Players and coaches from the Youngsville All-Stars celebrate after the final out of the Tar Heel Softball 10-Under District Softball Tournament. Youngsville defeated Bunn in Sunday afternoon’s title game at the Louisburg High School Softball Field.
GARNER - Carolyn Bracknell Eckstein, 59, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, July 9) at Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel, Garner.
ZEBULON - Sandra Lynn Erb Schliphack, 60, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011. A celebration service was held Friday, July 8, at Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.
NEW HILL - Erma Lee May Sikes, 102, died Sunday, July 3, 2011. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 6, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bob Way officiating. Burial followed in Ebenezer United Methodist Church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON —Mary E. Dickerson, 89, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Arrangements by Hudson Funeral Home,. Durham.
FRANKLINTON - Bonnie E. Bridges, 49, died Friday, July 1, 2011. Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home, Franklinton.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A family which filed a lawsuit claiming animal control was responsible for the death of a family pet put a price tag on their pain and suffering — $40,500.
Henderson attorney Scott Hamilton filed a lawsuit on March 21, claiming that Animal Control Director Graham Stallings, officers and staff failed to follow procedures and protocols that led to the death of Jessica Ruiz’ five-month old labrador-pit bull mix named Rocky.
Above photo, The State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a three-car wreck on Thursday afternoon that sent three people to the hospital. Trooper B.D. Vick said the driver of the pickup truck would be charged, but he had not identified the driver by press time.
A Franklin County educator with 35 years experience has become the victim of state budget cutbacks that are being felt at the local level.
Monty Riggs plans to have a clean office and have all his personal belongings packed up and gone by Thursday afternoon, Aug. 31. Funding for his position has been eliminated in the new state budget -- and he chose to retire.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Moments before pyrotechnics lit up the nighttime sky to celebrate this country’s independence, Scott Adams told the crowd about fireworks that changed his life forever.
Adams, with the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization designed to aid and raise awareness about injured soldiers, was the featured speaker during the American Legion Post’s Stand up for America celebration on Tuesday night.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Incumbents and residents interested in retaining or taking municipal seats have one more week to file for office.
The filing period for town elections opened on July 1 and will remain open until noon on July 15.
So far, the following incumbents have filed:
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A superior court session this coming week could help determine the path of a case against a White Level woman charged with terrorizing her community.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested Phyllis Courtney in December 2010, charging her with assaulting a neighbor with a large stick.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County commissioners will be asked to move forward with plans to renovate and add-on at the county’s aging jail.
Commissioners did not put any money in the current budget to improve the Franklin County Law Enforcement Complex and Detention Center, but Interim Sheriff Elliott Pinnell informed commissioners of the need during budget negotiations.
Novant Health and Franklin Regional Medical Center are being nationally recognized as a top-performing health care organization.
Spotlighted for its patient quality and safety, the Health Research & Education Trust (HRET), an organization affiliated with the American Hospital Association, chose to share the innovative strategies of Novant Health and two other systems with the rest of the country’s healthcare organizations.
Louisburg resident Chris Harrell
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested three men charged with stealing a U-Haul trailer.
Victor Brubaker reported suspicious activity at Jeffrey’s Grocery in the 3800 block of N.C. 39 South during the early morning hours of July 6.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Here’s a positive suggestion for county and town officials looking for ways to cut their budgets without trimming services.
County commissioners should immediately drop membership in the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
I’m sure you’ve realized this already, but it’s a very strange world we live in.
For example, take these two headlines from the week’s news:
1) Auto industry, seeing new life, is on hiring spree
2) U.S.: Terrorists look to implant bombs in humans
GOOD MORNING: I kept telling myself this can’t go on forever, but it had been over a month since we’ve had what I’d call appreciable rainfall out my way just east of Louisburg.
I’ve been watching TV as the storms approached Franklin County, mostly from the northwest, and as the clouds reached the county line they’d invariably seem to split and pass to the north and south of us leaving us with little more than a sprinkle.
RALEIGH – Have you ever been to a state park in South Carolina?
I have. As a history buff, I’ve visited several of the Palmetto State’s excellent historic sites, such as Andrew Jackson State Park and Kings Mountain State Park. I’ve also relaxed or recreated at several South Carolina parks during trips to Myrtle Beach, where I have family, and Charleston, one of my favorite towns.
Dear Editor:
A few days ago, I accidentally locked myself out of my house. It was evening and I couldn’t get in touch with a locksmith. I called the sheriff’s office and Sheriff Pinnell and Deputy Wells came and got my door open.
“A Future with Hope: Leading to Christ” was the theme chosen by the NC Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for the year 2011. The theme was very well picked, as we struggle at times with daily challenges.
God calls His people to live in hope and expect new things coming our way.
USDA Franklin County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director Sheila Allen is reminding producers that Friday, July 29, is the deadline to apply for 2009 crop loss assistance under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program. SURE provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible Franklin County producers on farms that incurred crop production or quality losses.
The White Level Lions Club had its installation service for new officers for the 2011-2012 year on June 17. Pictured, from left, are Gerald Leonard, secretary; Wilson Gupton, treasurer; Terry Gilliam, second vice president; Tucker Nobles, installing officer; Ted Gupton, president; Allen Tharrington, third vice president; and Sam Wood, first vice president.
