By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Florida man who was hungry apparently got greedy.
Louisburg police allege that Manuel Arturo Queiros’ appetite for passing counterfeit money the morning of July 14 landed him in jail on charges of passing bogus money and drug possession.
First, proprietors at Advance Auto Parts on S. Bickett Boulevard reported that someone, later identified as Queiros, paid for items using three $20 bills that were proven to be counterfeit.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Commissioners approved a Capital Improvement Plan they expect to use as a reference for the next 20 years.
The town’s engineers, Davis, Martin & Powell, presented the board with the resource tool on Tuesday.
Specifically, it outlines the kinds of maintenance, repairs and improvements the town might favor in areas of water, sewer and streets.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Town officials approved a fee schedule on Tuesday night, allowing Internet gaming in town while also giving the town a chance at winning.
A story in the midweek edition of The Franklin Times incorrectly said that commissioners would not approve fees for sweepstakes cafes until next month.
An investigation into allegations of larceny at an ABC store was prompted by Bunn Commissioners. A story in last weekend’s edition of The Franklin Times incorrectly stated that the probe was prompted by an official complaint from the store’s manager, Mary Ann Masterman. Also, Masterman said the biggest reason for the difference in the town’s revenue projections for the store were related to the economy.
It’s here! The 2011-12 Guide to Franklin County publication is included in this edition of The Franklin Times and offers a comprehensive look at many aspects of life in Franklin County and all that makes the county unique.
The cover features a background of a tobacco field being irrigated in the hot days of summer.
Louisburg resident Laine Barefoot
Carol Davis, principal of Franklinton Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Jewel Eason, principal of Bunn Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2010-2011 school year.
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The United Way of Franklin County
The United Way of Franklin County has awarded the 2011 Community Impact Grants.
In all, 23 programs were approved for funding after they were reviewed, considered by six community panels and further reviewed by the UWFC Allocations Committee. The volunteer UWFC board of directors – made up of 23 members - concluded final approval on July 19.
By:
Stephen Kelly, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Intern
It’s that time of the year again, sky high temperatures, and energy bills to match. There’s been a shamefully kept secret though ... you can save some green by going green. To those wary readers, living a more environmentally friendly life doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a new hybrid car, it can be as simple as changing a light bulb.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who broke into a barn.
William Harris reported on July 19 that someone broke into the property in the 800 block of Duke Memorial Road.
According to the report by Dep. Bill Garrett, suspects broke a window and door to gain access.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
We suppose it was inevitable, but why it’s happening right now is a difficult question to answer.
According to Associated Press reports recently, investors are flocking to a new investment opportunity — and driving up prices in the process.
The new investment opportunity is American farmland — and this is certainly not the first time such escalation in prices has happened.
GOOD MORNING: Didja see where a Durham semiconductor startup without a commercially-proven technology, stands to receive upwards of $18.3 million from state and local governments to build a solar cell manufacturing facility, just up the road from us near Henderson? And that ain’t the half of it. The start-up plans to eventually employ up to 256 people at an average salary of $45,565.
Time certainly changes things.
And it may be about to change my mind.
Several years ago, the first time we all realized the federal budget was in a huge mess, there was a move afoot to pass a Constitutional amendment requiring that the budget be balanced every year.
I thought at the time that idea was about as dumb as putting a screen door on a submarine.
RALEIGH – While there are many unanswered questions about the 2012 election cycle – about the economy, the Republican presidential nomination, and the contours of North Carolina’s electoral map, for example – no mystery remains about the state’s gubernatorial election. It will be a rematch between Democrat Beverly Perdue and Republican Pat McCrory.
If you ever wanted proof that North Carolina must have an independent redistricting commission drawing boundaries for Congressional and Legislative districts, this year’s redistricting comedy provides all the evidence needed.
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will host an open house on Thursday, July 28 from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This interactive information session will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room on the campus, which is located on N.C. 56 about one mile west of Louisburg. The open house will occur during the registration period for the upcoming fall semester.
FRANKLINTON – Pearl Johnson Ellington, 93, died Thursday morning, July 21, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Franklinton Baptist Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. David Averette and the Rev. Don Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - James Woodrow King, 82, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 25, at Franklinton Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Averette officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
WARRENTON - Funeral services for Lewis Rudd, 63, who died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at St. Gideon Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Lee officiating. Burial will follow in he church cemetery.
YOUNGSVILLE - Spc. Daniel Lucas Elliott, 21, died Friday, July 15, 2011 while serving his country in Iraq. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Faith Baptist Church. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
RALEIGH - Jesse Willard Satterwhite, 87, died at his home in Raleigh on Monday, July 18, 2011. Funeral service was held Friday, July 22, at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, Knightdale, with the Rev. Bryan Siefert officiating. Entombment followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon, with military honors and Masonic Rites.
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2010/2011 Sixth six-weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A-B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Debbie Ayscue, principal of Edward Best Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
