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By: Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Something unusual and interesting happened Sunday as the 9/11 memorial services unfolded across Franklin County.
Originally, we thought the ceremonies would be a memorial service to those nearly 3,000 innocent victims who were killed that terrible morning and the thousands who have died since fighting terrorism in far-off parts of the world.
GOOD MORNING: I would like to personally thank Carolyn Hudson and Jeanne Joyner Faulkner for their complimentary letters to the editor published in the Sept. 10th Weekend Edition of The Franklin Times.
We encourage readers to write and express their opinions regarding public matters and the job we’re doing in bringing you the local news. Be it a pat on the back or otherwise, your opinion is greatly appreciated.
I keep hearing talk of a possible double-dip recession, but at least no one can say there are no jobs in Franklin County.
Right now, commissioners are looking for a new sheriff and Youngsville is looking for a permanent town administrator.
Will you be attending the events (Justice Tractor Show, Tar River Festival, 9/11 ceremonies, or Epsom Firemen’s Day) scheduled for Franklin County this weekend?
Franklinton police arrested a Durham trio accused of kidnapping two children from a guardian.
According to a report by Officer A.J. Bishop, Maurice Eubanks contacted the legal guardian for two of his children, offering to take them to the store the evening of Sept. 9.
The guardian, Betty Lawrence, got concerned when Eubanks did not return after 45 minutes.
I would like to respond to the article submitted by Julet Marshall on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 concerning President Obama. First of all, if you are going to tell something, then you need to tell the truth. First of all, Obama isn’t black, he is biracial. His father is black and his mother is white, so that makes him biracial. So this would make him a biracial man with power.
I’m writing on behalf of Pat Green’s situation. I was born and raised in Franklin County and my whole family is from Franklin County. In the early 90s, I got hooked on drugs. I’m ashamed of what I did and apologize to anyone who fell victim of my scam.
Youngsville firefighters help Patti Elliott, second from left, raise a flag during a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The service at Luddy Park in Youngsville was also in memory of Elliott’s son, Military Police Spc. Lucas Elliott, who died recently in Iraq.
A self-assessed, statewide check-off that supports agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, subject to approval by the Board of Agriculture.
Users of feed and fertilizer in North Carolina will vote whether to continue the voluntary 15 cents per ton self-assessment on fertilizer and animal feed produced in our state.
Some forecasts call for temperatures in the upper ‘60s on Saturday.
For a summer with temperatures routinely in the 90s and pushing triple digits, the weekend forecast feels appropriately autumn-like.
And just in time.
COLORFUL GREETING. Visitors to the annual Justice Tractor Show on Saturday were treated to a picture-perfect day as well as a wide assortment of displays ranging from carefully restored tractors to equipment in as-found equipment. In addition, there were a number of other displays that captured the atmosphere of a bygone era.
Franklin Regional Medical Center will host a free diabetes community event. The event, Healthy Night Out: A Two Part Series on Diabetes, is comprised of two parts.
Friday, Oct. 7 will be an informational session on diabetes geared toward those who suffer from or care for people who suffer from the disease.
Franklin County farmers may be eligible for Farm Service Agency EM loans after President Barack Obama included this county in the list of counties eligible for assistance after Hurricane Irene.
In addition to five counties declared disaster areas, including Vance County, 15 additional North Carolina counties were named a contiguous counties where loan assistance may be available.
ZEBULON - Bertha Jeffreys Creech, 97, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. A graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 12, at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
DURHAM - Barbara Wright Mitchell, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at her home. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 11, at Parkwood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Baggett officiating. Burial followed in Youngsville Town Cemetery.
ZEBULON - John “Carroll” Pate Jr., 51 died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the William Dunlap Hospice House of Raleigh. A memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 11, at Zebulon Baptist Church in Zebulon.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Lois M. Tucker, 70, who died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, will be held Friday, Sept. 16, at noon at Allen Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Joshua Lee Ford, 31, who died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, will be held at noon Thursday, Sept. 15, at Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg. Burial will follow in the Hayes family cemetery.
ZEBULON - Annie Pearce High, 82, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Corinth Baptist Church, 13450 NC Highway 96, Zebulon, with the Rev. Will Abernethy and Dr. Carl Hedrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
RALEIGH - Paul Joseph Krockman, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at his home. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Montlawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Baird, 76, of Charlotte, NC, died early Saturday morning, September 10, 2011 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.
Noted preservationist, Dean Ruedrich of Louisburg, is among eight Wake County projects that will receive awards at Capital Area Preservation’s 18th Annual Anthemion Awards Presentation on Monday, Sept. 19.
Ruedrich will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement in Preservation Award. Anthemion Awards recognize outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in historic preservation in Wake County.
While most freshmen are getting acclimated with redshirt seasons, former Bunn High School standout Andre Davis is making an instant impact with the Elon University football program.
Davis, who led BHS to the Elite Eight of the Class 2-AA State Playoffs last season as a quarterback, has switched to wideout at Elon.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Rasheed Williams made history for Louisburg College two weeks ago as he was tabbed as LC’s first-ever selection as Northeast Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
Williams has done it again as he repeated his league POW honors following another sterling performance.
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