Ryan and Jenna Jarrell of Henderson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Laine Jarrell, born Oct. 22, 2011 at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Brandy Chesser and Brandon Pineda of Louisburg are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lucas James Pineda, born Aug. 24, 2011 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Deatra and Greg Chesser of Bunn.
Janie Donaldson announces the engagement of her daughter, Pamela Ayscue Hight to Cory E. Leonard, the son of Elwood and Becky Leonard of Castalia. The couple plans to marry on Nov. 19, 2011 at the Leonard Home Place in Castalia.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Local authorities who allege a UNC student robbed two banks in North Carolina are waiting to see how jurisprudence gets handed out.
On Saturday night, Atlantic City Police arrested Gordon Miller Goodwin, 22, after his mother tipped off local authorities, police confirmed.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A North Carolina Supreme Court decision has reinforced Louisburg College’s police force.
The state’s highest court ruled last week that private, religious-affiliated schools had the authority to employ sworn campus police units.
That power came under question following a DWI arrest made by Davidson College police in January 2006.
Emergency crews responded to this two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of N.C. 39 and Dyking Road at about 4 p.m. on Monday. At least two people were taken to Franklin Regional Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the wreck that turned a pickup truck over onto its side.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Canvassing produced no changes in Nov. 8’s general election, making the results official on Tuesday.
Four municipal races were contested and two incumbents, Franklinton Commissioner Joe Cutchins and Bunn Commissioner Robert Hartsfield, lost reelection bids.
Cutchins had served Franklinton for 20 years, but he received the least amount of votes in a three-person race for two seats.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County investigators are looking for suspects who broke into an unlucky number of vehicles.
The morning of Nov. 9, 13 people in the Zebulon-area of Franklin County reported break-ins.
“They all involved shattered windows,” Sheriff’s Office Capt. E.H. Smith said of the break-ins involving locked vehicles.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Now, a tobacco seed producer and distributor are facing lawsuits from three farmers.
Attorneys representing Louisburg farmer Jimmy Nelms filed a complaint in Franklin County Civil Superior Court, alleging that Cross Creek Seed Inc. and Crop Production Services provided them with a bad batch of tobacco seed.
The most recent complaint was filed on Nov. 10.
Thursday will be a big day at the Franklin County Arts Council building in Louisburg. The building will open at 10 a.m. for the first day of the juried show “The Best of Franklin County Arts!” Then, at 11 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting and rededication of the building as the Franklin County Cultural Arts Center. That evening, a potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the Arts Council’s annual meeting starting at 6:45 p.m.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Town officials and organizers should know on Thursday how close they are to pulling off a Christmas miracle.
The town’s Chamber of Commerce and fire department have organized the Christmas parade for years, but got burned out on the event this year.
Louisburg resident Will Hinton
Louisburg Electric Department workers Colt Jones, right, and Paul Dickerson prepare power lines for the new load that will be created by an expected Sheetz convenience station, to be located at the corner of Bickett Boulevard and Wade Avenue.
Not all art is done with a paintbrush as evidenced by this quilt that will be on display at the Thursday opening of the new Franklin County Cultural Arts Center on Justice Street in Louisburg. The building will open at 10 a.m. for the first day of the juried show “The Best of Franklin County Arts!” Then, at 11 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting and rededication of the building as the Franklin County Cultural Arts Center.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Not long ago, we referred to election years as the “silly season” when politicians said all sorts of silly things to attract attention.
Few comments in recent memory have rivaled presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich’s comments for silliness.
Although, maybe his comments reflect an almost total break from reality and history ... especially history!
GOOD MORNING: I hope you enjoyed the relatively mild fall weather we’ve experienced locally for the past several days ‘cause it’s expected to be much cooler Thursday and Friday with daytime highs about what we’ve been looking at in the way of overnight lows.
Tuesday morning’s low of 61 degrees beats the highs of 56 and 54 degrees we’re expecting Thursday and Friday.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
It’s not that I’ve given a lot of thought to bank robberies, but with what’s gone on the last few weeks, it’s been on my mind.
Youngsville and Apex police allege that on Nov. 3 and Nov. 8, Gordon Miller Goodwin, 22, robbed SunTrust Banks within their jurisdictions.
Even though Franklin County taxpayers’ funds are being used to pay for the services of redistricting consultants Mel Black and Associates, where do you believe their loyalties lie?
Dear Editor:
Why Not Laurel Mill/Sandy Creek as a county park site?
In his column a couple of weeks ago Asher Johnson correctly pointed out that there are no parks in the northern part of the county. He suggested Jackson Mill/Jackson Pond as a good site.
RALEIGH – In the liberal imagination, conservatives oppose excessive government taxes and regulations because of their unwarranted faith in the competence, nobility, and perfect knowledge of business executives.
FRANKLINTON — Funeral services for Jesse Thomas “Dino” Williams, 64, who died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Westminister Evangelistic Church #2, with Bishop Louis Witherspoon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
KITTRELL - Funeral services for Laura C. Sneed, 88, who died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. S. E. Blalock officiating.
HENDERSON - Fenner Charlie “Boogaloo” Matthews Jr., 54, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at Maria Parham Medical Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Freedom Life Church of God, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Prewer. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg.
HENDERSONVILLE, TN - Oliver Lewis Jones III, 80, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. Graveside services will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at Nashville National Cemetery.
