GOOD MORNING: I can’t speak as to what Punxsutawney Phil and others saw or didn’t see, but ol’ Sir Walter Wally over in Raleigh as well as yours truly here in Louisburg reportedly saw our shadows when the sun broke out for a brief period late Wednesday morning, signifying six more weeks of winter.
Dear Editor,
In the interest of keeping you and your readership informed, I intend to advise on the applicable statutes and what they mean, and then I’d ask if I may have a few column inches to talk as a citizen of Franklin County.
Dear Editor,
My name is James T. Kearney. I am deaf and multi-handicapped. In 2009, I graduated from Louisburg High School. Now I am a rising sophomore at Campbell University in Buies Creek.
Dear Editor,
The unfortunate circumstance that resulted with the resignation of Sheriff Pat Green has shocked our community. All involved will have difficult challenges to deal with. Now would be a good time to add them to our prayers.
The above photo appeared in a 1926 edition of The Franklin Times. Jeanette Mustian of Louisburg, would like help identifying the men in the picture. Mustian can be reached at 919-496-2964 or 919-495-5126.
YOUNGSVILLE-Sherman Gorrell Thompson, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 after a short illness. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at Flat Rock Baptist Church, 1529 Flat Rock Church Road, Louisburg.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Wynella Clifton Moore, 85, who died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Greg Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
ZEBULON - Bernice Dwain Carroll, 63, of the Pilot Community, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at Wake Med. A memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 3, at East Wake Church of God, Highway 97, Wendell, with Pastor Tim Hopkins officiating.
TOWNSVILLE - John W. Davidson (B.T. Buddy Wilson Jr.) died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, Feb. 5) at Rock Spring Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gary Brummitt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.
YOUNGSVILLE —James Dylan McNeill, 18, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, Feb. 5) in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with Pastor Tab Cosgrove officiating.
RALEIGH - Vernon Daniel Peoples passed away peacefully on February 2 at the Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, NC. Having reached the enviable age of 90, Vernon succumbed to congestive heart failure.
Natalie Wester and her mother, Dot Wester, both of Louisburg, are going to school to keep their family farm competitive and growing.
The Farm Credit University (FCU) AgBiz Planner program teaches young, beginning, small, and minority farmers new business skills to successfully manage and grow their operations.
RALEIGH—Corn growers will vote Feb. 22 on continuation of the self-assessment program for six years.
The Board of Directors of the Corn Growers Association is asking farmers to assess themselves at a rate of three-fourths cent per bushel on all corn marketed in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s 2nd District U.S. House Rep. Renee Ellmers was in Louisburg Wednesday visiting with officials of the Franklin County Health Department and the Franklin County Cancer Center.
Youngsville now has a physical therapy clinic to take care of the needs of the community.
Team Care Manual and Physical Therapy is sharing space with Dr. Grant Jenkins on Main Street to provide quality health care to the surrounding community.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies arrested the final suspect in a kidnapping case.
Steven Cornelius reported on Jan. 15 that about 11:15 p.m., three men kicked in the front door to his 104 P.G. Pearce Road home.
All Republicans are encouraged to attend their precinct meetings as indicated below in order to become a delegate for the county, district and state conventions.
For more information, contact county Chairman Jeremy Neal, (919) 495-0986 or FCRCNEAL@aol.com. Meetings will also be posted on the county party’s website: www.FranklinNCGOP.com.
North Carolina organic producers and those transitioning to organic farming have until March 4 to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Organic Initiative.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is administering the initiative. Under the EQIP Organic Initiative, approved applicants can receive up to $20,000 per year or $80,000 over six years.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Funny as it may sound, Bunn’s postseason success in girls basketball may be determined far, far away from the basket.
That’s because some of Bunn’s best offense in 2010-11 has been caused by its full-court pressure defense, which forces a slew of mistakes and ensuing points in the backcourt.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Defense, rebounding and spirited halftime speeches have been important intangibles of Lester Wilder’s successful tenure as the long-time girls basketball coach at Franklinton.
Each of those aspects was on display Thursday as the Lady Rams, thanks to a strong second half, roared to a 51-28 decision at rival Louisburg in a key NCC showdown at the LHS Gymnasium.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- In the teams’ meeting earlier in the season, Franklinton needed a late rally to get past homestanding Warren County in boys basketball action.
This time, however, the Red Rams took control early and went on to stop the Eagles by a convincing 69-44 margin Tuesday night at the FHS Gymansium.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- The adage that one phone call can change your life held true this week for Bunn High School senior football standout Andre Davis.
After weighing his scholarship options from several colleges, Davis had all but decided to attend Winston-Salem State University.
YOUNGSVILLE -- Cedar Creek Middle School’s Dream Team (faculty and staff) will meet the undefeated Harlem Superstars in a benefit basketball game on Feb. 11 at the CCMS Gymnasium.
The Superstars feature the likes of Kevin ‘Showboat’ Jackson, Chris ‘Chicken’ Turnquest and Ricky ‘7-Footer’ Lopes.
Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Whitney Bunn’s sharpshooting -- and Chepirah Neal’s free-throw savvy -- helped Bunn withstand a late Southern Nash rally to secure a 58-42 victory over the Ladybirds in a non-conference girls basketball game Wednesday at the Bunn Dome.
High School Wrestling
TUESDAY
CLASS 2-A STATE DUAL PLAYOFFS
First, Second Rounds at Home Sites TBA
