Franklinton resident MacKenzie Oakley
The Bunn community got another new business this week when Common Grounds, a coffee and fun house, opened at 20 Cheves Road (behind Sister’s Cafe). The business offers hot and cold coffee, smoothies, blended drinks, teas, frappes, bottled drinks and snacks — and there is a plan to add sandwiches and bagels beginning next month.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
They bet big on a potential payoff yet we can’t help but wonder if such a payoff even exists.
But they’d better be right because this year — especially this year — voters will have a long memory.
As you read elsewhere in the paper, the Franklin County commissioners adopted their much-discussed budget this week, but a couple of provisions are rather interesting.
One addition really stands out — and will be long remembered.
GOOD MORNING: Let me get this straight. Kelevra says: “The county wants to save money by cutting the fat. As a county we are letting Ronnie, Ritchie and their secretary have over 500 thousand – half a million dollars – 200 thousand in salaries alone, for what’s called economic development, but they haven’t done anything constructive in years. That’s how you cut the fat in Franklin County?
Here’s a little suggestion that may leave you scratching your head in confusion, but it’ll make some sense eventually.
The suggestion is that you pay attention to statewide redistricting as we move forward — but not get too concerned for some weeks.
RALEIGH – I’ve been writing a column about North Carolina politics for nearly 25 years. During that time, I’ve had occasion to criticize the policies of four different governors – Jim Martin, Jim Hunt, Mike Easley, and Beverly Perdue.
None has seen fit to order me flogged. An ancestor of mine, William Pendley, wasn’t so lucky.
In three weeks our legislature returns to Raleigh to draw new maps for Congressional and Legislative districts as required by the 2010 census. Decisions made in redistricting will set the stage for the 2012 elections.
Studying abroad is a valuable experience that is very hard to beat. The direct contact with the culture and language of another country does something to people. It actually changes their outlook on life as they experience firsthand another culture as a whole.
Some young students have had the opportunity to do just that.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who broke into a middle school.
Wayne Champion reported on June 15 that someone had broken into all three of the school’s utility buildings where sports equipment is stored.
Champion is president of the Cedar Creek Middle School’s sports booster club.
WAKE FOREST - Michael Eugene Kelsey, 62, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at his home in Wake Forest. No local services are planned.
RALEIGH - Funeral services for Floretta “Flo” Jones Thomas, 59, who died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, will be held at 3 p.m. today (Saturday, June 25) at Jones Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Quinton Alston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Lois Wheeler Edwards, 79, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Rex Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, June 25) in the chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton, with the Rev. Carl Hunter officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.
ZEBULON - Anna Bryant Tant, 94, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell. Burial followed in the Rocky Cross Baptist Church cemetery.
ZEBULON - Lawrence Wesley Liles Sr., 78, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, June 25) at Zebulon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Zebulon Town Cemetery.
FRANKLINTON - Rosa B. Fogg, 77, died Friday, June 17, 2011. Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home, Franklinton.
DURHAM - Funeral services for Christine Nicholson Isler, 78, who died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Cypress Creek Civitan Club participated in Awards Day at Bunn High School by presenting Connor Starling with a plaque and certificate representing a $500 college scholarship. This scholarship has been created for a Junior Civitan who has demonstrated leadership using the high principles of the Civitan Creed and who actively participates in sponsored community service projects, while maintaining high academic standards.
The Edward Best High School Class of 1951 met on May 28 for their 60th class reunion.
Former students of Perry’s High School honored teacher James L. Nicholson at an appreciation service held at Perry’s School on Saturday, June 4. He taught English and French at Perry’s from 1949-1962.
The program began with the processional of Mr. Nicholson, escorted by his surrogate daughter, Emma Brown Robertson. Music, “We’ve Come This Far By Faith,” was sung by the Rev. Bernice Richardson and her sister, Vernice R. Harris.
Maple Springs Baptist Church honored Mary H. Williams with a reception for her 100th birthday on Sunday afternoon, June 12, in the fellowship hall. Earlier during the worship hour, she was presented a plaque by Pastor Jason Havens for her life of dedication to God and service to her church. The reception was sponsored by the Hospitality Committee and special church friends.
If you believe that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. You may be eligible if:
By:
Martha Mobley, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agent
The NC Cooperative Extension and several goat and sheep producer associations in North Carolina are partnering to hold the “NC Goat & Sheep Producers Roundup IV” on Thursday and Friday, July 21 & 22, at the Lenior County Cooperative Extension Center located at 1791 Hwy. 11/55 in Kinston.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Little did the school know it at the time, but Louisburg College’s quest for a new women’s basketball coach was destined to be a worldwide search.
And when the interview process concluded. LC Athletic Director Mike Holloman was confident that he had located the right candidate in Brett Vana.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Things worked out pretty well for Louisburg College’s last softball signee from the tradition-rich program at North Johnston High School.
By the time she concluded her amazing two-year stint at LC, former NJ standout Amber Weaver had received a pair of Region X Player of the Year Awards -- and she will continue her career in the fall at nearby Barton College in Wilson.
