LOUISBURG -- Louisburg College stepped out of Region X baseball action Wednesday for a home meeting against Stanly Community College.
The visiting Stanly club was able to defeat Louisburg by a 6-2 margin at Frazier Field on the LC campus.
J.T. Wauford got the start on the hill for the Hurricanes and worked four frames on the nine-inning matchup.
High School Baseball
TUESDAY
Louisburg at Corinth Holders 6 p.m.
Northwest Halifax at Franklinton 6 p.m.
HENDERSON -- Louisburg High School earned its second victory over Southern Vance in a one-week span as the Warriors topped the Raiders by a 6-3 score on Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference boys tennis match at Fox Pond Park.
Last week, the Warriors, competing at home, were 7-2 winners versus the Raiders.
Louisburg College’s Jenna DeSantis slides safely into second base during the Lady Hurricanes’ home softball showdown on Wednesday against Pitt CC.
(L to R) Louisburg High School pitcher Jeremy Coburn and catcher Dillon Joyner discuss strategy during the Warriors’ home conference baseball victory Tuesday night against North Johnston.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
The town of Louisburg is going to “experiment” with a new zoning classification designed to allow the town to have additional control over how specific pieces of property are developed.
The new classification will allow conditional zoning based on site-specific development plans, according to Tony King, Louisburg’s assistant manager and planner.
Improvements to U.S. 401 — most specifically Section D between Royal and Louisburg, were very much in focus Monday afternoon at a Department of Transportation hearing in Oxford.
At issue is a new but still tentative Transportation Improvement Plan that funds Section C -- between NC 96 and Royal -- for design, right of way and construction but which knocks Section D out of the funding cycle for at least a decade.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County commissioners called for a joint meeting with Franklinton in a move that could help settle a water contract dispute outside of the courtroom.
Both the town and county have been embroiled in the water squabble since September, when Franklinton shut off water to the county citing drought conditions.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — The town’s Tree Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, planting a tree in honor of a woman whose roots were as as strong and deep as the mightiest oak.
The Tree Committee planted two trident maples, one in honor of Sadie Cutchins — a long-time businesswoman who ran Cutchins Funeral Home from the time her husband passed in 1976 through 1992, relinquishing the reins to her son, Town Commissioner Joe Cutchins.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Nearly 80 women showed up for an introduction to flight program.
If only one of them becomes an active flyer, that would double the number of women aviators at the county’s Triangle North Executive Airport.
Franklinton resident Brianna Crudup
Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start made a visit to the North Carolina Legislature on Tuesday, March 15. The Tuesday for Tots event is a chance for local citizens to advocate in person with their legislators on subjects that are important to families and their young children. ABC Adventures, a Louisburg child care program, attended and had the opportunity to meet with their new House member, Rep. Glen Bradley.
The Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., Head Start is accepting children for the 2011-2012 Program Year. Children must be 3 years of age as of Aug. 31, 2011. Parents of children with mental, physical or emotional impairments are encouraged to apply. The program will make special provisions to serve children with special needs.
Jennifer Lee Inscoe and Todd Randall Baker were married on Oct. 10, 2010 during a 3 p.m. outdoor ceremony at the historic Wolfpit home in Louisburg. The officiating minister was the Rev. Jimmy Allen of Wake Forest.
The Franklin County sheriff’s office is investigating a series of break-ins.
• In the first incident, Kenneth Thorne reported the afternoon of March 16 that someone broke into a property at 18 Fish Stallings Road and stole several tools.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Franklin County committee recommended funding a number of tourist-generating events, but attached a caveat to two of them.
Representatives for three church functions presented their applications to the Franklin County Tourism Development Authority on Monday.
By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
They say experience is the best teacher — and many of us can testify that it can be a harsh teacher as well.
But it would appear that our new congresswoman is a pretty quick student.
On Friday, Renee Ellmers was to speak at the Franklin County Republican Party’s convention in Louisburg.
She was late.
GOOD MORNING: While it probably won’t ease your drive to Raleigh anytime soon, you can rest assured that if funding for the final (Royal to Louisburg) section of US 401 is not restored to current plans, it won’t be for a lack of interest or effort on the part of the 401 Citizens Action Committee and other notables attending a DOT public hearing in Oxford Monday afternoon.
I haven’t done the research yet, but I will.
After covering the Franklin County government beat for the past six years, at least, I am convinced that the current board of commissioners have gone into more closed sessions than any board in recent memory.
I might be wrong, but I doubt it.
Last Week’s Poll
Who’s best qualified for sheriff’s job?
A number of veteran law officers have shown interest in becoming Franklin County’s next sheriff. Of the below candidates who have publicly expressed interest, which is best qualified to do the job?
RALEIGH – Those who would participate in politics should possess a healthy sense of humor. It helps. But that doesn’t mean they can afford to be unserious about the major issues affecting North Carolina and the nation.
As I survey recent events in Raleigh and Washington, I see far too many politicians who fail to exhibit the seriousness needed to grapple with the present moment.
On March 13, the women of St. Paul Presbyterian Church celebrated their annual Women’s Day observance. The church theme was “Beautiful Women of St. Paul Who Do Beautiful Things.”
Audrey Williamson presided at the event, and the Women’s Day Choir, under the direction of Edith Anderson, presented music.
As the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church (Inez) continues celebrating African American history, Marque Debnam, a native of Franklin County, was the recipient of the “Spotlight on People” award at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 20. He was presented the award for utilizing his gifts and talents in order to create lasting contributions to the African American community. The certificate was presented by his grandfather, the Rev. Junious M. Debnam, pastor of St. Stephen.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklinton officials continue to make improvements on their financial outlook, including decisions that could eliminate a potential tax increase.
On March 1, town staff advised commissioners that there was a nearly $100,000 gap between expenses and revenue.
