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Have we gone too far?
I came across a story that said the Raleigh City council is discussing plans to ban smoking at outdoor parks.
As a non-smoker, I’m sure I cheered the loudest when the state banned smoking in public places.
It meant that I could go to a restaurant, or bar or night spot and not come home smelling like a chimney sweep.
Last Week’s Poll
New gun laws needed?
Will new gun laws prevent tragedies like the Tucson shooting?
By: Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
RALEIGH – As Republicans prepare to take control of the North Carolina General Assembly for the first time in more than a century, there may be a lot of talk about amending the state constitution.
For years, Democratic leaders blocked several proposed amendments from consideration, including eminent domain reform, a marriage amendment, and a cap on annual spending growth. Some of the amendments had bipartisan support.
Dear Editor:
Jan. 23 begins National Right to Life Week. How many of us stop to think about how many innocent babies are put to death before they ever see the light of day?
By: Chris Fitzsimon, NC Policywatch
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Most of the public debate about how to address the state’s $3.7 billion budget shortfall has focused on two competing claims. The new Republican leadership says that they can balance the budget with cuts alone without doing irreparable harm to education and human services.
We are so engaged in our own and public affairs that we overlook good, wholesome opportunities readily available to us. North Carolinians have two wonderful opportunities, both unique and well worth the investment of time.
By: CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Franklin County resident who’s faced battlefields, both literally and figuratively, is scheduled to host a book signing this coming Spring.
With the help of publisher Changing Lives Changing the World Inc., Linda Turner wrote a book: “God Gives Second Chances - A Red Rose For the Future.”
WINTON - Elizabeth Wilson “Lib” Jones, 94, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Winton Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joseph Futrell officiating. The family will greet friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church.
RALEIGH - Betty Batchelor Oakley, 78, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at Wake Med. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3800 Hillcrest Drive, Raleigh. Burial will be in Brier Creek Memorial Gardens, 7600 ACC Blvd., Raleigh.
FRANKLINTON — Frances Garner, 85, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2011 at Hillside Nursing Center. A memorial service honoring her life was held Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the chapel of Bright Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clyde Waiden officiating.
RALEIGH - Hilda Blackmon Blake, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 from injuries suffered in an auto accident. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
HOLLISTER - Funeral services for Robert L. Silver, 67, who died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, were held Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Pine Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wilson Battle officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
FRANKLINTON—Evelyn O’Neil Brodie, 59, died Saturday, Jan 15, 2011. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Perry’s Missionary Baptist Church, Louisburg. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, church cemetery.
LOUISBURG - Richard Earl Hobaugh, Jr., 50, of Louisburg, died Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Wake Medical Center. Richard was a great husband and father and dedicated to helping others. He was a dedicated coach to his players in T-Ball, softball, basketball and football and an avid hunter, fisherman and a breeder of lab puppies. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bishop Robert Locklear, foreground, with New Birth Apostolic Church in Franklinton, captures a praise dance by Ashley Crawford, background, on his cell phone. The event inside First Baptist Church was the culmination of the celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
District Court Judge S. Quon Bridges, who called himself a bootleg preacher, delivered the keynote speech inside St. Paul Presbyterian Church, concluding the celebration of the legacy left behind by Martin Luther King Jr.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Even though they didn’t have strength in numbers, the Louisburg Warriors had plenty of reasons to be excited following their performance last Saturday at the annual Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament at Southern Nash High School.
Because they only had seven performers available for the event, the Warriors were destined to not fare well in the team portion of the tourney, which featured a dual format.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Any coach’s first career victory is a memorable one.
But Louisburg first-year boys basketball skipper Dontae Lassiter just hoped it would have come a bit sooner.
After a start to the season filled with near-misses, the Warriors got over the hump last Friday during their Northern Carolina Conference home showdown against backyard rival Warren County.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
STANHOPE -- Not afraid to take on some of the area’s top squads, the Franklinton Red Rams hit the road last Saturday to take part in the annual Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament, which was held at the Southern Nash High School Gymnasium.
Among the entrants at the annual event were long-time state powerhouse Cary High School, along with perennial title Havelock.
Russ Frazier broke down a barrier when he became Franklin County’s first -- and only -- member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
Frazier will be joined in May by one of the county’s most beloved native sons.
Youngsville’s Larry Lindsey, who won one basketball state championship as a player and eight more as a coach -- has been selected as a member of the NCSHOF’s 2011 class.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Ten was not a lucky number last Friday for the Louisburg High School girls basketball squad.
And 34 wasn’t so great, either.
Those two numbers helped add up to a defeat for the Lady Warriors, who were stopped 50-26 by Warren County in a Northern Carolina Conference matchup at the historic LHS Gymnasium.
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Bunn substituted liberally against a young Corinth Holders squad but was still able to come away with a 51-16 decision last Friday night in a Northern Carolina Conference girls hoops event at the Bunn Dome.
Unbeaten Bunn is now 10-0 overall to go with a 5-0 league ledger.
Bunn, coached by Chuck Mann, cruised to a 28-9 cushion at intermission.
FRANKLINTON -- The Franklinton Recreation Department will conduct T-Ball and Baseball registration on the following dates:
• Jan. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Franklinton Recreation Park
• Feb. 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Franklinton Recreation Park
By: GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Lousiburg College remained hot on the hardwood with two more victories in Region X men’s basketball action.
Louisburg, which has lost only once this season -- and that was in November -- lived up to its No. 6 national ranking by defeating league rival Rockingham Community College by a 103-83 margin last Saturday afternoon at historic Holton Gymnasium on the LC campus.
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