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RALEIGH -- Here is the Carolina Hurricanes’ schedule for the 2012-13 National Hockey League season, with home games listed in CAPS:
ZEBULON -- Jesus Aguilar and Tony Wolters served as catalysts for a big offensive night from the Carolina Mudcats.
The Indians’ Advanced-A affiliate clubbed the Wilmington Blue Rocks 7-3 in front of 5,292 on Thursday night at Five County Stadium in Carolina League baseball action.
Louisburg High School’s Kelsey Harris (right) plays sturdy defense for the North Team during last Saturday afternoon’s action at the Power North Carolina Girls Soccer State Games.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County commissioners approved a $77 million budget for 2012-13 that gives employees a raise and provides some additional revenue, but it requires the county to dip into its savings to cover a funding gap.
On Monday night, the board approved the budget, but at least two, Commissioners Harry Foy and Don Lancaster, said the county should go into its 2013-14 budget negotiations expecting to cut the tax rate.
Louisburg firemen weren’t sure exactly what to expect last weekend when they agreed to represent their department in Raleigh as that fire department celebrated its 100th anniversary.
But when the competition wound down, they had reaped a number of awards in a competition that involved at least 10 departments, including Raleigh’s.
The Franklin County School District recognized “outstanding employees” and community partners” at the annual Honors Day celebration last week at Franklinton High School.
Topping the list of honors were the naming of the county schools’ Teacher of the Year and Teacher Assistant of the Year.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Franklinton woman who has worked behind the scenes to support area causes and leaders will now be at the front of her own campaign to be the county’s next District 2 Commissioner.
The Executive Committee of the Franklin County Republican Party chose Dee Sams to be the GOP’s candidate for the Franklinton area seat.
By: GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
With no debate and after hearing from only one resident, the Louisburg Town Council unanimously adopted its budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year Monday night after making one minor change from the version that emerged from a recent budget workshop.
Acting on a recommendation from town manager Mark Warren, the board agreed to completely eliminate “capacity fees” for water and sewer from residential projects both in and adjacent to the town.
Disco King Oliver June Greene
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
So far, Franklin County property owners have submitted about 10 properties to be reviewed for a potential county park.
They have another two weeks to beat the deadline.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has set a June 30 deadline to receive submissions from anyone interested in turning a plot of land into a county park.
These members of the Louisburg Fire Department returned home over the weekend with four major awards they received at a competition in Raleigh. Shown here are (kneeling, from the left) Duane Smith and Ray Yarborough. Standing (from the left) are Randy Lanham, Clark May, Chris Lanham, Chase Wammock, Dalton West and Randy Young.
SOME GREETING! One might think that when a business moves back into town, bringing skilled jobs and tax revenue, it might receive a hearty and positive greeting – maybe even a little encouragement – not here in Louisburg apparently, however.
The fine folks that operate Mullis Millworks recently decided to move back to the ‘Burg from a five-year foray in Youngsville and are now located in the old Joyner Manufacturing building on Bickett Boulevard and are open for business.
Absurd and despicable?
Oh, come on now Mr. Tatum, that’s a bit much even for an interim town administrator who is new to the Franklin County political arena.
For the record, we are not backing down one iota from our contention that negotiating the sale of Youngsville’s utilities to Franklin County out of the public’s scrutiny amounted to secret meetings!
Funny how when I watch cartoons, I think about bigger issues.
A few weeks ago, I was watching the Simpson’s movie when the plight of the school board popped into my mind.
If you don’t remember, it was the scene where Homer was attached to a wrecking ball, swinging violently between a rock and a bar called A Hard Place.
Louisburg police arrested a man accused of running over a man after a fight.
Marquis T. Foster, 23, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.
FRANKLINTON —Alvin Randolph “Randy” Wheeler Jr., 56, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at WakeMed. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
ZEBULON – James McKinley “Ken” Phillips, 82, died Sunday morning, June 17, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Union Hope Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Virginia Hicks Smith, 86, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Service League of Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the Murfreesboro United Methodist Church, 313 W. High St., Murfreesboro, where she was an active member. A reception will immediately follow the service.
HENDERSON - Charles Linwood Wilson, 73, died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at his home. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 19, at Sunset Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Allen Murphy.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Sidney Junior Williams, 51, who died Thursday, June 14, 2012, were held Tuesday, June 19, at Mitchell Baptist Church, with the Rev. Daniel Lilly officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Terrell, 69, who died Thursday, June 14, 2012, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, with the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Haywood Baptist Church cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE —Dalton Timberlake Bailey Sr., 77, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at his residence. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Warren officiating.
YOUNGSVILLE - Stanley A. Norek, 80, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Cole Manor in Coudersport, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, June 18, at St. Eulalia Catholic Church in Coudersport, Pa.
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