86, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at North Raleigh United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Sunset Memorial Park North, Olmsted, Ohio.
YOUNGSVILLE — Ashley Debnam, 72, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, a veteran of the US Army, and was an electrician at ABB/Westinghouse for 30 years.
YOUNGSVILLE — John Efrem Noveck of Youngsville passed away on February 28, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1924 to the late Efren F. Noveck & Audotia Protasena Noveck in New Britain, CT. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1942, and from 1943-1946 he served in the United States Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre.
FRANKLINTON — Richard Golightly, 90, of Franklinton, passed away on February 29, 2012 at Franklin Oaks, Louisburg. He was born in Easley, SC to the late Charlie V. Golightly and Mary Edith Sentell Golightly. He retired from Burlington Industries after 42 years of service and later worked until the age of 89 with H&R Block. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a lifelong member of Franklinton United Methodist Church.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Born on a tobacco farm and raised from an early age to value hard work and loyalty, Roger Taylor had no way of envisioning that his efforts would affect the lives of so many people in a positive fashion.
The values Taylor learned at a young age have proved to be beneficial to his professional career as a successful financial strategist and owner of Roger G. Taylor and Associates in Rocky Mount.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Each year, the Hurricane Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony continues to grow in its effort to showcase the in-the-classroom excellence of Louisburg College’s athletes.
The latest event was held Tuesday night at the Taylor Center, and Roger Taylor himself was on hand to present medals to 103 students.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Challengers have been few for the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes during the acclaim filled 2011-12 basketball campaign.
So LC head coach Brett Vana has taken it upon himself to challenge his club with a variety of goals.
One of them was achieved Tuesday as Louisburg wrapped up the Region X regular season championship with a 77-32 decision over Wake Tech Community College.
High School Basketball
CLASS 2-A STATE PLAYOFFS
GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s boys tennis team entered the regular season with lofty hopes and dreams, and nothing happened in the first week of play to dispel those expectations.
Instead, FHS tangled with two long-time Northern Carolina Conference powers and earned victories.
Monday, Franklinton opened with an impressive 6-3 decision over defending NCC champion Roanoke Rapids.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- When Mike McGuire finished off his bountiful recruiting class, he knew some difficult decisions would have to be made regarding playing time -- especially in the all-important Region X matchups.
McGuire, in his first year at LC, has used the Hurricanes’ non-league games as a lineup barometer for the region schedule, which begins next weekend with a four-game series at rival Pitt Community College.
MEDALS STAND. The list of Franklin County residents who received medals Tuesday night as part of Louisburg College’s Student-Athlete Award Ceremony at the newly named Taylor Center included Elmer Rayo.
MEDALS STAND. The list of Franklin County residents who received medals Tuesday night as part of Louisburg College’s Student-Athlete Award Ceremony at the newly named Taylor Center included Miranda Higgs.
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College will open its 2012 football season on Sept. 1 with a road contest in Western New York against Erie Community College.
LC’s first home event will be Sept. 15 against Gray Military Academy.
The Hurricanes’ complete slate is as follows, with home games listed in CAPS:
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Nash Central’s experience and Bunn’s youth didn’t provide a good combination for the home team Wednesday afternoon in the regular season softball opener for both squads.
Central has all but one starter returning from a club that made a deep run last spring in the Class 3-A State Playoffs.
SILVER SENSATIONS ONCE AGAIN. The Franklin County 13-Under Firecrackers Volleyball Team took its second silver medal of the season with a strong performance on Feb. 25 at the Carolina Region U-13 Nickel Volleyball Tournament, which was held in Charlotte.
Franklin County Democrats are encouraged to set aside the following dates to attend your annual precinct meeting in order to become more inclusive in the electoral process on the county, state and national levels. This is an important election year.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Residents displeased with their revaluation notices have the option of appealing to commissioners down the line.
But instead of waiting, commissioners have decided to jump into the fray, scheduling a special-called meeting this coming Monday to discuss revaluation concerns.
Commission Chair Shane Mitchell said he met with staff on Monday and after putting out feelers to commissioners, decided to call a meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 5 at the Franklin County Administration Building, 113 Market Street, Louisburg.
Franklin County staff confirmed this week that its animal control director plans to step down.
Human Resources Director Kelly Faulkner confirmed on Monday that Graham Stallings handed in his letter of resignation.
It would be effective on March 31.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
YOUNGSVILLE — Wind gusts made it difficult to keep gas grills lit during a fundraising event on Saturday.
The spirit of support, though, never wavered as the community came together to help a wife who lost her husband and kids who lost their dad.
Neighbors, friends and those who never met R.J. Horne turned out for a community yard sale and chicken plate sale, with money benefiting Horne’s widow, Brooke, and their two sons, ages 5 and 2.
