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By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
CENTERVILLE — Deputies combed through a north central community this week, looking for a man accused of kidnapping and beating a Craven County woman.
Ryan Brown, 35, was considered to be heavily armed and dangerous. By Tuesday afternoon, deputies had gotten word that Brown would turn himself in, but he hadn’t turned up before press time.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Under mounting criticism, the man responsible for revaluating Franklin County properties maintained that his model for equalizing the county’s tax value was sound.
At the same time, Tim Cain, president of Assessment Solutions Inc., admitted that some mistakes have been made, telling commissioners and residents inside a packed room that he and his staff was in the process of making revisions that would affect properties in areas with the most discrepancies — particularly land along commercially vibrant U.S. 1, large tracts in the northern end of the county that had very few land sales to base comparisons, and commercial properties that are generally in the same boat.
By: GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
A rapidly growing technology company wants to restore the old cotton mill building in downtown Franklinton to productive use -- and continue to grow.
Representatives of the firm Inter Technologies, a 12-year-old, family-owned company, held a preliminary meeting with the town planning board Monday night and no major objections were voiced after the plans were unveiled.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A number of community concerns prompted commissioners to hold off on amending an ordinance that would create an approval process for solar farms.
Representatives with Community Energy Inc. approached planning staff about the possibility of locating a solar farm in the county near Edward Best Elementary.
By: GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
Goodwill Community Foundation took a giant step toward its goal of opening a thrift store in Louisburg Monday night when the town council unanimously granted it the special exception permit it needs to operate.
Goodwill is planning to buy the former Rowe’s Men’s Shop in Shannon Village Shopping Center.
Because the building has been vacant for more than six months, it lost its “grandfather” clause and the new owners are required to comply with current development standards in town.
Bunn resident Tyler Honeycutt
Michael J. Sheldon has been named an assistant principal at Louisburg High School. “First, I would like to thank the entire community of Bunn for their overwhelming support of me as an educator over the past six years,” Sheldon said.
YOUNGSVILLE — A man was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle accident.
According to reports, Anthony Young was riding west on Holden Road just outside of Youngsville when a vehicle turned left in front of him.
Young’s injuries proved fatal.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
At first glance, it’s probably enough to make your skin crawl.
For farmers, it could mean the difference in their bottom lines.
Experts expect that a lot of bugs, insect and other creepy crawlers often kept in check by freezing winters will be out in greater numbers this spring and summer.
A local woman, Patricia Hayes-Privette, has been approved nationally for Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
Privette is a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and holds a license in education.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County and Franklinton will have their day in court.
Franklinton and Franklin County have been in a stalemate ever since the town shut off service to the county in September 2010 because of a drought.
The annual tree giveaway in Franklin County was held Saturday morning at the Farmers Market in Louisburg — and 4,000 or so trees disappeared in a little more than 30 minutes. In the photo above, Cosme Hurtado, 8, holds open his bag as Cooperative Extension agent Meg Wyatt adds some loblolly pine seedlings for him to plant. Looking on is his mother, Angela.
By: Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
What next, Franklin County?
We’re almost as afraid to ask that question as we are to find the answer to it!
While a couple of the county’s latest gambits would be funny if they weren’t so expensive, it’s getting downright embarrassing.
GOOD MORNING: It should come as no surprise to anyone that only two weeks after agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment, allow United Nations inspections and place a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in return for 240,000 tons of food aid, North Korea has announced that it plans to launch a satellite into orbit next month to test a technology that is viewed by the U.S. and UN Security Council as a cover for developing and testing long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
After about 16 months of bickering in offices and in backrooms, Franklinton and Franklin County staff and attorneys will finally get to argue before someone that could end an ongoing feud.
It’s about time.
Wake County Judge Paul Gessner is set to hear arguments this coming Friday that, if granted, could end a dispute that began back in September 2010 when the town cut off water service to Franklin County because of a drought.
Will Penny McGhee’s replacement be the most qualified choice for the vacant commissioners seat or will it be filled with a “Payoff” for past political favors?
RALEIGH – In a previous column I described the political debate about North Carolina’s economy as a disagreement among three schools of thought about how best to stimulate growth. For the sake of convenience, I employed the familiar labels of Left, Center, and Right.
Taxes will be a top topic of discussion this year for several reasons. First, it’s an election year, and no matter what the office and what the issues, taxes are at the head of the debate. Second, there’s widespread concern about the national debt, and taxes are one way of dealing with our collective red ink. And last -- let’s face it -- arguing about taxes, for many, is just plain fun!
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County students will get to test their natural science wits against area students this week.
Vollmer Farm in Bunn will host the Area IV Envirothon, pitting this county’s students against others from the 11-county region.
Students will be tested on their knowledge and awareness of environmental issues.
ENGAGEMENT. Kelly and Kevin Breedlove of Oxford and Clay and Snow Dean Cannady of Franklinton announce the engagement of their daughter, Casie Diane to Benjamin Patrick Daniels. The groom-elect is the son of George and Becky Daniels of Blacksburg, Va. The wedding will take place on April 7, 2012 at Franklinton Baptist Church in Franklinton.
Members of the community are invited to Tar River Land Conservancy’s Field Day on the Farm event on Saturday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event will celebrate 12 years of land conservation by the local land trust.
ENFIELD - Funeral services for Tom Cooper, 92, who died Sunday, March 18, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Richardson Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The Rev. Canon H. Neal Phelps of Augusta, Ga., originally of Franklin County, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Eleanor “Piggy” Kearney, 55, who died Monday, March 19, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Hopkins Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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