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By: Chris Fitzsimons, NC Policy Watch
It seems that Republicans in the General Assembly have finally gotten around to talking about jobs after weeks of debate about everything else, denying federal loans to community college students, denying health care to thousands of people who are uninsured, repealing annexations, and rolling back consumer and environmental protections.
LIFE’S WORK. Allen de Hart, foreground, takes in the moment after being presented with a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award.
2011 ENTERTAINER OF YEAR. Norway’s Tormod Rogne accepts this year’s Entertainer award.
The North Carolina Council of Deliberation of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry-Prince Hall Affiliation and the North Carolina State Grand Assembly Order of the Golden Circle will convene in Raleigh at the North Hilton/Midtown, 3415 Wake Forest Road, for the 59th Council of Deliberation, April 14-17.
Fun, food, fire trucks! That’s a potent formula for a spring festival and that’s exactly what was featured Saturday when the Youngsville Fire Department held its Fireman’s Day. Although the weather was cool and the skies threatening, the event drew an appreciative crowd.
Sebrina Cooke-Davis received her doctorate degree in psychology at Walden University on Jan. 24. Dr. Cooke-Davis attended East Carolina University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, and completed her Master of Adult Education at the University of Phoenix. She is a native of Louisburg and attended Louisburg High School.
BROWNS MILLS, N.J.—Funeral services for Mathew “Mat” Williams, 49, formerly of Louisburg, who died Monday, April 11, 2011, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Perry’s Missionary Church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Mariah Louise Means, 85, died Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Louisburg. Funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, April 14, in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Louisburg, with the Rev. Claude L. Dunston officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg.
LOUISBURG – Christine Evans Burnette, 88, died Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2011. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, April 13) in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Butch Gordon and the Rev. Jimmy Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Lancaster Memorial Park.
WAKE FOREST - Edna Smith Turner, 73, died Friday, April 8, 2011. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, April 12, at Union Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Donnie Cash and the Rev. Robert Boone officiating. Entombment followed in the Turner family cemetery in Castalia.
ZEBULON - Helen Winifred McCormick Darnell, 60, died Sunday, April 10, 2011. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 13) at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. Interment will follow in Beulah Christian Baptist Church cemetery.
WAKE FOREST - James Carroll “Bud” Johnson, 77, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at the William M. Dunlap Center for Caring. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Va.
GASTONIA - Arthur Douglas Duckett Jr., 76, formerly of Louisburg, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the W.G. Heffnet V. A. Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the chapel of Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc., 223 E. Fisher Street, Salisbury. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. with Military Rites in the Salisbury National Cemetery, Statesville Blvd., Salisbury.
The Annual Five-County Beef Tour will be held this year on Tuesday, May 17, and will be hosted by Franklin County. The five counties on the tour include Franklin, Vance, Granville, Warren and Wake; however, interested producers from throughout the region are invited to attend and participate in this educational, very informative tour.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Two was better than one for the Franklinton Red Rams during Northern Carolina Conference track and field action on Monday afternoon.
FHS, coached by veteran skipper Trent Sanders, picked up a pair of impressive girls victories, defeating Warren County (81-51) and Louisburg (102-32) at the Franklinton Recreation Park.
AIKEN, S.C. -- Louisburg College got over the series hump by taking three of four during Region X softball action last weekend at Aiken Tech.
LC, which has developed a habit for splitting series and doubleheaders this spring, wrapped up the series last Saturday with a 4-2 decision as Jamie Hockaday worked a complete-game, four-hitter.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- A strong regular season showing concluded Monday with Franklinton in the No. 3 position in the competitive Northern Carolina Conference standings.
The Red Rams have been much improved this spring, but were unable to get over the twin humps of Roanoke Rapids and North Johnston in NCC action.
YOUNGSVILLE -- Registrations are being accepted for the Second Annual Triangle Tar Heels Mother/Daughter Father/Daughter Basketball Tournament.
The event will be held May 21 from 5-9 p.m. at Youngsville Elementary School. Play is open to girls ages 9-17 and their mothers, fathers or male mentors. Each team is guaranteed two games.
By: By GEOFF NEVILLE Times Sportswriter
WILSON -- There’s something about the Brittany Tournaments that bring out the best in both the Franklinton High School boys and girls soccer teams.
The trend continued last Friday evening as the Lady Rams outlasted West Brunswick by a 1-0 score in a tough match as part of the annual Brittany Girls Soccer Showcase at Gillette Park in Wilson.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
KENLY -- With a share of first place in the Northern Carolina Conference at stake, the North Johnson Lady Panthers continued their unblemished softball season last Friday with a 9-0 decision over the Bunn Ladycats.
Bunn is now 8-6 overall and 5-2 in the NCC, while North Johnston cemented its top standing in the league.
ZEBULON -- The Mobile BayBears scored 11 runs in the first five innings and then cruised home to an 11-3 victory over the Carolina Mudcats, turning the Mudcats into the only winless team through the first four games of the Southern League baseball season.
Carolina had its chances in the early innings against first-time Double-A starter Patrick Corbin.
PINK STRIKERS 8-11. (Back, l to r) Coach Christy Southall, Taylor Vitale, Linzey Griffin, Taylor Sullivan, MacKenzie Czysz and Coach Brian Leonard; (front, l to r) Shamya Robbins, Halie Turinsky, Mikayla Boucher, Payton Bryant and Madie Leonard. (Photo Submitted)
BASKETBALL STANDOUTS. Avery and Daniel Rising, the grandchildren of A.C. and Carrie Daniels of the Cedar Rock Community, played basketball during the 2010-11 season at Copenhagen International School in Denmark. The Risings recently competed in the Northwest European Council of International Schools Tournament in The Hague, Holland. In the above photo, Daniel (left) is eyeing the basket.
Franklinton’s Kendrick Perry pulls away to take the lead during a relay race as part of the Red Rams’ home track and field meet Monday against Warren County and Louisburg.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats will visit Louisburg College on Friday, April 15. Recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today, their reputation is rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic detail that is unparalleled in the art form.
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