By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Organizers of Franklinton’s National Night Out got back to their beginnings this week, letting residents host block parties that brought communities together.
That return to the community’s roots was emphasized even more when town police and officials recognized the Harris family — and their fallen patriarch, George Harris — during the kickoff to the community event on Tuesday.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Spring Hope man accused of kidnapping is scheduled to appear in court next week.
Holly Wood reported on July 8 that as she left her job at the Food Lion in Spring Hope, a man approached her asking for money.
When Wood told the man, later identified as Danny R. Harris, that she didn’t have any money, he forced his way into the 2011 Buick LaSabre she was driving.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
BUNN — After consulting with state prosecutors and its lobbying group, Bunn commissioners decided to keep Internet gaming out of town.
Last June, the Board of Commissioners placed a ban on Internet Sweepstakes gaming.
The decision came at a time when the operations were popping up all across the state, including within Franklin County and its municipalities.
A wreck involving a state Highway Patrol trooper happened on Sunday. Linda Woodard of Henderson rear-ended the cruiser that Trooper Brian Moseley was driving as he responded to a wreck and stopped in the roadway.
Larry Williams at National Night Out
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Louisburg area man on charges that he put law enforcement officers in peril.
Dep. Daniel Wester reported on the evening of Aug. 3 that he responded to a domestic dispute in the 300 block of John Winstead Road.
According to the report, Barry Bell reported that his son, Anthony Bell, was causing trouble in the house.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Save for Bunn High School, Franklin County seniors are graduating at an increasing rate.
And it was the first decline in the graduation rate at Bunn High School in a five-year span. Bunn went from a graduation rate of 80.57 percent to 78.48 percent from the 2009-10 school year to the 2010-11 school year.
According to information released by the Franklin County school system, Franklinton and Louisburg high schools both saw an increase in their graduation rates from the 2009-10 school year to the 2010-11 school.
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The United Way of Franklin County
Collections for school supplies for needy students in Franklin County at the Louisburg Walmart continue this weekend in full force in emphasis of the tax-free weekend.
The United Way of Franklin County has partnered with Walmart, in cooperation with Franklin County Schools and the Louisburg Police Department, to take donations of school supplies and monetary donations to get supplies as part of the statewide initiative “Build A Backpack” through Communities in Schools.
The United Way of Franklin County has successfully completed all of its 2011 United Way Worldwide membership requirements by their respective dates.
UWFC board of directors Chairman Dale Byrns said Friday that the certification reflects a continued commitment by the UWFC to be part of the United Way Worldwide efforts and vision while maintaining local focus and commitment on the human services needs here.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Spring Hope man for breaking into a house of worship.
The morning of July 28, Daniel Massey reported that someone broke into Rocky Cross Holiness Church in the 900 block of Carlyle Road.
According to the report by Dep. Allen Batchelor, the suspect apparently busted out a front window to gain entry.
This is red hot news.
The call is going out to all Franklin County rescue and fire agencies, police departments and the Sheriff’s Office – we want to see, and taste, your best cooking!
As part of the 2011-12 United Way of Franklin County campaign, all the public servicemen and women are invited to participate in a collective cook-off on Oct. 8.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Perhaps now more than ever it’s time for us Franklin Countians to keep one eye on our roots — literally, on our roots and the roots of our neighbors!
Earlier this week, this newspaper carried a column by Charles Mitchell, head of the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service, which underscored the importance of agriculture to the economy of Franklin County.
We just might be on to something here.
Not long ago we ran a column from local Cooperative Extension agent Martha Mobley about how best to cope with a drought and, as she predicted, it rained.
Then we published our popular Guide to Franklin County which featured on its cover a photo of a tobacco field being irrigated — and it rained buckets!
GOOD MORNING: While Thursday may have marked the 34th straight day of 100 plus degree weather in Dallas, it hasn’t been long-john weather locally by any stretch of the imagination, either.
On top of that, outside of an outside chance of a stray thunderstorm to knock temperatures down a bit, it looks like we can expect daytime highs in the mid-nineties or higher through the weekend at the very least.
More than 35 million Americans live in poverty, according to the Census Bureau. Imagine what kind of life they must have.
Actually, you don’t have to imagine. Their federal government conducts numerous surveys that contain detailed information about the living conditions of those classified as poor — information that comes directly from those in poverty.
Kids at the BTU Center in Franklinton had fun on Tuesday night during National Night Out festivities. Residents were treated to food, fun and fellowship during the community events held in Franklinton and Louisburg.
From left to right, Erica Mills, holding six-month-old Parker, Kristin Martin, Rebecca Sherrell and Susan Marshall rock out to the gospel rock of Ashes to Angels during the National Night Out celebration hosted by Randy Tingen and Trish Thor in Franklinton.
Members of the Franklin County Community Foundation Board of Directors present a $500 check to Karen Wilson and Velvet Perdue from Care and Share. The Community Foundation supports non-profits locally with grants from an endowment held with the North Carolina Community Foundation.
Members of the Franklin County Community Foundation Board of Directors presented a $500 check to Linda Rudolph from Safe Space. The Community Foundation supports non-profits locally with grants from an endowment held with the North Carolina Community Foundation.
By:
Meg Wyatt, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agent
4-H’ers from Franklin County attended North Carolina 4-H Betsy Jeff Penn Center from June 26-July 1 in Reidsville.
Camp is one of the high points of the 4-H year, bringing young people from across the state to Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center for five days of activity.
The SCV Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal was presented to Michael Aaron Cooper of Louisburg during a previous meeting of the SCV Camp #310 (Franklin Rifles Division). This medal was approved at the 1995 Annual General Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
SPENCER – The North Carolina Transportation Museum Foundation and the Watauga Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host two day trip excursions to Roanoke, Va. and Toccoa, Ga. this fall. These trips allow passengers great views of the fall colors combined with the romance of riding the rails to a great destination. If you want to see the Appalachian Mountains at their peak of beauty, these trips are for you.
FRANKLINTON - Funeral services for Katrina Renee Spivey Eaton, 34, who died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Louisburg High School Auditorium, with the Rev. LeRoy Dukes officiating. Burial will follow in the Cemetery on the Hill.
YOUNGSVILLE - Orville Dexter Lewis Jr., 69, died Saturday, July 30, 2011. A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 5, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Franklinton.
