Looking for some exciting ways to celebrate the Holiday Season? Franklin County 4-H has a few ways to get you in that joyful Holiday spirit.
The first event 4-H is hosting is called Turkey and Treats and will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Extension Annex. The cost is $5 and it’s for ages are 5 and up.
Bunn High School and Franklinton High School were two of 14 North Carolina High Schools recognized during a luncheon ceremony at the Superintendent’s and Public Information Officer’s Quarterly Meeting in Research Triangle Park recently. They were honored for having at least 80 percent of students’ end-of-course test scores at or above proficient.
Franklinton parade
Franklinton’s annual Christmas parade will take place on Dec. 1, providing the only night-time parade in the county, which begins at 7 p.m. in downtown Franklinton.
The town’s OneFranklinton organization will also host a Holiday Lights Tour on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Ever wanted to learn a new language — or, more importantly, encourage your children to do so? Franklin County Libraries have a new feature called “Muzzy Online” that the world’s number one language course for children. All you’ll need to do is visit the library’s website and enter your Franklin County library card’s bar code.
COLLARD INTRODUCTION. Katie and Rev. Jake Dorak recently moved to this area from East Tennessee when he was named pastor at Duke Memorial Baptist Church in Justice. When church members discovered he didn’t know much about collards — a regional staple — they wasted no time in introducing him to the delicacy.
Carol Davis, principal of Franklinton Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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.
Kim Ferrell, principal of Long Mill Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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.
Great Clips has opened their location at Youngsville Crossing Shopping Center, 1120 US Highway 1 North. A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held Nov. 10. Hours of operation on Monday thru Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m, Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon -6 p.m.
Freda Clifton, principal of Louisburg High School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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 AB Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 85.
Ronald D. Coleman has been named an assistant principal at Louisburg High School. Coleman began his post at Louisburg High School on Oct. 24.
“I look forward to being part of a wonderful team of people at LHS, and helping these kids reach their potential,” Coleman said.
Debbie Ayscue, principal of Edward Best Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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.
WILTON — Bennie “Bo” McCrimmon Jr., 76, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 21, at Union A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church, Wilton. Interment was in the church cemetery.
WINSTON-SALEM-George Willard Steller, 93, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Rocky Cross Baptist Church, Middlesex.
FRANKLINTON — Sandra A. Daley, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. Arrangements by Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest.
GREENSBORO - Katherine H. O’Neal, 85, of 6504 Glenbrooke Drive, Pleasant Garden, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2011.
LOUISBURG - Mary Day Stewart, age 86, of Louisburg, died on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Louisburg Nursing Center.
Robin Faulkner, principal of Bunn High School, has announced the Honor Roll for the 2011/2012 first six-week 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.
Dr. Laverne Daniels, principal of Cedar Creek Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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.
Louisburg police arrested two teenagers on breaking and entering charges.
Officers allege that Devin T. Smith, 19, and Damon L. Evans, 19, were both responsible for break-ins at Print Products.
According to Det. G.C. Stephens, officers stepped up patrols following a break-in at the Louisburg store on Nov. 8.
HERITAGE REMEMBERED. This painting of a rural farm scene once so familiar in Franklin County was done by Margaret Pernell of Louisburg, who is shown here with her work. It is among the art on display at the Arts Council building.
A MILL SCENE. Water-powered mills like the one depicted in this painting were often a community necessity and gathering place in a bygone era. This work was done by Franklin County artist Katie Spivey, shown here.
Roosevelt Alston, principal of Bunn Middle School, has announced the Honor Roll for the first 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.
How wonderful it is to relive the past and see loved ones once again, even after 50 years. That was my experience as I met 22 of my 33 classmates in Curacautin, in the region of La Araucania, Chile. There were about 150 retired teachers at the reunion, and my class of 1961 celebrated 50 years since graduation.
Novella Brown, principal of Terrell Lane Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the first 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.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
HENDERSON -- Just about every intangible is in place for Louisburg College and Vance-Granville Community College to have a heated men’s basketball rivalry.
The schools are located less than 30 minutes apart and play in the same Region X conference. And many of the performers on each squad know each other.
