WAKE FOREST — Richard Wade Halford, 22, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 from injuries received in an auto accident. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the Auditorium of the Old Franklinton High School.
FRANKLINTON - Lance Corporal Evan Alexander Tucker, 22, of Franklinton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Durham County and was a 2008 graduate of Franklinton High School. Evan was a Tank Crewman with the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Company F, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC. In addition to serving his country, Evan enjoyed working as a tower climber for Dish Technologies, Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman, pursuing a degree in Outdoor Leadership and Wilderness EMT from Southwestern Community College in Sylva, NC.
Internationally renowned classical guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz will be performing in the second of three planned fall recitals at the historic Cherry Hill Plantation home in Inez. His performance is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- For homecoming fans, Louisburg College’s key Northeast Conference football showdown with Nassau CC had a little bit of everything last Saturday.
Drama. Intensity. Hard hitting. And plenty of momentum shifts leading up for a final-play finish.
The only thing the hard-fought matchup didn’t have was a Louisburg victory.
WARRENTON -- Franklinton ended the regular season on a strong note last Friday -- and broke a two-game losing streak in the process.
The Red Rams prepped for the Class 2-AA State Playoffs with a convincing 46-8 decision at Northern Carolina Conference foe Warren County.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Adverse weather conditions didn’t affect Bunn’s sunny forecast atop the Northern Carolina Conference football standings.
Instead, the Wildcats battled through the mist and overcome a solid start by rival Louisburg en route to earning a 56-12 decision over the Warriors in last Friday’s regular season finale at the BHS Football Field.
When he reviews film of the 2011 season, Louisburg High School head football coach Chris Lee doesn’t see overt instances of his club getting dominated physically -- with the exception of a loss against Roanoke Rapids.
Then again, just about everybody in the Northern Carolina Conference felt the wrath of RR’s oversized offensive and defensive lines, so the Warriors have nothing to be ashamed about.
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Here are the final-week results from the 2011 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Football Season:
ROCKY MOUNT -- Sophomore Tazmon Foster turned in a North Carolina Wesleyan College single-game record with 21 tackles last Saturday afternoon, but it would not be enough as the Blue & Gold football team dropped a heartbreaking 23-16 Homecoming decision to Maryville.
The Bishops, who trailed 20-0 at the half, came up just one yard shy of forcing overtime when tight end Taylor Revelle was stopped at Maryville’s 1-yard line as time expired.
CHAPEL HILL -- Listed are the pairings for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 2-AA State Football Playoffs, which will begin this Friday:
CHAPEL HILL -- Here are the brackets for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Class 2-A Boys Soccer State Playoffs, which will begin today:
Louisburg College’s DeMarques Martin loses his footing while surrounded by Nassau CC defenders during last Saturday’s key football event at Patterson Field.
Bunn defenders J’Wan Lewis (l) and Coy Taylor (r) jump for a pass along with Louisburg’s Jamal Lucas during last Friday night’s Northern Carolina Conference football contest.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Brianna Gatson was the last person to remove her jersey -- and the last person to leave -- following Bunn’s season-ending volleyball loss Thursday to a powerful squad from Elizabeth City Northeastern.
“Bri didn’t want to take off that jersey for the last time,’’ said BHS head coach Henry Jones. “We finally had to explain to her that we needed to get them in the wash.’’
Franklin Regional Medical Center hosted its annual Ladies Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Participants were pampered with massages and make-overs, as well as provided with important health information.
YOUNGSVILLE —Donald “Bill” Lowery, 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at his home after a 17-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Unity Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Good Hope Baptist Church cemetery.
WHITAKERS - Funeral services for Lillie Mae Harrison, 77, who died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Pleasant Grove Baptist, with the Rev. Linda Taybron officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Two former ABC store employees are no longer working for the liquor supplier.
One of them was charged with theft on Tuesday.
Franklinton investigators served warrants on Rhonda H. Williams, charging her with larceny by an employee.
According to Police Chief John Green Jr., ABC store manager Beverly Ramey informed officers on Aug. 4 that there was an apparent discrepancy in deposit statements.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
The farm-to-fork slogan was reversed Tuesday when the forks came to the farm for the annual Farm-City Week celebration.
The Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service spearheaded the luncheon which was held under a farm shed on the Steve Nelms Farm Tuesday with bright October skies and a background of large farm equipment adding to the atmosphere.
Residents in the county’s municipalities will have a two-hour window to get tricked or receive treats on Monday.
The towns of Bunn, Louisburg, Youngsville, and Franklinton will allow trick or treating from 6-8 p.m. on Monday.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A former state Highway Patrol cadet filed a complaint against two troopers, alleging their training tactics and neglect left her permanently disabled.
Attorneys for Jennifer Martin, who is now a Lake Royale police officer, filed the complaint on Oct. 12.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The State Highway Patrol filed charges against a Las Vegas man they say was responsible for a fatal wreck earlier this month.
According to the report by Trooper J.A. Thomas, Zachary Rayne Crosta, was driving a 2008 Chevy pickup truck west on N.C. 56 just after 1 p.m. on Oct. 14 when he crossed the center line.
Louisburg resident Simeo Smith
Franklinton police charged a teen with underage drinking at a football game last weekend.
According to a report by Sgt. K.J. Hornaday, he and other officers were working the football game at the old Franklinton High School on Oct. 21 when an officer brought forth Carlos Raymont Cannady, 19, whom was suspected of drinking.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
