WAKE FOREST - Dianne Ritter Spacek, 69, died Thursday, July 7, 2011 at her residence. A memorial service honoring her life was held Friday, July 15, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, Raleigh.
FRANKLINTON -Erma Sneed, 94, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home, Franklinton.
LOUISBURG, NC - James W. Bartley died Tuesday, 12 July, 2011.
FRANKLINTON - Katherine Inez Lanier, 70, of Franklinton, a loving wife and devoted mother, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Trey Martin offered a powerful opening argument -- and a thunderous closing statement -- as part of Warren County’s case to claim the championship at the Dixie Youth Major League District Baseball Tournament.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Things didn’t go as hoped for at least three of Franklin County’s participants at the Tar Heel State Softball Tournament in Morganton.
The Bunn All-Stars and Louisburg All-Stars were both defeated in first round action of the 8-Under Tournament, while Youngsville was topped in the 10-Under Tournament.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Not all was lost for the Bunn All-Stars following a semifinal loss at the Dixie Youth Coach-Pitch State Tournament on Tuesday at Tart Park in Dunn.
As a Top-Four overall finisher (Bunn took third), the All-Stars have earned a trip to the D-Y Regional Tournament -- a 16-team event slated to begin July 30 in Florence, S.C.
OK, well maybe not this weekend, but the weatherman says the scorching-hot weather will be heading back to the area sooner than later.
Enjoy the respite while you can.
Here are a few thoughts:
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- This age group has experienced plenty of successes over the years -- and the Bunn 14-Under Team recently added to its list of accolades at the Tar Heel District Softball Tournament.
Bunn, coached by Chris Brantley, swept a best-of-three series last week against host Knightdale to advance to the states, which began Thursday night in Morganton.
The Warren County All-Stars claimed the championship at the Dixie Youth Major League District Baseball Tournament, which concluded Wednesday at Bunn Elementary School.
The Bunn All-Stars took trophies for Second Place and Sportsmanship at the Dixie Youth Major League Baseball Tournament, which concluded Wednesday night at Bunn Elementary School.
ZEBULON -- James Paxton whiffed 11 over five innings in his second Double-A start, while Brandon Haveman drove in four runs as the Jackson Generals snapped Carolina’s five-game winning streak 10-7 at Five County Stadium on Thursday night in a Class AA Southern League baseball contest.
Timari Perry, who bats leadoff, rips a single for the Warren County All-Stars during Wednesday’s championship contest of the Dixie Youth Major League District Baseball Tournament, which was held at Bunn Elementary School. Warren County won the event to advance to next weekend’s state event in South Park/Charlotte.
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Miracle League of Franklin County is currently accepting registration for its Fall 2011 Baseball Season.
The Miracle League is a baseball league for children with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities.
Cost is $35 per player. The first practice will be Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Louisburg High School Softball Field.
RALEIGH -- Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes has announced that the team has agreed to terms with center Brandon Sutter on a three-year contract.
The deal will pay Sutter $1.5 million in 2011-12, $2 million in 2012-13 and $2.7 million in 2013-14.
NEWEST LADY HURRICANE. Sommer DiFulgo signs a letter-of-intent to join the softball program at Louisburg College. Also pictured are (back, l to r) LC Vice-President of Academic Life Jim Eck and LC head coach Monica Gordy; (front, l to r) Parents Jeff and Shirl DiFulgo. DiFulgo prepped at Greenbrier Christian Academy in Chesapeake, Va.
HENDERSON -- Heather Chance has been named the head coach for the women’s volleyball program at Vance-Granville Community College.
The Fayetteville resident, who is in the process of moving to the area, takes over the VGCC program as the college prepares for its second season playing volleyball at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) level.
Franklinton police arrested two women, one on drug charges and another on having fictitious registration.
According to a report, Officer S. Zuniga and Sgt. W.B. Bulloch were providing surveillance at Communication Drive and Allen Avenue when they saw a car pull up, turn off its headlights and turn on the dome light inside the car.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Based on newly drawn congressional district maps, Franklin County may be split again — this time along a more east to west line.
If approved, it would leave residents in the two districts fighting for new representation between a whole new set of counties.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
The Franklin County Board of Education was teased with some pending good news Monday night but also faced the reality of the effects of state budget cutbacks.
The good news, said Superintendent Eddie Ingram, is that the county school will likely have four “Schools of Distinction” this year, although the official results will not be released by the state board of education until August.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is preparing to meet jointly with Franklinton about purchasing its water system.
County commissioners want to meet in private, first, though.
County staff advised commissioners on Monday night that engineering consultants could have a final appraisal of the town’s water system available soon.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A civil engineering firm that oversaw a home rehabilitation project advised commissioners that they got more than their money’s worth.
The county received a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant in 2008 to improve six homes scattered throughout the county.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
BUNN — Bunn commissioners agreed to wait to determine if it lifts a ban on sweepstakes cafes.
The town placed a moratorium on Internet cafes in June 2010 — a month before the General Assembly voted to ban the establishments.
That ban took effect on December 1.
A N.C. Senate bill that will make it harder for impaired drivers to skirt the law in death by motor vehicle cases has been signed into law by Gov. Beverly Perdue. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Doug Berger of Youngsville.
“I worked on this legislation for several years after a constituent who lost her parents in a head-on collision near her home brought to my attention that there were problems with the current law,” Berger said.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The case against a White Level woman accused of abusing residents and property in her neighborhood cleared one hurdle this week.
Superior Court Judge James Cole reviewed a psychological evaluation this week and ruled that Phyllis Courtney was competent to stand trial.
