Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the happy couple, are the stars of the show on Saturday during Youngsville’s Christmas parade.
Youngsville’s Cassie Garner, 4
Having questions about foreclosures, collections, government benefits or renter rights?
North Carolina Legal Aid in partnership with the Franklin County Department of Aging and the United Way of Franklin County is hosting a Legal Aid Rural Connect Forum on Dec. 12 at the Louisburg Senior Center.
Franklinton police responded to a call of shots fired, but could find no evidence or witnesses to the event.
According to a report by Officer A.J. Bishop, he and Sgt. K.J. Hornaday were on patrol the evening of Dec. 3 when they were dispatched to a call of shots being fired in the area of Sterling and Mill streets — an area that police are familiar with.
Kristina Dawn Robinson and Brian Keith Bawcum were married on Oct. 15, 2011 during a 4 p.m. ceremony conducted at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church in Henderson. The traditional double- ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Frank Sossamon.
The bride is the daughter of Delores and Ernest Robinson of Henderson.
Robert and Jennifer Waring of Wilmington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Rees Waring, born Nov. 9, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches long.
The ever-popular Letterman will bring their Christmas Show to Louisburg College at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.
Tony Batala, Donovan Tea and Mark Preston will sing a variety of holiday songs and their iconic letter sweaters are even expected to make a brief appearance.
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Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
It was a fitting use of the National Guard Armory in Louisburg on Saturday when our nation remembered the sacrifices of a fallen warrior.
Staff Sgt. Bobby Jack Ruddle was a young Marine who none of us will ever know but his family — his daughter and two grandchildren — are people many of us know and who have deep roots here in Franklin County.
GOOD MORNING: Today, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 marks the 70th Anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Empire that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed, “A Day That Will Live In Infamy,” and plunged the United States and me, too, into WW11 roughly 17 months later.
As I have noted on numerous occasions, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard the news.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners had nine items on their agenda — the last of which was a closed session to discuss three matters.
They spent about an hour in open session.
They spent about two hours meeting behind closed doors.
Three Franklin County residents have announced their intentions of running for the NC Senate District 18 seat in 2012. If the election were held today, who would get your vote?
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Chris Ftizsimon, NC Policy Watch
Here is some extra holiday advice you will need this year, thanks to the General Assembly.
It’s probably not a good idea to argue with a stranger over a parking space at a state park or confront a reckless cyclist on your local greenway. They might have a loaded handgun hidden in their belt.
Dear Editor:
I guess it was Jay Lamm’s most recent editorial cartoon “All the Unusual Suspects,” that prompted me to write after a distance of 600 miles and a time of about a year-and-a-half.
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Tracy Perry, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agricultural Technician
‘Tis the season to be jolly and to take care of your Christmas tree.
Now that you are in the mood and waiting for more information, let’s get started. A fresh tree remains fresh and fragrant if you take care of it. A neglected tree loses much of its beauty after only a short period of time.
Three sorors of Nu Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. attended the national meeting held in St. Louis, Mo., in June at the Marriott Airport Hotel.
Phyllis R. Perry, Geraldine P. Manley and Jane Williams enjoyed the events and meetings. Each of the sorors holds a position on a national committee.
“A Taste of the Arts” will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the new Franklinton High School (910 Cedar Creek Rd., Franklinton). This event spotlights the performing arts, visual arts, and culinary arts.
Franklinton High School students will present the play, A Christmas Carol, while guests enjoy dessert and coffee.
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Times photos by Carey Johnson
Crisp skies and even better weather greeted those who ventured into downtown Youngsville to witness the town’s annual Christmas parade.
Those in attendance were treated to bands and dance groups, as well as floats representing civic, church and business organizations.
LEADER OF THE PACK. Bunn High band member Caitlin Morris holds on to her instrument while marching in Saturday’s Christmas parade in Youngsville.
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CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A lawsuit alleging wrongdoing led to the death of a family pet is on the court calendar next week.
Attorneys for Jessica Ruiz filed a lawsuit on March 21, claiming that Animal Control Director Graham Stallings, officers and staff failed to follow procedures and protocols that led to the death of the family’s five-month-old labrador-pit bull mix named Rocky.
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Photos by Donna Cunard & Gary Cunard
HOLIDAY GREETINGS. Brittney Ayscue and daughter, Emma, were enjoying the parade from one of the floats.
GIRL SCOUTS. Avery Cooper (left) and Mollie Currin enjoy the parade as part of the Troop 769 entry.
WARRIORS MARCH. Louisburg High School band members Holden Jones (left) and Dusty Ayscue kept the tempo as the band marched in Sunday’s Christmas parade.
FRANKLINTON —Margaret Horton Pace, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church cemetery, with the Rev. Clyde Waiden officiating.
YOUNGSVILLE —Tommy Reid Young died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
