Mudcats surge in SL matchups
ZEBULON -- Brett Carroll delivered a two-run double in the midst of five-run seventh inning as Carolina defeated West Tenn 6-3 at Five County Stadium in a Class AA Southern League baseball contest on Sunday afternoon.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:11 am |
Bayda rejoins Carolina Hurricanes’ roster
RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with left wing Ryan Bayda on a one-year contract. The deal will pay Bayda $450,000 at the National Hockey League level and $50,000 at the American Hockey League level.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:11 am |
Wright, Lee wed June 24
Elizabeth Christine Smith Lee of Louisburg and the Rev. Dexter Wayne Wright of Bunn were married June 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Bunn. The Rev. Everett Jenkins, pastor, and Bishop Johnny Alston officiated.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:11 am |
Dryman, Murphy marry March 25
Nichole Leigh Dryman and Brandon Ray Murphy were married on March 25, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Wilson. The 6 p.m. double-ring ceremony was performed by Dr. Douglas E. Murray. A reception was held at the Wilson Country Club.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:11 am |
License has clerks seeing red
Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties are included in the second phase of the North Carolina campaign to reduce tobacco sales to minors, by promoting the use of North Carolina’s color coded drivers license. Putting it simply, “if you see red, the tobacco sale is dead.”
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YOUR COMMUNITY - Posted: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:11 am |
Barrick gets more time and hires an attorney
The case against a former sheriff’s deputy charged with involuntary manslaughter was frozen until later this month, giving Ben Barrick more time to acquire state evidence against him and consult with a newly hired attorney.
A criminal matter in Hoke County, though, could affect his Franklin County sentence.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
Where’s the vote? County buys Epsom property
Without a public vote, Franklin County announced the purchase of the old Epsom School property this week in a move to improve what they call a nuisance and eyesore. In late 2004, the county’s planning office condemned the building, citing it as a public health hazard.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am - 4 opinions posted |
Letting her light shine for all to see
Barbara Perdue has known for a very long time that her granddaughter, Kelly, is special.
Now, people all across the country are going to find out just how much.
Kelly Woodall - who was born with cerebral palsy - is this year’s Ms. Wheelchair N.C., and she is competing today (Saturday) in the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in Little Rock, Ark.
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By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am - 1 opinion posted |
National night out bonds police and community
NIGHT OUT FOR FUN. Kelly Smith, wearing “beer goggles” tries to navigate a straight line while Louisburg Police Officer Cliff Stephens, Garrett Stanly and her son, Jeffrey, look on during National Night Out festivities at Joyner Park in Louisburg. Activities were also held at Person Place in town.
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Times photos by Carey Johnson - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
Bridge planned at West River Road culvert
The state Department of Transportation has committed to building a bridge over a creek that, when flooded by Tropical Storm Alberto, caused the collapse of West River Road. The storm, which came through in early June, caused Buffaloe Creek to flood a triple box culvert under the road and a portion of the roadway collapsed under the pressure.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am - 2 opinions posted |
JAMES H. KING
HENDERSON - James Horton King, 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, by the Rev. Douglas Cutts at Blaylock Funeral Home in Warrenton, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Macon.
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Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
SHUNKA R. LEONARD
GRAHAM - Funeral services for Mrs. Shunka Ruffin Leonard, 29, who died Monday, July 31, 2006, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Saturday, Aug. 5) at South Main Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lancaster Memorial Gardens.
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Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
THOMAS “BONE” STRICKLAND
SPRING HOPE - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas “Bone” Strickland Sr., 81, who died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2006, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, with Elder Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas family cemetery.
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Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
ELLEN H. LEAK
GREENSBORO - Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Lovely Hodge Leak, 77, who died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Louisburg, with the Rev. Larry Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Phelps Chapel Church cemetery.
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Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
IRENE P. RAY
WAKE FOREST - Irene Mae Poole Ray, 92, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006 at Hillside Nursing Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, Aug. 5) in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest. Burial will follow in the Free Will Baptist Cemetery.
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Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
BERNARD J. DAWSON SR.
RALEIGH - Bernie Dawson died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006 in his home. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. in Raleigh Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.
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Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
Returnees to bolster Warriors
LOUISBURG — From Ricky Person to Chad Bumpers to Randy Mitchell to Jeremy Arrington (and many more), Louisburg High School has boasted its share of amazing offensive football talents over the past decade.
Because of that, LHS has amassed some prolific offensive numbers. But even with such a lofty standard, LHS head coach James Collier feels like his 2006 contingent has the capability to be the school’s best offense.
Ever.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
TC Wraps It Up
LOUISBURG — Another fun, successful season concluded Thursday for the Town and Country Swim Team. TC, competing at home, fell 184-173 to a strong Finley YMCA Flyers’ squad out of Raleigh. But the setback didn’t take away from the many accomplishments the Stingrays enjoyed this summer.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am - 1 opinion posted |
Alston to play hoops at Greensboro College
FRANKLINTON — From the first time Chad Alston stepped into the Franklinton High School gymnasium as a freshman, then-FHS head basketball coach Thurman Jordan knew he had the potential for something special.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
Simeo is a hero in Savannah
During his gridiron playing days at Louisburg High School, Simeo Smith was always thought of as a gentle giant — a large man with an even bigger heart. So it was no surprise when news filtered out of Savannah, Ga., that Smith had committed a heroic act that helped save the life of a young child.
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Geoff Neville - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
Hub site negotiations continue; occupancy tax coming in
Still negotiating a new Kerr-Tar Hub site off Bert Winston Road in Franklin County, while property tax dollars are flowing in, the county’s departments are busy this month. Franklin County Department heads have reported the following activities:
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By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am |
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin’ town
Three Franklin County commissioners left for a national conference in Chicago on Friday. County Manager Chris Coudriet and commissioners Sidney Dunston, Raymond Stone and Lynwood Buffaloe were expected to attend the National Association of County Commissioners conference, which wraps up next Wednesday.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am - 2 opinions posted |
It’s KFC and Taco Bell, sans El Perico site and LJ Silver’s
Taco Bell is still coming to Louisburg, but it won’t be in the old El Perico building. Teresa Eberwein, director of marketing for Luihn Food Systems Inc., which bought the property and prepared to put a Taco Bell-Long John Silver’s combination restaurant in the old building, said Friday that a Taco Bell would instead be placed inside the KFC restaurant as a combination venture.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Saturday, August 5, 2006 6:02 am - 5 opinions posted |
Block grant will improve 13 houses
Franklinton town officials received a $428,000 homes improvement grant this month, two years after applying.
Staff submitted the community revitalization application in 2004 to improve 13 homes along Person and South Main streets.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
HELEN C. SMITH
LOUISBURG - Helen Cooley Smith, 87, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Lancaster Funerals and Cremations in Louisburg, with the Rev. Mark Lynch officiating. Burial followed in the Murray family cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
PERCY WILLIAMS JR.
LOUISBURG - Percy Williams Jr., 65, died Sunday, July 30, 2006. Services noon Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Spaulding Family Resource Center Auditorium; burial at Perry’s Chapel Church Cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
ROOSEVELT M. PRIVETTE
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Mr. Roosevelt Michael Privette, 46, who died Sunday, July 30, 2006 will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Allen Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, with the Rev. Marcus Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
LOIS W. BLALOCK
ANGIER - Lois Frances Walton Blalock, 81, of Sanford, died Sunday, July 30, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 2) at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Angier. Burial will follow at Willow Spring Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
JIMMY W. RIVES
HOPE MILLS - Mr. Jimmy Wrenn Rives, 76, formerly of Apex, died Sunday evening, July 30, 2006 at Heritage Place in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 2) at Mt. Zion Church, Hwy. 13, with the Rev. Arthur Horne and Rev. Ken Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
SYLVIA G. JONES
WAKE FOREST - Sylvia Gray Ford Jones, 71, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Beulah Christian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
ESTHER N. JONES
FRANKLINTON - Mrs. Esther Neal Jones, 93, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 2) at Hawkins Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
The World Stage
DYERSBURG, TENN. - There was no sulking after the Bunn Darlings’ historic postseason run ended Monday at the Dixie Softball World Series.
In fact, there was a party. A pool party, that is.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
Wildcats open FB practice
BUNN -- This time last year, David Howle didn’t know what to think of his inexperienced football squad.
Heck, Howle, Bunn’s veteran head coach, wasn’t even sure if he was putting the right parts in the right places. At few points in his career had Howle undergone so much uncertainty during preseason drills.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
Wildcats at No. 7 in polls
Preseason football rankings are really worthless fodder. How were we to know that Bunn, after a miserable start, would make the Class 2-AA Semifinals in 2005 with such a young team?
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Geoff Neville - Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
Louisburg Dunn in at states
CLINTON -- One entity stood between the Louisburg All-Stars and a chance to play in the finals of the Dixie Youth Minor League State Tournament.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
UW campaign leaders named
United Way of Franklin County has tabbed its leadership group, which will be responsible for soliciting support for issues of health and human services.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 11:47 pm |
ROOSEVELT M. PRIVETTE
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Mr. Roosevelt Michael Privette, 46, who died Sunday, July 30, 2006 will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Allen Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, with the Rev. Marcus Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:19 pm |
PERCY WILLIAMS JR.
LOUISBURG - Percy Williams Jr., 65, died Sunday, July 30, 2006. Arrangements incomplete by William Toney’s Funeral Home, Spring Hope.
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:18 pm |
ESTHER N. JONES
FRANKLINTON - Mrs. Esther Neal Jones, 93, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:17 pm |
HELEN C. SMITH
LOUISBURG - Helen Cooley Smith, 87, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Lancaster Funeral Home chapel in Louisburg, conducted by the Rev. Mark Lynch.
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Posted: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:16 pm |
H. COPLIN HOUSE
LOUISBURG - H. Coplin House, 91, of Louisburg, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in Franklin Regional Medical Center. He will always be remembered as a true gentleman and a wonderful father and grandfather. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7). Funeral services were held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. from White Level Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Gupton officiating.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
FENNER N. SPIVEY, JR.
LOUISBURG - Fenner Norman Spivey Jr., 78, died Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2006. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, July 29) at Louisburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Earl Dulaney officiating.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
JAMES F. APPLEWHITE
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. James F. Applewhite, 71, who died Monday, July 24, 2006, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, July 29) at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ricky Daughtridge officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
ARTHUR D. YARBROUGH
SPRING HOPE - Arthur Dewitt Yarbrough, 80, died Wednesday morning, July 26, 2006. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. H.W. Harrell officiating. Burial at Bunn Memorial Gardens.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
MICHELE M. VITALE
RALEIGH - Michele M. Vitale, 56, died Monday, July 24, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 28, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Raleigh. She was born in Chicago, Ill. to William and Irene Morsette. She taught in several area schools.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
H. O. ROSS JR.
RALEIGH - Hickman Odell “H.O.” Ross Jr., 78, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 28, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Raleigh.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
M. D. EATMAN
ZEBULON - M. D. Eatman, 84, retired farmer, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 28, at Massey Funeral Home. Burial followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
JAMES A. PERRY
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mr. James Arthur Perry, 84, who died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at South Main Street Baptist Church in Louisburg, with the Rev. Larrell Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
RADAH S. EDWARDS
ZEBULON - Mrs. Radah Strickland Edwards, 77, died Thursday, July 27, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, July 29) at Union Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Strickland family cemetery.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
BRENDA T. RAY
RALEIGH - Brenda Truslow Ray, 53, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today (Saturday, July 29) at bryan-Lee Funereal chapel in Garner. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.
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Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
PLUCKY IS SAFE. Louisburg’s Gregory ‘Plucky’ Clifton slides under a tag attempt from Kiwanis’ Alston Warren at home plate and scores during his team’s victory over the Fayetteville club. (Times photo by Geoff Neville) |
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Louisburg remains in the mix at D-Y Minor States
CLINTON — Thanks to a victory Wednesday over Fayetteville Kiwanis, the Louisburg All-Stars lived another day at the Dixie Youth Minor League State Tournament.
And then another one. Louisburg faced its second elimination game Thursday, but the contest was postponed due to rain.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
Midnight Madness for Bunn
BUNN — The Bunn High School football team will conduct its season-opening Midnight Madness program Sunday night at the BHS Football Field. Varsity players are asked to meet at the school at 5:45 p.m., followed by the JV performers at 9 p.m.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am - 1 opinion posted |
PERFECT FORM. Town and Country’s Jennifer Shearon competes in the backstroke during the Stingrays’ home meet Thursday against the Winchester Waves from Raleigh. (Times photo by Geoff Neville) |
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Stingrays come up short against Winchester
LOUISBURG — One of the surest signs of summer’s pending conclusion is the end of the Town and Country Stingrays’ swim schedule. After two months of competition, that worksheet will close next Thursday when TC hosts the Finley YMCA squad.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
Wammock will coach VB squad
When looking for a new volleyball coach, Louisburg High Athletic Director James Collier had one name in mind from the outset.
Erica Wammock.
After graduating from East Carolina University, Wammock joined the staff at LHS -- her alma mater -- for the 2005-06 school year.
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Geoff Neville - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
Pepper spray used in parking violation
Louisburg officers used pepper spray to subdue a 55-year-old woman who authorities said was becoming verbally abusive and combative when they issued her an illegal parking citation. The suspect, Mamie Terrell Perry, said she never spoke out of hand, but was treated like an animal.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am - 8 opinions posted |
Airport operation strengthens under county watch
Franklin County’s airport contributes nearly $13 million a year through direct and indirect revenue. That’s from a state Division of Aviation preliminary report released this month. A final, detailed report is expected in September that will identify the economic impact airports have on a community.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am - 1 opinion posted |
Barrick arrested in Hoke County
A former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy facing involuntary manslaughter charges was arrested twice in the last two weeks on charges of stalking and assault in Hoke County.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am - 3 opinions posted |
Metal plant gets nod from LPB
The Louisburg Planning Board recommended that Town Council approve a special exception permit to bring a business to the town’s industrial park. The board reviewed the request Thursday and after determining that the metal recycling business would have no adverse impacts on the community, it voted unanimously.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
Tick fever: just a bite can cause a fright
The county health department hasn’t logged any cases of severe tick disease, but they know the little buggers are crawling. According to the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources, July and August are the prime months for attacks.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
Strumming up some bluegrass, Preddy style
FRANKLINTON — The Preddys are back at it again with their annual bluegrass festival that draws music lovers from far and wide. The event, which started 30 to 40 years ago as a jam session and get- together for musicians, has turned into an event that draws thousands of people from throughout the region and across state lines.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 4:16 am |
FENNER N. SPIVEY, JR.
LOUISBURG - Fenner Norman Spivey Jr., 78, died Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2006. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Louisburg United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Earl Dulaney officiating.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:15 pm |
JAMES F. APPLEWHITE
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. James F. Applewhite, 71, who died Monday, July 24, 2006, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ricky Daughtridge officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:15 pm |
ARTHUR D. YARBROUGH
SPRING HOPE - Arthur Dewitt Yarbrough, 80, died Wednesday morning, July 26, 2006. He was a son of the late Joe and Lilly McDonald Yarbrough. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Annette Yarbrough and Shelia Coates; and a son, Dwain Yarbrough.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:15 pm |
H. COPLIN HOUSE
LOUISBURG - H. Coplin House, 91, of Louisburg, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in Franklin Regional Medical Center. He will always be remembered as a true gentleman and a wonderful father and grandfather. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7).
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Posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:15 pm |
‘04 bond $$$ running short
It was a big night for the future of Franklin County Schools - one that has opened the door widely for certificates of participation as a funding source.
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By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm - 5 opinions posted |
Graceful prances of Gideon’s Fire
BUNN — A good dressage horse performs ballet-like movements, exhibiting agility and power with a subtle restraint. A good dressage rider makes it look effortless. But Erin Mullen couldn’t hide her excitement this week as she was making final preparations for national competition at the U.S. Equestrian Federation Dressage Seat Medal Championships in California.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
Parental choice not so clear cut with NCLB
Parental choice may not hold up when it comes to Franklin County schools missing NCLB requirements. Four schools failed to meet adequate yearly progress under the federal No Child Left Behind benchmarks in reading this year.
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By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm - 3 opinions posted |
Mobile home destroyed by fire
Franklinton and Mitchner’s fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on Allen’s Way on Monday afternoon to find the structure fully engulfed.
According to the woman who was renting the property, she had left the home and when she came back at about 1:50 p.m., the house was on fire.
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From Staff Reports - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
CHARLIE PERRY JR.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charlie Perry Jr., 70, of Washington, D.C. died Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, July 26) at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Mary Helen Jones cemetery, Louisburg.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
FRANCES A. CONYERS
WAKE FOREST - Mrs. Frances A. Conyers, 60, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 23, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Wake Forest. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
MARY L. BRODIE
FRANKLINTON - Mary Leona Brodie, 79, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Franklin Regional Medical Center in Louisburg. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 23, at Manasseh Chapel Baptist Church, Franklinton, with the Rev. Samuel T. Tunstall officiating.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
ELLEN S. LAYTON
RALEIGH - Ellen Stevens Layton, 77, died Friday, July 21, 2006 at the Nursing Center at Oak Summit in Winston-Salem. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 24, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Raleigh. Burial followed at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
RICKEY E. LOCKHART
BUNN, N.C. – Rickey E. Lockhart, 44, died Saturday, July 22, 2006 at his home in Bunn, N.C. after a prolonged illness. Rickey was born July 11, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio. The family relocated to Ashland, Kentucky, where his parents Thurman (1934-2001) and Mildred Lockhart raised Rickey and his six brothers and sisters.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
Stars continue penchant for late-inning heroics
CLINTON — Louisburg’s Comeback Kids are at it again — and in a big way. To win the final game of the Dixie Youth District X Baseball Tournament two weeks ago, the Louisburg Minor League All-Stars needed a last-inning rally to edge their rivals from Bunn.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
All-Stars excited for event
BUNN -- It didn’t take long for Bunn’s players to ‘catch the fever’ of competing at the upcoming Dixie Youth Darlings World Series Softball Tournament. “You should have seen the girls at practice Monday,’’ said Bunn Youth Recreation League Director Teresa Mitchell.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
Swim-meet results difficult to figure out
LOUISBURG -- Keeping up with the scores has become difficult for the Town and Country Stingrays’ swim team. This season, most of the places TC has traveled to have opted to not take down scores.
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By Geoff Neville, Times Sportswriter - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
A revolt of moms vs. Carey
With great amusement, I’ve followed the Carey Johnson bashing on our website from the county’s soccer moms (and dads and grandparents). Seems like Carey’s column ripping the sport a few weeks ago has drawn quite a bit of ire from our constituents.
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Geoff Neville - Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 pm |
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!
Welcome to The Franklin Times Online. Please take a moment to let us know what you think of our Web site, newspaper and news coverage.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:41 pm - 60 opinions posted |
Mitchell property borings look good
As school board members get closer to recommending another elementary school site to commissioners, their attention is turning to Franklinton High School’s future. The board is expected Monday night to make decisions on the current and future use of FHS School, where capacity is exceeding adequate space.
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By KATHY HARRELSON, Managing Editor - Posted: Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:57 am - 3 opinions posted |
Handful of seeds into fists full of success
Since they were 10 years old, friends D.J. Scott and Tim Strickland have been budding entrepreneurs.
Lately, they are in full bloom.
Selling cantaloupes, watermelons, corn and tomatoes off a wobbly card table in a soft-sand field outside of Bunn, the team not only markets but plants, nurtures and harvests an annual crop.
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Posted: Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:57 am - 4 opinions posted |
Keeping ‘911’ strong, healthy
While a lot of surrounding county emergency agencies see their paramedic ranks dwindle, Franklin County’s staff is quite healthy. At least the paid staff, anyway.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:57 am - 2 opinions posted |
How’s your ficus?
Whether it’s a beginner wondering why his ficus won’t take or it’s a nursery operation wondering how to root out a disease, Will Strader is the one to call.
Strader, an N.C. State and N.C. A & T State University graduate, joined the county’s agriculture extension office in June, providing help with consumer and commercial horticulture and generally helping residents and farmers with their green thumb.
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By CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer - Posted: Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:57 am |
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