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By: Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Perhaps your mother told you that you should “be careful what you wish for, you may get it.”
That’s often proven to be sage advice — and at least one presidential candidate felt the effects of receiving what he wished for this week.
Newt Gingrich, who saw his hopes for receiving the GOP nomination for president take a major hit in Iowa this week, admits a Supreme Court decision he once welcomed virtually did him in.
Gee, it’s 2012 and already I’ve missed a great opportunity to learn how to write a year, all because we took Monday off.
My daughter, who wanted no part of the newspaper business because of the hours, is now working at a Charlotte hospital, which is one of the few jobs that has worse hours! Go figure!
GOOD MORNING: Burrrrr! If I owed someone a cold day and they wouldn’t take Wednesday in payment thereof, they’d just have to go unpaid.
We recorded a low of 16.3 degrees out my way Wednesday morning, and while I don’t know what the high for the day was, I know that it was only 34.3 degrees at noon.
This year — 2012 — is a big election year, and as a result, we’ll hear much discussion about economic issues. Indeed, most political analysts say economics will be front and center in the many election campaigns.
In this column, I will not discuss specific issues, like how to reduce unemployment, methods to lower the federal deficit and reforms to the health care system; all very important topics.
This holiday season proved to be a different Christmas for the victims of domestic violence we serve. The generosity and willingness of the community to support our efforts to supply our clients with food and gifts was overwhelming.
FRANKLINTON— Funeral services for James Arthur Mangrum Sr., 80, who died Monday, Jan. 2, 2011, will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple in Henderson, with Apostle Johnny Lee Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
WARRENTON —Funeral services for Kevin James Richardson, 34, who died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, were held Friday, Jan. 6, at White Rock Baptist Church in Hollister, with the Rev. John Lee officiating. Burial followed in the St. Gideon Church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON— Funeral services for Morris Jones, 87, who died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at Hawkins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG – Guy Delano Elam, 74, went to be with our Lord January 5, 2012.
LOUISBURG – Ruth Harper Godfrey, 82, of Louisburg, passed away Tuesday night surrounded by her loving family.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The case against a Louisburg doctor accused of contributing to the death of a patient has been dismissed.
Attorneys on behalf of Tommie Puryear Watson filed a lawsuit in November 2010 alleging that Dr. David King was responsible for the January 2007 death of Christopher Watson.
Watson, medical examiners said, died from methadone toxicity.
Charles Fuller, principal of Franklinton High School, announces the Honor Roll for the 2011/2012 second six-weeks grading period.
Most countries follow the Gregorian calendar to determine the day of Christmas, which Pope Gregory XIII introduced in the 16th century. But others still follow the Julian calendar from the time of Julius Caesar, which is 13 days behind, for various reasons, and places Christmas on January 6 (Old Christmas).
For example, Russian Christians celebrate on Christmas Eve with a meatless meal made out of 12 foods, one for each apostle, which is an old custom enjoyed by many of them.
Vance-Granville Community College honored six men and seven women who completed the college’s eleven-month-long Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program on Dec. 15.
By: Pam Schodt, Franklin County Master Gardener
Camellias are perfect for filling in the gap between late summer and early spring flowers. Starting in October, Camellia sasanqua begins a delightful show of rose-like flowers. Blooming continues through January. Later in the winter season, Camellia japonica starts its show and blooms as late as April. Under ideal conditions, camellias can bloom 6-8 weeks and survive for generations.
Vance-Granville Community College will hold a special program celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County.
For the third year in a row, the program will feature several VGCC students delivering speeches on the legacy of Dr. King. This year’s theme is: “I’m living the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Given its disappointing early-season loss at Bunn, the Nash Central Bulldogs found plenty of motivation for Wednesday’s non-conference, boys basketball rematch at The Dawg Pound.
But Central, after a strong first half, couldn’t finish the job as Bunn rallied for a 60-56 decision over the Bulldogs to wrap up a season sweep.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Don’t look now, but here come the Bunn Ladycats -- and that’s not a good sign for future basketball opponents.
Just ask Nash Central, a team that had defeated BHS earlier in the campaign on the road.
But during Wednesday’s rematch at NC’s The Dawg Pound, the Ladycats showcased all of the intangibles that have been a benchmark of their success over the past two years.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Lester Wilder, the coaching veteran that he is, wasn’t about to be deceived by the pre-game numbers heading into Tuesday’s key girls basketball clash between Northern Carolina Conference foes Franklinton and Bunn.
Certainly, Wilder’s Franklinton Lady Rams have gotten off to a strong start this year, and FHS entered the matchup with an undefeated mark and a No. 5 ranking in the latest Class 2-A State Polls.
Louisburg’s Lakeem Perry continues to pile up the accolades -- even after his football career at Catawba College has been completed.
Perry, a linebacker who just wrapped up his senior year at Catawba, has been selected to the Don Hansen Football Committee’s All-Super 2 Region Football Team for the 2011 campaign.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Gerald Melton can’t seem to figure out why his Bunn Wildcats played better on the road against Franklinton than at the Bunn Dome.
Home-court advantage usually plays a huge role in basketball, but that hasn’t been the case in the BHS-FHS rivalry -- at least in the estimation of Melton, who is Bunn’s long-time head coach.
High School Wrestling
TUESDAY
Bunn at North Johnston 6 p.m.
LOUISBURG -- Brett Kiger couldn’t have asked for a better start to the second half of the girls basketball season for his Louisburg Lady Warriors.
Kiger, in his second campaign as LHS’ head coach, continues to see his squad make progress -- as evidenced by a key pair of victories this week.
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University baseball fans will get their first chance to meet the 2012 Pirates up close and personal on January 28 as ECU hosts its 12th Annual “Meet the Pirates” luncheon.
Scheduled to start at approximately 11 a.m. at the Murphy Center’s Harvey Banquet Hall, “Meet the Pirates” offers fans a chance to get autographs and photos of the ECU baseball team and seventh-year head coach Billy Godwin, as well as enjoy a catered lunch with the Pirate coaches and players.
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