Heart disease is a silent killer that literally strikes at the heart of its victims.
An estimated 29 percent of all deaths in the United States are attributed to heart disease, making it the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. However, few people still know what heart disease is — or how they can be affected.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are looking for suspects who stole more than $30,000 in metal from a Youngsville company.
Don King with Wake Electric reported on Feb. 14 that someone broke into a substation on Bert Winston Road.
The fence was cut in two locations and, upon closer inspection, Wake Electric staff discovered ground wire and cables, as well as other items missing.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Some coaches may be thrilled with the scenario the Bunn High School girls basketball squad encountered during the 2010-11 campaign.
The Ladycats, guided by Chuck Mann, roared through their regular season schedule without a loss. Bunn was hardly challenged other than a couple of early-year victories over Nash Central -- and a late-season decision against North Johnston, when BHS ralllied after trailing at halftime.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Entering his third season as the Louisburg College head baseball coach, John Thomas figured his club would have a deep, talented pitching staff for the 2011 campaign.
Even with departed standouts Hunter Ackerman (Chicago Cubs Draftee) and Ryan West (College of Charleston) competing on other levels, Thomas still had plenty to work with on the mound, led by transfer Ethan Carter (University of South Carolina) and returnee Matt Armstead -- among many others.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Had it been a professional game, a majority of the fans probably would have been heading for the exits midway through the fourth quarter.
After all, Franklinton looked to be in complete command of its semifinal showdown against North Johnston at the Northern Carolina Conference Girls Basketball Tournament on Wednesday night at the Bunn Dome.
When she accepted the Louisburg College fast-pitch softball coaching position in the summer of 2008, Monica Gordy felt like it would be a three-year process to rebuild the Lady Hurricanes’ program.
After all, Gordy had taken the job less than two months before school was about to begin, and the Lady Hurricanes were destined to be void of many sophomore returnees for the 2009 campaign.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Bunn was in a zone to begin the second half -- and that’s not necessarily to the preference of veteran head coach Gerald Melton.
Given his options, Melton would much rather utilize a man-to-man defense against his opponent, but that clearly wasn’t garnering much success for the Wildcats in the first half of their Northern Carolina Conference semifinal showdown Thursday against backyard rival Franklinton.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY -- The Third Annual Jocelyn Paige Lee Golf Tournament will be held May 14 at The River Golf and Country Club at Lake Royale.
Action will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
Entry fee is $50 per person or $200 per foursome, with all proceeds going to The Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy on behalf of the Joceylyn Paige Lee Foundation.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- An annual tradition continued Tuesday when Louisburg College hosted its popular Hurricane Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony at historic Holton Gymnasium on the LC campus.
Pictured (Above): ACADEMIC STANDOUTS FOR LOUISBURG COLLEGE. A total of 99 students were honored Tuesday as part of the annual Hurricane Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony at Louisburg College. The event was staged as part of a basketball doubleheader at Holton Gymnasium on the LC campus. (Submitted Photo)
RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has set the schedule for the annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments for 2011, with expectations for increased participation in the popular shooting sports events.
Nine district-level competitions will be held in March, with hundreds of middle school and high school students taking part.
Bunn’s (l to r) Whitney Bunn and Brianna Gatson force a jump ball situation as Nortwest Halifax’s Jessica Conyers (41) holds on during Wednesday night’s semifinal outing of the Northern Carolina Conference Girls Basketball Tournament.
Louisburg College’s Patrick Roy (right) takes second base off a steal during the Hurricanes’ home game Wednesday afternoon against Wake Tech Community College.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
Dozens of pictures and documents posted on the bulletin boards of Louisburg’s Town Hall offer a unique and highly personalized glimpse into the town’s history this month.
The focus is the African-American history of the town and it’s presented in a way that focuses on the human side of history.
Unlike many historical displays, this one emphasizes the people who have played crucial roles in the town’s development over the years.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklinton and Franklin County are still awaiting their day in court, but town officials will have their day before the court of public opinion.
The town Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public information session this coming Thursday, giving residents a chance to learn more about a water contract dispute that has entangled both governmental entities.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A superior court judge ruled on Tuesday that a woman accused of terrorizing a White Level community is not competent enough to stand trial.
Phyllis Hazel Courtney, 62, underwent an evaluation from clinical psychologists in Butner and they determined that Courtney had mental disorders and psychotic symptoms that were exacerbated by alcohol use.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
The case against a couple accused of abusing an eight-month-old will continue in court.
Investigators charged Dennis and Annie Newton with felony intentional child abuse-serious physical injury after alleging the couple was responsible for serious injuries, including the broken legs, arms and fingers to the child in their foster care.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Usually, a forecast of 70 degrees has nothing to do with what goes on in a courtroom, but clear skies should pave the way for the start of a trial against a man accused of injuring a deputy.
The trial against Joe Williams was slated to begin in the middle of January, but the threat of ice or snow kept defense attorneys and prosecutors from starting the hearing.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
It turns out more is less.
The Tar River Veterinary Hospital has ramped up its rabies vaccination clinics, hosting one per month at the county animal shelter at 351 T. Kemp Road.
While it may not be an exact correlation, the county’s cases of rabies have dipped, accounting for less cases of rabies with more clinics, said Animal Control Director Graham Stallings.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
An accused murderer is scheduled to appear in the next trial court session of superior court.
Franklinton and Virginia State Police combined to arrest Rashawn Arrington on Sept. 21 — a day after local police allege he shot and killed Jesse Montague Jr.
Arrington is slated to appear in court during the trial court session beginning on Feb. 21.
Louisburg resident Victoria Hill
HENDERSON - Funeral services for Pauline C. Person, 94, who died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 16) at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Samuel Blalock officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
CASTALIA - Funeral services for Betty Mills Clifton, 73, who died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, will be held at noon on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Richardson Funeral Home chapel in Nashville. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove cemetery.
WAKE FOREST - Willard Elisha Bailey, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. A memorial service honoring his life was held at Wake Forest United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 15.
ZEBULON - Steve Allen Driver, 55, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 14, at Social Plains Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
