Franklin County sheriff’s deputies combined with state agents to raid an illegal bar in the southern end of the county.
According to a release from the state Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement agents and deputies raided an unlicensed bar known as Club 97 at 2135 N.C. 97 near Zebulon during the early morning hours of Oct. 9
Playing in a community band is something that can happen for an adult who was once a band student. The skills learned in public school music programs never leave students, and playing as an adult is a great way to continue involvement in music.
An educational Elluminate equine training for interested area horse owners will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the FC Extension Center’s Annex meeting room in Louisburg, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Elluminate is a relatively new way to teach classes in an economical way ... by watching the presentation broadcast live on a screen …
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Regardless of the circumstances, the end of Franklinton’s 22-year football drought against Bunn was destined to be a memorable moment for the Red Rams’ faithful.
But for Franklinton, this script was downright unforgettable.
With first place on the line in the Northern Carolina Conference -- and with FHS’ undefeated record at stake -- the Red Rams used a goal-line stand in the closing seconds to secure a 19-14 victory over Bunn last Friday in front of an overflow crowd at the FHS Football Field.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Coming off a tough road loss one week earlier, Louisburg College football coach John Sala hoped his club would find plenty of motivation for last Saturday’s home matchup against the Greenville Titans.
This wasn’t a conference showdown, but Sala anticipated the Hurricanes would have plenty to play for.
Pride, most notably.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- So much for the theory that Louisburg wouldn’t be effective while playing its fourth football game in a 12-day span.
The Warriors controlled the majority of the contest, but had to withstand some big plays from Warren County en route to earning a 30-28 decision last Friday in a key Northern Carolina Conference matchup at historic Patterson Field on the LHS campus.
Franklinton’s football victory last Friday over Bunn was one for the ages -- especially if you’re a FHS fan who is 22 or younger.
The Red Rams hadn’t defeated the Wildcats since 1989 -- a skein that ended with a heart-stopping 19-14 decision in front of an estimated 3,000 at the Old FHS Football Field.
NASH COUNTY -- Listed are last week’s scores from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s football season:
JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. -- Catawba College’s Lakeem Perry made 16 tackles, but it wasn’t enough as Carson-Newman rolled up nearly 600 yards of offense en route to a 55-21 win over visiting Catawba in South Atlantic Conference football action on Saturday afternoon at Burke-Tarr Stadium.
Bunn High School wide receiver Calvin Brodie (right) is pursued by Franklinton’s Tank Yarbrough after reeling in a pass during last Friday night’s Northern Carolina Conference football matchup, which was claimed by the host Red Rams, 19-14.
Louisburg College’s Tomorris Roberts (left) comes up with a reception during his team’s home victory last Saturday afternoon over the Greenville Titans. (Times photo by Geoff Neville)
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October 11, 2011
Franklin County and state agents are investigating allegations of misconduct by a day care employee.
Workers from GlaxoSmithKline of Zebulon spent their Orange Day helping the Safe Space Thrift Store in Louisburg. Orange Day is a day of volunteering for the GlaxoSmithKline employees and this year they dedicated their day of work in memory of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.
I was so excited to have received from Marla Peoples a supplement to USA Today, which she came across in one of her trips to Virginia for Louisburg College. It contained an insert called “Our World,” and it talks about how much the world thinks of Chile, Latin America’s great success story.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Jerry Jones took his oath of office on Friday, officially taking over the reins at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
County commissioners said they selected Jones because they feel he is the best man for the job of bringing the department out of a dark place.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The state’s top law enforcement official said prosecutors won’t bring charges against former sheriff Pat Green until its ready.
In early February, the State Bureau of Investigation was called in to probe allegations that Green stole money from an undercover drug fund.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The county’s airport authority met again in closed session on Wednesday.
And, again, no action was taken.
The board met in a special-called meeting to discuss personnel — presumably to discuss its airport director, Steve Merritt.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County’s tax office is looking to head property tax concerns off at the pass.
Before residents get their tax bills in 2012, county staff and the group spearheading revaluation plan to reach out to the community, answering as many questions as they can before residents get a tax bill.
“Whether we talk to two people at a time, or 20 people at a time,” said county Tax Administrator Jimmy Tanner, “we want to get out there and talk to people and answer any question we can.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
At least some local farmers want a provision in county regulations that will require a public hearing if a public project affects farmland.
That was the gist of a meeting of the Franklin County Agriculture Board Tuesday night. The board, which supervises the Voluntary Ag District program, is updating its rules before sending them to the county commissioners for approval.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
A single trespasser at Long Mill Elementary School Thursday afternoon triggered an all-out response by school officials.
The culprit was a bed bug -- a single creature -- that was discovered in the school, setting off a long-established pest control policy designed to keep one bug from becoming an infestation.
Ned Seibel, right, takes down the next batch of fried fish on Wednesday during the Franklin County Shrine Club’s annual fish fry on Wednesday.
Franklinton resident Kenny Epps
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
BUNN — Commissioners have agreed to meet in a work session to discuss plans to better connect the town.
Town Clerk Judy Jeffreys advised the board at its Monday night meeting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture may have funding available to help the town expand sidewalks.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Louisburg man on drug and gun charges.
According to a report by Sgt. A.R. Roberts, just before 8 a.m. on Oct. 3, he noticed a car leaving a gas station on N.C. 56 with an expired registration. The license plate was also registered to another vehicle.
After stopping the driver, identified as Hosea Lewis, 22, of Louisburg, officers searched the vehicle.
Attorney General Roy Cooper was the guest speaker at this past Tuesday night’s meeting of the Louisburg Lions Club. The state’s top law enforcement official talked about progress that has been made in law enforcement, particularly through technology, particularly in the state’s ability to use DNA to solve crimes.
