Well, that certainly wasn’t helpful!
In fact, it resembled rubbing salt into an open wound and wondering why the recipient didn’t enjoy the experience!
In what has to be one of the most ham-handed approaches to ironing out a controversy in recent memory, Franklin County officials last week offered the town of Franklinton a chance to end the current controversy swirling around water.
GOOD MORNING: Look for sunny and quite warm weather today (Wednesday) with highs in the mid 90’s, and partly cloudy weather for the rest of the week with daytime highs in the low to mid 90’s. There’s the chance of a thunderstorm maybe on Saturday. Enjoy!
So, New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is finally taking credit for the crotch shot seen around the world.
News broke nearly two weeks ago when an apparent lewd Twitter picture surfaced — a photograph that was allegedly sent from the prominent New York politician to the digital account of a twenty-something woman in Seattle.
Last Week’s Poll
As a sign of leadership, should the county commissioners give up their pay until the county’s budgetary problems ease up?
Dear Editor:
One of the most important factors that determine the health of the region’s residents is the safety of our communities.
Dear Editor:
The Warren County commissioners demonstrated leadership and commitment to the economic development and growth of Warren County by focusing on the county’s existing strengths: its people and natural resources.
William Harris, principal of Louisburg Elementary School, announces the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
Jim Harris, principal of Franklin County Early College High School, announces the Honor Roll for the fourth six weeks grading period. To be named to the A Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than 93. To be named to the A/B Honor Roll, a student must make no grade lower than an 85.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Mattie L. Tabron, 76, who died Thursday, June 2, 2011, were held Tuesday, June 7, at South Main Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Rosby officiating. Burial followed in the Allen Chapel Church cemetery.
ZEBULON - Ruby Holland Hudson, 81, died Sunday, June 5, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 8) at Zebulon Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon.
HOLLISTER - Funeral services for Bertha Richardson Silver, 90, who died Sunday, June 5, 2011, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Pine Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Hedgepeth officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver family cemetery.
ZEBULON - Helen Poole Edwards, 88, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her home. A graveside service was held Monday, June 6, at Knightdale Baptist Church cemetery.
ZEBULON - Louise Scarboro Tippett, 82, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 7, at Wakefield Central Baptist Church, Zebulon. Burial was in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
SPRING HOPE – George Madison Duke, 84, of the Justice Community, died Monday night, June 6, 2011. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Duke Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Jack Edge officiating.
LOUISBURG —Donya Davis, 45, died Sunday, June 5, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mae Rena Davis.
FRANKLINTON - Jamie Gallagher, 36, died Monday, May 30, 2011. Arrangements by Bright Funeral Home, Wake Forest.
John, a Vietnam veteran and Franklin County resident since 1984, passed away peacefully in his Youngsville home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
The Vance-Granville Community Band performed its first-ever Memorial Day weekend concert on May 28 at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson. The ensemble played on the “Moon-Glo Stage” in front of the movie screen before the evening’s double feature.
The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina A&T State University is hosting the 10th annual Small Farms Field Day at the University Farm on Thursday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
An extensive array of research in progress will be open to the public, as well as extension agents and other professionals involved with small-scale agriculture.
The Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce the recipient of their 2011/2012 scholarship as Colby Gupton of Louisburg. Colby will be a sophomore at NCSU this fall, where he is studying agriculture. He is the son of Reese and Cindy Gupton of Louisburg. The association awards scholarships annually to deserving, college-bound Franklin County students.
By:
Kim Jackson, Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service
Darkwinged fungus gnats are native insects that normally go unnoticed because they inhabit decaying organic matter outdoors and are generally not abundant in the overall landscape.
This year, however they are emerging in large numbers perhaps in search of a new food source. The maggots are noticeable because they congregate around the house or on plants in the yard.
The sounds of children’s voices and music will again echo through Warren County’s historic Cherry Hill this summer.
A Summer Music Festival and Camp is again being presented by the Cherry Hill Concert Series at the beautifully preserved 19th century plantation home in Inez.
Sequoia Jeanaé Man-gum graduated from East Carolina University on May 7. She received a B.S. degree in Family and Community Services with a minor in psychology. She is a 2006 graduate of Louisburg High School. She is the daughter of Ozell and Cathy Mangum.
Teressa Ann Lamberth of Louisburg graduated from Louisburg College on Saturday, May 7, with an Associate in Arts degree.
Leaps and Bounds Early Learning Center’s Pre-K graduation class of 2011 is shown above. Back Row (from left): Jenesis Solis, Jonathan Hardi, Amazyen Williams and Ms. Chris; front row: Kellie Johnson, Christian Creech, J’miyah Alston, and Dante Mills.
