Members of the Louisburg High School Homecoming Court for the 2010 season were (l to r) Ariana Ramirez (Junior Princess), Georgette Townsley (Sophomore Princess), Jackie Prosser (Queen), Sean Hines (King), Alexis Hockaday (Freshman Princess) and Justin ‘Tank’ Williams (Sophomore Prince).
The Granville Bulls Travel Baseball Team recently won the Nations Baseball Super Showdown 12-Under Elite Tournament, which was held Oct. 9-10 at Oxford Park. The Bulls went undefeated for the event, including an extra-inning victory in the championship game.
Franklinton’s Demetrius Burk (with ball) escapes from the Louisburg defense during last Friday night’s crucial Northern Carolina Conference football meeting.
CARY - Donald Sidney Murphy, 68, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Louisburg. Burial followed in at 3 p.m. Friday at Wake Memorial Park in Cary.
FRANKLINTON —Annie R. Edwards, 94, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. Arrangements by Cremation Society NC.
ZEBULON - Daniel “Danny” Keohane, 61, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Capital Nursing & Rehabilitation in Raleigh. Graveside services were held Friday at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest.
RALEIGH - Dorothy Driver McLamb, 75, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 5, 2010 at her home. Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 8, at Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Montlawn Memorial Park.
ZEBULON - Edith Harper Huber, 81, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. A graveside service was held Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Zebulon Town Cemetery.
BUNN - Funeral services for James Phillips Sr., 85, who died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2010, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Nelson Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Emma Solomon officiating.
YOUNGSVILLE - Ann Myers Glasscock, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens in Wake Forest.
FRANKLINTON —Trummiler Crudup, 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. Arrangements by Cutchins Funeral Home, Franklinton.
Bunn’s Savanah Hopper (right) uses a bit of touch to send the ball over the net.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- T.J. Wall’s game-winning touchdown pass to Kevin Williams wasn’t a non-stop flight as the ball was touched by at least two Louisburg defenders before finding its way into the hands of Williams -- Franklinton’s big-play receiver.
AURELIAN SPRINGS -- After five weeks on the road, the Bunn Wildcats are finally heading home.
Bunn hasn’t played at its own field since Aug. 27, but the Wildcats have certainly proven to be capable road warriors during that decisive stretch.
The band program at Louisburg High School and Terrell Lane Middle School began its annual Fruit Sale on Oct. 4. The fruit sale will continue through Oct. 26. This is the chief fundraiser for the band programs at both schools, and proceeds from the sale will be applied to the purchase of new equipment, repair of existing equipment, music purchase, and operating expenses of the band program.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The civil case against the developer of a Youngsville shopping outlet was dismissed last month, clearing the way for realtors to market and promote the property.
Earlier this year, GE Business Financial Services filed a lawsuit alleging that Youngsville Crossing’s developer, Gemini Real Estate Advisors, defaulted on a $17.8 million loan.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Bunn’s governing board approved the creation and hire of a new supervisor who will help enforce the law.
One commissioner, though, thought the move violated town regulations.
During Monday night’s meeting, Police Chief Kent Winstead recommended that the town create the new overnight supervisor position, giving the department some leadership during late-night hours.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
An Israeli company is a few months behind in their effort to impact Franklin County’s unemployment statistics.
Palziv North America, which bought the old HON building on N.C. 56 just outside of Louisburg, was expecting to be in production last month, however, a holdup with an equipment order has the company looking at a December manufacturing start.
Joey Mills hoists another batch of fish to be fried on Wednesday during the Franklin County Shrine Club Fish Fry, the group’s annual fundraiser. The proceeds benefit a network of 22 Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, which care for crippled and burned children.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The chair of Triangle North Executive Airport’s governing committee wants the board to better plan for its future.
At the board’s Tuesday meeting, Airport Committee Chair John Allers will ask the board to schedule a workshop to set out its aviation Transportation Improvement Plan, as well as figure out a way to get the plan before state and federal leaders to secure funding.
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Staff Reports / POLICE BRIEFS
The state Highway Patrol charged a Franklinton woman with driving left of center in a head-on collision that sent a Timberlake family to the hospital.
According to Trooper C.I. Hundley, Krista Bell was driving a Dodge van east on Tarboro Road just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday when she attempted to make a left turn onto Cedar Creek Road.
4-H members Brody Steffensen, left, and Jake Privette, center, present a beef roast tip plate to Louisburg resident Stephen Phillips during the Local Food Roast on Friday. The event was sponsored by the Franklin County Cooperative Extension and United Way of Franklin County, raising money for the human services agency.
Franklin County’s Ellis Privette
Safe Space, Inc., a non-profit domestic violence agency serving Franklin County, will recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month with special events in October.
Community members are invited to join the Safe Space, Inc. board of directors, staff and supporters in remembering victims and survivors at the 12th Annual Candlelight Vigil slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, on the steps of the Louisburg College Main Building.
This is all about Special Olympics. What better place could there be to put your money to work? Many adults and children have been able to bring out their best while participating in Special Olympics. The benefits are truly amazing for these special citizens who inspire people of all ages to open their minds.
