Melanie Floyd, left, of Wake Forest, strikes a deal with Margo Klahn, of Franklinton, during the Franklinton community-wide yard sale this past Saturday.
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The Franklin County United Way
With the return of a few favorite events and a couple of new ones, the United Way of Franklin County 2010-11 campaign is under way.
This year’s campaign is being led by Co-Chairs Nicki Perry and Sheriff Pat Green. The two have had extensive volunteer histories with UWFC and continue to support the organization’s effort to help in human services areas in Franklin County.
Louisburg resident Carl Person
Louisburg Elementary School will be offering free tutoring services to eligible students to help children succeed in reading and mathematics.
In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in any grade level at the school and also receive free or reduced-price lunch. Parents must sign up their children no later than Thursday, Oct. 21.
The Vance-Granville Community Band will present its first concert in Franklin County when it performs on Monday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center at Louisburg College. Admission is $5, but free for children age 11 and under.
The B.F. Person-Albion Class of 1962 celebrated its third class reunion on Saturday Oct. 3, at the Franklinton Park in Franklinton. It was a time of good food and fellowship. Along with class members, attendees included three class teachers, the Rev. Walter Yarbrough, James Foster and Dorthy H. Jones, along with Dr. Priscilla Brodie as guest teacher.
LOUISBURG - William Doris Ricks, 83, of Louisburg died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Louisburg Nursing Center. Graveside services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Sandy Creek Baptist Church cemetery, with the Rev. Cory Wilson officiating.
RALEIGH - Archie Perry Parrish, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 6) at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon, with the Rev. Mark Palmer and the Rev. George Whitman officiating.
ANGIER - Riley Lenward Allen Sr., 62, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 6) at Feggins & Feggins Funeral Chapel in Wake Forest, with the Rev. Junious M. Debnam officiating. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Cemetery in Wake Forest. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1 p.m. Wednesday at Feggins & Feggins.
LOUISBURG - Funeral services for Rosa Lee Yarborough, 95, who died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 6) at Allen Chapel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Stanley Dunston officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
WHITAKERS —Funeral services for Carey Lynch Jr., 76, who died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at Swift Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wilson Battle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Jay Lamm, Times Editorial Cartoonist
Well THAT explains it!
Ever notice that the simple explanation is usually correct?
That certainly seems to be the case regarding the scandal at the North Carolina Employment Security Commission which somehow managed to make $28 million in overpayments to unemployed people.
GOOD MORNING: It looks like we’ve got some pretty nice weather in store for us locally for the remainder of this week, what with sunny days, moderate daytime temperatures and a zero chance of rain forecast thru Saturday.
Daytime highs Wednesday thru Saturday are expected to top out in the mid 70’s with overnight lows around 50 with the exception of tonight (Wednesday) when temperatures could dip into the 40’s.
People always talk about taxes or fees and what they get for their money.
Well, according to news reports out of South Fulton, Tenn., at least one man knows what he won’t get — fire protection.
Firefighters in that town watched a county home burn down because its owner didn’t pay a $75 fire protection fee.
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Dear Editor:
We as parents are charged with the obligation and commitment for instructing and directing our children in the way they should go. Our lifestyle, spiritually, educationally, socially, physically and mentally, describes who we are in the home. Stability and continued growth can be maintained and should include community involvement, church attendance in Sunday school and Bible study, supporting school programs and activities, and investing in quality family social time for bonding.
Dear Editor:
My name is Kerria Fleming and I attend Louisburg High School. I am an honor roll student and I am involved in many clubs.
This week at my school we are celebrating spirit week (Sept. 27 - Oct. 1). I am the vice president of Louisburg High School Student Government Association (SGA). I have been participating in all of the events.
The Boys & Girls Club of Franklin County received a donation from CenturyLink for $3,700 to pay for repairs to its air conditioning unit.
The air conditioning unit for the Boys & Girls Club building at 53 West River Road in Louisburg was in need of repairs. CenturyLink, who holds a board seat of the Boys & Girls Clubs, stepped forward to pay for the repairs.
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments held its Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Henderson Convention Center in Henderson. Chairman of the Kerr-Tar Board of Directors, Sidney Dunston, presided over the meeting, which was attended by 150 people.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
KENLY -- Andre Davis had a night to remember last Friday -- and one North Johnston would like to forget -- during Bunn’s key Northern Carolina Conference football matchup with the host Panthers.
In an amazing all-around performance, Davis, a senior quarterback in his first year as a starter, rushed for 133 yards and passed for 48 more as the Wildcats earned the league victory by outlasting host North Johnston by a 27-13 score.
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GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
LOUISBURG -- Louisburg head coach Chris Lee expected a tight game when his Warriors entertained Northern Vance for a homecoming football matchup last Friday at Patterson Field on the LHS campus.
Lee got what he anticipated -- expect for a potential victory that slipped away from his squad late in the fourth quarter..
The clubs battled to the final minute before the Vikings were able to escape with a wild 37-36 victory over LHS.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- When Roanoke Rapids is clicking like this, the Yellow Jackets will be tough to defeat in their quest to repeat as Northern Carolina Conference football champions.
With star quarterback Justin Rawles running RR’s offense to near-perfection, the Yellow Jackets were easily able to get past Franklinton in an NCC showdown last Saturday night at historic Hoyle Field on the RRHS campus.
The believers in the Roanoke Rapids High School football team continue to grow in Franklin County.
In the past two weeks, the Jackets have showcased their skills in dispatching of Louisburg and Franklinton.
Versus LHS, the Jackets weren’t necessarily clicking on all cylinders offensively, but still managed to post a comfortable victory.
By:
GEOFF NEVILLE, Times Sportswriter
FRANKLINTON -- There was a reason the field seemed steadily tilted Louisburg College’s way during the Hurricanes’ first-ever football game on the Franklinton High School campus last Saturday.
It’s called special teams, and it was indeed special for the Hurricanes during their initial home game of the season against Jireh Prep Academy.
