In celebration of a journey that now touches four centuries (1787-2012), Louisburg College held a special event in the floor lobby of the North Carolina State Legislature on Tuesday, June 19. President Mark La Branche and members of the college’s staff, board of trustees, and the Golden Anniversary Council were present to hand out cake and punch and to share the story of Louisburg College. Visitors saw displays of historical photos from the archives collection, college publications, and admissions materials.
YOUNGSVILLE —Danny Williams Mitchell, 54, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Rex Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at New Life Church, 6900 Zebulon Road, Wake Forest. Burial will follow in the Mitchell family cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE - William W. “Bill” Hicks, 72, died Thursday, June 21, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Landmark Baptist Church, with the Rev. Craig Currin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
WAKE FOREST - Bobby Jackson Pulley, 73, died Monday, June 18, 2012. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home.
RALEIGH - Gene Gooch Floyd, 78, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at MItchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh.
LOUISBURG – Hazel Cash Bobbitt, 88, died Friday morning, June 22, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bobbitt family cemetery, 123 Schloss Rd., Louisburg. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Maude’s current owner Jackie Lee, second from left, explains engine details to a group of visitors from the Louisburg Fire Department including (from the left) Chief Timmy Smith, Ray Patterson and Al Peoples.
Louisburg’s Floyd Griffin is shown at the wheel of Maude with current owner Jackie Lee and then Mayor Lucy Allen in 1991 when the town opened its new fire department on Johnson Street.
We all know that “music hath charm to soothe the savage breast,” but can it make a person lose control? I think so, because it lifts the spirits so high.
Music is indeed used in weddings, funerals, services of all kinds, celebrations, concerts, dances, choral presentations; you name it, and music takes the lead when it comes to ceremonial necessity.
Donald Ray and Connie Arnold of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Carol of Raleigh to Timothy Nicholas (Nick) Parker of New Hill, son of Tim and Jeanette Parker of New Hill and Cheryl and Brian Littleton of Sanford. A December wedding is planned.
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF) awarded Michael McCracken of Louisburg a Scholar Vision scholarship.
McCracken who is a member of Local Government FCU plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Franklinton High School Poet Laureate Taylor Halterman provided the graduating class of 2012 with some elegant words during the school’s graduation ceremony on June 9 at the Louisburg College auditorium. (Contributed photo)
Toby and Caroline Chappell of Gatesville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Annabelle Shaw Chappell, born May 13, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Bett Cartee and Bob Peeler of Lexington, S.C.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- It’s a safe bet that Eamonn Morgan’s summer vacation trumped those of most of his buddies back in Northern Ireland.
As an instructor for Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps, Morgan is spending the next few months in the Southeast portion of the United States, traveling from town to town for one-week stints -- all the while teaching the nuances of the ‘Beautiful Game’ to eager youngsters.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Following four successful years under Clark Harrell, the momentum-sustaining torch has been passed to Jeremy Buck for the Franklinton High School football program.
Harrell, who guided the Red Rams to their best season in three decades last fall, oversaw a tenure that saw Franklinton rise from the rubble of its three-year victory drought in the mid-2000s.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- As the assistant coach for the North Team at the Powerade North Carolina Girls Soccer State Games, it was John Matthews’ responsibility to help recruit prospective players to attend tryouts.
Matthews is in charge of the program at Southern Nash High School, and he had his eye on a pair of Louisburg players during a late-season meeting between the clubs this spring.
A recent meeting determined the pairings for the upcoming Dixie Youth Baseball District Major and Minor League Tournaments.
Unlike most years, the Major event will be held first, beginning June 29 at the new Warren County Park, which is located near Warren County High School.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- From the moment Walker Harris first stepped into the huddle, camp instructors knew he was something special.
Harris, a 10-year-old who is a rising fifth grader at Youngsville Elementary School, was presented with a Certificate of Excellence as the Most Outstanding Quarterback in the 10-12 Age Group at the Charles Johnson Football Camp.
HENDERSON -- As the 2012-2013 academic year approaches at Vance-Granville Community College, officials at the college are encouraging men and women with an interest in athletic competition to start planning now if they want to join the VGCC Vanguards.
A member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), VGCC fields teams in three sports: women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, and golf, which is open to both men and women.
Ryan Wood jumps for joy while performing a dance routine at the Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp, which ended Friday at Joyner Park in Louisburg.
Molly Currin works on her dribbling skills.
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.
