BUNN - Orlando Hudson, 53, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Pilot Missionary Baptist Church, Zebulon. Interment will follow in Zion Springs Memorial Gardens.
CLAYTON - Elva Kay Semones, 46, died Saturday, March 19, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 23) at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Va.
LOUISBURG – Marie Tillotson Valentine, 71, of Louisburg, died Monday evening.
My Spanish class was once again invited to taste Louisburg College Professor Jennith Thomas’ cuisine from the new world. On Feb. 15, the class had a special celebration by sampling the foods of North America and Latin America.
Ms. Thomas’ geography class of this spring semester took the initiative of studying the physical and cultural geography of these regions. The students acquire mapmaking and interpretation skills by doing projects in the area of cultural geography.
The Franklin County Arts Council (F.C.A.C.) is delighted to announce the creation of F.A.C.E. (Franklin Arts and Cultural Events) Corner that will be published in The Franklin Times.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Bunn has been up-and-down during the non-league portion of its 2011 fast-pitch softball schedule -- but the Ladycats were revving on all cylinders during their Northern Carolina Conference opener last Friday night against the host Franklinton Lady Rams.
Bunn scored a single run in the top of the first and then broke things open later in the game en route to an 11-1 conquest over the Lady Rams at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- After falling far behind in the Region X standings, the Louisburg College Hurricanes had shovels in tow for Sunday’s doubleheader climax for a four-game home league baseball series against the Florence-Darlington Tech Stingers.
Last Saturday, Louisburg had opened the series with a twinbill loss against the Stingers. On the heels of an earlier sweep at the hands of Pitt Community College, that put Louisburg on the bottom of the league standings with a disappointing 0-6 start to region competition.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Bunn has only garnered two victories to date during its baseball season, but the Wildcats are definitely making them count.
Both decisions have come for BHS during Northern Carolina Conference action, including a 2-1 road victory last Friday evening against league foe Franklinton at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
After falling into the loser’s bracket, the Louisburg College Hurricanes faced a win-or-be-eliminated proposition last Friday at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament in Danville, Ill.
Taking on a tough Cecil College team out of Maryland, Louisburg’s spectacular season came to an end with a 90-81 setback.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College softball coach Monica Gordy says that she prefers one-run victories over blowouts.
If that’s the case, Gordy was thrilled with her team’s performance during a four-game home series last weekend against Region X rival Spartanburg Methodist College out of South Carolina.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s undefeated start to the 2011 girls soccer season continued Friday at home against the Wake Forest-Rolesville Lady Cougars.
Nichole Poppe scored the hat trick and Nikki Bell added another marker as the Lady Rams strolled to a convincing 4-0 decision over the Class 4-A Lady Cougars at the FHS Football Field.
GREENVILLE -- The East Carolina University Athletics office has announced that Saturday, March 26 has been designated as Little League Day at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium.
All youth who take part in Little League baseball are invited to attend a free clinic by Head Baseball Coach Billy Godwin and current members of the Pirates baseball team beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Franklinton’s Connor O’Dell is Franklin County’s lone representative on the 2010-11 All-Northern Carolina Conference Swim Team.
Dell earned his spot in the 50 Freestyle.
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Here are the updated standings through the first weekend of the 2011 The Franklin Times NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Pool:
The Pirates recently won the Youngsville Parks and Recreation Department’s 6-8 Boys Basketball Tournament. The club, coached by Phillip Brown, defeated the Tar Heels 14-10 in the finals. The Pirates finished regular season action tied for first place and then won a pair of tourney games to close the campaign with a 9-1 worksheet.
Louisburg College first baseman Stephen Crowe (left) prepares to field a pickoff attempt from pitcher Stephen Rivera (back, left) during last weekend’s home Region X baseball doubleheader against the Florence-Darlington Tech Stingers.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A family whose pet was killed in violation of several shelter policies, animal advocates admit, filed a lawsuit against animal control and its director on Monday.
The lawsuit was filed two days before the animal advisory board was set to meet (Wednesday) to further discuss the matter.
Having fun on a sunny day are left to right Juan Benitez, Araceli Benitez and Evelyn Sarpong. March 20-26 marks the celebration of National Boys and Girls Club Week. Many local activities are scheduled. See page 2 for more photos and details about the Boys and Girls Club.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County’s Grand Old Party Convention on Friday evening was about paths.
It was about the path that Republican party members said they blazed in 2010, sweeping to victories and majorities in state and federal government.
YOUNGSVILLE - Betty Daniel Timberlake, 85, died Tuesday morning, March 15, 2011 at her residence.
WENDELL - Debra Ann “Debbie” Scarboro Ayscue, 56, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. At Debbie’s request, there will be no formal service. Visitation for friends and family was at the home on Thursday, March 17.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mary Bell Wilkins, 86, who died Thursday, March 17, 2011, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Nelson Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Vera Hight Parham died on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton Chapel from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM. Family will meet at other times at the home of Howard and Donna Parham in Franklinton.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
A restitution check totaling $6,040 is on its way to Franklin County coffers in the wake of the controversy surrounding former Sheriff Pat Green.
Green’s attorney, Johnny Williamson of Louisburg, issued the check this week from the trust account of his firm, Jolly, Williamson & Williamson and sent it to Louisburg attorney Boyd Sturges in his capacity as attorney for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
County staff confirmed they have received more than a dozen letters from folks seeking the sheriff’s post.
The county manager, though, has declined to release the names.
Based on those who have recently run for the office or publicly expressed interest, The Franklin Times, had compiiled a list of nine people who confirmed their interest in the post.
