By:
Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Congratulations are in order.
Problem is, we’re not exactly sure who deserves congratulations most.
Should it be the folks in Franklin County schools who kept such close tabs on our tax dollars that they managed to get a clean, unqualified opinion from the school district’s auditing firm?
GOOD MORNING: Yep, you’re right. By any measure it was cold Tuesday morning, 18 degrees out my way shortly before sunrise, and if forecasts are right, it will be at least a couple of degrees colder this (Wednesday) morning.
And, although it’s expected to be a tad bit warmer on Thursday, there’s a chance of (ugh) a little more snow, possibly like the little “dusting” we received overnight Sunday.
I read a story recently that said more high school seniors used marijuana than cigarettes.
The White House “drug czar” is quoted as saying that publicity surrounding the use and benefits of medical marijuana is to blame for the increase.
Perhaps.
Last Week’s Poll
Rotation or vote?
Should the chair and vice chair leadership positions on the county’s board of commissioners be rotated among the commissioners instead of being put up to a vote?
Dear Editor:
Concerning the selection of the Franklin County Extension Director.
The interactions of the state/county process are unknown to this writer. I hope this is not another case of sex discrimination.
SERVICE SALUTED. Above, Shirley Pendergrass, a retiring board member of the Franklin County Farm Bureau’s board of directors, was honored. Presenting her with a plaque recognizing 22 years of service is local Farm Bureau President Bennie Ray Gupton. The presentation was made at a Dec. 13 Christmas party. (Submitted photos)
Franklin County Farm Bureau’s Donnie Nelms was recognized at a retirement dinner last week. The Farm Bureau Board of Directors and staff honored Nelms for 36 years of “outstanding sales and service as an agent with the North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.” Shown here are Kay Sims, manager of the local office and Franklin County Farm Bureau President Bennie Ray Gupton (right) presenting a plaque to Nelms (center).
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are searching for suspects who stole a woman’s jewels while she was at church.
Cora Driver reported on Dec. 12 that someone broke into her 4668 N.C. 39 South home while she was at church.
At its Dec. 13 meeting, the Board of Education also approved the following personnel changes:
The District 12 North Carolina Retired School Personnel held its annual fall conference on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Louisburg College. The meeting was called to order by Peggy Kearney, District 12 president, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “America.”
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Anyone who has played or worked under legendary coach Mike Holloman at Louisburg College quickly understands the value of a rebound.
That’s because glass work -- especially on the offensive end -- has become at trademark of Holloman’s successful women’s hoops program at LC.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- From beginning to end, the Nash Central Bulldogs have held an edge over the Bunn Wildcats during non-conference boys basketball action this month.
The Bulldogs, however, took two different routes on their way to a 2-0 season sweep over the Wildcats.
In the initial meeting two weeks ago, Nash Central came through with a late rally to secure a key victory at the Bunn Dome.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROCKY MOUNT -- Heading into the fourth quarter, the Bunn Ladycats appeared to be well on their way -- and in comfortable fashion -- to finishing off a season sweep against Nash Central in girls high school basketball action.
Bunn had rallied late to win the initial meeting two weeks ago, but last Friday’s rematch featured a strong early surge from the Ladycats, who didn’t let up through three periods.
FRANKLINTON-- Franklinton made some big plays down the stretch and was able to hold on to defeat Southern Nash by a 47-41 margin last Friday in a non-conference boys basketball event at the historic FHS Gymnasium.
The Red Rams had fallen at Southern Nash two weeks earlier, but FHS avoided a season sweep behind 13 points from Bo Bagwell and 12 markers from Kevin Williams.
CHAPEL HILL -- Here are last weekend’s final scores from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Football Championships:
RALEIGH -- NHL Fan Fair, the official NHL fan festival for the 2011 NHL®All-Star Weekend, will come to the Raleigh Convention Center, January 28 to 30, the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced.
Rocky Mount Prep’s Jordan Bunting scores on a slam dunk during the Jaguars’ road boys basketball victory Monday against the Louisburg Warriors.
Sedalia Seda lifts a hook shot Monday for LHS.
BUNN – Ruby McMullen Plyler, 98, died Thursday morning, Dec. 9, 2010. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, Dec. 11) at Longview United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Margaret Long and the Rev. Rhonda Maurer officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bunn Memorial Gardens.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Police arrested a 17-year-old Louisburg High school student charged with having a gun on campus.
According to Police Capt. Jason Abbott and the school system, students recognized something amiss and notified administrators that the student had something suspicious in his possession.
A Franklinton woman was killed this week following a crash in Wake County.
According to reports, Krystal Strother, 28, was driving long I-540 when she lost control of the 2003 Honda she was driving.
The car swerved to the left, went underneath median cables and she drove into the eastbound lanes and oncoming traffic.
By:
GARY CUNARD, Times Publisher
From a somber resolution honoring a founding member to a funny address by a self-described “Yellow Dog Democrat,” the holiday-decorated Person Place came alive Thursday night at the Preservation Society’s annual meeting.
The group passed a resolution honoring the late Betty Chauvin Hochenedel McKinne as “the inspiration and driving force” in saving the historic Person Place Home on the campus of Louisburg College.
Seven Bunn Middle School students were taken to the hospital at about noon on Friday following a school bus accident in Wake County.
According to school system spokesperson Joseph Baisley, two buses were returning from Wake Forest Rolesville High when one was involved in an accident.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
BUNN — A town officer was fired last month amid allegations that he took indecent liberties with a minor.
Police Chief Kent Winstead confirmed that James Perry was terminated following an internal investigation into the allegation brought forward by the guardian of a teenager on Nov. 15.
