By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
The easiest thing for a public official is to say no.
The most difficult is to say no then offer a better alternative.
Unfortunately, especially at the federal and state levels, we’ve seen a lot of simplistic “no” answers and very few better alternatives.
GOOD MORNING: WHOOPEE! Spring has sprung, both literally and figuratively. The fact is, however, we haven’t had much to complain about in the way of winter weather, and the outlook for the remainder of this week calls for even warmer weather.
I’ve always thought that youth sports was an incredible thing.
It teaches children discipline, sportsmanship and camaraderie.
It teaches about sacrifice and teamwork and gives them an appreciation for physical activity — which is no small feat in a country where the obesity rate is climbing at an alarming rate.
Did the county commissioners and county staff have prior knowledge of property revaluation problems before citizens received their tax notices?
Dear Editor:
For several years I have been volunteering at our municipal animal shelter in Louisburg, and I know for a fact that there are thousands of wonderful animals that have entered the shelter system through no fault of their own.
Politicians say dumb things, often when cameras and reporters are present. Then they are forced to admit what they said was dumb or try to defend it. When they choose the latter course they always make things worse. Then they commit their third and dumbest mistake ... they clam up, praying their stupid statements will just fade away. They won’t.
By:
Kelsie Sommerfeld, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Intern
With summer vacation right around the corner, many parents are starting to look for hobbies and extra-curricular activities to keep their children up and moving through those long summer days.
One activity to look into is digital photography. In case you haven’t noticed, kids today are way more adept at technology than any generation before them.
ENGAGED. Richard and Loretta Mainquist of Louisburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Mainquist of Richmond, Va., to Matthew James Gibbons of Richmond, Va. The groom-elect is the son of James Gibbons and Kim Gibbons, also of Richmond, Va. An Oct. 6, 2012 wedding is planned at Blandfield Plantation in Tappahannock, Va.
Stacy Nicole Wood was recently inducted into the Louisburg College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges.
Stacy is the daughter of Alisa Martin and is a graduate of Franklinton High School.
Distracted driving led to a wreck in Franklinton.
According to a report by Officer Terry Pearce, Valeria Barron was driving a 2004 Chevy south on Main Street just after 3 p.m. on March 8 when she reached for a dropped cell phone.
In her attempt to retrieve the device, the report states, Valeria drove into the back of a stopped vehicle operated by Regina Morgan.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Even with their gaudy record, it was only a natural to wonder how the Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes would respond during a tight game -- especially when season survival was at stake.
After all, the fifth-ranked Lady Hurricanes hadn’t played a game in single digits ALL YEAR while losing just once.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Two days after their initial meeting was postponed, backyard rivals Bunn and Southern Nash were finally able to convene on the baseball diamond Monday on the BHS campus.
The wait proved to be worth it for the host Wildcats, who scored a 5-0 shutout over the Firebirds in the non-league showdown.
Detractors might refer to it as cockiness.
But to Oliver ‘June’ Greene, self-assuredness and confidence are keys as he prepares to defend his championship in The Franklin Times NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket Pool.
As the only participant to pick Connecticut to win the national championship last year, Greene pulled away with his late flurry to finish with 86 points.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Despite fielding several playoff-caliber teams, the Bunn Ladycats haven’t been able to break into the Northern Carolina Conference hierarchy during recent girls soccer campaigns.
In order to reach that lofty plateau, the Ladycats needed to top long-time powers Franklinton and Roanoke Rapids, but it hasn’t happened lately.
CHAPEL HILL -- Listed are last Saturday’s results for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Basketball Championships:
LANCASTER, S.C.-- The Louisburg College Lady Hurricanes softball team opened up Region X play last weekend by splitting a four-game road series with the University of South Carolina-Lancaster.
LC won last Saturday’s series opener by a 9-1 margin, but the home team rallied to take the nightcap by a narrow 5-4 margin.
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. -- No. 29 East Carolina University (11-3) scored four runs with two outs in the second inning and added a pair in the last two frames to claim the 2012 DRASH Alabama Baseball Classic Title by defeating No. 20 Louisville (10-4) Sunday afternoon 9-4 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
By:
JOHNNY BUCK, Times Correspondent
HICKORY -- Top-seeded Louisburg College rallied from an 11-point first-half deficit to beat Patrick Henry Community College 75-69 in Sunday’s Region X tournament title game at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory.
The victory secured LC a berth in the upcoming national tournament and gave the program back-to-back regional tournament championships under second-year head coach Mark Vanderslice.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
WINTERVILLE -- Louisburg College’s star-studded lineup has drawn plenty of national acclaim during the Hurricanes undefeated start to the 2012 baseball campaign.
But LC’s pitching staff isn’t too shabby, either.
The Hurricanes displayed that fact last weekend as they traveled to Pitt Community College for a four-game series against the defending Region X champions.
ZEBULON -- The Carolina Mudcats will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth on April 21 at 9 a.m. inside Five County Stadium.
Pitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton High School’s boys tennis squad maintained its early-season torrid pace with a 7-2 home victory Monday afternoon against Northern Carolina Conference foe Corinth Holders.
The Red Rams are now 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the NCC heading into today’s home league event against Warren County.
ACCEPTING THE PRIZE. Louisburg College sophomore Coco Hull (right) accepts the Region X Tournament Championship Plaque on Sunday afternoon from LC Athletic Director Mike Holloman.
Louisburg College’s Jasmine Phillips (with ball) drives for a basket for the Lady Canes during Sunday’s title game of the Region X Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Taylor Center.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your artwork critiqued by well-known artist and art critic, Everett Adelman.
The Franklin County Arts Council is sponsoring an Art Critique Workshop on March 22 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. featuring Adelman.
