JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. -- Catawba College’s Lakeem Perry made 16 tackles, but it wasn’t enough as Carson-Newman rolled up nearly 600 yards of offense en route to a 55-21 win over visiting Catawba in South Atlantic Conference football action on Saturday afternoon at Burke-Tarr Stadium.
Bunn High School wide receiver Calvin Brodie (right) is pursued by Franklinton’s Tank Yarbrough after reeling in a pass during last Friday night’s Northern Carolina Conference football matchup, which was claimed by the host Red Rams, 19-14.
Louisburg College’s Tomorris Roberts (left) comes up with a reception during his team’s home victory last Saturday afternoon over the Greenville Titans. (Times photo by Geoff Neville)
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October 11, 2011
Franklin County and state agents are investigating allegations of misconduct by a day care employee.
Workers from GlaxoSmithKline of Zebulon spent their Orange Day helping the Safe Space Thrift Store in Louisburg. Orange Day is a day of volunteering for the GlaxoSmithKline employees and this year they dedicated their day of work in memory of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.
I was so excited to have received from Marla Peoples a supplement to USA Today, which she came across in one of her trips to Virginia for Louisburg College. It contained an insert called “Our World,” and it talks about how much the world thinks of Chile, Latin America’s great success story.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Jerry Jones took his oath of office on Friday, officially taking over the reins at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
County commissioners said they selected Jones because they feel he is the best man for the job of bringing the department out of a dark place.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The state’s top law enforcement official said prosecutors won’t bring charges against former sheriff Pat Green until its ready.
In early February, the State Bureau of Investigation was called in to probe allegations that Green stole money from an undercover drug fund.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The county’s airport authority met again in closed session on Wednesday.
And, again, no action was taken.
The board met in a special-called meeting to discuss personnel — presumably to discuss its airport director, Steve Merritt.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County’s tax office is looking to head property tax concerns off at the pass.
Before residents get their tax bills in 2012, county staff and the group spearheading revaluation plan to reach out to the community, answering as many questions as they can before residents get a tax bill.
“Whether we talk to two people at a time, or 20 people at a time,” said county Tax Administrator Jimmy Tanner, “we want to get out there and talk to people and answer any question we can.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
At least some local farmers want a provision in county regulations that will require a public hearing if a public project affects farmland.
That was the gist of a meeting of the Franklin County Agriculture Board Tuesday night. The board, which supervises the Voluntary Ag District program, is updating its rules before sending them to the county commissioners for approval.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
A single trespasser at Long Mill Elementary School Thursday afternoon triggered an all-out response by school officials.
The culprit was a bed bug -- a single creature -- that was discovered in the school, setting off a long-established pest control policy designed to keep one bug from becoming an infestation.
Ned Seibel, right, takes down the next batch of fried fish on Wednesday during the Franklin County Shrine Club’s annual fish fry on Wednesday.
Franklinton resident Kenny Epps
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
BUNN — Commissioners have agreed to meet in a work session to discuss plans to better connect the town.
Town Clerk Judy Jeffreys advised the board at its Monday night meeting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture may have funding available to help the town expand sidewalks.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Louisburg man on drug and gun charges.
According to a report by Sgt. A.R. Roberts, just before 8 a.m. on Oct. 3, he noticed a car leaving a gas station on N.C. 56 with an expired registration. The license plate was also registered to another vehicle.
After stopping the driver, identified as Hosea Lewis, 22, of Louisburg, officers searched the vehicle.
Attorney General Roy Cooper was the guest speaker at this past Tuesday night’s meeting of the Louisburg Lions Club. The state’s top law enforcement official talked about progress that has been made in law enforcement, particularly through technology, particularly in the state’s ability to use DNA to solve crimes.
By:
Rachel Monteverdi, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agent
Parents often ask: What are some key things we can do to help our children and our schools? Here is an ambitious list to consider:
1. Be a role model. Become the best person you can be. Take time to de-stress and strive to balance your spirit, mind and body. When I ask parents in my Parenting Matters class how often they spend time on themselves, the answer is usually next to zero. Not good.
By:
Meg Wyatt, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agent
In North Carolina, more than 21,000 volunteers help deliver the 4-H Youth Development Program to youth. The program gives volunteers the opportunity to serve based upon their interests, skills and time.
This, coupled with the needs and interests of youth in the local community, makes the perfect match for fostering a positive relationship among youth and adults.
Franklin County has been chosen to receive $7,103 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
What, please tell, is going on at the Franklin County airport?
Just when we thought things were headed in a positive direction, the Airport Authority has decided to huddle in almost as many secret sessions as our county commissioners.
The airport, in case you haven’t been paying attention, is now self-supporting.
It’s been quite a week, don’t you agree?
The big news story was former Sheriff Jerry Jones who pulled the comeback of the century by managing to convince all seven of our county commissioners to select him as Franklin County’s new sheriff.
Now that’s a comeback story few of us saw coming — or even as possible.
GOOD MORNING: A growing number of Franklin County residents continue to lambast our county commissioners regarding their selection of former Sheriff Jerry Jones to fill the unexpired portion of former Sheriff Pat Green’s term of office.
Dear Editor:
Every four years when I see Harry Foy with that hot dog trailer, I think, “We need new commissioners.” After the decision they made Monday night, I know we need new commissioners. Jerry Jones for our new sheriff!
