LOUISBURG - Mary Guagenty Matthews, wife of the late Louisburg attorney John Frederick “Jack” Matthews, died Monday, September 6, 2010.
LOUISBURG - Bette May Bartholomew, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born May 11, 1925 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents; Matthew Myers Rook and Thelma Welsh Rook; her daughter, Judy Matty; and her grandson, Todd Matty.
LOUISBURG - Johnsy Beaman Harris of Louisburg peacefully departed this world September 21, 2010 to be with her Lord.
Charles Mitchell, Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District supervisor, completed the inaugural leadership training initiative sponsored by the N.C. Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts and was recognized Wednesday at a luncheon at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham.
The first concert of 2010 fall season at Warren County’s historic Cherry Hill will feature concert pianist Thomas Pandolfi, who is making a return visit to Cherry Hill by popular demand.
His concert will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 and is open to the public.
Crop producers are reminded that Sept. 30 is the final date for purchasing NAP coverage for your 2011 barley, oats, rye, wheat and triticale crops to be harvested for hay. Nov. 20 is the final date for purchasing coverage for the crop year 2011 for the following crops: alfalfa, apples, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, grazing (grass/mixed forage), lespedeza and peaches.
With millions of children back in school, Franklin Regional Medical Center employees suggest that now is the time to get prepared for H1N1 and seasonal flu outbreaks.
“As the flu season begins again, it is important for individuals to talk to their doctors about vaccination options,” said Marty Cooney, director of infection control at Franklin Regional.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are working to help the victim of an apparent repeat offender.
Moulton Road resident Haywood Benton reported on Sept. 22 that someone stole several items out of his yard.
According to the report by Dep. J. Maloney, Benton said it was the third time in five days that someone had pilfered items from his yard.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- Strange karma -- of both the good and bad varieties -- is at work this season in the Northern Carolina Conference volleyball standings.
Earlier in the year, Franklinton scored a breakthrough win against Louisburg by taking the first two games and dropping the next two before earning the fifth-game tie-breaker.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- There’s a new -- albeit familiar -- kid on the court for the Bunn High School girls tennis squad.
BHS’ Brianna Gatson, who is better known for her volleyball exploits for the Ladycats, is also an accomplished tennis player.
But because of her volleyball commitment, Gatson hasn’t suited up for the Ladycats on the tennis court this fall -- even though her father is the head coach.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- For the Bunn Ladycats, the calm before potentially testy waters came during three volleyball matches this week.
Taking on three clubs they were expected to top in convincing fashion, the Ladycats did just that by posting victories over Warren County (Tuesday), Northern Nash (Wednesday) and Northwest Halifax (Thursday).
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BUNN -- Talent and home-course advantage proved to be a successful mixture Wednesday afternoon for Bunn distance running ace Brannon Perry.
Competing at BHS’ Vollmer Farm layout, Perry took and early lead and rolled to first place during this week’s installment of the Northern Carolina Conference Cross Country Race.
HENDERSON -- Both sides of the ball appear to be clicking now for the Franklinton Red Rams -- and that’s a good sign as FHS heads into the meaty portion of its Northern Carolina Conference boys soccer schedule.
Jared Miller is almost a given at keeper, with his acrobatic athleticism keeping the Red Rams close or ahead in may outings so far this fall.
High School Football
FRIDAY
Franklinton at Roanoke Rapids 7:30 p.m.
Bunn at North Johnston 7:30 p.m.
LOUISBURG -- The Town of Louisburg Recreation Department held a National Football League Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on Tuesday.
Over 60 youngsters took part in the free event. Here is a list of the winners:
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- The Louisburg Riptide Fall Softball Team has received some helping hands from a talented group of players.
As in members of the Louisburg College fast-pitch squad.
On several occasions, the Riptide club has gathered at Sheilah R. Cotten Field on the LC campus for some personalized instruction from the Lady Hurricanes.
FRANKLINTON -- Franklinton’s Lions earned their first Pee Wee victory of the season last Saturday, topping South Granville by a 19-18 margin in an East Wake Football League showdown.
Brandon Reese rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns -- and one extra point -- to spark the Lions. Deaunte Carroll also had a touchdown.
(L to R) Louisburg’s Zoe Hinton and Franklinton’s Jessica Harris try to gain possession at the net during Thursday’s key conference volleyball meeting at the FHS Gymnasium.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- After a back-and-forth duel the entire way, Friday’s key Northern Carolina Conference football matchup between Northwest Halifax and Franklinton came down to a simple test of 2-point conversions in overtime.
Franklinton, taking possession first in the extra session, made its 2-pointer on a dive from Reggie Williams following a touchdown.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Roanoke Rapids’ defense of its Northern Carolina Conference regular season football championship began Friday with a heavy dose of offense.
And when that happens, it’s a certainty that Justin Rawles has been a major reason for the Yellow Jackets’ success.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Just like its previous game against Oxford Webb two weeks ago, Bunn saved its best for last during a non-league football showdown Friday at Nash Central.
Versus Oxford Webb, the Wildcats collected the final 35 points of the outing en route to a pullaway victory.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County public utilities staff lifted a boil water advisory on Tuesday, a day after the warning sent residents into a tizzy.
The warning was lifted at 11 a.m. after all follow-up samples tested negative for the presence of any forms of coliform bacteria.
Public Utilities Director Bryce Mendenhall said he believes the initial positive tests were the result of human error, but the advisory was out of abundance of caution.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
FRANKLINTON — Police are looking for a murder suspect who is no stranger to law enforcement.
Witnesses and investigators allege Rashawn Arrington, 23, shot and killed 27-year-old Jesse Montague following an altercation on Sterling Street on Monday night.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
After a brief discussion, the Louisburg town council voted unanimously to donate $2,500 to the Whistlers Convention that is planned for next spring.
To be precise, the money was earmarked for the Franklin County Historical Society which has agreed to sponsor the whistlers’ event after the Franklin County Arts Council decided not to sponsor it.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
YOUNGSVILLE — Intricately modeled radio controlled planes and helicopters weren’t the only things that soared this past weekend. Fun and funds did, too.
The Raleigh-Durham Radio Club (RDRC) flooded their Bethlehem Church Road field with flyers, vendors and plenty of onlookers, raising $27,500 for an organization that helps ill children have just as much fun as the hobbyists did.
