Last Week’s Poll
Political blunder?
Were the political careers of four county commissioners (Dunston, Swanson, McGhee and Mitchell) damaged because of their vote against holding a special election for sheriff?
Dear Editor:
I am one of the many people Justice I. Beverly Lake was talking about. I’ve been falsely incarcerated since 10/14/00 for being innocent of the crimes I’m falsely incarcerated for, armed robberies.
Dear Editor:
Wake up, the time is here for us to make the commissioners know how we feel and what we want. It is time for them to remember that they are in the position as commissioner because of our vote electing them. Now we should have that chance to put the sheriff of our choice into that position of sheriff.
On the surface, North Carolina is witnessing a drama of differences between Gov. Bev Perdue and the legislature over the best ways to resolve a projected $2.7 billion shortfall in next year’s state budget. In reality, what is taking place is a fundamental debate over the future role of government. Whoever prevails in this contest could determine the direction of our state for years to come.
ZEBULON - Rochelle Strickland Long, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Funeral services will be today (Wednesday, March 2) at 2 p.m. at Zebulon Baptist Church.
ZEBULON - Hugo Jose Nicaragua, 63, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, March 2) at Hephzibah Baptist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Helen F. Branch, 85, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, at Emmanuel Church of God, 108 Harris St., Louisburg. Burial will be in the Branch-Mann family cemetery in Louisburg.
HENDERSON - Ruth S. Allen, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. from Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson. The Rev. George Speake will officiate. A private cremation ceremony was held at the Hall-Wynne Funeral Service Crematory.
SALISBURY - Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Frank Pleasants, Sr., 68, of Salisbury passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Salisbury. Mr. Pleasants was born December 6, 1942 in Oxford, NC, son of the late Dr. James Marvin Pleasants, Jr. and Margaret Leavister Frazier. He attended Mills High School in Louisburg, NC and was employed by Avada Hearing Care in Winston-Salem, NC as a Hearing Instrument Specialist.
KITTRELL-Martha Jeanette Fuller Rogers of Kittrell passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 with her family by her side. She was born August 21, 1938, the daughter of Clifton Fuller and Cornelia Hayes Fuller. She attended Epsom High School, graduating Valedictorian of her class. Soon after graduation, she married John Allison Rogers, her husband of 54 years, and actively participated in the family business of both agriculture and real estate.
A Franklinton man who tried to avoid a traffic stop was arrested on drug charges.
Winston Thomas Bland, 22, was charged with two counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a controlled substance.
James Arthur Mangrum Sr. (Chic) celebrated his 80th birthday with a dinner on Feb. 12 at Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple Fellowship Hall in Henderson. One hundred sixty family members and friends were in attendance
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- There is more than one way to earn a fast-pitch softball split, and Louisburg College head coach Monica Gordy was thrilled with the way her team went about that quest last Saturday.
After all, Louisburg had cruised to a game-one victory of a twinbill against what appeared to be an overmatched Surry Community College contingent.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- National fates will be determined this coming weekend as the Louisburg College men’s and women’s basketball squads will look to stay alive -- and earn national event spots -- at their respective Region X Tournaments.
The LC men, ranked second nationally with only one loss, will be the top seed and prohibitive favorite for it tourney, which will be staged Thursday through Sunday at the Rockingham Community College Gymnasium in Wentworth (near Reidsville).
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- One point was all that separated Smiley Mueller from ending his career as a state champion.
And it was one point that Mueller was penalized for that proved to be a bone of contention for Louisburg High School fans, coaches and grapplers during Mueller’s title match in the 152-pound classification at the Class 2-A State Invidual Tournament.
RALEIGH -- Jon Chase, Director of Community Relations and Promotions for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, Tuesday announced that the team will hold a drive to benefit the USO of North Carolina.
Fans donating at least one item will receive a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) ticket voucher for the March 9 game against the Atlanta Thrashers
LOUISBURG -- Pairings have been finalized for this weekend’s Region X Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament.
The Region X Men’s Tourney will be staged at Rockingham Community College near Wentworth, with top-seeded Louisburg College hoping to defend its championship.
ROCKY MOUNT -– The North Carolina Wesleyan College basketball team woke up Sunday morning in a very familiar position.
Already crowned the 2011 USA South Regular-Season Champions, and in the conference tournament finals with an opportunity to sweep the two titles.
Pitcher J.T. Wauford and the Louisburg College Hurricanes claimed diamond victories in three of four games last weekend for Head Coach John Thomas.
HENDERSON -- The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team has struggled in the 2010-2011 season, starting with some close losses and a tough schedule that includes nationally-ranked powerhouses such as Davidson County Community College, Guilford Technical Community College and Louisburg College.
A recent loss to Lenoir Community College brought VGCC’s season record to 2-16.
YOUNGSVILLE —Nicholas Anthony Gliatta Jr., 66, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Durham. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Feb. 27, at New Hope Baptist Church in New Albany, Miss., with Bro. Randy Futral officiating.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
A chance comment made at a photocopier seems to have been the “trigger” that led to an investigation of Franklin County Sheriff Pat Green, his subsequent resignation and the controversy that surrounds the case today, including the alleged theft of some charitable contributions meant to help needy children.
According to investigatory records released this week by Superior Court Judge Richard Baddour Jr., county Finance Director Chuck Murray made the comment to William Mitchell, a drug-enforcement deputy, back in December, 2009, that opened up the case.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
Although preliminary and unofficial estimates put the loss to the county at $109,000 in the Pat Green scandal, taxpayers may not bear the full brunt of that loss.
As the sheriff, Green was a bonded employee and that bond should help reduce the loss. County finance director Chuck Murray said Friday that his office is still checking on how much the bond might cover but estimated it would pay between $25,000 and $45,000.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A voluminous report that details suspicions the county had about missing money at the sheriff’s office highlights the questionable nature by which Pat Green was documenting and keeping up with undercover drug money.
Police chiefs in the county, though, said such documentation — even when dealing with confidential informants and drug suspects — isn’t that hard to keep track of.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The Democratic Party’s executive committee will meet on Monday to recommend a new Register of Deeds.
And while the party is mum about the six people who have expressed interest in filling the unexpired term of Linda Stone, county resident Pete Andrews is running a public campaign for the office.
He is advertising for the post and released a biography.
