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.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects accused of making an illegal beer and smokes run at four Franklin County stores during a three-day crime spree.
The suspects are also being investigated for some break-ins reported in Nash County.
By:
CAREY JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
County commissioners approved a farmland protection plan designed to steer agriculture into the future.
The 60-plus page plan, put together by consultants procured by the Cooperative Extension office, recommends plans for marketing agriculture, as well as selling the county as an incubator for emerging farms.
“A lot of the things recommended in the plan,” said consultant Gerry Cohn, “are things that are already taking place.
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Kathy Harrelson, Executive Director United Way of Franklin County
It was a Girl Scout cookie that made Morris Jones smile at the all-too distant memory of his own giving.
The Franklinton veteran was the first to get a dose of community spirit through the 2010 United Way Day of Caring this year.
Three Girl Scout troops – 961, 769 and 1111 – cleaned up Jones’ yard and replaced a mailbox that had been vandalized.
Louisburg resident Meoshe Ellis
Employees at Franklin Regional Medical Center invite community members to join them on Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. for their annual Ladies Night Out. The event will take place in outpatient/admissions area of Franklin Regional.
“We are excited to invite the community out again to this fun event,” said Diane Gibbs, director of radiology at Franklin Regional. “It is a great way to provide health information to people, in a relaxing and comfortable environment.”
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Times photos by Carey Johnson
BY DESIGN. Graphic artist Rick Melvin prepares a personalized license plate at one of the craft booths set up during the Youngsville Fall Festival on Saturday.
By:
Times photos by Carey Johnson
CLOWNING AROUND. Boogie the Clown (Beth Cleghorn) presents Isabel Palmer, 7, with a balloon animal she made during the Youngsville Fall Festival on Saturday. Food and craft vendors were set up outside and inside of the National Guard Armory, as well as the Youngsville Elementary School parking lot across the street.
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Times photos by Donna Cunard, Gary Cunard and Jay Lamm
ANOTHER DIMENSION. Three balloons floated quietly into the bright blue skies late Sunday while a fourth was readied for liftoff.
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Times photos by Donna Cunard, Gary Cunard and Jay Lamm
FLOAT ON. Skydivers filled the sky during the two-day event.
