Kelise Byrd obtained her Master’s of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Western Carolina University on December 19, 2009. She maintained a GPA above a 3.5 and was accepted into the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. Kelise spent several years working in various HR departments, and most recently at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She is also a former middle-school teacher. Currently, Kelise and her husband own and operate Apprintern, LLC, an HR consulting firm in Cary.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
KENLY - Undoubtedly, Franklinton High School girls basketball coach Lester Wilder is thrilled that his club has reached the championship game at the North/South Christmas Tournament.
It’s just the opponent that Wilder isn’t very thrilled about.
Franklinton’s finals foe was tourney host North Johnston -- which is expected, just like the Lady Rams, to compete for supremacy in the Northern Carolina Conference girls hoops standings.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BENSON -- Louisburg may be improving on the court, but the Lady Warriors were unable to match West Johnston’s abilities during first-round action at the West Johnston Holiday Tournament.
The host Lady Wildcats controlled the proceedings from the outset and went on to defeat Louisburg by a 54-30 margin on Tuesday at the WJHS Gymnasium.
After approximately 1,000 columns, it’s finally time to put a close on this decade.
No pressure, huh?
It’s been a memorable decade in Franklin County, with some historic moments.
Louisburg College went to the NJCAA World Series in 2002. The men’s basketball team had a historic run to the nationals. The women’s hoops club keeps piling up the wins.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
BENSON -- Regardless of the circumstance, the Louisburg Warriors can’t seem to find a way to get past the West Johnston Wildcats.
West Johnston has now defeated LHS three years in a row in Christmastime action following Tuesday’s 56-51 decision over the Warriors at the West Johnston Holiday Basketball Tournament at the WJHS Gymnasium.
High School Basketball
TUESDAY
Louisburg at Northwest Halifax 6 p.m.
Bunn at Warren County 6 p.m.
North Johnston at Franklinton 6:30 p.m.
WILSON -- Franklinton will be Franklin County’s lone representative at the annual The Brittany For The Girls VI Soccer Showcase.
The event will be held March 19-20 at Gillette Park in Wilson.
Franklinton, coached by Deran Coe, will meet Greenfield School on Field Three on March 20 at 3:15 p.m.
Tickets will be available at the gate.
Louisburg’s Tabias Wright delivered eight points and 14 rebounds for the Warriors during Tuesday’s loss against West Johnston.
Franklinton’s Nikki Bell (with ball) scores two of her season-high 17 points for the Lady Rams during Monday’s tournament victory against South Johnston.
South Johnston’s Courtney Woods (left) controls the ball while being defended by Franklinton’s Nikki Bell during Monday’s first-round game of the North/South Christmas Tournament at North Johnston.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A Holly Springs man was still in the hospital a week after Wake County authorities charged him with killing a Youngsville man.
According to police and published reports, Pedro Adalberto Guity collided head-on with a car driven by Robert Ernesto Harris, 37, during the early morning hours of Dec. 13.
While most Franklin Countians were enjoying the Christmas holiday -- and trying to figure out how those new electronic gizmos that Santa delivered were supposed to work -- some people volunteered their time and talents to help others. For more than 30 years, the Murphy House Restaurant in Louisburg has been serving up a free Christmas dinner to those in need and this year was no exception. To do that requires many volunteers and, in this photo, Keisha Hartsfield, dishes up green beans and sliced turkey as part of a holiday meal.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
A superior court judge and attorneys expect to sort out a calendar of cases in the New Year, including a lawsuit filed more than 1,300 days ago on behalf of deputy who died in a helicopter crash.
Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood issued a memorandum — which is routine at the beginning of a new year — expecting to hear updates, progress or other issues regarding cases that have been on the civil superior court calendar for more than four months.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Louisburg police arrested a town department head on domestic violence charges.
According to Louisburg Police Capt. Jason Abbott, Kate Cardwell alleges that Brent Cardwell assaulted her on Christmas Eve inside the couple’s Wilder Street home just before 6 p.m.
When officers Dennis Benson and Elliott Coker arrived, the police report states, Kate Cardwell had apparent bruising on her face and head.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Franklin County Manager Angela Harris presented commissioners last week with a strategic plan for the 21st century that was adopted in 1998.
She wants board members to use the information as a baseline for a two-day retreat scheduled for the first of the year.
“It would be good if you could review it and take it into consideration,” Harris told board members.
Wester’s proprietor, Tommy Wester, left, decided to pull a switcheroo this Christmas, giving to a woman who so often gives to others. He and his employees at Wester’s auto presented Joyce Green with a blanket embroidered with her initials. Green visits people, businesses and other places each year, dressed as an Easter bunny, Santa Claus and a Thanksgiving turkey, handing out candy and other goodies. The blanket had each of her incarnations embroidered on it, also.
Brayden Davis, 6, of Youngsville
During the week of Thanksgiving I traveled with my family to Fort Benning in Georgia. We went there to see my cousin, PFC Matthew “Matt” Medlin, graduate from basic training. He graduated from the 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment. He was a member of the 3rd Platoon. The graduation brochure we received shows the 47th Infantry Regiment was organized in the beginning on June 1, 1917 in Syracuse, New York. It also shows that in the U.S. Army it is one of the most decorated units as it has received many commendations and citations throughout its history. This includes eight Presidential Unit Citations.
The Bunn Garden Club awarded lifetime membership to three members who attained 20 plus years membership in the club. Barbara Tetterton, club president (center) presented the awards during their annual Christmas Luncheon to Louise White (left), Peggy Seymour (right) and Ann Jeffreys (not pictured). Following the presentation the members enjoyed a delicious lunch, gift exchange and wonderful fellowship.
Department of Aging social worker Tracey Mitchell, center, and Mattie Woodard, the department’s interim director, far left, receive a $150 donation to its home delivered meals program from members of Louisburg’s American Legion Post 228. From left to right are Cleven Dunn, James R. Jones, Steve Baker, Joyce Green McLeod, Carroll Holder and Larry Joyner.
Brandy A. Rogers and Jeremy D. Rogers were married Saturday, October 10, 2009 at Poplar Spring Baptist Church. The officiating ministers for the 4 p.m. ceremony were Rev. Tom Eldridge and Dr. Steven Wade.
The bride is the daughter of Larry and Pam Alford of Bunn.
The groom’s parents are Jackie and Debbie Rogers of Youngsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse William Turner, Jr. of Semora announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lyn Turner, to Jonathan Dale White, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dale White of Louisburg. The wedding will take place on April 24, 2010 at 5 p.m. in Yanceyville.
Now that Santa Claus is safely back at the North Pole and resting his weary bones, perhaps it’s time to look and see what has been happening in North Carolina.
One notable development is that Gov. Bev Perdue has appointed a panel of experts to look for ways the state can save money.
GOOD MORNING: 2009 is definitely in the “short-rows” as this edition of the Times goes to press although weather wise the dawn of 2010 is apparently going to be much like that of Christmas – raw and wet.
That much I’m prepared to cope with. I just hope that’s all that Mother Nature has in store for us.
THE YEAR AHEAD: Now that 2009 is coming to an end, the big question is what’s in store for us in the coming year — us being the people in Franklin County?
