Only one of the prep football games slated for Franklin County was still scheduled as planned late Friday.
Each of the county’s squads were supposed to play at home -- Ravenscroft at Louisburg, Northern Vance at Franklinton and Wilson Fike at Bunn.
High School Football
MONDAY
Wilson Fike at Bunn 7 p.m.
Ravenscroft at Louisburg 7 p.m.
ZEBULON -- Josh Fellhauer singled home Bill Rhinehart with the winning run one out into the ninth inning as Carolina defeated Jacksonville 2-1 before 1,164 fans at Five County Stadium on Wednesday night in a Class AA Southern League baseball matchup.
HAPPY RETURN FOR FHS. Savanna Styers (center) and the Franklinton Lady Rams earned a pair of clutch home victories this week in high school volleyball action. In FHS’ first-ever matchup at the new gymnasium, the Lady Rams trailed Wake Forest-Rolesville two games to zero before rallying for an emotional five-game conquest.
BUNN -- Bunn High School baseball standouts Forrest Maynard and Taylor Longson participated in the Blue-Grey Baseball Classic, which was held earlier this month at the Greensboro Grasshoppers Stadium.
Maynard is a senior third baseman, while Longson is a senior pitcher for the Wildcats.
The classic featured two days of games plus a pro-style workout in front of college and professional scouts.
(L to R) Bunn’s Tainasha Vines and East Wake’s Shakerrya Morrison go up for the ball during Thursday’s high school volleyball matchup at the Bunn Dome.
Franklinton’s Cole Gupton (left) tries to gain the ball during the Red Rams’ home win over Northern Nash on Wednesday at the Franklinton Rec Park.
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s decision to play Friday night proved to be a profitable one on the scoreboard.
While some area clubs moved their football contests up to Thursday -- or back to this coming Monday -- the Red Rams opted to take to the field despite the potential for poor weather.
In the end, the rain came at a sporadic and sometimes heavy pace, but Franklinton remained undefeated with a 20-7 victory over the Northern Vance Vikings at the FHS Football Field.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- With the threat of poor weather looming, both Louisburg and Bunn decided to postpone their respecitve high school football games that were scheduled for Friday night.
Louisburg was supposed to host Ravenscroft, while Bunn was slated to entertain Wilson Fike.
The Louisburg Lions Club enjoyed a very informative update recently from the Franklin County Extension Services staff which was led by Director Charles Mitchell. Director Mitchell explained that his agency partners with the community to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land and economy of North Carolina.
The remnants of an earthquake that struck Richmond, Va. and registered a 5.9 on the Richter Scale shook Franklin County for a few seconds on Tuesday afternoon.
It shook some residents’ confidence a bit longer.
At about 1:53 p.m., pockets of the ground began to move all over Franklin County, shaking desks, computer monitors and buildings.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Youngsville officials say they could begin interviewing new town administrator prospects in a week.
The town has been advertising the post for about a month.
In fact, the town has been receiving applications and resumés since former town administrator Brenda Robbins was fired in June.
Prosecutors have completed their investigation into allegations that former sheriff Pat Green stole undercover drug money, but it’s still not clear where the matter will end up.
The matter has been turned over to special prosecutors, who could decide to present their findings to a grand jury and seek an indictment.
SIGNS OF THE SEASON. Montrel Cooke carries the football for the Bunn Wildcats during their season-opening loss last Friday at home against Rocky Mount. In other Franklin County action, Franklinton defeated Lakewood and Louisburg fell to Southern Vance.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A long-time public servant always looking out for others passed away this past weekend.
Jeannette Mullen was 76.
Mullen served consecutively on Bunn’s Board of Commission from 1993 until 2004, when the only passion stronger than her service to the community called — her family.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County staff will meet today to figure out a way to resolve a process to approve emergency communications towers that has caused much contention.
On Aug. 9, the county’s planning board endorsed a planning staff recommendation to change the process by which emergency communications towers are approved.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The erection of an emergency communications tower isn’t the only obstacle in front of a multi-million dollar radio system overhaul.
Financial approval is still not finalized, even though staff don’t suspect it will be an issue.
The project is expected to cost the county $10.7 million and the Local Government Commission (LGC) has given the county verbal approval to go ahead.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County dodged hail, heavy winds and anything else Mother Nature had to dish out on Sunday.
Emergency services staff are keeping an eye on Hurricane Irene, hoping for the same outcome this coming weekend.
“According to advisories, it’s tracking more to the right, and we hope it keeps doing that,” we hope it keeps doing that,” said County Emergency Services Director Randy Likens.
Louisburg resident Chris Smith
WEDDING. Kelly Denise Preddy and Russell Stephen Corley were married on May 21, 2011 at Franklinton United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Preddy Sr. of Franklinton. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ted Turner of Creedmoor.
ENGAGEMENT. Rosa Patterson of Lowndesboro, Ala., and Eugene Williams Jr. of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael (Rasha) Antoinette Williams to Gregory Allan Thomas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Thomas of Kittrell.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
In an effort to make sure students are ready for a new school year, Franklin County residents passed the test.
The United Way of Franklin County combined with Franklin County Schools and Walmart to take part in “Build a Backpack,” — a back-to-school drive.
A drug investigation led police to arrest a Louisburg man wanted on assault charges in Vance County.
Police responded to the 900 block of S. Main Street the afternoon of Aug. 21 to investigate allegations that a man, later identified as Hosea L. Lewis, 22, of 3877 U.S. 401 South, was selling drugs.
When officer T.W. Lincoln arrived, according to his report, Lewis did not cooperate and attempted to run.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Is “peace” too much to hope for?
Is wishing for a cooling of emotions beyond possible?
Can logic prevail when emotions have ruled thus far?
Tough questions, all!
And for the record, we’re not talking about world peace, cooling off emotions in Libya or using logic to find a solution in the Mideast!
