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Franklinton resident Kevin Strickland, 10, harvested his first deer this year, using a crossbow. Kevin made a perfect shot from 35 yards away to bag the 20-inch, 7-point buck.
BUNN -- The Bunn High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will present a Fields of Faith ceremony on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the BHS Football Field.
Everyone is welcome to attend the free event. FCA members from Franklinton and Louisburg High Schools, along with area church groups, are encouraged to be a part of the ceremony.
High School Football
FRIDAY
Louisburg at Franklinton 7:30 p.m.
Bunn at Northwest Halifax 7:30 p.m.
Predictably, the recent heavy rains have had an effect on Franklin County’s high school sports schedules.
But after the sun came out Friday afternoon, Louisburg decided to play its home football contest as planned against the Northern Vance Vikings.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
KENLY -- One spot in the Northern Carolina Conference volleyball standings could spell the difference between a favorable and not-so-admirable draw for the upcoming Class 2-A State Playoffs.
With that fact in mind, Louisburg sought the No. 2 outright position in the NCC on Thursday during an expected tough journey to North Johnston.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Not even veteran head coach Henry Jones could have envisioned the success his Bunn Ladycats have enjoyed this season in the Northern Carolina Conference.
Certainly, Jones expected his club to compete for NCC supremacy, but not in the fashion the Ladycats have been able to display so far.
This week, I had plenty of opportunities to share my Chilean culture. First of all, I was invited by James Hairston, Student Events coordinator, to share my Latin music with the students at Louisburg College. Then, I thought how much fun it would be if I invited my Mexican friend from Henderson and do a program together. We have not done many programs together lately, since we have been so busy.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
CASTALIA - Durward Braswell “D.B.” Gardner, Jr., 68, of Castalia, beloved husband, father, brother and Papa, died Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Rex Healthcare. He is the son of the late Durward B. & Esther Leonard Gardner. He was also preceded in death by his sister, June G. Smart. He was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed his spot on Gardner Farms. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Ricks Boone officiating. Entombment will follow in Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum.
FRANKLINTON – Sue Lee Cox Gilliam, 80, of Franklinton, died Monday afternoon.
FRANKLINTON —Emil L. “Dunk” Preddy, 98, died Wednesday night, Sept. 29, 2010, at Brantwood Nursing Center in Oxford.
MARSHALLBERG -Margaret House Jones, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at Carteret General Hospital. A memorial service was held Thursday, Sept. 30, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Doug Wagner and the Rev. Ellis Bedsworth officiating.
WAKE FOREST —Louise Wilson Macon, 82, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Wake Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today (Saturday, Oct. 2) in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery.
Archie and Georgette Baker are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sabrina, to Jason Cox, son of Chris and Jenny Cox. The ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Louisburg. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
Should this one be filed under: 1) What were they thinking? 2) Are they nuts? or, 3) No good deed goes unpunished?
Posted on: October 2, 2010
By: By Gary Cunard, Times Publisher
Way to go, Wake Forest.
At least the Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Committee!
Posted on: October 2, 2010
GOOD MORNING: Add another 5.5 inches of rainfall to the 3.8 inches we received a few days earlier this week and you’ll come close to erasing our September rainfall deficit.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
Dear Editor:
Jay Lamm’s editorial cartoon depicting Rosemary Champion’s criticism of Harry Foy’s vote against bringing Palziv North America to Franklin County as leaving a “bad taste” in voters’ mouths is curious indeed.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
RALEIGH – Free enterprise creates the conditions for business to thrive. But don’t expect business organizations and lobbies to be consistent advocates for free enterprise and the principles of limited, constitutional government that make it possible.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
In the 1992 election, candidate Bill Clinton’s campaign manager kept Democrats focused by repeating one phrase that defined the campaign: “It’s the economy, stupid.” This year candidates need to understand the number one theme is: “It’s jobs, stupid.”
By: Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Posted on: October 2, 2010
By: by CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Some Franklin County residents found themselves zapped by scammers posing as power company representatives. As early as Sept. 21, residents began complaining to law enforcement that someone claiming to either be with Progress Energy or Wake Electric called and requested credit card information, or else their service would be disconnected.
By: by CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Candidates were asked last month to remove election signs found to be in violation of town ordinances. Only one candidate — County Commissioner Harry Foy — remains in violation, Town Manager Larry Carver said.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
By: by CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Authorities arrested a Franklin County man accused of running an illegal night club called Poe Boys.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
By: by CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Nearly a week’s deluge brought good and bad news to Franklin County.The good news is that Franklinton was able to lift its most stringent water restrictions, going from Stage III to Stage I limitations.
Posted on: October 2, 2010
By: by CAREY JOHNSON / Times Staff Writer
Commissioners will be asked Monday night to accept a Crime Control and Public Safety grant that would expand law enforcement efforts at the sheriff’s office.
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